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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1907
Page
2
The Journal traces its lineage to earlier papers and details its 1907 publication schedule and pricing. It reports on local politics including Mayor Cornell Kansas City and a cautious view of La Follette for president, plus Colorado labor conflicts and Taft’s presidential stance.
A colored man on trial for stealing chickens pleads not guilty, but as a fierce storm hits mid testimony he rises in a dazed state and finally whispers to the judge that he is guilty. The dramatic interruption adds uncertainty to the case from Vinland Vine.
The article discusses the black walnut tree and its value for veneer and lumber, noting rapid growth, wood quality, and potential for long-term legacy. It mentions paper demand, trust funds, and journal printing needs as part of a larger economic scenario affecting local industry.
A fragmented text describes a public dispute over freight costs and duties in a city. It mentions politicians, taxes, and financial strains while implying a demand for accountability in funding and public services. The piece references local figures and a sense of civic contention without clear events or outcomes.
Advertisement notes Texas Wonder cures kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. Sold by druggists or two months treatment by mail for $1. Address Dr. E. W. Hall 2926 Olive Street St Louis Missouri for testimonials and more information.
The passage muses on life’s mysteries from birth to death, comparing helpless infancy to mortality and noting questions answered by a natural, twentieth century perspective. It reflects on superstition, growth, and a widow’s wary view of men.
Fragmented OCR passage discusses heartland trees and cultivation concepts with numerous garbled terms. It mentions localities, markets, and possible agricultural schemes but lacks coherent facts, dates, or identifiable entities to confirm a clear event or report.
A chaotic report describes a Brown's Grove gathering with music by Newhouse's orchestra and a notable performance by Thorny Wilson. Speakers included Jadee Stat and Captain Haskell, with reminiscences touching on exploration, pioneer life, and Civil War era history amid a hot afternoon.
Mrs. Tennie S. Nichols wife of T. P. Nichols died yesterday afternoon at 804 New Hampshire Street after a long illness. She was 31 and leaves a husband and three sons. Funeral set for Sunday afternoon at 2230 from the family residence.
Warranty deeds reported for parcels in Eudora and Lawrence. Fred Zillner and wife transfer lots 11 through 15 in block 184 Eudora to Adolph Lotz Jr for value. Willis K Folks transfers all of Lot 31 and north half of 33 Tenn St to C E Varnum for 5000 dollars. A F Brown and wife transfer multiple lots in West Lawrence block 24 to Anna G Menger for 200 dollars.
A mis-spelled notice describes a handbook that reportedly contains information not previously published. The text mentions defamation claims and a distribution in a business section, noting limited supply and a cautious release of details to readers.
Fragmentary report describes a man named Jordan facing charges in a district court after an earlier appearance in the county court. Sheriff Ray is referenced in connection with a tense incident at a police depot and the case involves a term related to Tela.
A crude weather note describes extreme heat persisting from night to day with no cooling signs. The text mentions a person or place name fragment Yostertts pati bow appearing as unreadable data.
A special DAR meeting is set for Saturday at 3 p.m. at the inn owned by Mrs. Chirenee Hall. The purpose is to elect delegates to the conference in Leavenworth in October, with Mrs. Leonard serving as secretary.
A fragment notes screen hours opening at summer and a contortionist following his natural tent. The item suggests a show schedule and venue timing in a local theater page.
The article outlines reductions and withdrawals of clergymen half-rate passes in western territories, mileage book redemptions, flat-rate sales, and interline ticket limits tied to revenue targets. It notes baggage rate increases and a plan to place a telephone in a camping tent, with a Lawrence party planning to go out amid reflections on learning and travel.
A mixed page of vendors and services including SEWALL'S CHEMICAL PAINTS and painting items, furniture and upholstery ads, a transfer company packing and storage claim, plumbing claim, carpet services, and a 1907 probate notice naming FRANK A. ANDERSON as administratrix of Daniel W. Shaw estate.
The piece recalls Allan Dorman offering to bring rain or any season for a fee last spring and asks if someone actually hired him. It notes rain has since fallen and wonders who funded the rainmaker and why no public acknowledgment was made. The writer mockingly suggests the hire would allow secret good deeds without accountability.
A list of Douglas county personal property tax payers outside Lawrence is offered for sale at Morrison & Lemons 744 Main Street for 65 cents. The Journal promotes mailing services and summer address changes. A sheriff sale is ordered by the district court for August 15, 1907 at 2 PM in Lawrence to sell specific Douglas county land including parts of sections 33 and 10 in townships 13 and 14, for satisfaction of a judgment and partition.
A collage of classified notices in Lawrence Kansas seeks buyers for city property and livestock, help for houses and farms, students needing work, a white cook, a white Leghorn flock, bantams, pigeons, a St Bernard, and various small ads. Multiple firms like McKenzie Stockwell Lawrence Business College and individuals list jobs and wants across Theatre Street and nearby avenues.
Open tasting offices advertise livestock sales and tips from J N Harah berger at Trovillo and Hreider lumber yard. The Union Pacific timetable lists trains east and west with multiple locals and overland Limited routes. Wanted notices seek a six room house and farmers to sell poultry through Wm F Helm Co at 716 Masa St.
Look and buy this eight room strictly modern east front residence on Vermont street offered by Frank Gee. It suits a professor doctor rooming house or fraternity needs with easy terms.
A garbled item notes a missing silk umbrella and stray references near Union Pacific and Vernoant streets. The text mentions a despairing plea and vague names in a damaged notice from Tit Vermont street, with unclear details and several misprints.
By order of the district court of the fourth judicial district of Kansas in Douglas County Lawrence, the sheriff offers for sale at public auction the rights and interests of the named defendants including McWilliams and Williams heirs, in a case involving Naomi McWilliams and others. Sale set for August 2, 1907 at 2:00 p.m. at the county court house. A variety of estate items and real estate are offered, with additional notices of available property including milk cow, vacant lots, a Stanhope, Oliver Typewriters, household goods, and a creamery building with grounds on Mississippi and Pinckney streets. Sale details provided by Lewis Mumford as the sheriff.
Bent six room corner house at Delaware and Quincy with gas cistern and well inquire 1029 Delaware Good three room house on Missouri and J near good well gas inquire C J Hazzard 829 Maine St
A key was found in the lobby of a post office Sunday night. The finder asks the owner to contact the local office or the fee shop to claim it by presenting this notice.
Notice is hereby given that the executor of the estate of Lacey A. Haskell, late of Douglas County, deceased, has been appointed by the Probate Court. The filing and administration actions are announced for claims and proceedings regarding the estate.
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