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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
3
The Park for Lecompton plan faces council review as residents push for street and site improvements. A new garden area and public space proposal seeks to curb blight and attract visitors, while officials weigh funding and enforcement. The report notes local business owners and residents urging action at the next meeting.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised by C Goodwin of Reidsville North Carolina as a cure for ulcers and leg sores. He says a bad sore last summer healed in a few rounds with no scar left. Guaranteed for piles sores and burns five cents at Barber and Son's store. Many men misjudge tire wear as effort.
Taft stresses equal opportunity for wage earners and statutory protections. He cites an employers liability act, eight hour rule for government workers, and compensation laws. He argues for wage earners’ rights, safe conditions, and balance between capital and labor, endorsing collective bargaining and strikes within legal bounds.
The Columbus Polytechnic Institute sold souvenir post cards made by the blind atop the Washington Monument. Critics argued against it, but Secretary of War Taft, then in charge of public buildings, restored the privilege after a brief appeal. Principal F. Cleaveland credited Taft with guiding policy in favor of the blind.
An old advertisement summarizes remedies for kidney issues and general ailments. It promotes Dosa’s Kidney Pills, Dean’s Kidney Pills, and Dr Shoop Health Coffee with testimonials from a Lawrence Kansas resident and others. It also touts Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and a coffee substitute claim.
Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs cold and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs. Barber & Son promote Preventics a safe candy cold cure tablet with no quinine laxative or harsh ingredients. Box of 48 priced 25 cents. Also letter on elm tree pests cites coal oil swab method to kill caterpillars on elms in Lawrence Kansas.
A city reception for the E-C Girl advertising campaign set a new money giveaway record. She toured homes visited by thousands of enthusiastic women and children, promoting E-C Corn Flakes and aiming to make it a leading breakfast. A list names dozens of recipients of her generosity across Penn, N J, and Kentucky streets, with further notes on college students and local staff.
Dr. H. C. Owen spent today in Kansas City. Steve Prentice went to Kansas City this morning. Miss Ann Troutman is here from Topeka visiting friends. W. J. Costigan was here yesterday on business from Ottawa. Miss Eva Hutchinson is here from Ottawa to attend the University. E. L. Street was among the passengers to Kansas City this morning. Frank Jones has gone to Topeka to spend a few days with his parents. Miss Frederick Ripley of Burlington, Kaos, is visiting in Lawrence. Charles Warble will come from Ottawa tomorrow to enter the State University. Miss Madge Bullene is here from Topeka for a visit with friends and relatives. Jd. W. Snepp returned to his home in Olathe this morning after a brief visit here. Lou Dietrich, a K. A. student, was arrived from Ottawa to resume his college work. Charles M. Sternberg returned yesterday from Wyoming where he has been collecting fossils. Miss Marie Davis of Ottawa is a guest of Miss Helen James at the Kappa Alpha Theta house. Brock Pemberton is here from Emporia for the rushing season and is a guest at the Phi Delta Theta house. Miss Bessie Marsh, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Rudisill, left yesterday for Baldwin where she will enter Baker University. Miss Elsie Maskins of the class of '06 of K. U. is in Lawrence for a few days visit with friends and relatives and to attend the first chapel at BK. U. tomorrow.
Mrs Ek M Wallace proprietor of the Midland hotel reported a theft last night around seven o clock. A girl was in the vicinity when the rooms were entered and several pieces of jewelry including rings with diamond settings a watch and other items were taken. Valued at about 500 efforts to capture the thief continue.
Amusements note Dan Cupid with its excellent cast and fine scenery at Bowersock Opera House on Monday September 21. The review praises the musical comedy’s careful construction and promises satisfaction to audiences. Also reported are Union gathering at Hislop home, a farewell to Mrs. Hislop, and local product notices including Byron Jones meat and Ed Parsons jewelry shop.
Gertrude Messler offers elocution lessons at the downtown University studio beside the sanitary meat market. Byron Jones advertises 830 Mass. Bt. for contact.
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