Local builders advertise homes and stock farm offerings
Collins General Contractor and Builder promotes new homes at 19 W. 4th Avenue with conversion of vacant property. Vernon Kansas notices include Ball's Texas Wonder cure endorsement by R. Redick. Wolf & Menzel Beat Bread ad urges red label Best loaf. Fritzels Stock Farm listing markets Arabian stallion Dewey Percheron George and jack Big Joe with sale terms and insurance.
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Wolf & Menzel
Best
University
Dewey
George
Big Joe
John
Fritzel
Sutton Farm Stallions Open Day At Hack Livery
Rnn and Hack Livery offer day and night service with quick Ali orders. Carriage painting and trimming available. Baggage handling noted. Francisco and Todd listed. Phones 139 and 812 414 Vermont Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco & Todd
Vermont Street
USION PACIFIC TIME TABLE AND HORSE BREEDING ADS
A mixed page item lists a Pacific Coast time table with trains from Kansas lines and Overland Limited schedules. It also promotes Percheron and standard bred stallions at a Lawrence area farm including Rutger Alcantara and KING RUSSELL with breeding terms and payments. The notice cites a 1909 appointment of J R Bechtel as executor in a Douglas County estate, noting probate proceedings and legal formalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutger
Alcantara
Flossie Hie
California
Haren
Lou Strauss
Huma
Warren St
McGregor
Bic- Gregor
Bourbon Chief
Colon
Kiling Mercantile Co
King Russell
Kansas
Charles
Lawrence
Bosedella Stock Farm
Hershen
Pontailier
My Farm
California Road
G. A. Dews
Lawrence R. F
Bell
Lawrence Daily Journal
Bak
Douglas County
Elizabeth FP. Fease
J. R. Bechtel
Dr Cleveland Advises College Men On Politics
Dr Frederick A Cleveland of the bureau of municipal research urged college delegates to engage in practical politics and not fear discredit in public life. He compared political organization to necessary chores like running a prayer meeting, praising active citizenship and party involvement. The remarks were delivered at the Hotel Manhattan banquet to intercollegiate civic league delegates including Robert Graft and Elihu Root Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Frederick A. Cleveland
Bureau of Municipal Research
Intercollegiate
Civic League
Jlo Washington
Jae
Manhattan
Robert
Aft
Elihu Root, Jr
Germany Prosperous Rise as Nation Inches Toward Wealth
The article notes Germany's rapid wealth growth from 1884 to 1904, with estimates around 30 billion marks in increase and Prussia's 1908 income taxes up 9.5 percent from 1907. It cites Vorwarte’s acceptance of the figure and calls Germany on a path to becoming Europe’s wealthiest nation amid rising empire debts and expansive enterprises. A letter from Oneonta, N.Y. praises Foley’s Orine Laxative for liver trouble.
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Iekaiver
Pope
Herr
Dernberg
Vorwarte
Prussia
Germany
Europe
F. G. Frittz
Oneonta
N. Y
Foley
P. Barber
War on the House Fly Stirs North Lawrence Residents
Health officers mobilize a city wide campaign against the house fly. A vigorous registration drive for housekeepers aims to curb breeding sites and supervise sanitation. Leaders in New Orleans and Washington push measures, while North Lawrence residents rally for stronger action and improvements to local infrastructure.
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Edward Atch
New York
Porter
Meulval
Drs LU
Tiuward
Jallaula
Chu Howell
Shearkuita Gunsi
Atlantic
Wade
Healurel Eng
Saavauuun
Wwe
Sumally Park
Isaac
Nuws
Bernard ‘Lene
Dew
Woodwara
Washington
WD. C
Lear
Bank Sawa Brags On Opening Accounts
Fragmentary ad style text touts opening an account with confident slogans about ongoing banking service and attracting new business while implying some old practices to avoid. The readable portion emphasizes account opening and long-term service.
No Kansas Indian Outbreak Fears Amid Big Audience
The Liawatics World warns of possible Indian outbreaks while noting many blue blood locals own land and will likely remain civilized. Report details Kickapoo and Fox tribes, Brown County land values, and a large audience at St. Paul Union dress where Gypsy Smith preached. Attendees filled auditoriums with Jews and Gentiles praising the event and planning to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browns
White Cloud County
Gipsy Smith
St. Paul
Rexall Mucu-Tone Promised Cure for Catarrh by Bloodborne Treatment
An old advertisement extols Rexall Mucu-Tone as a bloodborne cure for catarrh, arguing external remedies fail and promising a refund if the product does not cure. It claims a physician with 30 years’ experience developed the treatment and lists two sizes with prices, urging readers to try on guarantee.
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Kansas
J. C. Mohler
F. D. Coburn
State Board of Agriculture
Coburn
Topeka
McColloch
Mass
St. i
Lawrence
Katy
Graer
Vatitan
Wba
Zephyr
Hochs Corduroy Suit Defines Ex Governor Public Image
Ex governor Hoch recalls owning a corduroy suit from his Kentucky youth. He says he wears it daily, finds it his finest and notes his health is better than ever. After Topeka visit, he heads east for a lecture tour, with Chautauqua-speaking duties lined up through summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoch
Kentucky
Kansas
Topeka
State House
Gov
Middle West
Officers Examined for Promotion Under Army Elimination Bill
Scores of officers are being examined at Fort Riley to assess eligibility for promotion if the army elimination bill moves ahead. Two boards, led by Col. Frederick E Ward and Major William J Nicholson, review captains Cameron Steele Dui and Walsh from various posts. Junetius City Union reports multiple boards convened at the fort for cavalry artillery and equipment reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presi‘Qent ‘Lart
Fort Riley
Frederick E Ward
Seventh Cavalry
Wiliam J. Nicholson
Cameron
Steele
Dui
Walsh
Captan Cameron
Kurt Kiley
Cavalry
Artillery
Ueld Artillery
Vavelry
Junetius City Union
Kidney remedy helps man pass life insurance exam
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports dramatic relief after Foley's Kidney Remedy. After two bottles he felt better and five bottles completely cured him, allowing him to pass a rigid life insurance examination. The remedy is said to cure backache and all forms of kidney and bladder trouble.
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L. Bingham
Princeville
Bucklen
Barber & Son
James Donahue
New Britain
Conn
Foley
U, PB
Profs Speech Promotes Kiss Throwing At Chicago
Professor Frederick draws attention by claiming Roosevelt’s fate and showcases a lecture for students on Mexico Today. He describes a kiss throwing method using five routes and tips of fingers to waft kisses to a lady, while a dean promotes a laxative remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
University of Chicago
Roosevelt
Africa
Mexico
Love Letters From a Lawrence Messenger Boy
A fragment from The Messenger Boy prints letters written by a Lawrence messenger boy to an unnamed female recipient. The missives reveal affectionate fantasies, threats of violence, and emotional intensity, with mentions of singling out a rival, a planned future at a telegraph company, and dedication despite fear of prison or unrequited affection. Extra text includes medical ads warning against mercury in remedies and appeals for health cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Business Girl Glamorized in Cleveland Leader Portraits
The Sunday metropolitan section plans a series honoring Cleveland’s business girls. The first portrait features a shoe factory order clerk in a major Cleveland shoe plant, highlighting how the industry uses number systems for orders and production. The piece notes Cleveland as a leading shoe-manufacturing hub with famed Frenchy styles.
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Metropolitan
Cleveland Leader
Cleveland
New York
Lessler
Saits
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Seoehee
Erdaktest
Dr. Pierce
Leena
Kanssa
Mt ‘ Wa
Vernon
Kan
Ball
R. Redick
THE
West End Bakery
Fritzel's Stock Farm
Sutton Farm Stallions
Massachuses
Overland Limited
E. C
Salina Loesi
Pacific Coast
Jane'c City
Limmved
Feevenworth
Steupt
White House
N. H. Brown
Pittsfield
Dr. King
DeWitt
C. P. Barber & Son
Dean
S. W. Matthews
Labor Statistics
Augusta
Bell Telephone Company OF
Missouri
Ferne Nisbet
St. Louis
F. W. Risque
Care Seiber & Trussell Mfg. Co
St Louis
Risqua
Fritz Nisbet
Sieber ‘Fe Trussell Mig
North Lawrence
Avery Buy
Tung
Uae
South Lawrence
Lawrence Bay
Union
Panitix Railway Company
Nori Lawrence
Union Pace Runway Company
Akansas
Beling
Anmong
Elbert Hubbard
Prof
Frederick Starr Tella
the Messenger Boy
P. Si
Oflls
Bart
Wiegraph Company
Hill
B. J. Cheney & Co
Yoledo
Halle
Niagara
Bright
J. R. Blankenship
Belk
Tenn
Barber & Sun
Stella
Ricks
Castoria
Astoria
Cening Castoria Alwayrs
Cui
de Ps
Hester
Caetina
Shoup
Uocdud
Shoop
P. Sarber & Sgn
Clairvoyant
Auc Trance Media
Mme
Celeste
Lawrence House
W. E. Nevin
Louisiana Street
Q. A. Messer
Wess
Hemmen
Dick Bros. Drug
Opera Furniture
jNew End Secord Hand Furniture
H. Jorgensen
THOR
Kurk Cycle Shop
Mass. Street
TJ Pet
Mire
Eamenesen & Fiulloway
Hunter Broa
Hunsicker
Vungicker
Ella Caah Grocery
Guenther
Juhos
Mwhnaon
Eagard Wim
LaCess
Lawrens
Teter, Robi
Wagstell, ‘Winduatil Grocery
Aaboee
Oregon
Washington and
Idaho
Uells
San Diego
San Frescisco
Los Andos California
Pariland
Tacoma
Seattle
Ub Everett
Vancouver
Victoria
Kesburg
Eugene
Albany
Salem
Bo Pac
Brench Eines
Spokane
Weed
Calif
Ashland
Union Pacific
B. E. Alexander
D. Rankin
Kail
Watnot
Kansas City
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