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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1907
Page
2
A colorful slice of 19th century politics and legal talk runs through a crowded column. References to shingle famine rumors, liquor trade, Percy Tanvenworth, Stil fins etwsht, and proposals to rebuild a pontoon bridge mix with notes on juries, the Herman case, and the evolving role of an elected attorney general.
The passage reflects on work as ceaseless like a treadmill yet meaningful. It emphasizes personal motivation, the creator role of the worker, and the satisfaction of contributing, even if tasks pass to others after departure. The ideal of ongoing effort inspires perseverance and a sense of fulfillment.
The square deal movement favors people taking control of the Republican party, opposing machine rule. It supports four primary laws, two cent fare, and other reforms. The Kansas rail board is criticized, and the piece defends initiative and referendum while endorsing anti trust laws and tariff reductions. Colleges should move from small towns to larger cities to accommodate working students.
Advert sees a mail order remedy by Dr. E. W. Hall offering a two month treatment for kidney bladder rheumatic troubles with testimonials and availability at 2026 Olive Street Louis, Me. Gist claims cure all and asks orders by mail.
Defer to The Sun reports Governor Hoch promised to lay the cornerstone of a new Methodist church Saturday afternoon May 4 with Rev. Edward Olive and Rev. F. Land present. The ceremony includes ritual service, singing, prayer, scripture, address by Gov Hoch, cornerstone box deposit, and benediction.
Strawn and Strickrott, photographers, at the fair grounds yesterday captured images of Diek Pateh 37327 son of Pateben Wilkes 3350 dam Lady Updegraff by Senator Updegraff by Simmons. Diek Pateh recently clocked a two minute gait and 16 seconds in US gait. Trainer M R Duffy says he can reach 15 seconds. Owner Judge George W Willis of Lawrence plans a season record.
Kansas City approves an ordinance allowing an electric line to enter the business district and connect with Missouri. A map in The Journal shows lines extending to eastern Kansas, with a south line reaching Gobsrntry and tying to the gas belt network. F B Shirley of Kansas Traction proposes Coffeyville to Kansas City via Tula Ottawa Lawrence and Topeka, seeking 18000 in Anderson county and a total 300000 from counties for surveys and construction plus stations every two miles to carry passengers mail express and freight with hourly service.
St Luke's AME church hosts a grand bazaar this week at the church corner Warren and New York streets. Auxiliaries offer art booths and domestic science displays while colored pupils from Lawrence public schools showcase drawings and paintings. Evening programs highlight various professions. Admission is free during the day and each evening. Public invitation extends to all.
An advertisement extolling Herpicide as the only cure for dandruff appears beside a brief obituary notice. Miss Myra Springer, born January 31, 1842 in Lawrenceburg Indiana, died of tuberculosis at 7 pm at John J Miles’ home on the Haskell road. Her burial plans include Indianapolis with Mrs May Z Childs and Miss Mattie Springer.
A weather notice states yesterday tied as the coldest April 29 on record and marks the coldest day in the last half of April. It notes the month as historically severe and anticipates tomorrow’s report will break several records.
L. E. Job, R. F. D. route No. 3 out of Wellsville, used his new Wagner motor cycle to cover 16.9 miles from Wellsville to Ottawa in sixty minutes. His total trip yesterday totaled about sixty miles at 15 to 20 miles per hour on good roads. The machine cost 200 dollars and consumes about a gallon per 75 miles, proving a great help in mail delivery.
A garbled report outlines a state legislative push to appoint a commission to probe Gov. Tattie and the administration. It notes senators pressed for rapid findings, mentions Gov. Tattie’s possible treasurer and energy posts, and hints at leadership in a looming governor race with Moore as a likely successor.
Fragmentary notice lists property for sale for cash in City area. Readable text mentions Krehbiel & Crew at 720 Masa. St. Possible reference to rental or sale terms. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Properties sold include Endicott’s place on Ark Street and Henry Key’s store building and suburban home for 12000 dollars. Listings show McCracken farm near Garnett 240 acres 32 pounds per acre, Haverkampf farm east of Lawrence 140 acres 7700, Carpenter farm east of Lawrence 40 acres 4500, Sehuk farm north of Lawrence 50 acres 3000, Skiles farm near Holdrege 160 acres 9500, Metesli’s farm east of Haskell 160 acres 11000. Parson notes ongoing demand and invites further business.
Park Grocery operated by Woodward and Burr offers groceries, fresh meats, pickles, sauerkraut, and general provisions. Two phones listed as No. 40 and 1300 Mass. St. serves the local trade.
Pansy plants offered by Hick's Greenhouse at OG Elm Street North Lawrence. Bell phone 387. wi and tequer cegen are listed as contact references in the ad.
An assortment of late 19th or early 20th century classified style ads for meat markets, groceries, and services. Listings include The Original Wind mill Grocery offering beef and other meats at four cents a pound, Brown & Emmons phones 246, and agents for awnings Tents and Tarpaulins. Also notes for trunk handling and a carpet renovation service with delivery options and multiple street addresses.
Messenheimer operates a full grocery line with fresh vegetables and a market offering all kinds of fresh meats. Located at 845 New York St, phone 114 Home and 1594 Bell, delivery is prompt.
Kennedy and Ernst announce a new plumbing establishment at 26 Mass. St offering plumbing gas fitting and related work with prompt service and guaranteed first class work. Fred Olson advertises home and Bell phones plus a shipment of kitchenware and baking powder offer at Union Pacific Tea Store 021 Mam Phones 101.
Historic livestock sale notes describe Percheron stallions Bane, Kentucky Colonel, Captain Manigan and Silver Heir at Belvoir Farm near Lawrence Kansas. Advertised services include stud fees, mare breeding, and farm contact details with horse heights, weights and lineage.
Rutger Alcantara and Joseph McGregor present a run of stallions and colts in Runwell County with strong breeding lines including Diamond, King Russell, and other high class sires. Terms offered for early payments, with insuring options and multiple sires touted for speed and quality. Hoof care by J H Gillham in Lawrence, Kansas.
A flood of small classifieds seeks work and sales: quilts for sale, sewing space, real estate, domestic help, farm labor, rugs from carpet scraps, poultry, seed potatoes, typewriters, horses and equipment, and suburban properties. Ads urge prompt action and list contact details or phones.
Twenty years experience in crying salon. See me now for open dates. Officer at Trovillo and Kreider's lumber yard. Phones 34. J. N. Harsh berger.
State of Kansas Douglas County notices appoint an executrix for the estate of David Good late of Douglas County Kansas. By the Probate Court on April 25 1907 the undersigned was appointed and qualified as executrix of the estate. Interested parties may govern themselves accordingly.
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