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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1885
Page
3
Fragmentary medical note describes a person covered with sores and scales since last March. It mentions burning, fever, and treatment attempts, listing external applications and tests, with a date reference and a name Clara A. Paueril.
A collage of items notes nearly exclusive use of steel nails and pearl tipped knitting needles, a Hartford cathedral project value of 500000 dollars, slave counts from 1860, liquor license costs in Fulton Georgia, a queen bee laying thousands of eggs, predicted rise of spectacled nation, Genoa police dress, vaccination lectures in Montreal, Mare Island payout of 45000, wild pigeons in Sonoma, Oregon legislature convening to elect a U.S. senator, Ventura County oil yield, Chinese population in Washington territory, New Haven donor to Moody, Philadelphia asylum for infants under two, canary brain size relative to humans, Los Angeles tax for scale-bug control, St John’s census, University of Pennsylvania debt payoff, campaign material haul from Petersburg, Chinese laborers in Victoria BC, Cavett gravestones, Flood Rock eruption mercury disturbance, Ocala church petion liquor license, pearls replacing unlucky jewels while emeralds and sapphires face a ban, Pennsylvania movement for fixed salaries for county officers.
An interview recreates a gambler’s world describing gambling as a science born from human foibles. A reporter and a card-diplomat discuss the profits, risks, and psychology of gaming, noting the bank’s advantage, the behavior of average players, and the existence of a small disciplined minority. The piece contrasts European high-stakes players with American gambling culture and ends with a note on trout introductions and a book completion.
At a Boston meeting of Western commercial clubs Mr. B. E. Ingalls of Cincinnati urged optimism after months of business distress. He predicted a recovery as crops improve from Cincinnati through the Northwest to the Southwest, with rail and trade activity reviving and prices stabilizing. He declared labor, capital, and consumer demand would reawaken, ending a period of depression.
A New York dispatch describes a frank exchange aboard the Niagara express where a stern passenger dismisses a news hawker and hurls returned gifts from a window. Mexico City reports rising desire for a London backed commercial alliance with England to protect railroads and ease its dire finances.
An advertisement promotes Dr Dye's Celebrated Voltaic Ball with Electric Suspensory Appliances for nervous debility loss of vitality and manhood promising speedy relief and permanent cure. Includes illustrated pamphlet free by addressing Voltaic Belt Co Marshall Michigan. Also notes a blacksmith position at Pinckney and Indiana streets.
Shelves over doors may serve as wall decor. Velveteen coverings spruce old frames. bow knots and ribbons ornament light furniture. Preserve jars must be covered to avoid mold. Lemon juice enhances tea. milk is not paired. Nursery garments, nursing care, and comfort items for mornings are noted. Cranberry sauce, coleslaw, green tomato relish, and chow-chow recipes are given with step by step guidance and storage tips.
The New York Times reports Harper & Brothers returned a married lady’s manuscript with a sharp note. The writer quips that she considered naming her baby Harper, but now vows no child will bear that name, calling the firm a mean set.
Mr Wm Thomas of Newton Indiana reports his wife suffered a 25 year cough that worsened in spring. After trying many remedies, Dr King’s New Discovery was used with great success. One bottle gave relief and a second cured her, health not so good in 30 years. Trial bottles free at Barber Bros drug store. Large size $1.50. Safety lamps and brackets sold at factory prices by Geo Leis drug store.
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