Stubbs Campaign Expenses Highlight Primary Cost
W R Stubbs spent 3713 for his gubernatorial bid with 1783 of that on postage. J N Dalley notes the campaign toured the state with literature by mail, arguing primary costs rival old convention campaigns. Cyrus Leland spent over 6000 chasing the Republican nomination, while reformers dispute that primaries force rich candidates to fund campaigns alone.
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W.R. Stubbs
Mmake
Aes Bnee
Stulbs
Dolley
Stubbs
Bunt
Jast
Kansas
Mr. Stubbs
Grant Mournaday
Cyrus Leland
Governorate
Personal notes from Parsons area residents
A long list of residents and visitors are noted, including Maude Reatz visiting Reno, Miss Edna Dinsmoor en route to Kansas City, Mrs. J. B. Shearer traveling there, and many other locals headed to or returning from Kansas City, St. Joseph, Chicago, Seattle, and Colorado. Also mentions Reverend revival services led by Salvation Army personnel and court actions involving Henry Parsons and Fritz Wackman.
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Kan Iy
Maude Reatz
Reno
S . Moore
Kansas City
J.B. Shearer
Albert Melander
Shawnee
Edna Dinsmoor
Varuum
Springs
Lloyd Grecen
Headly Gilderive
Shreveport
Rose Rebingon
Carmen
Don Carlos
Florence Dorward
Clitus Husford
Colorado
Lizzie Mead
Fsine Springs
St. Louis
Bargona McKenzie
Chilacothe
Dk Roy Simpson
Clay Center
Kansas
Ridley Pearson
Misestelle Riddle
Minneapolis
Mom. Bailey
Goin
Brookfield
Frank Jones
Topeka
Mas. Dinhert Allison
Baldwin
Savanah, Me
Tawa
Robb Young
Prookfield
A. KE. Tweed
John Robertson
D. R. Greunlee
Chicago
the Lakes
Tlfb
Rudisill
Andersen Co
Kan
Mune Lacey
Miss. Gu
Louise Weber
Kanaas City
I. J. Dalton
Harriet Coos
Albert
George Jones
Schneider
Fritz Wuackan
Seattle
Wash
Luekan
ML Ly Raymond
Bessie Raymond
Lome
Green Mountain Falls
Colo
Mich
William J. Bayne
W. H. Allen
Frances
Misses Bayne
Gertrude Mossler
I. L. Mossler
Waukehia
Wisconsin
Wendel
Morris
Salvation Army
Weather and local notices in Chicago and Lawrence
Weather outlook shows fair conditions tonight and Tuesday in Chicago. Senator G. Moreow of Washington County is moving to Lawrence to live at 620 Indiana St to be near his children. Gibler narrowly escaped a rattlesnake incident in Clinton. the rattler was four feet four inches long with thirteen rattles.
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Lawrence
Senatora. G. Moreaw
Washington
Gal Will Tive
Indiana St
Morrow
Dalieife
Gibler
Clinton
Miss Gibler
Skilled Cement Workmen Promise First Class Contract
If you have your cement contract ing done by the Varnum Cement Construction & Realty Co., you are sure of first class work, as they have in their employ the best of skilled mechanics, and guarantee all their work to be first class in every respect. Their office is located in the Lawrence National Bank Bldg. Both phones, Ball 29, Home 1302.
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Varnum Cement Construction & Realty Co
Lawrence National Bank
Value of Character and Tribute to Loved Ones
A meditation on character as a trait shaped by upbringing training and environment. It notes heredity influence but emphasizes nurture, cites examples of distant dispositions and the impact of loving care. Ends with a wedding gift plug for Gustafson's and Netafson's suggesting gifts from Gustafson's please brides.
Wedding presents at Guatafaons
Fragmentary wedding notice lists gifts and requests for items including a wagon burr whip cracker and sulky drill. No clear names, places, or dates readable.
Investigating Riot After Street Disturbance Monday Night
Mayor Barker pledges justice in police court amid riot on the street. He warns those who hindered officers will face action while offering to assess blame fairly. Reader note: Kennedy and Ernst at 826 Mass St advertises hammocks ice cream freezers and water filters.
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Barker
Kennedy & Ernst
Mass
Ponees
Neighborly visit postponed to Monday night
Rain delayed the neighborly visit to Mr Stubbs planned for last night. The Journal reports many expected attendees and continued telephone inquiries. The event will now occur Monday night per current plans.
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Stubbs
Journal
Inega
County to Build New Jail East of Court House
County commissioners and architects met to set stakes for a new county jail and begin construction immediately on a site just east of the courthouse on the same lot. The old river shack will be replaced, marking a major county upgrade. A Harvest Home picnic follows later at Stull, twelve miles west of Lawrence, featuring speakers Abach Mitchell Riggs and B, plus a Colorado glee club, with political talks and premiums attracting large crowds.
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Court House
Lawrence
Stull
Henry Abach
A.C. Mitchell
A. Riggs
J. LJ
Coloradl Glee Club
Rain Lingers As August Crops Look Bright
Still the rain came last night though mild it spared farmers alike. August rain boosts corn growth and hints at a bumper crop though some acreage remains vulnerable. Also notes election spending by candidates, a contest for readers, Fred Fein’s burn injury at the power house, and a Sunday school ice cream social to fund a church.
Proposals for Pipe Sewers for Taaws City
Proposals will be received until September 1 1908 for furnishing twelve inch vitrified sewer pipe and related materials for North portions of town. Bidders must submit certified checks of 300 with bids. City reserves right to reject all bids. Fresh salted almonds at Wieda pmiaun's.
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Dablistial
Genetal Aneust
Didy
Taaws
Heick
Aleo
Shay
D. Brooks
Local Notices and Advertisements Blend in Fragment
A collage of small items including photo cards of Bryan and Taft offered at two for a nickel, an ad for Black Seal cigars noting six years of testing, a price drop at Caldwell's barber shop, fresh salted almonds, and assorted ice cream flavors from Soxman & Co, all reflecting early 20th century commerce and promotions.
Coffee ice cream at Wiedemann’s offers a cream love
If you like cream in your coffee you’ll enjoy coffee ice cream at Wiedemann’s. Rich dairy flavor and smooth texture entice coffee fans and dessert lovers alike with a tempting seasonal treat from a trusted local shop.
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Wiedemann
Washing machine advertised for ladies trunk use
Mrs Prentias at the Home Store promotes a small handy washing machine claimed to fit into a lady's trunk. Apples Wanted. Carl Mohindra lists Bell Phone 1587. The Royal Neighbors host an ice cream social Thursday evening at Mrs MaElhenny's home on Rhode Island Avenue with tea, cream, and cake. Everyone invited.
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Carl Mohindra
Bell Phone
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Diamond & Putuany
Raymond's Drug Store
Tandy
Gustafson
Gustafsons
Virginia Jeffries
Olga
Peoples Summer Theater
New Hampshire Street
Just
Cuwlass
Wiedemapn'a
Engielaine
Big Rattler
Jnetafson
Fischer
Siena
Guatafaons
Hoadley’s
Roberston
Evenson’s
Innes, Bullene Glackman
Sale
Batiste
Ladies. Home Journal
Fsw
Oskaloosa Independent
Perry Mirror
Baldwin Ledger
Baldwin Republican
Eudora News
The
Lawrence World and Gazette
Fred Fein
Mr. Fein
Twin Mound
New Church Fund
Dolly Tharber
Raymond’s
Douglas
Abe Wolfson
Maes. Atrest
Moffetts
Wiedepmiaun's
Bryan
Taft
F. B. McColloch
Massachusettn
Caldwell
Wigdemann
Menn
Soxman & Co
Home Book CO
Juliae A. Eriesen
Lawrence Transfer Co
F. E. Bennett
Olson Bror
Bell
Democratic County
Dick Bros.’ Hall
At. P
D. H. Lewis
W. &. Everett
Ed. Klein
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