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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1909
Page
2
A compilation of gossip and editorial snippets from the Lawrence Journal era. It covers local remarks on journalism, a remark on the Marion Record’s age, humorous quotes, crime notes about Jim McMahon, a comment on a Jefferson county case, and a debate over a Kansas memorial building design versus copying Nebraska architecture.
Special arrangement with M D Laboratories of Chicago offers D D Pre scrption for eczema in a trial bottle at one quarter price. Oil of wintergreen will penetrate to inner skin and claim instant relief from itching as eczema germs are killed. Available at Dick Bros. Drugsists 717 Mass. St. Note this is an old ad wording with faded text and misspellings.
Dr J S Leonhardt reports internal cause for piles after years of study and presents Hem-Roid as an internal remedy with 98 percent cure in 1000 cases under iron clad guarantee. Availability via Dick Bros Lawrence Kansas or Dr Leonhardt Co Buffalo NY Station B. Also mentions Ely’s Liquid Cream Balm and Dr King’s New Life Pills as reliefs and a local dramatic scene at a railroad track last Saturday.
A lengthy, reverent account describes Mr. Hupp witnessing the first successful operation of the Hupp rapid mail delivery system. The narrative emphasizes the historic moment, the months of hard work, and the emotional impact on the inventor and observers.
Thousands seek relief from back and kidney trouble and tout Dunn's Kidney Pills as a permanent remedy. Testimony from S Grant of 336 Tennessee Street, Lawrence, Kansas, details long standing back pain and kidney issues improved after using Dick Bros. drugstore's Dunn's pills. Grant notes prior partial relief, strong benefit from the pills, and a lasting improvement since the cure years ago. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, NY, advertises as sole U.S. agents.
United States Government offers rail way mail clerks $800 to start rising to $1 200 yearly. Exams planned in Kansas in November for postal clerks and letter carriers with about 50 000 appointments expected this year. Open to anyone over 18, with full pay vacation. Bureau of Instructions Rochester New York can prepare applicants in weeks. Write 414 Hamlin Building Rochester NY for information.
Real estate transfers dated Oct 1909 show warranty deeds from A G C Mitchell and wife to O W Murphy for $1,000 in Lane's First Add Lawrence. Emma J Wright and husband to John W Vence in Sec 1. W A L C Yak wife to Anna G Menger for $350 in North Lawrence Add. additional parcels noted. Also includes an editorial-like line about women marrying for homes to avoid husbands. An unrelated health testimonial claims Electric Bitters cured sickness.
Mrs. Emma Garrett Boyd of Atlanta presided at the Southern Association of College Women meeting in Cincinnati. She reported that only about 30 percent of women graduates marry, noting education has not replaced the desire for matrimony. Also discussed were women’s roles, with Drakell and Clarke elected to leadership roles. the talk highlighted the balance between career and marriage.
The Bliv Mouse drew riotous laughter last season and is booked for a return engagement next Wednesday at the Bowersock opera house. The irrepressible revue promises fits of glee from all sections of the audience with gurgles and guffaws likely to echo through the house. Prices are 50c 75c 1.00 1.50. A quip notes many a father plows for his son's wild oats.
Fragmented text describes concerns about impure blood and dangerous substances in test supplies. It mentions health risks from contaminated items, the potential for oxygen deprivation, and references to medical warnings and medical device safety. Personal anecdotes imply severe illness and fatal outcomes from tainted products.
Advertisement claims a free package of Mother Gray leaves an Australian leaf remedy for female ailments. It promises a pleasant, reliable regulator for back pain or kidney and bladder troubles. Readers are urged to send name and address for the sample.
University prompts students to write on economics and national issues for prizes up to 3200 dollars. Prof Laughlin chairs the committee and judges include professors from Columbia Michigan and Harvard. Submissions close June 1, 1910, with three class divisions and prizes of 600 400 and 200 in various categories.
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