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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
2
A fragmented, opinion laden piece questions Kansas brewing interests in prohibition era politics. It discusses John Collins and the fourth district candidates George Tack and Victor Murlock, weighing motives of breweries, voters, and public sentiment amid a contested political climate. The text hints at a tense, heated public discourse on party lines and influence.
A muddled editorial suggests Secretary Colarn could be a gift to the State Agricultural College, but doubts he would accept a position at Manhattan. The piece argues the pool of candidates should be sensible and that the selection process remains unsettled and unclear.
The Kniskernocker Trust company was the first to fail. It had three receivers who managed for three months before returning control to the original owners. The court allowed each receiver 75000 dollars, totaling 225000 dollars for three months of work. The remarks reflect anger at court actions and a sense of rebellion against the judiciary.
Editorial notes a Santa Fe railroad fire and shifts in control over opinion. It argues newspapers remain prosperous but critical, and that railroads must heed public sentiment, as fairness to the public is demanded more than ever.
The piece critiques Castro and calls for wiser, moderate action on corporations. It notes Supreme Court decisions push tighter corporation rules, while the public desires restraint after railroad abuses. It warns drastic measures are tempting but urges careful policy.
A Kansas editorial page reports Santa Fe Railway aims to curb press independence by directing advertising to friendly papers. The piece warns such moves threaten editorials and risk labeling papers as enemies, urging vigilance against corporate influence and political pressure. It also includes product notices and a lightPainful ad copy about medicines and household goods.
The 1908 Kansas University baseball schedule lists games against Kansas State Normal, Ottawa University, Washburn College, St. Marys College, Baker, and Missouri rivals, with notes on open dates and locations. Amid bold claims of an undefeated season, readers are reminded of strong prospects and key matchups across Lawrence, Topeka, Emporia, and Manhattan venues.
The bank offers extensive progressive accommodations aligned with legitimate banking standards and emphasizes enhanced facilities for handling all financial affairs, claiming unmatched service quality and reliability.
Local announcements list J J Bunce Floyd L Lawrence J J Eddy ae Bb Wilson and W R Green as Republican primary contenders for county offices including register of deeds county treasurer county superintendent and county clerk. Other names include C Bowman Ti W McFarlane A Roller and D W Littell. Also ads for sewing machines bicycle tires hair goods and household services appear among various local business notices.
A dense classified list with many WANTED and FOR SALE items from Lawrence Kansas. Entries include WANTED first class laundress and painters, two Jersey cows for sale, eggs for hatching from Barred Plymouth Rocks, a small fruit farm, a modern house for sale, rentals, and various farm goods and services. Names include Mrs. J. D. Bowersock, Mrs. A. D. Weaver, Adaline Dowler, Mrs. Josephine E. Intechings, and W. L. Pendleton, with locations in Lawrence, Vinland, and West Lawrence. Various contact methods via Bell telephone and street addresses.
For Rent advertised. Ground floor front parlors at 1319 Vernaont Street partly furnished if desired. Includes use of Steinway Grand Piano and telephone.
Fragmentary account discusses attitudes toward women students and rumored conduct at a university. It mentions protests about dress and behavior, the role of laws, and reactions among faculty and coeds, with focus on social norms and campus discipline.
Imperial Poultry Farm offers hatching eggs from prize stock including Light Brahmas, Barred Rocks, Buff Orpingtons, White Wyandottes, S C White Leghorns, and Brown Leghorns from a farm near State University. Sutton Farm advertises sires including King Russell and Silver Heir with breeding, pricing, and service terms in Kansas.
Lawrence plans show imported horses and jacks at Tolcotn New Hampshire St and at Perry with one imported horse and two jacks. Kanwaka Stock Farm lists two horses and three jacks with prices for insured foals. A four year old Belgian and a Percheron and jacks are described with weekly stand at Lawrence. First published in the Lawrence Daily Journal 1908. Notice: Brinton D P Woodward & Co seek liquor permit at 501 Massachusetts Lawrence Kansas hearing set May 1908.
A collie dog found near Hiatt in Twin Mound Kansas answers to the name Jim. The article notes the dog’s recovery location and the owner’s details.
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