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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1903
Page
2
The Lawrence Daily Journal reviews local politics from Topeka to Topeka's sessions, noting payroll abuses and legislative graft amid Kansas political tensions. It also lauds Kansas Nebraska football conduct and previews upcoming games, while mentioning Panama and Colombia diplomatic moves and Topeka police curfew enforcement.
A fisherman finds the largest pearl claimed for America valued at 10200. The notice then extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a universal health restorer, promising cures for fever and ague, indigestion, constipation, loss of appetite, and more, urging women to try it as a tonic.
A fragmented report describes fake mummies and trade in counterfeit antiquities. It notes a Parisian sculptor who allegedly created the famed Tiara of Sartapharnes for the Louvre, and mentions magnetic experiments by Professor Murazi with surprising galvanometer readings. It ends with ad-like fragments for a medicinal balm and a New York drugstore address.
A health column compares malnourished individuals to a prisoner unable to swim, arguing digestion and nutrition are essential to every organ. It lauds Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for stomach diseases and overall nourishment, urging readers to seek trusted remedies and avoid substitutes.
An advertisement touts a "Catheric Cure" claimed to be sold by pharmacies and druggists offering one hundred dollars for a case cured by a hotel church cure. It lists firms and brands and asserts testing and testimonials, with price per bottle and a farm sale notice near Lawrence by Sam H. Reach.
A fragment discusses attempts to popularize southern cooking in New York restaurants. It notes limited southern ingredients in the North, competition from diverse cuisines, and ongoing efforts amid obstacles. Chinese restaurants are even preferred, with no great vogue expected for southern fare.
A fragmentary report describes Germany's bumper potato harvest and its impact on exports and prices. It notes German yields and a large potato field plain, with reference to U S markets and New York news coverage. The text blends figures, speculation, and scattered names, showing international crop expectations.
An OCR heavy collage describes foreign women, local names, and scattered notes on ailments, sales, and courtly chatter. Included are stray product pitches and references to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, with mentions of Towne Horen and Mrs Starvem.
Article blends hunter psychology with urban sight issues and long range vision problems. It notes city dwellers struggle to gauge distance in the country and suggests trips to the country help overcome poor marksmanship. Also reports bomb attacks in the Macedonian uprising, with trains and ships struck, many killed or injured and violence used to terrify.
A brisk cold snap griped the city with record low temperatures and strong winds. Residents bundled up as commuters faced icy sidewalks and delayed buses. Local meteorologists warn of continued frigid conditions through the week.
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