03 Nov 1890
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1890
Page
1
Dr. Franklin Miles warns thousands poison hearts through tea coffee tobacco and alcohol and promotes a New Heart Cure. The sales notice says it is available at Geo Leis' Drug Co with a money back guarantee and requests orders at Jas Zook's grocery.
Boonville Mo reports the escape of convicted murderer John O. Turlington from the county jail after placin g a dummy in bed and slipping from under Deputy Nickoldson’s watch. He fled toward the Missouri Pacific line. three horses show signs of rough handling as deputies drive a wide search. Turlington’s arrest followed he shot at brake men near Otterville and was linked to the Pryor Creek train robbery. Temple, tied to the case, was later jailed at Fort Smith.
A survey of traditional toothache cures across England cites remedies such as twig charms, hazel ashes, ash tree passages, scarlet rowan charms, and even placing nails or mole paws in oak bark. Treatments vary by region, with Sussex noting right boot first and other regional beliefs.
A roundup notes Herlin horse cars carrying nearly 100 million passengers annually and London’s wood paved streets spanning over a hundred miles. It cites Siam coinage from porotktiin and Japanese coins mainly iron, plus a £140,000 tally for the Parnell commission. It mentions naval maneuvers costing about $1.25 million and Tokio’s winter supply sent to wells near streets. It observes census plans in England moving to five year intervals with ten year full counts planned.
The L Eclair evolves to a waltz step, Vienna appears as a stylish three step waltz, Washington Gavotte is a mazurka with redown timing, Fascination polka uses two gatops and three half waltz steps, St George Lancers blend quadrille with minuet figures, Broucho starts with galop turning to waltz, Portland waltz features two steps back and two forward with galop and dip, Melange Quadrille includes ninepin of New York with multiple figures.
Chicago reports progress on piling and filling the lakefront for the World's Fair with bids of 16 acres and penalties for delays. Officials discuss a moving sidewalk idea from Paris, a Colorado mine proposal, and preparations for exhibits, including a possible airship and arch aeology displays.
Rejoice and be hopeful with Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women addressing irregularities and functional derangements. Electric Bitters touted as a nerve tonic restoring appetite digestion and kidney function. Also promotes Nervine for nervous diseases, St Patrick's Pills for constipation, and Bucklen's Salve for skin issues. sold by Barber Bros Druggists with guarantees and sample offers.
William H. Treadway of R G Dun & Co. has built a unique sermon collection begun in 1856, now numbering around 16 000 volumes. The volumes span denominations, include two sermons over 200 years old, and feature a frontispiece and elaborate preface noting the value of sermons beyond mere usefulness.
An 19th century observer laments gentle treatment of large-scale thieves and high prices. The writer urges severe punishment of top criminals to curb petty scoundrelry and restore public morality, arguing privilege shields villains and ordinary scamps multiply.
A questionable advert claims a French remedy acts on the menstrual system to cure suppression and promote menstruation. It warns pills should not be taken during pregnancy and lists Robi Stevenson Co in Chicago as wholesale agents along with Royalty props, Spencer in Indiana, and GM Lindley & Son supplying genuine goods.
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