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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
2
A collection of political snippets reports W R Roller and W R Green vying for county superintendent. The text covers remarks on drinking, figures like Anna Gould and George Gould, Bristow opposing Joe Cannon, tariff reform, military buildup, and party delegates. It notes allied interests failing to sway Republican delegates and a train scene where a man pays with a $10 bill and requests change from the conductor.
The text lampoons public figures and shows a Kansas fight over presidential candidates. It notes Bryan's overconfidence, critiques religious crisis, argues government requires party unity, and corrects a claim about a Kansas campaign meeting with Mrs. Astor and the Duchess of Sutherland.
Retired farmer Risley of 909 New York St Lawrence Kan describes years of kidney pain backache and lameness. He bought Dean's Kidney Pills at Dick Bros drug store and says they helped with the distressing symptoms. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the United States Remember the name Donny and take no other.
District news notes gloomy rain improving spirits with a wedding last Wednesday where Joe Davis married Mabel Mitel. Several residents, including Mrs. Mima Brown and Miss Meunde Thelin, attended. A Sehafstall farm report mentions lime changes and a proposed move. Friday night will host a literary event at All to De tun. Reverend Milton to preach Sunday at Feardiliar school house. Clyde Harding plans to move to Corkanley for work with better wages anticipated. Community hopes for fair weather as planting and outdoor work resume.
Fragments mention infants stomach remedies and cautions about chlorinated and mercury containing ointments. Local names Kate Unger Hank Hildebrand May Mesins and Wulfekulde visit and community events. A school dinner at Dist No 48, social visits, and a Catarrh Cure advertisement noting no mercury and Toledo origin.
The largest crowd this season filled Williams and Walker's performance. The second largest gathered at Uncle Tom's Cabin the previous night, an index of Lawrence residents.
Oscar Bowman of Lebanon Kentucky writes that Foley's Kidney Cure cured him permanently of kidney disease. The note amplifies the claim that kidneys fail without proper diets and remedies. Barber & Son is mentioned in relation to the product. A cynical aside about inheritance follows.
University notes report Phi Gams defeated Sigma Nus 12 to 0 in a Tuesday afternoon baseball game, boosting their bid for the interfraternity championship. The piece covers campus athletics, guest speakers by Cline, Naismith, vesper plans for Easter, student activities, and other campus updates and itineraries.
An advertisement claims the Texas Wonder cures kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles with a two month treatment for $1. It invites readers to testaments and requests mail orders via Drugist or Dr. E W Hall of 2026 Olive Street St Louis.
Belleview notes list dinners and calls among residents, with Clifton Allen visiting J R Allen, and fishing outing by Steve Joy Bert Daugherty and Codfrey Gerstenberger. Ethel Hobron returns from Des Moines, Milo Crane visiting, and school to close Thursday with a picnic at the Dislit man's bridge. Activities include blacksmithing by Ehner Py Allen and plans to paint the church and finish a new house soon.
A testimonial notes consumption and near desperation, then claims Dr. King's New Discovery saved a life. The ad touts relief for coughs colds and weak lungs with trial bottles offered by Barber & Son drugest, pricing 50c and 1.00. It closes with a humorous remark on heaven and marriage.
Public notice in Douglas County Kansas with CE Lockwood filing a petition to quiet title to Lots 102 104 and 106 on King Street Baldwin City and directing defendants to answer by May 6 1908. Also mixed notices including a Lawrence case against Alexander T Jeffrey and a pharmacy liquor permit filing with the Douglas County probate judge setting hearing for May 2 1903.
Sunday Dinner. You will get just as good a dinner with us 35 you could have at home and no trouble. P. F. Remington, 1030 Mass. St. Union Pacific Tea Co. will close out the entire stock of him and queens ware purchased of the Athletic Tea Co., at a great sacrifice. Sale starts Saturday morning. 903 Mass. St. Phones 191. If you want to get a home see the Atlas, Rate 6 percent monthly payments. Get your White Fish, Cat Fish, Mackerel, Herring, at Munzieker & Wahrenbrosk's.
A fragmentary 1910s page lists Rore Bicycle Shop at 1017 Mass Street and services for oiling harness. Also mentions Geo HL Smith in Mans Street offering cone at 1.00 per set. Hair goods and cosmetic services by Matis Morgan at 817 Maas Street. Sarah E Carrothers osteopathy graduate with office at 913 Mass Street.
Historical ad snippet listing Samson and Ideal mills agents, plumbing, pumps, moving and storage services, transfer company, clothing, loan offers, and various household goods. Mentions Kennedy Plumbing Co, Empire Oream Reparators, Hiatt Clothing, Rochester Stamping, and contact numbers.
The timetable lists Union Pacific trains including No. 162 Quest and Limited, No. 108 K C Local, No. 104 Pacific Coast, No. 107 Western Local, No. 105 Pacific Coast, No. 196 Junction City Local, No. 101 Overland Limited with times such as 6 02 pm and 4 pm for Leavenworth searches.
Want column itemized notices seeking domestic help horse and cattle pasture rent and rental housing near the university. Includes positions for white maids and a dry goods clerk, horse care, boarding, and apprenticeships with contact details and local phone numbers.
A compact list of local sale notices includes a 900 pound horse at 1025 Missouri St with a Bell number, Beantifabine grass sod at $2 per 100 sq ft south of KU, a bicycle in good condition for cash, ripe strawberry plants at 278 Main St North Lawrence, and several houses for sale or rent including 1901 New Hampshire St, 933 Alabama St, 908 Indiana St, 627 Ohio St, plus a modern 8 room house at 800 Massachusetts St and 1 room closed barn.
For Rent notices show three upstairs rooms at 733 Mass asking inquiries at Smoke House 738 Mass. Also furnished rooms at 920 New Hampshire St contact Bell 646. A house with seven rooms on a paved street near town is for sale with Bell 1954.
A gunmetal watch and a gold necklace with a rose back are reported lost near the Eldridge House Barber Shop on a Saturday night. The owner offers a reward and asks anyone with information to contact the finder.
Egg sets and goose eggs offered by Hammond Vinland plus extensive horse and jack services by AL Smith and Schwalm’s Percheron Farm. Breeding plans include Silver Heir a fast stallion with trotting records offering limited mare services at 8 42 New York Street, Lawrence. Fremant details list terms for Percheron and saddle horses, with many breeding services and prices.
Landscape gardening lawns parks and terraces shaped and shaded shrubbery and roses furnished and set. Artistic work guaranteed. White 721 Tennessee St Bell 1519 Home SLT. Roofing porches rooms built and carpenter work by T K Holloway Bell 1873 or McKarnes Bell 2161.
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