A Measure of Merit in Lawrence Evidence
A Lawrence citizen testifies to the merit of a kidney medicine, recounting that her son suffered bladder weakness and that Dean’s Kidney Pills restored function. The testimonial notes purchase at a local Dick Broadeog store and endorses the product as valuable with a 50 cent price per box. Foster-Milburn Co. is named as U.S. distributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Mra. N. T. Measor
Pennsylvania
Foster-Milboro Co
Buffalo
N. Y
DCAN
Railroad Timetable and Express Lines Across Cities
Historic timetable lists multiple railroad express and mail services. It covers routes between Kansas City Chicago Lawrence Leavenworth and other points with daily and limited schedules including California and Texas Express, Western lines, and various branch departures.
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Bantarfe
Buchansaw
Chicago Express
Daly
Hansas Cry
Chidugu
Mantenger
Theiss West Mob
Texaa Express Usuy
California
Suoumy
Mit
Utwh
Ivk Express
Ualifornia Express
Topeka Ca Press
Pexas Express
Lawrence Braach AnMivEs
Skavkeworth Bhasch—Akaive
Delivery Dispute Highlights Carrier Authority Limits
The notice to subscribers complains that ten Atie items were requested but not delivered by the carrier. It states the carrier lacks authority to bar delivery or refuse to deliver covers and imposes no obligation on the carrier to accept cover requests.
Notice on Delivery and Billing Procedures for Subscriptions
The notice states that delivery must occur by 6 o'clock each evening and urges subscribers to merge their papers to ensure timely distribution. It requests that subscribers deduct from monthly bills any papers missed during the preceding month to reflect adjustments.
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Tte Carrisre
The Turn of a Valve on a Gas Stove
A brief advert explains turning a gas stove valve controls flame speed. A slight turn yields a slow fire, a bit more a moderate fire, and full turn produces a quick flame. It promises easy control and immediate shutdown when turned off.
Old Babylonian School Unearthed by Rav Scheil in Seapo or
Rav Vincent Scheil, a German priest, uncovers a 4000 year old Babylonian school in Seapoor opposite the great temple. Bricks carry inscriptions about learning to write and weights, with rooms for grammar and arithmetic, illustrating ground work in cuneiform education and teacher marks.
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Vincent Scheil
Hammurabi
Seapoor
Father Scheil
Selell
American Woman Hears London Bus Signs Speak
An American traveler in London fails to understand bus chatter and misreads calls from conductors. After seeking Marble Arch, she learns locals pronounce it Marble Arch as “Moblotch,” missing several buses before a conductor's shout clarifies the route.
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Landen
London
Marble Arch
Egd
Papermaking in Canada and its vast water power
Canada holds extensive spruce forests and enormous unused water power aiding paper production. Dominion officials urge shifting exports from pulp to finished paper, leveraging hydro energy to become a major exporter. The U S relies increasingly on Canada for wood pulp as forests shrink elsewhere.
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Canada
London
Dominion
Great Britain
Inia
United States
New York
When Instinct Fails In Nature And Habit Rules
A discussion of how instinct adapts poorly to new conditions. Slugs fed on a turnip reveal that habitual hiding in damp crevices can break down when circumstances change. Moths and pheasants illustrate similar mismatches between instinct and altered environments across nature.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Said To Cure Infant Coughs
Arthur Jhipman of Durban Natal reports a neighbor used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy on a two month old with a severe cough. He says applying the medicine to the baby's dummy produced quick relief and the child was cured.
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Fow Wey
Csimg
Arthur Jhipman
Durbac
Natal
South Africa
Chamberlain
Ste
Record Breaking High Speed Electric Traction Tests
An extensive German trial under imperial auspices tested electric traction on a short 14 mile line from Marienfelden to the sea. Early results neared 100 mph but rail weight limits caused delays. Subsequent trials reached 117 mph with improved rails and equipment, exploring electric substitute for steam propulsion on trunk lines.
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Germany
Marienfelden Zossee
York Tribune
Vestments from Manila Era Remain in P&M Collection
Bishop Phelan of Pittsburg preserves rare church vestments looted from a Manila church during the Philippine fighting. The red heavy garments feature Old Testament scenes, intricate needlework, and can be rolled for storage. They are believed to be Filipino handwork, likely used on feast days.
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Phelan
Pittsburg
Philippine Islands
Peensylvania
Manila
Passion Ower
Phantom Geese Nightmare Payments and Japan Will Get
A Lexington man reports receiving 2 money orders from Washington about a 36 year old farm dispute over geese killed by a neighbor. The item shifts to speculation on Japan and the Russian fleet, then medical ads tout Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and Foley's Kidney Cure with testimonials from West Virginia and Barber Bros.
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Leroy Ferris
Lexington
Washington
Ferris
Prisoner Convicted In Cotton Theft Trial
An old court record recalls a man about fifty who pleaded his own defense in a cotton theft case. The judge sentences him to four months in jail after a confused trial with few clear facts and conflicting testimony. Abraham is mentioned, and subsequent street scene notes hint at ongoing tensions in the town.
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Faa
New York
Australia
Henry Wandling
Grace Konopak
Toledo
Francis Mel Carty
Corning
Mihs Konopak
Francis McCarty
Vandress
McCarty
Moe Carty
Katepak
Bet Oier Wandlese
Cal. L
Brown
The
Southern Railway
Washington Star
Jai
Abrahar
Abraham
Bowen
Health tips and home remedies from a vintage column
A long block of archaic health advice covers dental care diet and simple tonics. It includes warnings against metal instruments near teeth and guidance on rest hand care and nails. It also presents a dated elderberry recipe and a travel fare listing with regional one way prices from Missouri River terminals to western cities.
New Use for Ofd Cups in Table Service
A fragmented recipe style piece describes repurposing cups for serving dressings and mayonnaise at the table. It notes dish shapes to hold dressing, cup sizes around half a pint, and matching lids and serves with minimal cost. It emphasizes practical reuse over novelty.
Stylish Evening Gowns Inspire Fashion Notes
Fashion tips highlight popular Materinie and Dratyoe styles for evening and reception wear. Lace gowns in black or white, crepe de chine and taffeta fabrics with floral ribbons and chiffon accents are described as smart and stylish for formal events. Also included is a kitchen recipe blending mushrooms and oysters for a savory pie.
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Praised by Maryland Family
A Maryland father from Podesrilia commends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for his children, stating it has no harmful after effects and works well. The ad-like text also touts Doan's Ointment for piles and mentions various glove and cleaner products, with agents listed for Perris and other brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Hoderick
Podesrilia
Barber Bros
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