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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1908
Page
3
An assorted old advertisement page highlights Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup promising a lively liver and bright energy, touts Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs and colds with broad Pneumonia prevention claims, and promotes PAZO OINTMENT for piles. It also humorously advises wise personal boundaries and business focus.
The Old Baker notes rising female knowledge on wheat varieties and flour quality as education broadens. He cites Zephyr Flour and hard wheat as ideal bread wheat, explaining gluten moisture boosts bread yield and weight. Dr Shoop Health Coffee, made from parched grains, is promoted as quick brewing, sold by W A Guenther.
Dealers split on turkey availability with many claiming plenty while others note higher prices. Most shops report dressed birds at 17 to 18 cents per pound, some 16 and 15 cents live turkeys. High demand anticipated before Thursday as retailers expect tougher sales for live stock.
Local residents attend visits and gatherings around Florence Overbrook and Valley Falls with mentions of Miss Mary Stebbins and Mrs. Frank Dean. Doctor Victoria McArthurs speaks to Presbyterian ladies, while Gen. Bellis fights typhoid at his mother’s home. Public notices announce legal actions, an oyster supper, a theater ad, and Thanksgiving pie promotions.
An advertisement proclaims Cottolene as a vegetable cooking fat offered by Nick Fairbank Company of Chicago. It argues lard is indigestible and responsible for much indigestion, claiming Cottolene substitutes for lard or butter in all uses, is recommended by physicians, nourishes meals, and costs less.
F H Bennett offers plumbing estimates promising lower costs. Advertisement boasts best inverted light, claiming more light with half the gas mantles and globes. L F Conklin and Hosford Investment Co relocate offices within the Merchants National Bank area to the People’s State Bank building.
The state canvassing board led by Governor Och completed the election canvass, showing a total of 75 805 votes cast for all four tickets including scattering. McNeal led the Republican state ticket, Barnes was second, and Ducksia was third. other figures and minor candidates are noted with various counts.
In Lawrence Kansas a resident testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills aided Civil War hardships and kidney trouble after trying many remedies. The testimonial, dated November 4 1908, states the pills are beneficial and endorses Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole agents in the U S. Also notes Charles Mueller of Wichita with a large greenhouse and a one legged man facing mobility limits.
Annual financial report of the Treasurer of Grant Township for the year ending December 26, 1908, itemizing receipts from county and state sources, road and river work expenditures, materials and labor, meetings, and various town projects. Includes notes and endorsements from local officials and citizens.
A new Packard car, started in Kansas City at 9 o clock and run six hours to test the machinery, arrived in Lawrence and didn't stop until 8 o'clock. Rain left mud on the roads as Monroe drove through, praised as one of the finest cars seen by Lawrence residents. Also listed is Gilbert and Sullivan’s Princess Ida staged by University students December 10 and 11 at the Bowserk Opera House, with Miss Moasler and Miss Flintum directing, Dean Skilton conducting, and a cast of fifteen plus a 28 member chorus and 20 piece orchestra. A roll containing Kansans and two pieces of music was mailed. if not claimed at the post office, it will be returned as dead letter. IRVING HILL P.M.
Chicago reports Speaker Joseph Cannon backs tariff revision and vows the policy be written into national law, amid a Union League Club lunch with naval officers. Washington buzzes that Taft may oppose Cannon’s re election as speaker and seeks clarity on Cannon’s stance before any talks. Topeka notes Governor Hoch hints at pardoning John Collins, joking about press reports though four of five papers expect a pardon.
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