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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1905
Page
3
An old advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a universal cure for consumption and related symptoms. It claims a 98 out of 100 success rate, urges readers to start at once, and cites testimonials from Mrs. Mattiedenton of Morvanton NC. It invites inquiries and letters for consultation.
Railroad timetable fragment lists multiple named expresses and routes including Kansas City Express, California Limited, Texas Express, and Topeka services. It shows daily, Sunday and weekday patterns with arrival and departure notes, mixing city names and routes in a dense grid style.
The Cornel experiment station Dul- Tetin No 163 shows that 20 apple crops remove a large share of soil nutrients. Over 29 years of apple cropping, nitrogen loss exceeds twice wheat losses, while phosphoric acid and potash are also depleted. The piece notes tree wood removes substantial potash.
Farmers should manage wood lots to sustain long term fuel and timber value. Avoid allowing trees to grow with many small branches as they produce poor stove wood and waste space. Promote straight, clean timbers with spaced growth to yield better fuel and future planting.
A reader from Mugrestown New Jersey seeks grafting help after failed attempts. Mrs Take offers a practical bud grafting procedure detailing selecting a limb, girdling the rootstock, inserting the bud, and tying to allow sap union, noting the bud stays dormant until spring.
An article discusses planting windbreaks and shelter belts in southwest Kansas to protect orchards from winds and frosts. It notes mowing pastures now, and cites a Kentucky reader report praising Kidney trouble remedies. It includes an Iowa and druggist endorsement for Electric Biltets as a general health aid.
Foley and Co of Chisago originated Foley's Honey and Tar as a throat remedy. Due to its merit many imitations market the product. Ask for Foley's Honey and Tar and refuse substitutes. It is mildly laxative and safe for children and delicate persons.
A Lawrence household story promotes Deans Kidney Pills as a cure for dull back pain kidney trouble and nocturnal disturbances. Mrs J D Chenoweth recalls relief after using the remedy from Dick Brow drug store with Foster Burn Co Buffalo as U S agents. Tourist care notes urge economical Pacific Coast travel and Union Pacific tourist sleepers.
Dr Burt G Wilder of Cornell University argues sea serpents are real and cites Cornell and Harvard specimens. He describes the Chlamydoselachus anrulneus as a shark like snake about six feet long with a thick head neck and tapering tail built to withstand high water pressure. He notes specimens captured in the Indian Ocean and suggests larger relatives exist.
General Ler notes that true leadership in peril requires practical skill over mere scholastic achievement. An article cited by a naval officer stresses effective handling of men as the highest duty. Officers should be graded on practical duties and command efficiency, not cramming.
An article urges addressing the root cause of plant disease and hair loss, noting germs at the roots. It promotes Newbro's Herpicide to destroy the germ and restore health, with druggist support and sample requests. Also mentions Wabash trains between Kansas City and St Louis.
Promoters of national aid to good roads say the Brownlow and Latimer bills mirror each other, aiming at cooperation not coercion. They argue no state or subdivision is compelled, and fiscal details hinge on reconciling provisions while maintaining local control.
A fragmented historical note describes a heavy lifting device with two hooks and a rammed beam used on a farm. It mentions a potter, a farmer Wands, and a scene of adjusting a platform or silo to ease loading. The text shows trials, costs, and debates about safety and practicality on the farm.
Beginning November 15 the Frisco Southern Railway will operate Pullman sleepers between Kansas City and Jacksonville as part of the Southern Limited. The new service, with electric lights cafe car and observation car, traverses Southeastern cities. Reservations available through Frisco representatives.
A detailed, though imperfect, description outlines building a farm ice house with a 12 by 12 foot base and a timber frame of two by six, with vertical siding and interior lining. It discusses drainage, ventilation via latticed windows, ground clearance, a removable vent shaft, and measures to protect from wind and weather while keeping the structure level and stable. The text claims the house has lasted five years and could serve many more, though several spellings are garbled.
The Ontario experiment station presents three year findings showing higher average yields per acre from diverse crops on participating farms versus provincial averages. The report notes practical benefits and calls for rapid dissemination of knowledge to farmers to lift overall provincial productivity.
A spring note discusses using a muleh to keep soil moist and regulate temperature, preventing root damage and aiding plant growth. It warns against sun-warmed bare ground and praises mulch for weed control. It also critiques hedges as an expensive fence widening land loss and nutrient depletion.
A garbled account recalls the stump speaker a familiar minstrel and vaudeville figure. It describes a performer known for a plain wooden table and simple props, parading political satire while delivering quick wit and audience banter between acts.
The city clerk led a regular session discussing a paying resolution and related items. Officials outlined budget lines and procurement concerns as council members questioned road work, street maintenance, and utility projects.
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