The Journal Lawrence Kansas 1908 history and local notes
The item discusses The Journal from Lawrence Kansas, its lineage dating to 1857, ties to the Lawrence Republican and other papers, and describes its editions and reach. It reflects on local events including a generous view of the Douglas County fair, community sorrow over a child’s death in Lecompton, and comments on delinquent subscribers and postal collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Republican
State Journey
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Inne
Territory
Lawrence
Associated Press
Journal
Kan
Masa
the Journal
Te Lawrence
Kansas
Sahmmair
Lecompton
Douglas County
Quips and quotes mix of advice and odd anecdotes
A column of humorous observations and brief anecdotes on behavior, generosity, work, and character. It includes reflections on vanity, the value of prudence, and social quirks, interwoven with short notes and promotional lines for Ely's Cream and Foley's Honey and Tar. The fragmentary text references a Ottawa editor named Maye and a few unrelated product pitches.
Texan Wonder advertised for kidney and rheumatic relief
An advertisement touts Texan Wonder a $1 bottle two months treatment for kidney bladder and rheumatic trouble with testimonials from Dr EW Hall of St. Louis. Local social notes mention Mrs J Levette returning from Baldwin visit, Mr and Mrs Brewer and Mr Alvord of Lawrence visiting, and various visits and parties in town including Miss Nora Atkinson and Miss Blanche's birthday event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EW. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
J. Levette
Baldwin
Albert Brewer
John Alvord
Lawrence
Yeoman
Dr. Johnson
Oskaloosa
L. Bigsby
Daniels
Murry i
Tnvitatiung
Webster Home
Miss Blanche
Mea
Tout
McLaughlin
Thousands Suffer Kidney Trouble Says Not Noticed
An article highlights the prevalence of kidney disease and urges awareness among patients and physicians. It promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp-Root as a remedy for kidney, liver and urinary issues, touting sample bottles and a free book by mail from Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Tare Kilmer
Boms
Kwamp-Rodt
Stock scheme targets Webi Brothers piano stock
Creditors hire Barker and Tharkey to protect interests as a defunct piano firm faces criminal probes. Advertisements selling worthless stock trigger grand jury attention and possible indictments. Kansas City figures are challenged for overstepping authority while property is advertised for sale on April 21. Tax lists, Post Office probe, and Topeka legal review noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webi Brothers Piano Factory
Baton
Oma
Jueties
Div Barker
Thomas Tharkey
Havin
Tris
Kansas City
Bay
Horley
Topeka
Post Office Department
Netion
Asad
Buckten’s Arnica Salve Praised By Carpenters Patient
E. 8. Lopez of Maniila New York a carpenter reports Buckten's Arnica Salve has saved him suffering and dollars and is the best healing salve he has found. It heals burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles. Barber Son Druggists offer it. The ad ends with a quip about breezy talk versus hot air and flirting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lopez
Maniila
N. Y
Buckten
Barber & Son Druggists
Third annual corn raising contest invites county youths
An official letter from the Office of County Superintendent invites boys aged ten to thirteen to join the third annual corn contest. Free seed incentives and cash prizes are offered for top ears across several varieties including Silver Mine, Hillreth, Kansas Sunflower, and Silverine. Entries must be postmarked by May 1 and seed requests by April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of County Superintend
Office of Co. Supt. Laweetee
Kau
Kansas
Joss LlGut
Toone County
Ernest Wo
Yann
Griner
Manaiteer
Elena
Tir
Q. Kowman
Jumping Off Place Turns Saving with New Discovery
George Moore of Grimlesland North Carolina credits Dr. King s New Discovery with lifting him from near despair. He reports improvement from the first bottle and full recovery after a dozen bottles. The remedy, used for coughs colds and lung weakness, is offered at 50 cents and 1.00 with a trial bottle free. Barber Son druggist endorses its value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
George Moore
Grimlesland
N.C
Barber & Son
Golden Medical Discovery and local notices blend in Lawrence ad
The piece touts Dr Pierce products as a universal remedy for stomach ailments and catarrh while mixing in public notices and campaign snippets from Lawrence Kansas. It cites legal, real estate, and business items including candidates for local offices and assorted classified mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Sages
WANTED And FOR SALE Classified Notes from Journal 1908
Wide ranging help wanted notices and sales listings from Lawrence Kansas including dairy, sewing, boarding, work study placements, pasture space, and milage for cows. Also auctions, stables, horses and jacks for sale, farm equipment, and real estate along with Poultry and eggs sales, lost item notice, and a large farm ad for Big Joe the Mammoth Black Jack at John Fritzel farm near Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL. Smith
Lawrence
Belgium
Kain
Jeaneasee
Brest
Great Jack Lookout
Kentucky
Denmark
Peery
Kanwaka Stock Farm
Big Joe
John Fritzel
Quieting title suit in Baldwin City real estate
C FR Lockwood, plaintiff, files suit in Douglas County Kansas seeking a quiet title of Lots 102 104 and 106 on King Street Baldwin City. Defendants P Woolf and E H Hynson and unknown heirs trustees and executors must answer by May 6 1908 or judgment by default will be entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Stapleton Johnson
S. K. Huson
Charles E. Brown
Douglas County
Kangana
Massachusetts Street
Lawrence
County of
Douglas
State of
Kansas
Alexander T. Jeffrey
CE. Lockwood
P. Woolf
E. H. Hynson
E H. Hynson
Lockwood
Kan
King Street
Baldwin City
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Theva
Harry Ssackley
Vncennehp
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
N.Y
Lawrence Daily Journal
Member
Associated Presb
The
Lawrence Journal Company
J. L. Brady
Dina Gould
Treen New Dees ix
Mississippi
Castra
Postoffice
Tren
Xenoran
Fife
Estellé Riddhy
Minneapolis
Ely
Aude
Druuists
S.c
Othawa
Sony
Fevie
A. M., Ake
Wood
Ind
Foley
Foley's
J Barber & Son
Ottawa
Suriey
the Republic
Maye
Weber Brothers
Masgack
Piercea
Family Goodicines
Iyania
Lin
Firat
Lawrence Dally Journal
Alae
ICE
Abe Hiramaine
Woodeward & Co
Mbassinelusetta
City of Law
Dougie
Speclack Nh
Wity
Anhl
Brinton BD
Woodward
Businvea
Mine of Woodward & CO
J. L. Stratton
Kans
District Court
Fred A. Clarke
Plaintiff
Tama
Dougls County
L. AL Walters
W. J. Cummings, Jr
George Stuart
T Am
Register of Deeds
J. J. Bunce
Fieyd L. Lawrence
Lam
J. B. Wilson
W. R. Green
C. C. Rowman
B. W. McFarlane
A. C. Roller
Lattell
Bell- Metealf Triplement. Co
Union Pacific Tea Co
Wilk
Athierie Tea Co
Iunzieker & Wabrenbrock's
Rore Bicycle Shop
Baby Car Tires
Mass
Street
T. F. Henderson
Ohio Street
Bell Phone
Geo
IL Smith
Maas
People’s Bank
Matie Morgan
Masa. Bt
Sarah E. Carrothers
American Behovd of Osteopathy
A. T. Still
Samson
Ideal Mills
Pampa
Kennedy Plumbing CO
Empire
Kenedy & Ernst
Lawrence Transfer Co
Clifton T Hiatt
Abe Wolfson
Mass Street
Seeiny
Tupeka
Vare Journal
C. E. Brown
Pries of Hoard
Womon
Hell Phose
Address Business College
Bell
Hell
Texas
W. H. Pendleton
St. Bush
Betplane
University
Imperial Poultry Farm
Mile
South State University
Bell Plone
Chas. Miller
Sutton Farm Stallions
Rutter Alcantara
Afriaise
New York City
Hambleton
McGregor
Buser Alcantara
Rabt
McGregor m Botte
Hourban Chercedinis
Ian
Damond
Russell
Iowa
King Russell
Wangas
Charles & Sutton
Javwreuse
New York Street
New Hampshire St
Alabama Street
East Front
John Hunzicker
Indiana Street
Warren and
Indiana Streets
Frank Gee
Massachusetts St
Obie Street
H. A. Martin
J. Pierson
Maine St
West Lawrence
New York St
Connecticut Street
O. D. Pickens
K. H. Taylor
Hammond
Plymouth Rocks
Hammond, Vinland
E. M. Morgan
BA. R. No
Will
Hesters
Union Pacific
Black
B. J. Horton
Bell Brothers
Hogany
Marshall & Wendell
Merriman
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