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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
3
A long list honors Lawrence veterans who died in 1906 and 1907, naming William Moye and many others across sections. The piece notes cemetery sites at Franklin and several graves, ending with an advertising note for Kodol for digestion.
The fragment describes a Woodmen Memorial and a formative event or observation in a region, noting the first appearance on a Saturday and mentioning an era, with references to a Weerdien of Anrien and a broad eration across the territory governed by its members. The readable text is fragmented and obscured, but indicates organized fraternal activity and regional reach.
East Raymond Maine clergyman Rev F Starbird testifies Bucklen's Salve healed an army wound and other obstinate sores for years in his veterinary work. Barber & Son's drug store markets the salve and Kennedys Laxative Cough Syrup touted for gentle bowel movement and child appeal.
J B Hult is promoted to traveling freight agent in the Santa Fe freight department and starts his new duties immediately. The promotion marks his rising role in rail service and follows his notable work for the Santa Fe. Also notes a medical ad for Dean's Regulats bilious attacks and a traveler weighing an auto trip to Indiana amid rainy weather.
Fragmentary report describes poison fears and apple harvest at a feast, noting peculiar blight on trees and townspeople worried by suspected charm or disease. Mentions Willie, Jimmy, and others in a rustic scene with patent medicines advertised as cures.
Mrs J P White of Rushboro Ta proclaims Dr Kings New Discovery as vital for lung trouble noting it loosened her cough quickly and even cured hopeless cases. The remedy for coughs colds lagrippe asthma bronchitis and hoarseness is guaranteed at Barber Sons drug store priced 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
Five years after a catastrophic flood, the article recalls a Friday disaster when the mill failed and waters rose, noting conditions now differ as the river stands at two feet and rains are gentler. It contrasts past drownings with today’s wet but recoverableGround remains unbound, sun returns, and optimism grows. Farmers and workers look to early healing with Dr Thomas Electric Oil for minor injuries.
George Bowman laments underinsuring his farm home after a fire that left him with only 1500 dollars of coverage and small premiums. Charley Harrell lost all household goods, is now living in the barn, and vows to press on with spring work despite severe losses.
C LeDoun notes for May 31 1908 at Coatesville Pa Iron Rose Bible Class led by William H Ridgway focusing on John 20 1 18 Mary Magdalene at the tomb. He interprets the resurrection accounts as love story and urges earnest living through faith and study.
Fragmented quirky text shows Cris Kipfer of Moreton using Devoe lead and zinc, ordering gallons for his home, and leaving some for others. It mentions F W Daedicke selling paint and a digressive aside about Kodol digestion and a joke about marriage and proposals.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup 4 is recommended for women and children due to its mild action and pleasant taste. It does not nauseate or gripe like pills and ordinary cathartics, aiding digestion and stimulating the liver and bowels without irritation. Remember the name Orino and refuse substitutes.
Endera is the wealthiest town in the state and residents push paving as a fix for streets. The piece argues a paving tax of about ten dollars per property could cover several years, and that paved streets would beautify and boost the town beyond the panic years. It suggests Eudora lead small-town paving as other towns adopt the trend.
Bud Craig was given life in penitentiary for the murder of David Fantroy. His motion for a new trial was overruled and the judge ordered the sentence yesterday afternoon. He will be taken to Lansing the first of the week. Judge Smart voided one finding against C. L. Pine, who was convicted of violating the prohibitory law in police court and appealed. The district court jury found him guilty on two counts, but the first was dismissed as he had been tried and acquitted on that charge in the lower court.
Nations strive to check the white plague as consumption ravages populations each year. Foley's Honey and Tar claims to ease coughs and colds and asserts safety and certainty against consumption. The ad warns against unknown preparations and promotes Foley's product as safe and reliable.
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