28 Oct 1905
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1905
Page
1
Poor OCR text claims a remedy called Dean's Otatmant cures illnesses quickly and permanently. It promises a universal remedy with a claim of 60 cent price and hints at widespread availability, typical of old medical advertisement language.
In Carmarthen prison Schreiner, jailed for murder of Mr Pryse and family in Tymavwr Cardiganshire, repeatedly fasts then voraciously eats. He sits stretched, stares into space, resisting gentle prompting, requiring tube feeding at times. Authorities puzzle over his erratic appetite and behavior.
Fragmentary text from a conservative newspaper mentions naval power and a naval captain. references to American military stance, potential clashes, and quotations about power and duty. Describes observers and generals, with unclear dates and specific details.
Fragmentary OCR shows a public death notice from Green Kentucky about a person likely buried in a cemetery. Names and exact dates are unreadable, but the item references a funeral, burial, and related public notice near Louisville and surrounding areas.
A garbled report describes a bizarre sequence involving alien theory, illicit medicines, and a crosstown relationship. It mentions Bear Greer, Kretre ditto, and a supposed fraud that culminates in a general public disorder and disputed leadership among figures like Garhe and Soe.
A ninety pound, ninety year old widow Mrs McKnight near her last birthday details farming strides and a long, bygone life. Her crops grew well last year and her memory stays sharp despite aging. she weighs lightly yet demonstrates strong vitality and clarity of mind despite health changes.
An 1900s style testimonial urges women to cure kidney trouble with Dosa's Kidney Pills. Mrs. CO. H. Adem of Lawrence Kansas endorses the remedy and invites others to inquire. The ad names Dick Bros. Drug Store as dealers and Fontors Milbara Co. as sole United States agents, price 50 cents.
In Albion Michigan a Jackson man J J L Leonard married Chelsea girl Cora M Hell after a ceremony by Rev F E Day. The newlywed couple argued over a kiss and separated, prompting police involvement. The bride sought a train timetable before consent to an interview with her husband, who later agreed to abstain from public displays of affection.
A rambling 1905 newspaper fragment narrates Enoch Arden like drama of long-absent husband James Bebruchfeld, his scattering kin, and rumors of financial plots in a Wyoming setting. It blurs with mining wealth claims, a palatial residence, and Kossiusko era intrigue amid scattered local notices and early travel ads.
Michigan City authorities identify a derelict three masted schooner ten miles northeast of port as the former Thomas Hume linked to a 14 year old disappearance. Diver George Culbert reports no remains found, hull lost, hold filled with sand, making crew recovery impossible.
Fumbled and garbled text references church leaders in Sioux City debating YMCA involvement and church representation. Mentions ministers, secretary Heilman, and calls for stronger church participation, with unclear details on actions or outcomes.
The article notes Merja and others around the financial leadership in New York facing a resignation amid political maneuvering at the Western Party. It mentions AG Mantie and a controversial election context, with elder Morgan stepping back from business focus toward charitable work after years of influence. The piece also covers a rare large pearl found in Vincennes area, and short testimonials for Bucklen’s Arnica, Foley’s Honey and Tar.
Foley's Honey and Tar stops the cough, heals and strengthens lungs, and prevents pneumonia or consumption from colds. It claims to cure dangerous coughs that settle on the lungs and warns against unknown substitutes. Contains no opiates and costs no more than alternatives.
E H Jones of Ey Church Grove Md recalls a severe cold nearly diagnosed as consumption about eight years ago. A friend lent him a sample of Foley's Honey and Tar which eased symptoms, leading to purchase of the medicine. Two or three bottles cured him and he has had no throat or lung trouble since. Available in three sizes 23c 50c and 1.00.
A scrambled OCR excerpt reports a mix of names, political notes, and a misleadingly titled yarn. It mentions Ex Postmaster John F. Cashen, a crowd at Plentebein, references to Oyster production and dissolution, Roosevelt, Thendoshi, and a Buffalo reformer facing bankruptcy with liabilities of 198,607 and assets of 140. The passages provide no coherent single event.
In a 1900s style advertisement, the ad argues washing without water is foolish for dandruff and Bald ness. It promotes Newbro's Herpicide as a true germ killer for the scalp, claiming it attacks parasitic germs and is superior to other products like Canthrarides Vaseline and Glycerine. Sold by leading druggists. sample offered for 10 cents.
Advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar from Polly & Co of Chicago cites popular merit and warns against imitations. It promises mild laxative effects, non opiate content, and suitability for children, urging customers to insist on the genuine product.
Louis A Thebaud rises from obscurity to a lucrative post at Mutual Life Insurance, earning $247000 annually in a dramatic romance with Miss Germanty McCurdy. Their elopement triggered parental fury, the couple argued with President McCurdy, and Thebaud’s climb began after marriage in Newark and a move to New York.
A New York report describes Dr. William Dietfettael presenting radium therapy for cancer at a medical congress. He cites limited success in six cases, noting one improved outcome while others showed progression despite experimental treatment using radium rods in affected tissues.
A fragmentary, informal item mentions candidates and remedies, referencing Hovey Tar and Poleys Honey and Tar as cures for colds and consumption. It cites A. J. Nusbaum of Batesville and Barber & Son's, with a disjointed discussion of public interest topics and health claims.
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