16 Oct 1890
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1890
Page
1
Brightly advertised patent remedy claims to cure menstral suppression and related pains. Purportedly supports pregnancy prevention and endurance. Wholesale and retail agents listed with scattered locations and distribution options.
Syracuse fire at the Leland hotel early October 16 results in at least twenty five deaths with many injured. Witnesses describe a rope rescue that failed as flames engulfed the building. Ambulances flood the streets while authorities struggle to identify victims.
An elderly woman cleaning lace with gasoline near a gas jet caused a small blaze at 22 Cherry Street. Lizzie Orr sustained painful but non fatal burns to her arms. the home and furniture suffered minor damage.
William Mathewson of Wichita unanimously chosen grand master at the Kansas Odd Fellows grand lodge session. W R Ward elected deputy grand secretary, H W Pond grand warden, G W Jones grand secretary after a second ballot, L C Stine re elected grand treasurer, A P Riddle named grand representative. J N McCoy re elected medical examiner. next grand lodge to meet in Hutchinson. Rebekah degree lodge introduced and welcomed.
A temporary injunction was granted by Judge Pratt in the Supreme Court Brooklyn against the sugar trust trustees Kidder Peabody Co the Central trust and others to halt the pending re organization and from disposing assets or stock. A receiver is sought and the hearing on making the injunction permanent is set for Monday next.
Representatives of the Farmers' Alliance of Kansas and Nebraska concluded a two day conference in Kansas City Missouri on selecting a site for a new stock yard. The executive board will meet soon and the site committee will report with two favorable options. The panel prefers land adjoining the Kansas City stock yards company if priced reasonably.
Hodson Wisconsin October 16 The Wisconsin Presbyterian synod discussed the recent Supreme Court Edgerton decision banning Bibles from public schools and passed resolutions urging ministers Sunday School teachers and family heads to publicize the issue and emphasize liberty civilization progress and human welfare through sermons and related efforts.
Indians continue to sign contracts at Fort Reno I T with fifty four added to the count, total now 259. A few Arapahoes from the Washita colony sign, opposing faction weakening, stampede possible. Also includes ad copy for Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
Smoke Leonard's Leader the best five cent cigar in the city for sale by all dealers.
O D Pickens announces a new wood and coal business connected to his grocery meat market and feed store at the corner of New York and Quincy streets Telephone 27. He pledges prompt delivery to all city areas and offers special rates for large orders.
Franklin Mills offers whole wheat flour available at Whitcomb Bros. Shoppers can purchase the mill product in standard sacks with fresh grinding. Local merchants note steady demand as households seek nutritious baking options.
The article notes many royals and nobles, including the Duke of Portland, Duke of Richmond, bishop of London, Prince of Wales, Duke of Edinburgh, and Duke of Fife, all fond of the short pipe, with the queen permitting Henry of Battenberg to smoke away from her apartments. The piece mocks the queen’s reluctant stance and cites tobacco as the point of contention.
The largest apple tree in New England, possibly the world, stands in Cheshire at Delos Hotchkiss residence. Traced to at least 140 years, it may be 20 to 25 years older. trunk 13 feet 9 inches around. limb girth 6 feet 8 inches. height 60 feet. branch spread 109 feet. Five bearing branches yield 85 bushels in a good year, predecessor’s crop 110 bushels. Fruit small and sweet, of moderate excellence.
A St. Louis Republic piece surveys ancient writing traces from Mohammed's sheep shoulder blades to dragon gut vellum and Job era lead sheets. It notes early authors using beachwood and bleached shells, and mentions a marble book at the Strozzi Palace reflecting diverse materials for textual expression.
Democratic candidate J B Chapman will speak in Eudora Clinton and Lawrence on Oct 23 24 and 25 at 7 30 pm Other speakers will join him A 1 spectable at Hes ters store notes price listed
A medical advertisement promises relief for nervous exhaustion with Electric Bitters. It claims the tonic restores appetite digestion and kidney function, urging readers to try a bottle priced at 60 cents from Barber Bros. drug store in Smoke Leonard’s Leader.
Blair S S Blair of Chicago testifies to Clarke's Extract of Flax Skin Cure and Cough Cure aiding their household including a child with Whooping Cough. One size available large bottle priced at 1.00. Clarke's Flax Soap offered at 25 cents. Sold by Raymond and Dick, druggists.
The advertisement highlights W. M. Rowe's watch repair services and Miles Nerve and Liver Pills. It claims the pills act on the liver stomach and bowels through the nerves to speedily cure biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles and constipation. Suitable for men women and children. 30 doses for 25 cents samples free at Geo Leis Drug Co’s.
Dr. Franklin Miles warns thousands ruin their hearts with tea coffee tobacco and alcohol causing breathlessness pains and faint spells leading to heart failure. He promotes the New Heart Cure available at Geo Leis Drug Co.
Ticket sale from Lawrence to Leavenworth and return at one fare for the round trip. Travel window October 11 to 18 inclusive with return validity to October 20. Pure New York Buckwheat Flour offered in bulk as reference in transit notice.
Full line of spectacles at Rowe's. The best salve for cuts bruises sores and skin eruptions promises satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box or sold by Barber Bros.
Rowe's store features rainbow pebble spectacles praised for comfort and style. Local buyers flock to try bold colorful frames as summer trends push brighter eyewear choices.
Advertises a medical cure for weak and debilitated individuals claiming early decay and insanity risks. Promotes sending for a sealed BOOK OF LIFE by Dr. Parker's Medical and Surgical Institute in Nashville Tennessee. Also mentions repair services for watches and clocks by W M Rowe.
Information on train times rates and routes is available at the city office Our 3537 p m train is the only one making all eastern connections and is usually on time Local tickets to most points sleeper cars and bag gage checked to many destinations are available Address Massachusetts street Elm a house lock Contact P Ross Agent Telephone 44
The readable text lists scattered references such as names A.A. Robinson and NTCNORSON with unclear contexts. Several numbers appear like 205 and 207, but there is no coherent event, date, or location to extract a concrete newspaper item.
Information line lists routes and connections with tickets to all points and checked sleepers. Contact MGKO CL BATLEY for details and scheduling inquiries.
The fragment describes a supposed medical remedy with a money back guarantee and free samples from Barber Pros. It mentions throat and lung concerns and urges trial of the product delivered in a secure bottle. The readable portion lacks clear names or dates.
The piece touts the Eiffel Tower as the world’s tallest structure and elevates Dr. Franklin Miles’s nerve medicine Restorative Nervine as a cure for nervous disorders. It claims users gain weight and well being, with testimonials from Mrs. John R. Miller and J. D. Taylor, and offers a free illustrated treatise and sample bottle from Geo Leis' Drug Co.
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