12 Nov 1898
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1898
Page
1
A dated notice details revised Santa Fe time cards with westbound No. 113 advancing to 9 54 a m and eastbound No 2 shifting to 5 42 a m, plus Southern Kansas changing to 5 20 pm. The message promotes uniform service on the American train with colored porter service and various car amenities.
Buffet car added on the Weaver train offers order what you wish and pay for what you get from four cups of coffee upward. With brisk service, smooth track, car heated by stove and gas lights, it aims to be the desirable train to Denver and the coast. Says farewell to old coal stoves and smoky oil lamps for perfect light and heating.
The Union Pacific runs a fast new limited service from Portland to San Francisco and Los Angeles, clocking sixty four and one half hours to the coast and seventy four and a half hours to the western coast. The record-breaking service is billed as the final and fastest route west of Chicago with free to all.
A garbled essay discusses marriage and independence, noting married men cope alone better while bachelors rely on friends. It cites misaligned anecdotes about marriages and social pressures, referencing a Chicago Chronicle item about a long wait for a truant lover and a widow’s remarriage. It also mentions a clumsy analysis of occupations and fortunes, ending with an ad for a nerve plaster.
In a vivid scene aboard a river steamer Corwin the gambler duels with a younger opponent over a large pot. The younger man accuses Corwin of cowardice after a bluff but Corwin insists he laid down a winning hand and walks away, leaving the table in shock as the ship sails on.
A plea to care for girls health during puberty notes that nerves and physical strength impact study. Mrs. Stephen Barnes of Barn ey Ind shares Lucy’s case, showing improvement after Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. Lucy recovered after eight boxes, gaining weight and color, returning to schooling.
Adj Gen H C Corbin submits annual War Department report detailing US Army strength at outbreak of war, regular and volunteer totals, and calls for increased officer ranks. He notes 887 regular-officer confirmations, 74,000 plus volunteer strength, and argues for more regiments and staff, plus better state guard support and rationed encampment logistics. He highlights casualties and advocates restoring volunteers to state units after service.
News notes crew saved from a stranded echooner Lens M Neilson after a special train rescue near Watergrave Michigan on November 12. Reports claim the vessel will be total loss while other items tout travel, salves, medicines, and rail service including the California Limited by Santa Fe and Union Pacific connections.
Washington reports that the United States plans to pay Spain about 1,000,000 for public improvements tied to the Philippine islands, not the $40,000,000 initially proposed. Officials note public sentiment opposes large indemnities and Spain may resist withdrawal of its Paris commissioners.
An assortment of ad style claims for Electric Bitters and Hood's Sarsaparilla are presented alongside a naval scene describing the Detroit cruiser and admiral’s flag visible in a morning breeze. The piece also touts Dr Sawyer's Kidney Medicine and Ukatine, with Barber Bros. druggists noted as sellers and distributors.
Union Pacific to sell round trip tickets from Kansas Nebraska Colorado and Utah to Rawlins Wyo for five dollars extra. Tickets valid on first and third Tuesdays in May June July August September October and November. Daily stage between Rawlins and Grand Encampment except Sunday. For details contact P Ross city office 7 Massachusetts or J T Shanklin depot agent. Union Pacific to cut travel time to Colorado.
The California Limited on the Santa Fe route features a barber shop in the buffet smoking car. The train is fully electric and runs from Chicago to Los Angeles in about two and three quarters days starting November 2.
Sants Fa Houta lists Kansas City to Lawrence rates for 25 rides with 19.50 family and 26.50 for 50 rides 30 days. Topeka to Lawrence shows 5 rides with 13.50 for a family over 66 days. Rheumatoid remedy ad claims cure in 30 days or money back, sold by H L Raymond Co and Lindley Drag Co at 1.00 per bottle.
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