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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1906
Page
2
The platform pledges steadfast support for the American system of protection with duties on foreign imports aimed at promoting domestic interests and expanding markets. It advocates fair tariffs, equalized taxes, and reform to keep pace with industrial progress while resisting foreign control and domestic monopolies.
A jagged OCR excerpt details Republican ticket names for governor attorney general railroad and supreme court positions, plus congressional and county posts. It intersperses commentary on Rockefeller crude prices, a conductor anecdote, and critique of reform vs corporate interests amid Iowa politics and Hoch campaign lines.
The Washington Post grills Mrs Hettie Green for hosting a hotel party with a 25 cent per plate table d hote. The guests enjoyed the meal while Green left the waiter unpaid, arguing the waiter served the hotel, not her directly. The piece contrasts frugality and prodigality among the rich, prompting debate on proper tipping and social responsibility.
A letter argues freight rates are the real issue in railroading not passenger fares. It warns reduced passenger rates may lead to higher freight charges, urging a law for equitable rates and a true square deal in railroad pricing.
An advertisement claims Texas Wonder cures kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles with a two month mail treatment. It lists Dr. E W Hall of St. Louis Missouri and invites testimonials. The copy promises relief and hints at wealth as flighty, concluding with generic moralizing lines.
Thousands of miles from practical use, curious Kansas findings in squid air and underwater life saving devices prompt note of revolutionary sea exploration potential. Nonsense aside, local figures like Thomas Birry of Hunterville and Lawrence residents are remembered for long lifespans and community ties as obituaries note relatives and simple civic respect.
A weekly band concert is held this evening in a south park venue. Professor L L Dyshe of the University will present stereoptic pictures on the fauna of Labrador and Greenland, with commentary on bi expeditions. The program includes National Reform Overture and multiple marches and selections led by Mr. Kuch.
Mrs Rice argues that lawless elements with votes sway politics, while Colorado and Idaho women lack voting power. She notes suffrage history, outside organizations endorsing it, and urges the Republican Party to address enfranchisement to avoid losing power.
A clipped page lists multiple classifieds from a local paper: buyers announce high prices for horses at Lamb's barn and other trades. notices seek an apprentice bricklayer and a plumber. ads for dining room staff, a hotel rooming house builder, and buyers for homes and small farms near Lawrence. employment offers for canvassing and manufacturing representation. several domestic help notices for housekeepers and light order work. Includes rent ad for a furnished five room house at 623 Alabama Street and a washing option.
For Sale Good Jersey cow. Inquire at Pennsylvania street. For Sale Two Jersey cows fresh and pure blood shepherd pups. Geo W. White near South Lawrence Elevator. A new modern home for sale ten room 12 Indiana street. Owner wishes to leave city will trade for good farm land. Inquire at house or City Drug store O W Murphy. For Sale No 1 Stock ranch for sale 2160 acres 400 acres cleared two sets of houses good bay or grain land price 5 per part on time. No 2 Stock ranch 5400 acres good prairie hay or grain land good houses stock shacks barns part fenced price 4 50 per thing part on time. Address owner Jack McClellan Eminence Mo. For Sale Household goods cheap if taken this week Going to leave the city Call at dw Tenn street.
A chaotic, OCR read of numerous local sale notices and property offers from Beloit Kansas including stock items like portions and toys, rooms for rent, houses for sale, and land plots. The text mentions quantities, prices, street names, and contact hints but is fragmentary with many garbled phrases. The collection reflects a midwestern small town marketplace style with advertisements for real estate, furnishings, and housekeeping goods.
Multiple rental notices describe seven and six room houses in current market. Listings include 904 Rhode Island Street six room on 1018 Kentucky Street and corner Indiana and Elliott with barn, plus a four room cottage at 808 Rhode Island Street and a good cottage at 17 Ohio Street. Sea Fred Doane.
Lawrence property exchange proposal cites acreage in Jefferson County near a school store church and R and D facilities. Listed price 2000 dollars with 25 dollars per acre. Hosford Investment Company Merchants Bank Building handles the deal for inquiries.
The passage blends disjointed reflections on crime, insurance schemes, and social scenes with scattered mentions of names and places. It includes vague references to a public interest, legal concerns, and personal inquiries, all conveyed in a clipped, episodic newspaper voice.
Fragmentary critique by Charles A. Prouty outlines predicted policy shifts and rate reforms. It discusses enforcement, public perception, and potential economic impacts amid political commission decisions and central government actions.
A garbled reminiscence describes a boy and his mother guiding his Latin studies. The narrative recalls the mother’s patient teaching, the boy’s struggles with exercises, and moments of progress as he gains understanding through careful supervision and supportive dialogue. The passage hints at later recognition for scholarly effort and the mother’s role in shaping his academic journey.
A garbled OCR passage mentions 2000 telephones in a store and references a series of nonsensical phrases. It includes disrupted names and unclear actions related to a person described as a wife and a mysterious group. The text is inconsistent and unreadable in places.
A noted offer describes four attractive Japanese fans issued by the Chicago and North Western Railway and sent to any address for 10 cents postage. Address A L Fisher, Trav Agt, 623 Main St, Kansas City MO. The text mocks harmony as chin music and notes men often fail trying a shortcut to success.
J H Gilham the horse shoer with 30 years experience continues business at 118 Vermont Street. He fits shoes to all kinds of feet and guarantees his work. Have your shoeing down tight.
Twenty years experience in crying wales. See me pow for open dates Often at Trovillo and Krelder's lumber yard. Phones 34. J.N. Harsh berger.
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