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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
3
Reports describe a disturbance at Linwood where a student named Cleveland was injured by a blow to the head and taken for medical care. Witnesses say several classmates rushed to assist before help arrived, and the school canceled classes the following day as officials reviewed safety.
George C Foeter and C L Milton traveled to Topeka for a meeting of the state board of the Christian church on Tuesday afternoon. Grace Wilkey returned from Wichita after visiting home and attending the YWCA convention. The Stout and Quivers boarding clubs plan a joint party at the IOOF hall Saturday night. Margaret Osborn, 1908, is visiting friends at the University. Asie Elisy of Cleveland is visiting Mrs W J Baumgartner. Mr Wetmore and Prof Dyche's assistant birds added to the collection including a red tailed hawk a golden winged woodpecker and a sparrow hawk. The museum received no live specimen of Elaps fulconis a rare deadly snake.
Eanwaka notes heavy snow dragging on farm work while Taft's presidential victory brings some relief. David Anderson remains gravely ill, and John Anderson returns home to Blendate Kansas. District 73 board election is set for Thursday November 12. Wu Murphy sustained injuries this Sunday morning but not life threatening. Family updates recount illness in Missouri relatives and Sunday visits among neighbors.
Open quail season starts next Sunday amid talk of holes in the law and warnings about daily bag limits. The piece notes many birds already killed in the county, warns against trespassing, and mentions farmers protecting premises. It also weaves in local notices about institutes, society meetings, and business ads.
A vintage advertisement declares sluggish liver as a barrier to ambition and promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup. It claims to stimulate liver and bowels, stave off nausea, and be pleasant to take, with greater effectiveness than pills. Ends with a quip about knowing love.
A home remedy promises relief from indigestion belching sour stomach and dyspepsia using a three ingredient mixture. Prosene Compound one ounce Compound Tincture of Cinchona one ounce Sherry wine half a pint Shake and take a teaspoonful in water before meals. The formula is offered by Cooper Pharmacal Co Chicago and can be prepared by a druggist.
A Kansas City stock yards report mentions Mabel Graham in a local stage scene where her hair plays a dramatic role during a rescue from a burning building. An interview reveals her claim that a quinine hair tonic keeps her scalp and tresses in prime condition. The column then shifts to cattle market notes and community items from Lawrence and surroundings.
Madame Kalich displays dramatic power in Harrison Fiske’s elaborate Cora at the Shubert Kansas City this week. The Star calls her a revelation in comic scenes and emotion, with strong support from Gillmor Moran Stallard Yenman Mills Willian and others as the production travels from New York due to popular demand the engagement extended through November 16 with a Saturday matinee.
Lawrence High School footballers prepare to host Ottawa High tomorrow afternoon at McCook field. The squad, coached by Milton, aims for victory after a narrow loss at Topeka last week. Critics hail Lawrence as having the strongest high school team in the state this season. The piece also notes The Thor Motorcycles priced from 130 to 360 at Rork Cycle Shop, 1017 Mass Street.
An old time advert claims Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy calms coughs without opium or harsh ingredients and can be given to young children. It endorses its safety and urges readers to buy from O P Barker & Son. At bottom the ad seeks Reed Corn seed offers and lists seed varieties from Hearteldes Seed Co in Lawrence Kansas.
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