Lawrence Journal History and political notes
The Lawrence Journal describes its lineage from 1887 and its ties to the State Journal and Herald of Freedom. It notes editions and distribution, plus editorial opinions on the primary law, party politics, Hearst ticket speculation, and praise for political figures like J D Botkin and Cy Leland while reflecting local sentiment on governance and reform.
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Lawrence Republican
Stata’ Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Journal i
Journal
Kan
Mass
Addrasa
the Journal
Lawrence, Ke
J.D. Botkin
Botkin
All Serioul
Democratic Party
An Unhappy Animal Narrative Reflections on Life
A short, antiquated meditation contrasts human and animal happiness. It argues animals live in the present, enjoying today, while humans misvalue the present as mere gyred existence. The piece philosophically questions what constitutes real life.
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Dr. Lyons Tooth Powder Ad Promotes Refinement and Memory
An antique ad extols Dr Lyons Tooth Powder as a superior dentifrice established in 1866 by AE Lyerd. It contrasts youth and age through nostalgic musings on former days, suggesting happiness lies in present life rather than imagined past or future.
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AE. Lyerd. Ads
Beyhoond
Ward
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Doan's Kidney Pills and Health Coffee Ad Mix
A vintage notice promises Doan's Kidney Pills cure for back pain and urinary issues, citing Mrs. C A Jennings of 819 Ohio St Lawrence Kansas and a Buffalo agent. It also promotes Dr Shoop's Health Coffee as a quick beverage substitute and ends with a caution about truth in advertising.
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Lawrence
Doan
C.A. Jennings
Ohio St
Kan
Duan
Dick Bros
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean
Pam Aw
Lava Ad
ILC
Andersen
Lawrerice
Kansas
Owe Lives to Hero Captain Scott Saves Ferry Crew
Capt Scott of the Rel iance saved every soul aboard a Hoboken ferry after a collision with an ocean tug tore a great gash in the hull. He crawled into the engine room and, with improvised repairs, kept the water from flooding the ship until all were saved. The injured captain regained consciousness and asked after the babies before being carried ashore.
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Fee
Hudson River
Hoboken
Relisneo
Scott
Ifs
Tog
Capt
Hla
Hoboken Cup
F. Hopkinson Smith
Time to Lose and Yea fi tar Alas Ivays Boag Bears
Fragmented OCR text shows social chatter and local notices. A first person remark questions a sudden engagement within three hours of introduction while another claims intent to set a season record. The piece includes ads and notes about osteopathy graduate Sarah B Carrothers and a furniture trust line with a price tag.
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Lucky
Prise
Summer Girl No
Inga
Meat market pitch from Maples resident letter
Lester M. Nelson of Maples Maine writes that Here We Are Alfred Eliot and William Johns operate a brand new meat market that is neat and clean and invites customers to let them be their butchers. The letter references a trip to Colorado and contains garbled trailing text.
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Lester M. Nelson
Maples, Maine
Alfred
Eliot
Wm. Johns
Making Good Medicine Claims and Public Demand
An OCR fragment touts a patent medicine with bold claims of curing stomach and liver ailments. It praises Dr Pierce and a long-selling tonic, noting extensive sales and popularity over two decades, with warnings about taste and dosing hints for reinforcing nervy and appetite.
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Pierce
Dokka Medical
Eno
Srey Tgeatton
Botte-Wrepper
Electric Bitters Endorsement From New York Physician
Dr Frank Conlan of 136 Houston Street New York praises Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver issues and kidney weakness. The tonic is said to regulate digestion purify blood and restore vigor to the weak and debilitated of both sexes sold under guarantee at Barber Son's drug store priced 50 cents.
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Frank Conlan
Houston St
New York
Jane
Barber & Son
Foley's Kidney Cure and Restorative health claims
An advertisement summarizes endorsements for Foley's Kidney Cure by James Donahue of New Britain Conn praising its effect on diabetes and kidney issues after multiple remedies. It promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative as restoring nerves and general health, with Barber & Son selling both products amid political wealth remarks.
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James Donahue
New Britain, Conn
Foley
Barber & Son
Vacation in Colorado with Low Summer Rates
Travel pitch urging a trip to Colorado with daily low rates all summer. A local agent can provide details and a folder promoting a "wonderful one-day trip in the world" by C A Johnson G P A, Gray's Peak Route, Denver Colorado.
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C. A. Johnson
Gray's Peake
Denver
Colo
Steelinsteaip
G.P. Geny's Peak
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Cola
Local Bicycle Repair and Moving Ads Highlight Services
A jumble of classified style notices lists Rork's Bike Shop offering bicycle repair at 1017 Mase Street and Lawrence Transfer Co promoting storage and packing services. It also mentions Clifton T. Hiatt clothing and hat cleaning services with the Hat Hospital on 933 N H Street and a Panama hat refurbishment offer.
Vacation art and notices in Lawrence 1908
Publication notices name many defendants and heirs in Douglas County Kansas real estate suit. Eudora Town Company trustees cited. requires answers by August 31, 1908. follows with final settlement notice for Alexander Lewis estate seeking administrator fees and discharge on September 7, 1908.
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Lawrence, Daily Journal
Claus H. Peterson
Frank Roach
Conrad Gutmann
Louiss’ Brossel
Friedrich Ohnesorgl
Johann Reichel
Joseph Stradel
John Scheffler
R. K. Taber
Albrecht Born
Joseph Schmidt
William G. Schubert
Julius Gerhard
Carl Gulzow
Jacob Freund
Johann Schmidt
Edward Ederer
Fanny Dickensen
Charles Augustus
John Hoegelin
Freiderich
Douglas County
Kansas
Kan
Eudora
Steele
Lawrence Daily Journal
Pinal
Alexander Lewis
Isidestate
Hot Colorado Vacation Offers via Rail Excursions
Luther N. Lewis promotes Colorado trips with low Denver rates valid daily through Sept 30. Includes a scenic trip to Mt McClellan summit by railway, advertised by Union and featuring summer excursion rates and timetable folders.
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Colorado
Tee Land
Atlas
Rockies
Denver
Union Skiers
Mt. McClellan
For sale assorted personal items and properties
Multiple short sale notices list items from a layaway lanse to bicycles, saddles, telegraphic keys, a Nash chainless bicycle, and a variety of real estate offers near the university. Listings include contact names such as H.R. Smith, Walter Dyehe, W. White, John W. Lee, and B. F. Smith, with phone numbers and addresses across North Lawrence and Lecompton.
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Member
Associated Press
The
Lawrence Journal Company
J. L. Brady
Baker
Lawrence, Ans
Uncle Remus
Rockefeller
Hearst
Stiu
Tve
Lephis
Stow
Bill Sin
Winkind
Gothime
Kansas City Journal
Bristow
Mat der Ooffet
Reny
Mr. Dulley
Republican State Central Committee
Comaunites
Bill Sinealler
Vinland Vine
Fey
Cy Leland
Leland
Sinbbs
William S. Taft
James S. Sherman
Supreme Court
Alfred W. Benson
Henry F. Mason
Clark A. Smith
W. R. Stubbs
W. J. Fitzgerald
Charles E. Denton
Auditor of State
James M. Nation
Port
Mark Tolley
Fred S& Jackson
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Edward T. Fairchild
Charles W. Barnes
Thos. A. McNeal
George W. Ranavel
Frank J. Ryan
Charles A. Ryker
J. L. Bristow
Chas. F. Scott
J. L Brady
Mitchell
John M. Newlin
W. 8. Green
J. J. Eddy
Floyd L. Lawrence
Thomas Harley
Haugh Means
MR. Ray
Carl Phillips
Bowman
Lloyd Duffee
Fourth Judicial District
C. A. Smart
Henry H. Asher
Ft L
Dr. Lyon
Weed
Clark's Corners
Concans Lake
Bartlett Farm
Stephen Bartlett
Barnett
Geneseo Cor
Rochester Herald
India
Simla
Calcutta
Sarah B. Carrothers
American School of Osteopathy
A. T. Bull
Mane Bt
Upataka
Wolfson
Romisgtoe
Woodward
Rork
Mase, St
Lawrence Transfer Co
Square
Clifton T. Hiatt
Panama
Bietson
HAT Hospital
N. H. Bt
Byers Art Shop
Luther N. Lewis
Bath
Cas
Waters
New Jersey
St. Lupdre Bell
Free Ark
Cvn
Iwanian Farms
Eould
W. T. Carpenter
Pendleton
Laura Jones
New York Street
Edna Reno
Jersey
W. L. Luts
Jonganoxie, Kans
W. White
Bell
BK. J. Smith
H.R. Smith
Unew
Walter Dyehe
Wats
Tom White
Waggstaff
John W. Lee
Locust St
North Lawrence
S.A. Gentry
Lecompton
Theo, Pochler Mer. Co
South Lawrence
Bank &T
South End
City Water and Gas
New Hampshire St
Hosford
B. F. Smith
Jaskell St
G Behannan
Rhode Island St
Call Bell Phone
Wakarusa
City Property Ag
Bell Phone
Nellie Haskell
Aeg
Robber Tire
Columbus
F. Williams
Paul A. Dinsmoor
Care Journal Office
Warren
Ind
Oliver Typewriter
Indiana Street
Tome
East of
Stabhick
Retier
Journal Office
Eanbas
Kans
Hugh Blair
Dr. King
Csushs Jae
Union Pacific
Overland Limited
E. C
Atlantic Va
K. C
Salina
Pacific Coast
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