The Journal legacy and duties in Kansas history
The Journal, founded in 1857 as the Lawrence Republican, absorbed the State Journal and later the Lawrence Tribune, becoming the oldest widely circulated paper serving Lawrence and surrounding counties. It publishes the daily Associated Press report and a weekly edition. subscriptions range from weekly to yearly, with details for local delivery and contact information. The piece also notes political commentary on Roosevelt, state policies, and public affairs affecting business, education, and capital punishment debates.
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Journal
Lawrence Republican
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Territory
Lawrence
Daily
Associated Press
Kanaan
Ware named top lowrams stad player in Kansas
A garbled report notes Ware applies for a pension to symbolize philanthropy and recognition. It mentions parade participation and policy critique, referencing historical figures Cole Younger and Willie Sell with minimal coherent connection. The text conveys agitation as a driving force behind actions and parole outcomes.
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Ware
Lowrams
Kansas
Dt Alboaver
Philanthrophy
Wrens
Cole Younger
Stillwater
Willie Sell
Insanity Plea Fails to Clear Thaw Homicide
The defense argues jealousy drove Thaw to kill White, a claim rejected as an insanity defense. Prosecutors portray the crime as the result of controlled, jealous rage, aiming to prove lack of culpability by insanity despite evidence of premeditation.
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Tle
White
Jerome
Kansas Public Fight and Prohibition Stance Report
The piece discusses heated Kansas politics and public opinion battles over prohibition. It notes Baldwin’s mayoral race sparks intense hostility, questions about decency, and the fight against corruption. It comments on stenographers, Coffeyville contracts, and a mercy parole case for Willie Sell, arguing for reform to prevent youth imprisonment.
The Texas Wonder Cures Kidney Bladder and Rheumatic Ailments
An old advertisement touts The Texas Wonder as a two months mail order cure for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles priced at $1. Dr E W Hall of Saint Louis directs readers to send for testimonials. A separate quirky exchange jokes about a barber’s apprentice and a cutthroat implication.
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E. W. Hall
Olive Streat
St. Louis
Foley's Honey and Tar Not Affected By Pure Food Law
Notice to customers states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs cold and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. Barber & Son. Hoax what would etiquette require if you should have a chance to be presented to King Edward Gee! I guessed back out.
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Foley
Barber & Son
Edward
Jeax
Pine for the Blood Remedy Advised for Purifying Blood
A home made herbal prescription titled Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Kargon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla is promoted to cleanse the blood. It instructs shaking in a bottle and taking 2 teaspoonfuls after meals and at night, claiming to remove impurities and restore health, with a seasonal wellness tease.
Three Potato Recipes Taught In Public School Classes
In domestic science lessons, girls learn common potato cooking mistakes and how to avoid them. They practice creamed potatoes, white sauce, mashed potatoes, and riced potatoes, focusing on avoiding lumping, proper thickening, and serving methods, with emphasis on economical, hotel‑quality results.
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Ile
Sir Henry Thompson
Mary Williams
Nut Goodies and Chicken Tips From A Home Cook
Recipes and cooking tips fill this page with household guidance. Spinach on toast and brussels sprouts are described as tender and digestible. Nut wafers mix sugars with cream and vanilla, while a simple method for broiling chicken aims to keep it moist before finishing in a hot oven. A closing quip contrasts warm greetings with cold hands as a note on reform.
Blooded stock urged for Douglas county fair support
The article urges Douglas county breeders to back a county fair this fall with patronage and funds. Leavenworth aims to raise 25,000 dollars for a cunney fair association, already at 10,000 in days, celebrating by ringing bells and whistles, while discussing high horse prices and agricultural prosperity tied to farmers as key nation builders.
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Douglas County
Leavenworth
Cunney Fair Association
Lawrence
Are You Interested in Lawrence Ledger Deals
In Lawrence many merchants waste time and money on faulty accounting and late monthly bills. Excess labor and copying errors slow cash flow as month ends loom. Call 48 to ask for Mr Dinsonour and view Sieber & Trussel transfer binders and loose leaf systems with no purchase obligation. The Journal offers samples and price quotes before ordering.
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Lawrence
Dinsonour
Sieber
Wigg-Your bachelor friend seems fast in old playfully said
A humorous exchange credits Wigg and Wages as they joke about a bachelor friend famed for speed in social pursuits. The dialogue, rendered in dated phrasing, hints at reputations and flirtatious antics without naming individuals or places.
Dandruff Germ and Herpicide Ad Ends with Testimonials
An article promotes Dandruff care arguing against underlying causes and touts Herpicide from The Herpicide Co Detroit Michigan. It includes testimonials from users and mentions agents Woodward & Co and price details. The text also contains assorted quips and a photo caption about a baby photographer, with names and addresses.
The Best Poultry and Garden Fence on the Market
Kennedy and Ernst advertise The New Hardware Store at 826 Mass Street offering poultry and garden fencing. They promote stock for home gardens and poultry enclosures with neighborhood sales.
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Kennedy & Ernst
Mass
Spring clothing and grocery ads from city merchants
Collage of vendor notices and sales pitches featuring spring clothing from O P Leamard and Alfred Elliot, fresh meats from The Original Windmill Grocery, and assorted groceries from Pare Grocery. Also promotes dish pans kettles sales, carpet services, and awning and tent agents with contact details and old street addresses.
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Windmill
Brown & Emmons
Furniture repair and upholstering notice
Call or write for help with restaining upholstery and repairing furniture. Contact J Keil at 19 W Warren or call home phone 98 to arrange service.
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J. Keilman
W. Warren
Buy Sell Trade and Rent Property in Lawrence Kans
An advertisement for Erehsiel and Crew on 2nd Floor 729 Mass Ave Lawrence Kansas offers buy sell trade and rent property. It notes first class horses at W J Francisco and Sons barn and mentions AUL rubber tired riga. Emphasizes handling telephone orders and prompt responses with trunks offered.
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Mass
St., Lawrence, Kans
W. J. Francisco & Sons
Riga
Gas Pitting to Coal Furnaces Serviced
E R Learned at 107 West Henry offers to fit coal furnaces to burp gas and handle related furnace work. Orders may be left at 1101 Kentucky Street shop.
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E. R. Learned
West Henry
Kentucky Street
New Plumbing Establishment Promises Prompt Service
An advertisement announces a new plumbing establishment by Fred Olson offering plumbing and gas fitting work with prompt service and first class quality. Contact at 1229 New York St, home 57 and Bell 1808.
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Fred Olson
New York St
Pansy plants for sale and hotel management change
Pansy plants offered at 15 cents per dozen by Hicky Greenhouse at 369 Elm Street North Lawrence Bell 387. The King Hotel at 631 Vermont Street is under new management with Mr and Mrs John Shields of Ottawa Kansas refurnishing rooms and inviting patronage. Lawrence Transfer Co offers packing and storage services with experienced management.
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Hicky Greenhouse
Elm Street
North Lawrence
Bell Phone
King Hotel
Vermont St
John Shields
Ottawa
Kansas
Beaten for Treasurer at improvised Lawrence farms
Henry G Parsons reports customers near Lawrence seeking small farm homes from 8600 to 2400 dollars. The note suggests heat winter insured fire coverage and highlights Parsons as a contact for the best insurance.
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Lawrence
Alge
Henry G, Parsons
Restaurant and Confectionery Ad with Specials
Resliir meals ie short order Hinebes with special weekly rates. Confectionery and ice cream in all kinds of summer drinks from the fountain. Cheese cigars and KR. 0. CHATGMUILE Beep 643 Mass. St. Ham phone 160.
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Mass
St. Tame
Groceries and fresh produce at local market
Win and Messenheimer run a market at 814 New York St offering groceries and fresh vegetables. They advertise delivery and prompt service with a contact at Tib Tome, 1504 Bell.
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Win
Messenheimer
New York St
Bell
University Meat Market Price Announcement
The market notes seasonal price rise by packers and outlines a contracted supply of beef at stable rates. Roast beef offered at five cents per pound with file roasts at ten cents, plus other meats adjusted accordingly. Phone contact listed as 1023 Mass. sleet.
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Alyvantaie
Wanted column from a 19th century issue
A cluttered want column lists multiple brief notices seeking workers and goods. Entries include a traveling person with per diem pay, a home territory job offer, a housekeeper for a small family, a general housework helper, a stenographer, pastureland for cattle and horses, quilts for sale before April, farmers with poultry, an interior carpentry service, a farm horse purchase, seed potatoes for sale and general farm supplies.
For Sale Classified Notes From Local Listings
A garbled collection of sale notices and rental listings including carpets, farm tools, animals, harness, and equipment. Items include gund top buggy, one horse-power steam engine, eggs from leghorns, a modern residence with paved streets, five grass sod, and a ten acre farm nearby. Multiple contacts, prices, and locations across Lawrence area.
Found Masonic watch charm owner sought
Found A Masonic watch charm owner may claim by calling at Journal office and paying for this notice. Found A place offering affordable patching for defective plastering. Call Home phone.
Lost items notice for watch and case
A silver and black ribboned gold Tucket watch and a gold muntine case watch are lost. Reward offered for return at 745 Louisiana Street or by leaving at Eriksen's. Individual seeks the items’ safe recovery.
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Eriksen’a
Louisiana Street
Gillham the horse shoer keeps steady bid at Vermont street
J. H. Gillham, with thirty years of shoeing experience, continues to operate at 1 Vermont Street. He fits shoes to all kinds of feet and guarantees his work, urging customers to schedule the proper shoeing time.
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J. H. Gillham
T1t
Vermont Street
Ali
Hoa
Live Rock Auctioneer in Trovillo area opens schedules
An auctioneer with twenty years in crying sales announces open dates at the Trovillo and Kreider’s lumber yard. Contact H J N Harsh for details.
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Trovillo and
Kreider
H J. N. Harshwacwer
Frank Of 406 Mase St Seeks Farm Goods For Exchange
A message from Frank of 406 Mase Street describes seeking to sell or exchange farms, stocks, groceries, and elevator equipment in Kansas. Offers guaranteed terms and promises no charges until a meal is served with customers.
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Cig
Ranvbes
Amills & Elevatora
M Ns & Winker Janus
Mhastm
Kansas
Caher
Aie Tdunoc
Mase St
Belvoir Yukom Frad Kopp Jersey Fur Service
Fragmented OCR text mentions a person associated with 1129 Oregon Street and a Jersey fur service at home. No clear events, dates, or organizations emerge. The readable portion hints at a business or residence linked to Frad Kopp in Belvoir with Jersey fur services.
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Oregon
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Walnut Ave
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Main
Hell
Home
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Leamard
Ua Wu
Alfred
Elliot
Union Pacific Tea Store
F. H. Bennett
Il Eich
Tenneases St. Lanreanders
Vic Johnson's
Erehsiel & Crew
NEW Plumbing Establishment
Lawrence Transfer Co
University Meat Market
Plastico
Hekringuton
Haney St
Gopanie Court
D. A. Ader
Plymouth Place
Chicaze
Ver- Thont Street
Geoay
Ever Clg
Hawk
P. Walker
Park Ot
L. J. Dyehe
Stubbs’ Place
Lar Read
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Gunn
Mackey School House
Bell Phone Ko
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Howe
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Coukerel
Owen
Ash St. Bell Phonur
Simon White
K. MG
Peter Shatter
W. I. Ranson
Mount Hope Nursery
Black
Bell Phour
John Tarpy
Care Lawrence Tron Works
Adaline Towler
Morern
Hosford Inv. Co
P. A. McCurdy
West Warren Street
Dr. Harvey
Ed. Harvey
Graz
Nias
Hugh Blair
Sienna Nupin
Journal Vee
Live Rock Auctioneer
Walkill Wilkes
Geo
Wilkes
Vailey Boy
Walehill Chief
Lamb's
Wo Willis
Belvoir Yaerm
Valde
Pde Cartaon
Cnel Betewstees
Cain Ie
An Liu
Fuller Westat
Lawrence Hog Steele
Reba Kincas
Kanwaka
Button Farm
Rutger Alcantara
Allle
Flarte Wilkes
Lord Stajey
On Strauss
New York City
Hinele
Alcantara
America
Piedmont
Hamvleton
McGregor
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Rob. McGregor
Belle
Diamond
Russel County
Russell
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Terman
Chamber
Pa. Street
O'Brian Gon
Cuamine
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