The Journal of Lawrence Kansas 1905 Chronicle and Notes
The Journal founded in 1457 absorbs earlier papers and becomes the oldest widely circulated Lawrence paper. It publishes exclusive Associated Press reports and daily and weekly editions with details on offices in Lawrence and April 7 1905 printing. The text also notes editorials on politics and crime with scattered local remarks.
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Lawrence Republican
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Lawrence
Associated Preas
Yellowed Russian Wrestler Reflects on War Courage
A historical note suggests Russian fighters show retreat in adversity, accusing the army of excessive yellowing under pressure. Authors blame harsh conditions for defeats, arguing Russians can strike but falter when the foe counterattacks.
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Japan
Russia
Journal urges cautious approach to water system reform
The Journal argues defects in the government commission system justify delaying adoption until the next legislature can fix them. It supports replacing the current system slowly on safer ground and asks the water company to provide Lawrence residents with water meeting contract standards, noting opposition to private ownership of waterworks.
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Commission
Lawrence
Fragmented speech critiques Cannon and national policy
The text rails at Cannon’s leadership and compares him to Tarr, arguing the country risks peril if he governs and that the public’s interest in wrestling and political theater drives the discourse. It alleges a partisan struggle, cites plans, and hints at broader political maneuvering in Manhattan and national forums.
Fragmented OCR Local Notice About Medical Claims
The readable text mentions medical claims and testimony tied to a Bly Crem Holy product and references to remedies and reputations. It notes dates and places like Warren Street and medical terms such as catarrh and fever. The passage appears to be an irregular historical advertorial fragment with questionable legitimacy.
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Bly
Sears
Warren
Assessors’ Challenge Over City Boundaries in Lawrence Additions
City clerks dispute whether Hostard and Peaks Additions belong to Lawrence or Wakarusa Township. If treated as Wakarusa, sewer construction and payment ordinances raise questions on city rights to build there. Officials blame uncertified council acceptance of additions by the county clerk.
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Lawrence
Wakarasa
Wakarusa
Teeth and Toothpowder Worship Trace in Ancient Beliefs
An obscure text fragment discusses rituals around teeth and tooth powders as sacred items. It mentions a healing shrine, references to a deity of teeth, and notes on powders like Lyen’s Derfiat and Dn 1 PW. The piece hints at widespread belief in teeth as jewels of the body and sacred objects in various cultures.
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New Yorker
Ring of Siam
Ain
Vitiebis
Niel Hewes
Refite
Jumping Off Place Saved by Dr King's New Discovery
A Grimlesland man credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving his life after a bout with consumption. He reports improvement after the first bottle and full recovery after twelve bottles, praising its effectiveness for coughs colds and lung ailments. Trial bottle offered free by Barber & Son, druggists.
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Barber & Son
Publication Notice in Kansas District Court 1908
Mary Ann Flory sues to quiet title to the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 4 Township 15 Range 19 Douglas County Kansas It names Jackson Bower Mary Bower Peter Canty Ephraim Scudder and spouses as respondents The petition asks for exclusion of any interest and requires answers by May 5 1908 or judgment by default will quiet title for the plaintiff Clerks seal follows.
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Lawrence Daily Journal
State of Kansas
Jackson Bower
Mary Bower
Peter Canty
Canty
Ephraim Scudder
Scudder
Mary Ann Flory
District Court
Douglas County
Kansas
Township 15
Range 19
Tahoe Tree
Pisintiff
Clery
The
Stapleton Johnson
S. K. Huson
Charles E. Brown
Massachusetts Street
City of
Lawrence
County of
Douglas
State of
Alexander T. Jeffrey
The Poor Hello Girl and the Lawrenc e Telephon e War
Readers discuss the poor hello girl in Lawrence and the polite virtus of the operators amid public spites and city fire alerts. The column notes how subscribers vent anger at operators while praising duties. an ad promotes Dr. E W Hall kidney tonic and a humor piece closes with crooks and crooning jokes.
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Lawrence
Numely A Ayan Ondie
Hetle
Achille Eil
Marele
Irl
Putin
Stomach and Liver Trouble Cured by Laxative Fruit Syrup
Uring laxative fruit syrup claims to cure stomach and liver trouble, aid digestion, and stimulate liver and bowels without irritation. It touts relief from indigestion, sick headache, and constipation, adds it does not nauseate or gripe and is pleasant to take. Barber & Son notes critique of a man criticizing another’s hobby.
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Barber & Son
Dr Pierce medicines touted as pure and safe in ads
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery as alcohol free and effective for various catarrhal conditions and lingering coughs. It urges patient trial, notes endorsements by medical leaders, and warns against expecting miracles. Also includes notices about Foley Honey and Tar and a legal filing for a sale permit and a Kansas land suit.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Dr. Piarce
Local Republicans Nominating Candidates for County Offices
A set of declarations announces candidates for sheriff register of deeds county clerk and county superintendent in Douglas county. Names include George Stuart Floyd Lawrence J Bunce J Eddy W R Green Bowman B W McFarlane and A C G Roller as contenders subject to the Republican primaries on August 1 and August 4, 1908.
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George Stuart
Tam
Floyd L. Lawrence
Self
Register of Deeds
Edi
J. Eddy
J. B. Wilson
W. R. Green
Douglas County
Bowman
B. W. McFarlane
Repub
Ican
A. C G. Roller
Local sales ads and repairs from area merchants
Classified notices include a closing out sale on china and queensware by Th Bell Metcalf Implement Co and multiple local business pitches. Items listed cover sewing machines White fish cad fish mackerel herring from Munzicker Wahrenbrock, bicycle tires and a bicycle shop, painting and finishing, harness oil by Geo Smith, hair goods and spa services by Matie Morgan, osteopathy by Sarah E Carrothers, mills and pumps by Kennedy Plumbing Co, Atlas home financing, Empire Orean separators by Kenedy Ernst, and Lawrence Transfer Co moving services.
Wanted help and housing ads crowd midwest campus area
Help wanted notices offer room and board for young men and women near the university. Listings include positions for assistants in millinery, self-employment at a refined home, and various maintenance tasks. Numerous board and room requests plus sales of property and personal items fill the page with bell phone contacts and street addresses.
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Bell Phone
Eggs for Hatching and Barred Plymouth Rocks
Hammond's best Barred Plymouth Rocks eggs for hatching priced at $1.00 per set or $2.00 for a dozen. Barred Plymouth Rock hens with farm experience advertised. Also mentions Goose and miscellaneous items and loans on valuables. Lawrence Kansas area notices and contact details provided.
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Hammond
Plymouth Rocks
Algo Toulouse
G. Hammond
Vinland
Lawrence
Kansas
R. BR
Lost Silk Scarf And Miscellaneous Notices
Lost Sunday a black silk scarf 114 yards long with nuns ceiling finish. Return to Journal office. Lost gray raincoat possibly in Tennesee or Ohio or from Ohio to Massachusetts. Please leave at B. J. Horton’s office. A Sigma Chi fraternity pin with jewels and name engraved on back offers a reward at the Sigma Chi house. Automobile and poultry trade lines include Imperial Poultry Farm offerings and breeding details for Sutton Farm stallions with prices and terms. Public notice in Douglas County District Court about quieting title forLots 102 164 108 King Street Baldwin City. answer by May 6, 1908.
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Journal Office
Tennesee
Ohio
From
Mass
Winthrop
B. J. Horton
Sigma Chi Fraternity
Sigma Chi
Sutton Farm
Alcantara
Aleth Tae
Loni
York City
Bish Wheel
Diaineant
Hambletonian
Shaun
Iegor
Robt McGregor Idkin
Bourbon
Sach
Getuber
Rus County
Russell
Ing Russell
Kansas
Charles
Sutton
A. D
C. E. Lockwood
Douglas ‘County
Kan- 25
King Street
Baldwin City
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