The Journal and Its History in Lawrence Kansas
A historical sketch traces The Journal’s origins in Lawrence dating to 1852, its absorption of the State Journal and later the Lawrence Tribune, and its rise as the territory’s leading paper. It details extensive telegraphic service, weekly editions, and subscription terms, with commentary on local politics and events surrounding the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Republican
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Lawrence
Vaunts
Kan
The Green Bug and the Dandelion in a Kansas Contention
A fragmented Kansas text debates truth about a green bug ruining wheat and the enduring dandelion on the prairies. It contrasts civilization with primeval verdure, while noting attorney general actions against brewers and a square deal Republican meeting stirring state politics amid trust and machine tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Prairies
Topeka Werald
Do Tt
The Texas Wonder and Other Notable Items From Advertisements
A mix of old ad copy and literary notes: The Texas Wonder claims cures for kidney and rheumatic troubles with mail offer. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is praised for wounds and skin ailments. Book notices discuss Galsworthy’s The Country House and related works, with commentary on themes of wealth, lineage, and social change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Wonder
E. W. Halli
Olive Street
St. Louis
County Fair Primer Sets County Show Goals
The Topeka Capital outlines a plan for a Douglas county style county fair focused on agriculture horticulture and livestock to attract attention from across Kansas. It aims to elevate farming competition while offering recreation and merchant exposure without letting race horse interests dominate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Shawnee
Douglas County
Kansas
Iiesas
Dear Old Mother Benefit Described for Electric Bitters
A Dublin Georgia reader, W. Bronson, reports his eighty three year old mother thrives on Electric Bitters. He says she has had good appetite, strength, and sleep for about two years. The tonic is claimed to aid female weakness general debility and even weak children with guaranteed stomach liver and kidney support.
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W. Bronson
Dublin
Barbe & Son
Metropolis Opera Company concert in Kansas City this week
The Kansas City presentation features the final concert of the Metropolis Opera Company with stars Geraldine Farrar and Gerald M. S. Vigna conducts the orchestra. The program includes Puccini arias and Boheme selections, with matinee and evening performances showcasing the company’s versatile talent and stage production.
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Kansas City
Mane
Raima Ba
Phoria
Assi
Man Iimadiyy
M. Dippel
Seti
Geraldine Farrar
Me Seryi
Conried
Arturo Vigna
Breebies and Crew Sale Notice at North Street
Fragmented advertisement listing Pansy Plants for sale and a phone contact Bell 47. Mentions location on Mass Street and a photo service for babies. Contains unclear names and stray fragments from a local classifieds page.
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Hmivk*s Son
Bn Street
Noethan Law
Bell
University Meat Market Prices and Offers Declared
The article lists meat market prices and promotions from Alfred S. Rulut at 2 York Street, noting packers and competitors driving rates. It mentions beef and tea-like products with varying per pound costs and stresses fresh, clean goods and reliable service.
Park Grocery Offerings by Woodward and Burr
Woodward and Burr proprietors offer groceries including fresh and salt meats. Henry's Pickles and Sauer Krant are listed. Beth is instructed to call number 1300 Mass St for details.
House Cleaning Updates and Odd Items Noted
Fragmented OCR text describes home chores and misc notices about furniture repair, shipments, and a few garbled names. It mentions setting up home phone numbers or mailing options, a contact Keil man W. Warren, and a lone reference to a Union Paritie 4 with sequence 12) Mass. Mone HL.
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D. Keilman
W. Warren
Local shops advertise food and goods with delivery calls
A scattered OCR of storefront notices lists a restaurant confectionery and grocery ads. It mentions fresh meats from Kennedy and Benst and a windmill grocery with telephone orders, plus delivery from Brown and Emmons and Wm Moessenheimer markets.
SUTTON FARM STALLIONS AND TRADE LISTING
A fragmented 20th century sale notice details stallions from Sutton Farm and related breeders. Sire Alcantara 14946 and other horses are advertised with speeds and pedigrees, listing prices around 300 dollars and up. Charles E. Sutton of Lawrence Kansas signs the notice, promoting breeding stock and stallion services.
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Afcantara
America
Metiregor Aienu
Wil Seal
Alcantara
McGregor Red
Sale
Kansas
Charles E. Sutton
Lawrence
Kana
Wanted column items for rent and farm needs near University
Multiple classifieds request furnished seven bedroom house near University for next year, cattle and horses pasture near Lawrence, a young man to start a forge business, quilts selling, residence property near Mass Street, mining team girls at Hotel Ehbridge, horses and cattle with water, experienced farm hand, farmers with poultry, carpet to make into bugs, varieties of seed potatoes for sale.
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Bell Phone
Rob
Vermont
For Bale Open bi theap and other farm items
FOR SALE An open bi theap, a New Jersey Herter plow, 108 street, FOR SALE Usrse and travellers, salve for the airs, Bell phoed ad har FOR SALE A gang driving ad alle hore. Mass listings of various farm tools and teams, wheels, drive, and a No 7 work horse. Also modern residence for sale near Mount Hope Nursery and a steam engine bargain. Lost swastika clasp pin on Massachusetts Street. found at 1105 Louisiana Street. FOR RENT A modern three room house on 19 W Quincy St. office and sales leads listed.
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Mount Hope Nursery
C. E. Collins
Quincy St
Bell
Spring is Coming Tailor Line at 733 Mass Ave
P Leonard Tailor advertises a splendid new line of springs clothing at 733 Massachusetts Street. Visit the shop for fresh styles as the season turns and discover spring apparel options.
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P. Leonard
Mass
Staples
Beaten for Treasurer and Local Advertisements
Henry G. Parsons offers fire insurance and household storage in Lawrence. Lawrence Transfer Co advertises experienced packers for moving goods. Dr. J. Fe. Watts, horse dentist, will visit Lawrence Friday and Saturday. Also notices for Spurgeon and Monk’s of Berry Brus Barns.
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Lawrence
Henry G. Parsons
Lawrence Transfer Co
J. FE. Watts
Spurgeon
Monk’s
Berry
Richest Man in the World and Kidney Cure Claims
A health notice touts Foley's Kidney Cure as essential for kidney health, claiming it strengthens the organs at first signs of danger. Oscar Bowman of Lebanon Kentucky endorses it, saying it cured his kidney disease and saved his life. Bar ber & Son endorses the product.
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Foley
Oscar Bowman
Lebanon
Barber & Son
New Plumbing Establishment Seeks Public Patronage
An advertisement announces a new plumbing and gas fitting business by Fred Olson serving laborers, homeowners, firms, and corporations. The note promises prompt payment by check, first class work, and reliable service at 1220 New York Street with home phone 57, Bell 1208.
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Fred Olson
New York St
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Lawrence Daily Journal
Wember
The
Lawrence Journal Company
Tournai
Adress
the Journal
Lawrence, Te
Evelyn the Mistre
Nile
Vite Ib
Baker
Cononiedal Club
Shiawice
Werdat Chole
le Ain
Eototuesiosie
Teotiahike
Nina
Isa
Honger
Vins
Galsworthy
Meedhilsworthy
Aegieny
London
Dol Gworthy
Conet
Cheatth
England
Horace Pendslie
George
Nell
Maud
Zephyr
Bowersock Mills & Power Co
Pune
Pete
Avery Kiel
Busine
Metropoligin
Hungerian
E. B. Pierson
St. Lawrence Rade
Dina
Stone
University Meat Market
Staarts
Dave Giken
Cora Dar Phyoel Bert
Wall Ter
Alfred S. Rluliot
York St
Jase
Bennett
OL Mass
Rich
Teontessee St
Viedubusen's
Kennedy & Benst
Streat
Craigmile
St. Tome
Windmill
Brown & Emmons
Wt. Francisco & Sons
Wm. Moessenheimer
Fei
Kauwaka
Cee
Albredisteren
Teures
Yeu AL
Esital
Dick Patch
Dless
Paton
Asun
Keak WaThes
Dth
Wwillis
sHe Ae
Schwalm
Prince Arthur Jerome
Ray
Salem
Ter Heron i Weindes
Belvoir Farm
Fite
Mantgan
Gael
Caydain Manfun
Risdon
Ansas
EL Heine
Oregon Street
Tesby
Lennot
Lawre
Manu
Galottteay
Cidlahan
Plonery Street
Bell Phere Sue
Ehbridge
B.om
Poulley
Helm Commission Co
Mass. St
Kugg
Jerse Herter
Strert
Phen Sin Dines
S. Taylor
Walter Dyehe
Julio Tarpy
Care Lawrence Iron Works
Adaline Dowler
Hosford Inv. Co
Kelsey
Masssachusetts Street
Louisiana Street
Delaware Street
Journal Office
Trojillo and Kreider’s
J. N. Harshberger
Mils & Elevators
Mills & Lumter
States
Deeripeonms
Macomb
Samuel Reynolds
J. H. Gillham
Vermont Street
Ofice Casemen
Merchanta Bank Duliting
Hugh Blair
NEW Plumbing Establishment
Elayrence National Bank
Minatien
Tyre
Maranteel
J. F. Brock
SHO Mass
St. Bell Phone
Rosmitil
Nott
Anders
Phariaetasts
Dlabeg Busteese
Douglas Ein Ty
Moe
CounLy
Lve
Midicak
Oelork
Lawretont
Mieles Sen
Order of Sale
Dhangeiay
Anne
Vie Feniet
Darenee
Paice
Dongian
Yavit
Sherrit
Deugine Tonney
Kansad
Sheet
Erglay Geualy
Dawe
Drariy Dyor
Westy Tates
Speebward & OM
Massachuverta
Rity of
Councy
Pouglan
State of
Pharry
REGAL
Trantro & Werns
Nassau Street
iNew York City
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