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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1907
Page
2
A fragmented report discusses trouble in a relationship where a husband acts against his wife. It notes suspicions about fidelity and concerns over his health while she remains nearby. The text is incomplete and omits specific names or places.
A fragment notes a lost item between 9:30 p m yesterday and noon today linked to a box of Dr King's New Life Pills found at C P Barber Son's drug store. The ad promotes pills as guaranteed for biliousness malaria and jaundice and urges buyers to avoid inflated dealer profits.
District Court in Douglas County Kansas warns K Sanford B McAllister Uriah Neal and Allin Neal and unknown heirs and admins that they must answer by October 28 1907 or the court will quiet title to 22 acres in Douglas County Kansas described as part of Section 5 Township 13 Range 40 east along road 208 with a central road boundary proceeding to foreclose against their rights to the property. Hugh Means Bans attorney for plaintiff Henry Flasher clerk of district court.
A garbled notice reports chocolate costs increasing with retailer and manufacturer price hikes. It claims a broad impact on shoppers, noting expected steep rises amid a season of higher consumption and supplier actions.
Fragmented note describes an abrupt end to summer with vague times and mood shifts. Wording references a late event at 8 and hints at an open future after fall, but details are unclear and obscured by garbled text. The fragment mentions temper and hopping phrases with no clear context or concrete facts.
Kansas Insurance Department reports total fees collected this year near 200000 with growth blamed on three factors. Increased business, 1905 legislative actions granting bond and surety company supervision, and stricter enforcement of state insurance laws drive higher revenue.
The article notes high Panama Canal construction wages lure young artisans despite malaria fears. It praises Electric Bitters as a malaria guard and blood poison cure, urging use as a daily safeguard. It also mentions Burdock Blood Bitters as a system tonic for strength and digestion. A Concordia teacher reports a man soliciting work at her train stop, then apologizing.
The piece compares reactions to dropped meat and tobacco showing men reject dirt on meat but chew tobacco dropped on the floor with gusto. It notes a woman's unhappiness in marriage and longing to recall a spent life, reflecting social attitudes.
Dr S Crumbine and Prof Barber of the state university endure a rough river voyage to obtain samples for water analysis. A storm sinks them and they struggle to reach safety while recounting their ordeal and meals during the return voyage.
The October Century issue presents Prot Osher’s African expedition findings on ancestral elephants in the Fayam Desert, illustrated by Knight and Emmet. It also carries essays on liberal reforms, tariff and art tax opinions, youth and farm schooling, Grant reminiscences, and new literary illustrations from Oakley and Browning.
The Willard Woman’s Christian Temperance Union meets Friday at 2 30 p m at the United Presbyterian church to observe Frances E Willard day. Mrs D L Weatherly leads with Kate R Stone as secretary. The note ends with a quip about reciprocal good turns.
The ad urges intelligent women to avoid passive acceptance of remedies and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as the superior cure for weak nervous debilities. It claims full ingredient disclosure and broad professional endorsements from leading medical authorities, offering a free booklet on request.
The article outlines a Methodist Sunday School rally with preparations under way for Friday Sept 27 events from 4 to 6 pm at Hampshire. Activities include social gatherings, entertainments, prayers, and inspirational talks for teachers and officers with speeches and music. It notes a Saturday program featuring a mothers’ event at Mrs Beeltel’s home and a Sunday morning gathering with donations and souvenirs.
An old advertisement extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a powerful healing balm. It claims it cures burns cuts wounds ulcers and piles regardless of age and is guaranteed by Q. P. Barber & Son with a 25 cent price.
John W. McMillen, once a banker in this city and a prominent resident, has died in Goldfield after years away. Mrs. McMillen remains in town. News states his remains were sent to Marshalltown Iowa for interment, with plans to bring them here for family burial if arrangements can be made.
The Owls organization faced questions of legal compliance but a trustee stated the group operates strictly within law as a social club with about 135 members. The Journal notes no violations and cites members gathering for leisure. Separately Holton traders sold about $1000 worth of watermelons this season with Hays also a strong market.
Survivors of the first Free State legislature of Kansas gather in a reunion led by ex Governor EL Morrill and notable figures such as Col C E Learnard and Judge Gooulin. Dr Still’s outcry and Jim Lane’s appearance with the Army on hand spark vivid recollections of the era as riders, ruffians, and fires recede into memory.
Market write up notes record cattle receipts at Kansas City Stork Yards with weekly downturn in run but firmer demand. Prices edge higher on select items while still lower on calves. 44 000 cattle and calves traded nationwide last week, 1 300 car loads the largest for the region. Sheep and lambs ample with steady sheep and weaker lambs. feeding and breeding stock strong amid shipping demand and Western competition.
Mr and Mrs A J Phillips returned last night from an eleven week trip to Colorado. They visited many places of interest and had a good time overall. Mr Phillips feels better than ever and mentions Chicago Cleveland Detroit and Philadelphia as football mad. The note hints at civic worries taking a backseat to scores in the evening papers.
The article argues cement and concrete create durable, fireproof, seismically resistant structures. It highlights urban shifts toward concrete paths, block and brick buildings, and reinforced concrete factories and hotels. It cites pyramids and Vesuvian pillars as evidence of permanence and urges planners to build for future generations.
Richmond Indiana citizen A D Williams appeals to readers with weak lungs to use Dr King's New Discovery. He praises it as the best remedy for throat and lung ailments and lists asthma bronchitis croup whooping cough quinsy hoarseness and phthisis as conditions it cures. Guaranteed at O P Barber Son's drug store with trial bottle free.
A fragment notes that prudence and restraint enable someone to present themselves as authentic while masking true intentions. The text implies women navigate life by using discretion and subtlety to avoid exposure or harm.
The Rev. Tuba Endacott, recently returned from a three month England trip, captured nearly a hundred negatives including Cornwall Copper Mine and Poges churchyard views. He will present lantern slides and a personal narrative at Lutherian Church next Friday evening Sept 27 for Sunday school funds, with admission 15 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.
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