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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
3
A fractured diary style piece describes a sewing bee with shifting voices and social gossip. The text depicts a student named Janet and a narrator recounting overheard politics, behavior, and a discussion about gender roles and authority within the Bee.
A fragment page blends dialogue on coin schemes and relationships with cheerful but impulsive banter. Separate items advertise infant eczema cures, nerve tonics, laxatives, pain tablets, and a moving transfer company, all tied to a 1908 Lawrence Daily Journal-Reporter notice of final settlement for Any Beal, deceased.
A reader reports a lurid tale about KU sororities and social life, noting claims of university action and stricter rules while arguing the overall social atmosphere is cleaner. The piece contrasts past extravagant parties with current moderation and hints at readers doubting sensational reports. A brief druggist note promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar.
An editorial satire notes football consumes evenings and meals, shaping family friction. It recalls a boy drawn to school and sport, dreaming of gridiron battles while growing through grades and high school. The piece mocks commercial ads and ends with a fragmented catalog of offerings.
A critical survey of William Jennings Bryan’s remarks on Grover Cleveland and former Gold Standard Democrats. The piece cites Bryan’s 1906 and 1908 statements, noting his past denouncements of Cleveland as a lobbyist and his later contrasts with Parker and Sullivan, highlighting doubts about pro-corporate ties within the Democratic ranks.
Locals recall long standing claims about Doan’s Kidney Pills and other remedies amid a clutter of ads and anecdotes. Testimony from J S Whitbeck praises relief from back pain after using Doan’s, with price, supplier, and agents listed. Other items tout Dr Shoop’s Cough Remedy and Dr King’s New Discovery, plus miscellaneous opinions on trust, virtue, and personal conduct as framed by era advertising.
Mrs J T Downs visited Monday afternoon with daughter Mrs D P Rake. Henry Wulfkuble and family spent Sunday at Chris Wulfkuble's. Mrs John Unger spent several days last week. Mr and Mrs Earl Rake visited last week at D P Rake's. Mrs Edward Deister's sister and family from McPherson county are visiting. Mr Walters' children have been sick the past week. Many attended the Santa Fe sale at Topeka last week. We had 12 to 15 inches of snow and about 5 inches of rain. farmers were unprepared.
The article notes rain and snow hinder farmers sowing wheat and plowing while Miss Ganes resumes teaching at No 74 ims despite lacking a schoolhouse. Election day nears for Trustee Eberhart with election judges sworn in. Local gains include W M Harris finishing a cistern and porch, Adam Seheer selling his farm, Joe Tucker visiting from Ottawa, and John Louk building a new house. The Independent switchboard will be installed there.
W Emma Wall widow of Lawrence transfers property described as Atharine Phone ion 11 12 23 and 4 block 16 in Babcock enlarged J Add. to an unnamed grantee. Filing details indicate a recorded real estate transaction in the local property records within the period. The notice lists the transfer for public record.
An array of old time ads tout Dr. Shoop Health Coffee a grain based substitute claiming real coffee is absent and easy to prepare in minutes. Also advertised Preventies cold tablets by C. P. Barber & Ben, claimed to stop colds at the sneeze stage and suit feverish children.
A local notice notes pumpkin shortages for Halloween jack o lanterns due to a dry growing season. Grocers search farmers and truck gardeners with little success while autumn foliage and cider apples remain plentiful. The piece also mentions Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy.
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