The Lawrence Journal History and Reach
The Lawrence Journal Company, established 1887 as the Lawrence Republican, absorbed the State Journal and Lawrence Tribune. It publishes the daily Associated Press reports and morning dispatches, with a weekly eight page edition issued Saturdays reaching county post offices.
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Toe Journal
Lawrence Republican
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Journal
Territory
Lawrence
Associated Preas
Ah Morming
Kanons
Political talk on Roosevelt third term and governorship race
The piece notes officials discuss Roosevelt for a third term and a possible governor nominee. It mentions railroad influence figures and federal appointments shaping policy. It hints at market impacts from anticipated corporate changes and the broader political climate in Kansas and nationwide.
Judge Landis and the Standard Oil Fines Debate
Lawrence Kans August 1997 editorial analyzes Judge Landis fine against Standard Oil as a test of corporate accountability. It critiques Rockefeller and associates, notes the $240,000 penalty, and predicts appeals while urging sustained judicial courage and public equity.
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Svandard OL
Eny
W. Machen
Washington
the Journal
Lawrance
Dandee Janis
Rockefeller
Rogers
Landis
Tase
Amil
Stramce
Amang
Court of Appeals
Ciicnity
United States Supreme Court
United States
Roosevelt
Pritchard
North
Journal Comments on Local Officials and Standards
The Journal notes repeated paper shipments and treats a county official’s indiscretion with measured critique. It commends the sheriff for duty while stating a public official cannot visit such places for personal amusement.
Interesting man Lamb visiting West Warren street
The Journal profiles Po Lamb a North Dakota born, Michigan native business figure moving to a West Warren Street site. He describes personal growth, aims to improve the town with a welcoming front, and speaks on lobbying, community service, and his two sons as he settles in.
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Po. Lamb
Warren Street
Lamb
North Dakota
Althaneh
Michigan
Ahiestev
Laub
Mer
Lanab
Uia
Goud
Lawh
Mr. Lamb
Eli
Mr Lamb
Fle
Lawrence Ordinance Amends Misdemeanor Provisions
The Lawrence city council adopts Ordinance 284 amending Article 2 Section 7 of Ordinance 18 1902 to require property owners to keep lots and adjacent streets clean of weeds and to maintain parking areas. Violations incur fines from two to twenty five dollars. The ordinance was first published August 8 1907.
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Lawrence Daily Journal
City of
Lawrence
Kansas
Ordinance on sewer construction in Lawrence 1907 record
The document outlines Ordinance No. 285 ordering construction of a lateral sewer starting at Penn Street parkway west side, extending along Indianas and Pine Street areas, with connections and grading details. It also touches costs, enforcement, and publication requirements.
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Lawrenc Daily Journ
Fadianit
Steret Tenemy
Lodiana
Missinsioot
Winthirops
Tuayea
Eits
Oma
du Metin
Ateress
Pinekney
Strwet
Duis
Mibekney Street
Satel
Loch Enda Strove
Stadt Alanis Hueatley
Ladiana
Atul Missis- Thenee
Sippi
Fiest
Lawrence
Duuenal
Amg
Thelinanes
van Rasas
Tee
Wits
Totessee
Regular as the Sun and Dr King’s Pills Ad
An old time advertising caption claims the sun’s regularity matches the liver and bowels kept in line by Dr King’s New Life Pills. The pill’s guaranteed by O P Barber & Son druggists at 25 cents with a sales pitch about public health and routine bodily function.
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Bincinas
Erdears
Commission
Banely
Ao Alty
Dr. King
O. P. Barber & Son
Rains Help County Harvests Amid Hard Times
Fragmentary notes recount repeated rains aiding harvests in a county area. Observers praise the relief after drought as residents cling to seasonal crops and hope for steady yields.
Sewall’s Chemically Pure Paints and Supplies Ad
An advertisement for Sewall’s Chemically Pure Paints Oils Varnishes Brushes from Kennedy & Eenst features prices like 26 AMfass and lists items for sale. The notice also promotes The Journal offering a special rate to readers traveling out of town for the summer and easy address changes so the paper can follow them.
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Sewall
Kennedy & Eenst
Journl
Local Service Ads Mix Promises of Prompt Care and Packing
A jumble of classified style notices touts carpet cleaning and renovation services, a transfer and storage firm, and packing by experienced workers. Several names appear with addresses and phone numbers including F. H. Bennett, June B. Shave, W. J. Francisco and Sons, Lawrence Transfer Co, Fred Olson, and J. Keilman the upholsterer.
Personal Property Tax Payers List For Sale
The Journal issues a list of personal property tax payers for sale at the office for 50 cents. Limited edition printed like others. Morrison & Lemon offer farm and city loan money with interest as low as five percent and optional payments. Visit 744 Mass. Street.
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Ottice
Wrenn
Morrison & Lemon
Mass. Street
Comet Seen With Glass Affects Heat Waves In Week Ahead
Scientists report a bright comet observed by Princeton and California scientists may influence heat waves. The object discovered by Professor Daniel and rediscovered by Crawford grows brighter, with near approaches to the sun on September 3 and Halley’s return noted for 1910.
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San
Yohot Kiuely
Daniel
Princeton City
P Crawford
University of California
Alberum
Washington
Halley
Bayeux
Willard W C T U Meeting Honors Kate Stone
The Willard W C T U meets Friday at 2 30 p m at Mrs Emma Woodward s home to celebrate Mrs Kate Stone s birthday and bid farewell to Mrs Florence I Day who leaves for Arizona. All members urged to attend. A Douglas County W C T U convention will be at United Presbyterian church on August 15 1907 opening at 9 a m with Mrs Kate R Stone as secretary. C E Beeks of Baldwin is named deep water delegate from which meets.
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Willard W. C. T. U
Emma Woodward
Lee and
New Hampshire
Kate Stone
Florence I. Day
Arizona
Douglas County
United Presbyterian Church
Kate R. Stone
Wanted notices and real estate ads in Douglas County paper
A mixed page of classifieds announces Wanted goods including a six room house, poultry, produce and farm products with names like Wm Helm Commission Co and various McWilliams family members. It also lists property for sale including an eight room Vermont street corner home and a Stanhope, plus a four room house with gas plumbing near the University and easy payment terms by Fosford Investment Co. The document cites a court sale order in Douglas County with multiple defendants and bidders, set for two o clock in the afternoon in Lawrence.
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Kanans
Douglas
E. Wydwell
Witter
Doc McWilliama
Laure Memn
Je Marr
Darmes
Mave Uy
Wittens
Gertle McWilliams
Pearl Mc
Doc McWilliams
Laura McWilliams
Robert McWilliams
Helen McWiIlane
Bacheer Wuaren
eWillaina
James Mcwiliams
Mewilllio McWilliam
Ammun
Kans
Coun
Vermont Street
Frank Gee
Fosford Investment Co
Diverse sale and notice items in Daily Journal listed
Classified items from July 25 1907 issue show sales of Oliver typewriters, household goods and furniture, a creamery building with machinery, a 15 horsepower steam engine, rental notices, and loan ads. Also many lost and found notes and a general notice page from Lawrence Kansas.
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Lawrence Daily Journal
Douglas County
Kansas
Oliver
Univer Tor
Lucy A. Haskell
City Book Store
Vermont Street
W. N. Rogers
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Freekley
Maneh Chauk
Bierling Remedy Co
Chicago
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Associated Press
The
Lawrence Journal Company
L. Beady
Eéditor
Thes Square
Tis
South
Carolina
Jones
Alabama
Quarles
Wisconsin
Nany
Federal Bank
von Rockefeller
Marrinau
Nets
Salina
Ius Tritie
Judge Landis
Standard
Lawrence, Kans
Valentine
John D. Rockefeller
Castori. IA
Ian Jays
T. J. Lamb
Vietter
J. E. W. Hall
Olivestreat
Louis
Wu Lak
Tom T
Tetitiggesen
Oli Steed
Dhio Street
DT Fee
Sevriogs
Atoets Po
Patches
Grange Eamieer
E. B. Pierson
F. H. Bennett
Mass
June B. Shave
Studio
St. i Bell
Home
W. J. Francisco & Sons
Rial
Lawrence Transfer Co
Fred Olson
Bridge Street
Bell
J. Keilman
W. Warren Street
C. E. Beeks
Baldwin
Hich
Jersey
Bernard Dos
Ewart Place
W. Warren St. Bell
Winthrop
W. J. Gilmere
McKenzie & Stockwell
Gulf Coast Country
Pelase
Lawrence Business College
Tayuire
East Wintrop
Indy
Col. Cooper
Engporia
Kaus
Tennessee Street
W. T. Weller
J. B. Gillham
Vermont
Crvise Salon
Sea Me Now
Daniel W. Shaw
Frank A. Anderson
Union Pacific
Overland Limited
Pacific Coast
Dod
Ealing
Junction City
Leavenworth
Lawrence Dally Journal
Smeriff
E-O Journal
Helm Commission Co
Sauls
Stanhope
Monk Bros
Nellie G. Haskell
Mississippi and
Pinckney
W. H. Pendleton
John Tarpy
Care Lawrence Iron Works
Maude
Missouri St. Goodwell
C. J. Hazzard
Maine
Alabama Street
Bell Telephone Office
Mary B. Samson
Mt 1605
Tennensea St
BU Orca
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