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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1909
Page
3
A consumer ad claims Pape's Diapepsin cures sour stomach and digestive issues in five minutes. It describes symptoms of indigestion and fermentation from undigested food and promises instant relief after taking Diapepsin, urging readers to consult a pharmacist.
Louise Gunning promotes Marcelle at the Buwersuck Opera House on Thursday November 11. She credits health and happiness for singing, warns against dissipation, and notes simple routines. Also mentioned are deafness cures, a dyspepsia recovery with Electric Bitters, and local ads for remedies and coal bills.
Streets along Lawrence glow with burning piles of leaves as fires blaze nightly for days. Spectators, including children and elders, watch silhouettes and red flames light faces while sparks crackle high into the dark. Nearby, a dialogue scene mixes humor about dreams of sculptors and jokes about snoring.
The notorious Spanish bandit Jose Tisaia has been captured at Algeciras after a career of escapes and robberies. Twenty years earlier he killed a priest at Palau and was pardoned on the way to execution. He fled Ceuta, lived among Moors, allied with Valiente, robbed contractors in Tangier and Guadalajara, killed an old friend, broke his chains, and escaped from a train en route to Madrid after seizing a tax office loot of $15,000. He has made multiple escapes, with the latest in July.
Mise Crossly complains of a balky typewriter and a sympathetic older stenographer demonstrates a gentle, attentive approach. She cleans, oils, rethreads, and tests the machine, urging Miss Crossly to treat the device with care to avoid repairs. The tip emphasizes patience and human touch for mechanical trouble.
In Herlin a tipping mandate gains ground as waiters form a union to push a fixed tip scale. A customer paying three shillings would tip 12 percent, while larger bills trigger 10 percent or 5 percent in big restaurants. Restaurant owners oppose the tariff saying it harms business.
A historical weather forecast mocks optimistic predictions. The piece cites Vienna expert Prof. Bruckner claiming hope is futile until 1920 and describes a 16 year cycle of good and bad spells with cold winds and heavy rains.
A renowned researcher presented Root Juice, a hot water soaked root infusion, claiming rapid energizing effects and widespread health benefits. Reported improvements include relief for stomach and digestive issues, kidney and liver concerns, and chronic ailments, with many praising the tonic and healing action.
Thanksgiving preparations and holiday activity fill campus life as students anticipate football at Missouri Kansas and home visits. Forerunners of the season appear with turkey and cranberries in sight while homes plan weeks of baking and fruit cake. A medical note extols Dr King's New Discovery for coughs colds and lung troubles with free trial bottles offered.
An ad describes how sudden indigestion can overwhelm a strong man, urging Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as a quick relief. It claims the tablets supply a missing digestive element, aid digestion, and improve nutrient use, with a money back guarantee and prices from three cents to one dollar. The Rexall store location in Lawrence is listed.
A garbled dialogue chronicles social mores and dating anxieties among Janet Martha and others, debating reputation, charm, and how people fool one another. Interludes mention a wireless school, medical tonics, and local notices, weaving a patchwork of humor and ads.
Real estate transfers listed with buyers such as Andrey Langer to J Arthur Harris and S W McCurdy to George Ecke show values from 8 000 down to 9 000. The text mentions properties on Tennessee Street and Mass Street in Lawrence with section and township references. A fragmented advertising portion promises free Mother Gray’s Australian Leaves for women with urinary or bladder trouble, amid garbled dialogue about fashion and Maude.
An elderly Maine widow confronts the editor over a bill mailed to her deceased husband. The editor acknowledges confusion and the possibility of a mistaken recipient, but the widow insists the paper continues to be sent to his address. She threatens action unless a corrective extra edition is printed, even suggesting asbestos as a safeguard.
An old tale from the Charlotte Observer recounts a man seeing a toad flee a black snake in a brushy area. The toad held a stick in its mouth to block swallowing while constantly facing the pursuing snake, a defensive display the observer notes as remarkable thinking.
A London psychologist debates a conundrum about a two year four month old Wickham workhouse baby who bursts into foul language when upset. The child, described as charming with dark eyes, fair hair and angelic looks, alarms staff with sudden bursts of profanity. The article questions the origins of his speech and notes the observed contrast between rest and work, citing Edward Everett Hale and a tale of a farmer with a gold brick as context.
A medical note explains that sleep often results from deliberate actions rather than chance. By adopting a calm posture, relaxed muscles, regular breathing, and repeating sleep affirmations, the insomniac can reduce anxiety and promote rest. Continuous self talk aids the transition to sleep.
The page surveys counterfeit money deceit and a rare $10 bill imitated to fool banks and the subtreasury in New York. It then recalls Beau Nash’s memory and Juliana Papjay, the Bishopstrow belle who lived in a hollow tree and sold herbs for livelihood. It ends with Eugene Field and Edward Hale jokes about a Chicago luncheon bottle prank.
A collage of garbled ad copy and notices appears, featuring a quip about a nervous wreck, clothing disposals, bargains on apparel, and contact lines. Albert Noller and Dr E M Owen advertise services, with addresses in Mass Street and Vermont Street respectively. Lawrence Pantatorium offers tailoring with American Works as agent.
A transit page lists trains including No. 120 Motor Car, No. 110 Denver Limited, No. 102 St. Louis-Col, No. 100 K C Local, No. 14 Atlantic Express, No. 108 Salvina local, No. 107 Salina Local, No. 103 Pacific Express, No. 105 Jnette City local, No. 109 Denver Limited, No. 119 Motor Car arriving 8:05 pm, No. 101 St. L-Col Limited arriving 11:25 pm, No. 123 Motor Car, No. 171 Accommodation depart 6:45 am, No. 172 Accommodation depart 9:10 am, No. 124 Motor Car 3:15 pm, with daily operation notes. Train figures appear alongside station times and service designations.
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