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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1907
Page
3
A collage of instructional notes covers candy making with apples and syrup, serving green peppers raw or stuffed, maple syrup dessert, cleaning gloves and ivory care. It includes step by step recipes and methods, plus tips on preserving glove elasticity and preserving ivory through boiling solutions and sun exposure.
A historical snippet describes cold days and winter cheer in a folk verse. It mentions gatherings of the Kray rouda and the year turning, with comfort found in a warmer pipe and a sparking glass of rye.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women with nervous strain and childbirth preparation. It claims safety, plain English ingredient list on bottle wrappers, endorsements from medical authorities, and offers a free book by postal request. Also mentions Pleasant Pellets and egg prices for laying hens.
An old advertisement and short notes claim Dr King s New Discovery cures for coughs colds and lung complaints with a money back trial bottle. The item also mentions Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for wound pain and a local social note about Will Cox proposing to a woman.
The piece notes widespread Halloween revelry with little targeted vandalism. It says more people are out, parties multiply, and the holiday shifts from devilish notoriety to a social calendar event.
Mrs Mary Graas wife of Mr Duke Graas of Olathe Kansas died at her home Monday night after a long illness. She was 43 years old and survived by her husband three children two of whom are living with relatives in this city. Her mother was at her bedside at the end. Funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 1 50 from her home. She was born nearby and leaves a father mother sister and brother. The community and friends extend sympathy to the family.
The item roughs out an estimated value of 75 000 dollars after trimming twenty five percent from an earlier figure. It notes drought and dry pastures stressing farmers, with hopes for improved weather to finish the fall. It mentions water shortages and future pasture prospects.
A Perry Mirror excerpt ponders the role of churches in shaping family life and public safety. It questions the impact of legalizing churches over ten years and asks what risks could arise if good religious influence were removed.
Real estate note offers 500 apple trees and improvements 3 miles from Vinland with school nearby listed at 1500 dollars. Another tract 226 acres 344 miles from Vinland 8 miles from Lawrence features 150 acres cultivated 55 grass 18 timber with a spring priced at 10000 dollars. Call or write GO Brecheisen Jr R R No 1 Eudora Kansas for details.
Dr Barah E Carrothers graduate of the American School of Osteopathy under founder A T Still lists office at 913 Mass St upstairs with hours from 8 to 12 and 1 to 5 daily.
An Akron Ohio woman Miss Nellia M Danforth describes severe anemia with fainting heart palpitations and pale lips. After limited relief from a physician she used Dr Williams Pink Pills and gradually recovered sharing her improved health. A booklet on blood diseases and purchase details are offered by Dr Williams Medicine Co.
Mr and Mrs Orr and Hazel visited Me Shrader on Sunday. Miss Mabel Martin hosted the Slaw Bell club meeting. Mr Clearman reports a telephonic patent. Al Dinglas sinks a well. Jub’s double man and Mrs Benson plan winter trip to New Mexico starting Wednesday five miles west of town. Diaz sold his farm to Mr Will Elkins and expects to move east. Karl Baldwin’s house nears completion and will be ready for occupancy.
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a safe venting cleanser and invigoration aid for headaches bilious jaundice and other ailments. It markets at QO u's drug store for 25e.
Interest faded as the financial crisis decayed. Early inquiries dropped and readers stopped visiting bulletins. Lawrence bankers no longer drew notice on the street and remained cheerful as the market recovered and the sun shone.
A townsman recounted how many locals accepted Sam Whitlow’s tale as broadly true. While few believed every detail, most trusted the story’s substance and its overall truthfulness.
Oculist Reding at the Fraternal Aid Building offers eye glasses and treatment for eyestrain for all ages. The weather remains gloomy with continued mud and jokes about Kansas being dry and protest over rain, noting discomfort from the muddy conditions.
Bob Christian of Vinland suffers a peculiar accident after laughing at a baby’s joke. He fractured a rib and tore away part of another rib, according to local reports dated November 1.
Topeka eyes the big game against Washburn in a crucial state showdown. Tickets are on sale at Smiths News Depot. Enthusiasm grows with a plan to award gold football trophies to each team member if Washburn wins tomorrow, a idea backed by students and local leaders.
In Baldwin on November 1, the Delta Toll Delta fraternity held initiation for Dr. W A Quayle of Chicago J D Smith of Ottawa and Bascom Robbins of Cherryvale. The ceremony followed Dr Quayle's church lecture to a packed congregation. An informal luncheon and an evening of social activities followed at the chapter house.
A fragmentary 19th century clippings mix a city campaign against drunkenness with an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites Toledo officials and a Cheney firm offering one hundred dollars for an incurable catarrh case, while praising the campaign to curb intoxication and urging self restraint among drinkers.
An early Monday crash near Leonardville involved Lon Silver Dr Stillman and F L Fletcher returning from a Manhattan trip. The Fletcher auto plunged down a five foot bank. Fred Silver sprained his ankle but others were unhurt, Ray Watts aided on the scene and all continued toward Morgansville.
Fragmentary item references Frances M. L. Ingram of 1344 Bucklen's Arnica Salve and a person named Jenkins of Chapel. The text is unclear but notes a significant prayer and a hope for divine aid.
Fred Rogers has closed his jewelry business in Smith's drug store and has taken a position with a firm in Lawrence. He left for Lawrence after finishing repair work and engraving tasks he had on hand. Wellington Monitor Press.
City attorney argues women have no voting rights in the election on adopting a commission form of government. The assertion threatens progress toward the commission plan and prompts critique that women are essential allies of good government.
A long list adapts the Missouri and Kansas Telephone Directory December 1907 supplement. It records residents merchants and businesses with street addresses and Main line numbers, spanning Adams to Woodbury with numerous names and roles. The item ends with a proverb about forgiveness for a burglar who kisses a baby.
Fayette NY resident David Parker recalls losing a foot at Gettysburg and credits Electric Bitters for his recovery. The ad touts the tonic as a grand aid for age and female weaknesses, with claims of healing stomach trouble and improving appetite. Also cites Bardock Blood Bitters and various local notices of final settlements and executor actions from 1907 Lawrence Main listings.
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