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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
2
The Lawrence Journal reports on the 1908 campaign atmosphere in Lawrence Kansas with reflections on speakers like Dr J E Roberts and Speaker Cannon. It notes changing religious preaching, hopes for Bryan, and Doniphan County supporting Stobba. It also discusses saloon influence, police collusion, and shifts in Leavenworth and neighboring counties.
A long letter reports voter concerns over inmate voting at the Soldiers Home and tax issues, notes Charles W. Morse’s conviction, comments on Joe Cannon’s influence, and urges adopting a commission form of government. It lauds Prof. Boodin’s University lectures and previews a Douglas county Sunday School association meeting at Eudora with a detailed two day program.
A persuasive ad claim urges readers with indigestion to use a fifty cent case of Pape's Diapepsin and a 22 grain Triangula after meals. It promises rapid relief from belching, heartburn, nausea, and gas, claiming digestion will reset and hunger return. The copy targets general stomach trouble with sensational, urgent language.
A terse question asks whether Lawrence will permit Harry Kemp to travel for lectures and build a reputation or stay home to pursue it there. The note hints at debate over mobility versus domestic presence and personal ambition.
The University Masque club plans a dress rehearsal for A Royal Knave next week at the opera house after a full rehearsal last night. Gertrude Messler leads the production with many new ideas, and Vaillance of Kansas City will star with Murdock Pemberton and others in supporting roles. Costumes and scenery will be elaborate, aiming to lift dramatics standards at the university.
A collage of patent medicines, remedies, and quirky notes. Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung ailments, Kennedy’s Laxative Syrup, Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, and DeWitt’s Little Early Risers appear beside social musings about love, marriage, and fame, all from Barber & Son’s drug store era.
An assortment of local business notices offers quick cures and home services. Dr Thomas Eelectric Oil promises rapid relief for earache toothache burns and sore throats. Fred W Fein advertises wiring and cost estimates. Francisco & Todd and Mrs Prentiss Home Store market household goods and school supplies. Various shops announce clothing cleaning livery painting cider lunch counter and eyewear services. Contact details included for each.
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