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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1909
Page
2
The Lawrence Journal from October 22, 1908 discusses university hazing, public sentiment, and educator Dyche's polar lectures. It reflects on road projects, convict labor, polite conduct as success factor, and local social observations noting women and various quotes.
The text describes housing demand and installment plans, with references to local sentiment. It quotes Gerry J. Allen praising Kansas City Kansas for progress and prosperity, noting the boom in homebuilding with 350 new houses under construction and a focus on affordable ownership opportunities.
A nostalgic reflection from Youth's Companion on Kansas City life and the emotional grip of home. It laments declining letter writing as busy youths drift toward distant roles, urging sons and daughters to write often to aging mothers who crave connection. The piece contrasts youth's future focus with old age looking back, praising loyal, frequent communication as a precious duty.
An advertisement touts a 25 cent special offer for a D D D eczema cure and wintergreen oil from Chicago Laboratories. It promises instant relief and potential early cure, urging readers to try the trial bottle and warning about counterfeit pills.
An old remedy for hair darkening and growth is now sold as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur. Druggists offer ready-to-use bottles in 50c and 1.00, sent by Wyeth Chemical Co. from New York City. Available at every drug store in Lawrence.
Washington University football team faces an uncertain lineup for tomorrow's game at McCook Field, with optimistic notes about preparation. The squad has rarely been scored on this season, especially on home turf, and officials expect a larger crowd as streetcars will run.
A testimonial from Mia. John Jorissen of North St Paul describes lingering grip after-effects and how Dr Williams Pink Pills rebuilt her blood. She details fatigue dizziness and faintness prior to treatment, noting two doctors offered no relief before pink pills led to full recovery. The ad cites cures for anemia rheumatism nervous debility and neuralgia and promotes 60 cent boxes and six for $2.40 by Dr Williams Medicine Co.
University of Kansas applies through its Chancellery for a Comedia pension for Professor Ephraim Miller, veteran mathematics and astronomy professor since 1875 and former college dean. The senate backed Miller, praising his quiet, effective work and long service as the oldest faculty member, with retirement anticipated next year. DeWitt's remedies are advertised at article end.
The council refused to respond to Bell Telephone's franchise demands and ordered city phones shut down. Mayor Bishop said people should judge the council against Missouri and Arkansas Telephone, as business leaders are urged to back the move. The Bell company offered arbitration and proposed concessions, but the council, joined by Francis Brewis and others, authorized steps to pursue openings for street paving and streetcar routes, while escalating talks on franchise renewal and municipal utilities.
Attorney General Jackson considers ending ouster proceedings against Standard Oil by consolidating Standard companies under a Kansas incorporated entity to be operated independently with regulation and publicity. The suit, filed under anti trust laws, has lasted over three years and no definite settlement has been proposed.
Classified snippet shows Alfred Nolver offering old clothes and shoes disposal and bargains on clothing and shoes. Contact Bell 1080 or visit 1013 Alass St. The note includes a quote about a father’s embarrassment over a college expulsion.
Vice Consul General Stuart J. Fuller reports on China to United States hair exports. In 1907 about 56 133 rounds of oman hair entered at general for shipment while in 1908 207 471 pounds were declared. The process involved quarantine and unsupervised transit under Public Health Service supervision.
A garbled OCR style note references Parwan and a local study on water, with mentions of etiology and percentage figures. The text includes names or tokens such as Mehta and Poesy but remains incomprehensible. No clear events, dates, or outcomes can be established from the readable fragments.
A garbled OCR segment mixes recipes for nut creams cocoons and puddings with medical ads for Cod liver oil and Hall's Kidney remedy. It mentions ingredients like milk sugar butter and coconut creams and contains promotional lines promising refunds if relief isn’t found. The passage also includes address and testimonial style appeals typical of early 20th century ads.
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