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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
2
The piece rails at Congress for delaying tariff revision and lauds Taft as superior to Roosevelt. It criticizes Cannon and urges a less factional path for Kansas politics, praising Taft's potential diplomacy and administration while noting local editorial shifts and Kansas figures.
A fragment from an early 20th century ad bundle touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for biliousness malaria and jaundice at Barber Son’s drug store 25 cents also references Hall’s Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder relief and Ely’s Cream Balm for nasal catarrh with postal purchase option. It ends with a quip about a man and his wife handling money.
Cripples face equal expenses to others as castor bearing products claim. Soap types differ for cleansing skin and clothes. Jap Rose Soar targets Bath and Toilet use. Years of refinement attributed to Kirk. Dealers deny or sell it. Afrawan pledges effort to keep word. Piles said cured in 6 to 14 days by PAZO OINTMENT with guarantee to cure itching bleeding or foul protruding sores or money back. Lord helps those who help themselves, if resources not belonging to others.
The article notes township officers elected in Douglas County receiving certificates of election. It mentions nine townships each with seven officers plus road overseers and three justices and three constables. It also includes a testimonial about Electric Bitters for stomach trouble from Mrs. Mary Dowling of San Francisco.
The Vinland community fundraisers include a Grange ball this Friday and a Presbyterian church gathering. A Thimble club is expected to act, with efforts to create a new event after twenty years. The sale features the Vinland cook book, quilts, candy, ice cake, and a variety of fancy goods.
The local audience enjoyed a lively rendition titled The Cat and the Fiddle last night. Viewers described it as the town’s first genuine extravaganza, surpassing prior attempts and delivering continuous entertainment from a strong cast.
An old advertisement extols kidney function noting the body’s blood passes through the kidneys every three minutes and claims daily removal of impurities. It promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy, with testimonials from Lawrence residents and availability through Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo as US agents. Additional ads urge wiring for electric lights, livery services, carriage work, and school supplies at local stores.
The 1908 political campaign ends with Frank Faft’s victory to carry reform in the nation and in Kansas. I J Gray denounces party leaders for tactics, laments anonymous attacks, and urges moral conduct amid a charged election climate. Also noted are weathered law notices and local society items from Lawrence letters.
Fire department responded yesterday afternoon to John Pal at 531 Indiana Street. Damages totaled about 25 dollars and were not insured. The blaze likely started from an escape in a sickened, feverish setting, with Mrs Kate Stone cited as secretary.
An old newspaper snippet advertises Bucklen's Amica Salve with a testimonial from A F Hardy of East Wilton Maine claiming it cures sores and burns. It promotes The Christmas Herald offer with free Art Gallery De Luxe paintings for new subscribers, details prices and deadlines, plus several short notes on music recitals and health products from Barber & Son and The Christian Herald.
Cider available on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2 cents per gallon, sweet cider 20 cents per gallon, bulk ice per gallon. Bell 8693. Lawrence, Bell F. Gnage can win prakasu hi her, Jerry Ewers business at 1019 Masa St. has fitted a complete lunch counter with an experienced cook. Dr G A Hamman offers specialty eye care with glasses fitting. Offices over Dick Bros Drug store, phones Wiedemann for pure ice cream. both 182.
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