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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1909
Page
2
The clipping notes pricing for daily and monthly papers by mail and carrier, references the Journal’s lineage from the Herald of Freedom, and cites a September 11 1909 issue. It includes quips about tobacco and a jibe at Peary, labeling him a whiner and contrasting American sportsmanship.
The obituary eulogizes Harriman as the greatest railroad man the world has seen, praising his big ideas and results while noting some critics deem his methods harsh. It references other figures and quotes, mentions a reward notice for catarrh and endorsements for various medicines, reflecting a mix of tribute and ad content typical of the era.
Fragmented church notices describe services at German M E Church and St Luke A M Church with pastor addresses and sermon themes from Isaiah. Items mention congregational gatherings, hymns, Sunday school notes, and interdenominational notices alongside medical ad copy for Ely's Cream Balm.
A fragmented notice mix appears to list real estate transfers and multiple local ads. It includes references to Kaw Valley Investment Co, various property sale notes, and service offers from jewelers, auctioneers, and a Texas Wonder kidney remedy. The garbled text mentions churches, watches, and home remedies, with scattered names and addresses.
In a rugged northern British Columbia setting a single father and his unnamed son endure frontier life. A tale confuses myth and reality as the boy, age eighteen, asks about a strange creature seen by his voyage-weary family aboard a steamer. The narrative shifts through social and political commentary, touching on local figures, a Bell company dispute, and the child’s awe at nature.
Customer letters tout Dean's Kidney Pills for years of kidney trouble and back pain with improvements after a few days. An apparent 1908 endorsement cites Mrs. C. J. Werst of Lawrence Kansas and others. The notice mentions price 50 cents and Foster Milburn Co as agents. Also a brief editorial note on war talk and military reputation.
Leavenworth Times reports on the Tigers football camp with assistant coach Seti Mosse guiding recruits near Salt Creek valley. The piece notes expectations for a Valley championship run this year and plans to shift focus to Lawrence for training as the fall season approaches, with emphasis on shaping the Jayhawker team for the big game.
An English advertisement extols Kodol as a perfect digester for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims quick relief from sour stomach belching gas and heartburn, promises a money back guarantee, and advertises bottles produced by B C DeWitt & Co in Chicago.
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