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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1908
Page
1
The notice lists candidates authorized to announce for County Clerk, County Superintendent, and Commissioner 2nd District under Republican primary on August 4, 1908, naming GEO STUART IT, W McFARLANE and others. The rest of the item comments on varied topics from sales philosophy to liquor fights and public water color changes, plus an ad for Texas Wonder kidney remedy.
The column debates Bob Evans and other Missouri political figures, praising honest leadership and party strength while criticizing candidates’ fitness for governor. It condemns animal cruelty and endorses patience in leadership, touches on Hartley and Patt, and warns against mercury in remedies with an ad for Catarrh Cure.
A warnings piece declares kidney disease as a leading but deceptive cause of death linking heart and bladder ailments. It promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure and urges readers to request a free sample bottle and booklet by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
In a reflective piece the author muses on spring changes and social moods. The narrative mentions subtle hopes, faded rituals, and looming events as students and local figures respond to the season. Sentiments mix with school life and changing dynamics as May approaches.
An advertisement invites all to feel good through Dr King s New Life Pills claimed to regulate the stomach liver and bowels. Sold for 25e at Barber Son s Ideng store. The copy notes some men do not enjoy baths unless they empty them.
Regina Times reports a packed turnout for Uncle Tom's Cabin at the Auditorium last night. The production features Aubrey Mebtive and includes scenes like Swanee River by moonlight and Eliza crossing the thaw. Tickets note a Rawversork performance on April 14 with drive prices 10 20 30 and 40 events.
An ad asserts kidney health is vital and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as effective. It features testimonial from Oscar Bowman of Lebanon and claims rapid symptom relief and restored health, urging early use at danger signals.
A fragmentary report describes a girl in trouble with a promise from her father to avoid nights out. A separate scene recounts a Mrs. Cook attempting to kill Trev at a gathering. A police warning mentions a public danger near the Talwewit area and a vendor touts a remedy for dyspepsia sold by G. B. Barber & Son.
A Baker University junior class decides not to wear caps and gowns during their session year. The move sparks contention about tradition, with debates on propriety and student conduct noted in the report.
A mixed two day tennis tournament is set for Friday and Saturday May 1 and 2 at Kansas High School. The event includes boys and girls divisions with medals for top finishers and trophies for seniors. Coach and school officials anticipate strong competition among local teams.
The Lawrence Daily Journal reports a Douglas County Kansas district court publication notice filed March 11 1908. Alexander T Jeffrey sues Stapleton Johnson K Huson and Charles E Brown and unknown heirs to quiet title to the south half of lot 73 on Massachusetts street Lawrence. Defendants must answer by April 23 1908 or judgment will be entered.
Miscellaneous business ads include a claim for high yearly hospital income, a novelty sign product, Bas Relief cryptic offer, and a Topeka address for a relief service. Local services advertise roofing, porch and room additions, and general carpenter work with Bell phone contacts. An estray cow is described as yellow with one sodal color spotted on the subscriber’s premises.
An early 20th century horse ad promotes Silver Heir a premier trotting stallion with a 2 1/4 record and 2:00 mile pace seeking mares at 842 New York Street. It lists service fees and other horses at Lawrence New Hampshire Perry Kanwake Stock Farm and Schwalm’s Percheron Farm plus several jacks and stallions with terms for breeding living colts and ownership details.
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