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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1908
Page
2
A list of named parties announce candidacies for local offices in the upcoming primary on August 4, 2008. Names include GEO, STUART, McPARLANE, WALTERS, CUMMINGS Jr, LITTELL, BUNCE, LAWRENCE for Treasurer. EDDY and BROOKS for Clerk of District Court. HENRY BLASTER for County Clerk. ROLLER, GREEN for County Superintendent. WILSON and BOWMAN for Probate Judge. BRUNE for Commissioner 2nd District.
The piece praises X I Loomis 40 as a bright attorney and great lawyer who started from the bottom and rose through talent and effort. It notes his wide acquaintance, loyal friendship, and service to the railroad, while echoing editorial views on tariff and wood pulp implications for paper costs.
A broken OCR style fragment mentions a person named Wolk and a passing or death. It reads as an unclear report with stray phrases about statements, press lines, and dates, but lacks coherent facts or context to form a full obituary or news item.
A compact report notes KU defeating the Indians in a tense contest. The article highlights key plays and standout performances, including a strong showing by the home team as fans crowd the stands. The outcome contributes to the season's early momentum for KU.
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled names and phrases. The readable bits mention Twurky Whe Are Favors and multiple disjoint words such as theatre and Vegeta. No coherent event, person, or place is established for a meaningful summary.
The readable text mentions Barbu and Suu's dry store and a late doctor with a statute action. It also references a wali and a welcome message for Opex House with a casual, informal tone. Claims include digestive issues and a permissive context, but specifics are unclear.
Report notes some shoppers worry about rising shoe prices while others expect relief through discounts and competition. Market signals show mixed reactions as retailers adjust stocks and pricing strategies amid uncertain demand.
Fragmentary ad style note describes arnica and Pouklews Arnica as a cure for severe cuts and suffering. Mentions a carpenter and a destination implied by a product line. Details are garbled but center on pain relief and savings with a herbal remedy.
The readable fragments suggest a dated Asian topic with names and events but details are unclear. No coherent facts emerge to form a complete report.
A fragmented note warns that kidney health and danger signs affect wealth and life. It mentions Oscar Thostis and Barter & Son inLebrtes with cautions about persistent symptoms and preventive care to avoid serious illness.
Mrs. E. D. Charles of Harbor Maine endorses Electric Bitters as a neighborhood favorite. She notes quick relief for dyspepsia liver and kidney complaints malnutrition nervousness weakness and debility. The tonic purifies blood and serves as a spring medicine sold under guarantee at Barber Son's drug store 504.
Fragmented ad text touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for weak nervous women and lists claimed endorsements by medical authorities. Includes unrelated lines on livestock sales, cement work, and grocery items, reflecting a chaotic ad page.
A collage of business names and offerings including Rork Bicycle Shop at 1017 Mass Street, J F Henderson painting at 1312 Ohio, George H Smith oiling harness, Geo. Smith lead time for repairs, and various ads for hair work, osteopathy, windmills, pumps, and packing services. Includes Kennedy Plumbing Co, Atlas movers, Clifton Fitz clothing at 919 Mass St, Morrison Lemmon clothing, Lawrence Transfer Co, Abe Wolfson loans, and land listings near Douglas County with 5 acre tracts at $125 per acre.
A damaged OCR item describes a local public sale with readable fragments naming an auction by Fuster-Mibnen Co. in Meffala New York. It notes price 74 gents and mentions sale ages for the Cutted Tales with scattered, unclear details and names.
A damaged ad promotes Freir Syrup and Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup as cures for foal liver trouble and indigestion, claiming they stimulate bowels without irritation, ease headaches and constipation, and are mild and pleasant to take. It urges substitutions refused and mentions Texas Wonder as a superior remedy. The copy is unclear and includes multiple brand names and claims.
An adjourned Lawrence City Council meeting on July 13 1907 adopted a resolution requiring grading paving and curbing Rhode Island street from Lee to Adams. Paving to be 30 feet wide with two courses of vitrified brick sand cushion and filler. curbing to be limestone.
Fragmented notes describe horses, farm stock, and related names such as Percheron Farm, Wallis, and Pritzel. Mentions of auctions or sales near various places, with unclear references to breeds, owners, and dates. The legible bits point to a livestock listing or sale preview in a rural community.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a horse or breeding context with names such as George Snow and Fritz el. Mentions mares and colts, traits, and keeping or removing a stallion. Readable details are limited, with many garbled phrases and uncertain terms.
Fragmented notice proclaims Navar, son of Norvar, will join Norwod Stock Farm as a new patron. Includes garbled details on price, weight, and quality claims, unclear measurements and assurances.
The notice states that on April 1908 the Probate Court of Douglas County Kansas appointed executors for Wolf Bergman estate. It also lists local Want Column items including rooms for rent, horses for sale, painters, milkers, domestic help, produce, and farms for sale in Lawrence and surrounding areas with several names and addresses mentioned.
A mixed page of lost items and notices lists lost articles with rewards at 802 MT St and 33 New Hampshire, poultry offerings from Imperial Poultry Farm and Hammond eggs for hatching, landscape gardening services, and a 1908 public court filing in Douglas County. Also includes school bond sale details and an Amusements notice for The Lion and the Mouse at Bower Opera House.
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