The Journal Lawrence Kansas and its history
The Journal in Lawrence Kansas traces its origins to 1857 as a Republican paper, absorbing the State Journal and Herald of Freedom, then the Lawrence Tribune. It reports acquisition in 1887 and 1888, and claims to be the oldest and most widely known paper in the area, publishing daily except Sundays. The item includes misc notes, jokes, and local commentary fragments mentioning whiskey baths, Baroness Vaughn, Mrs Kepple, a missing Tribune nominee, and Governor Stubbs.
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Lawrence’ Republican
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence~ Tribune
Inter- the Journal
Associated Preas Porta
St. Aoth
the Journal
Lawrence
Democrats Seek a Muse as Leaders Fall
The piece reflects on political turmoil with past critic Henry Watterson and Gov Johnson, noting a leader’s death and current calls on Mayor Gayner after a shooting, framing democracy as playing hard.
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Henry Watterson
Gov. Johnson
Gayner
Fragmented report on the Jones Brothers credit downfall
A damaged OCR fragment describes the Jones Brothers failing for a large sum and their credit issues. It mentions a woman’s example of what two credits can do and implies the man behind the credit misdeeds faced bills and danger in a vague financial collapse.
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Jones Brothers
Jones Hind
Taft Speech Plans Split Across Regions?
Fragmented travelogue on President Taft and regional GOP differences. The piece notes differing political approaches by state in an era of telegraphic reporting and hints at varying Republican stances from New England to Indiana.
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Taft
Aldrich Destroys Bristow Charges in Public Row
The journal labels Aldrich one of the worst men in public life yet credits him with demolishing Bristow’s charges. The remark calls the Kansas scene humiliating and highlights a heated political exchange between the senators.
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Aldrich
Bristow
Kansas
The
Journal
Alaska Delegates Race and County Electric Line Fashion
The piece weighs Alaska delegate Wickersham seeking reelection amid clashes with Guggenheim interests and Washington disfavor, while home support hints at broader trouble. It muses on McDaniels extending toward Lawrence and river-side routing, then shifts to capitalizing on ventures, citing a Grange store manager in Olathe whose gleeful laugh masked farmers’ wives buying goods, driving Livermore’s store success.
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McDaniels
Lawrence
Kansas City
Grange
Olathe
Johnson County
Livermore
Shorter ballot debate sways Kansas voters and party lines
A fragmented passage argues that a single term governor and a shorter ballot shift power to the people, praising Republican progress and critiquing broad voter knowledge while urging the Progressive push to prevail. It cites voter intelligence, party renewal, and the value of living issues over pledges.
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Kansas
Helf
City voices critique officials and police in heated talks
Readers from various groups, including preachers, urge city leaders to reform. Critics claim officials, police, and auditors misgovern and mishandle city affairs. The commentary reflects persistent public pressure for changes in governance.
Greeley City Council Hires Pastor as Police Officer
The Greeley Missouri council offers Rev J Z Lace pastor of the Methodist church a police marshal post at $602 monthly. He would patrol a night beat from 9 to 7 with strict duties, including questioning arrests, distinguishing between drunks and criminals, and proving guilt in court. After a year’s service and proven skill, a possible permanent appointment may follow amid a town reform atmosphere.
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Greeley
Missouri
Meyer
Lamar
Greely
Hras
J. Z. Lace
Lure
Gree
J Council
aVelock
Creeley
Ofelock
Cribhage
Too Prosperous to Reap In German Agriculture
Berlin reports Germany’s wide prosperity masks rural labor shortages as crop harvests loom. Many farmers cannot harvest without foreign workers, recruited from Austria Galicia and other regions, crossing the frontier to act as temporary laborers amid a rural employment squeeze.
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Berlin
Germany
Seimtel
Uiere
Erp
Austria
Galicia
Temporary German labor and immigrant control debate
Fragmentary OCR passages discuss Germany requiring foreign laborers after summer, frontier control, and health measures for immigrants. The text mentions sanitary orders, police enforcement, and potential issues with lawless areas near borders. Additional lines reference consumer products and local ads for tonics, shoes, cigars, and beverages.
Rork Cyclery Repair Shop Ad
Rork Cyclery offers up to date repair service for motorcycles bicycles lawn mowers and more. Located at 1017 Mass Street with both phones listed for contact.
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Rork Cyclery
Mass
World Growing Worse Three incidents delight readers at Old Trafford
A Manchester Guardian note recounts three acts of kindness near Old Trafford and surrounding roads. A matron helps a boy from Henshaw’s asylum. two policemen guide a Norwegian youth to his ship dock. bricklayers lift a donkey and cart after it falls, then joke with a grin about feeling better.
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Old Trafford
Henshaw
Old Vralford
Chester Road
Neddy
Manchester Guardian
ZEMO Promoted By Barber & Son Druggist
O. R. Barber & Son announce taking agency for ZEMO after a thorough review of its claims as a remedy for eczema pimples and daydruff. They report ZEMO as a clean vegetable liquid that cures by drawing germ life to the surface and destroying it leaving skin healthy and unaffected by clothing. They offer a home cure booklet for skin diseases and note its suitability for infants.
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ZEMO
Barber & Son
Aldrich Replies To Charges On Tar Rubber Speech
Senator Nelson W. Aldrich of Rhode Island denies charges raised by Senator L. Tristan of Kansas regarding recent speeches about tariff rubber policy. He defends his conduct and emphasizes his duties as Congress resumes session.
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Washington
Anc
Nelson W. Aldrich
Rhode Island
Dos. L. Tristan
Kan
A Bold Step in Dr. Pierce Medicine Promotion
An article describes a wrapper and a free little book offered by Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo New York. It promotes Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription, claiming no alcohol narcotics or harmful agents, and notes Indian traditional use of medicinal plants for women’s ailments.
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People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser
Omfp
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
N. Y
de Pierce
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Local Advertisements Mix Services and Stores in Douglas County
Fragmented classified items show shoe repairs at Newby’s and Wiedemann’s ice cream, Thompson Studio photography, Dale McReill Trust real estate notes, and cleaning and pressing services. Listings include houses for rent or sale, lot purchases on installment, and contractor work for grading and cisterns. Also notes on dye works, pantatorium cleaning, and a temporary absence notice for Rhoades cleaner.
Lawrence college students endure heat with fresh air
The piece notes a very warm spell but reports Lawrence business college students suffer less from the heat. Their classrooms sit above street level, avoiding glare from pavement and benefiting from good ventilation.
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Lawrence Business College
Union Pacific Time Table Going East and West
Train schedule lists departures for eastbound and westbound routes. Eastbound services include Denver Ligiteg at 7 05 am and Atlantic Express at 2 35 pm while westbound services cover Pacific Express at 11 08 am and Denver Limited at 6 56 pm.
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Denver Ligiteg
St. Toiles Coll, Iii
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Atlantic Express
Salina
Pacific Express
J'n’e't City
Denver Limited
St. L-Col. Lim
Leavenworth Branch Arrives and Timetable Notes
Train timetable fragment shows arrival for Leavenworth Branch with No. 123 Motor Car at 10:55, No. 171 Accommodation at 6:30 PM, No. 172 Accommodation at 9:10 AM, and No. 137 Motor Car at 2:45 PM. Daily trains marked as operating.
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Depar
Oxaen
Piles Cured at Home by New Absorption Method
Claimant offers home treatment for piles with immediate relief and permanent care. Request address to receive instructions and free trial samples, with local references if asked. No money required. Contact Mrs M Summers in Born, South Bend, Indiana.
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M. Summers
South Bend
Ind
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Tribune
Stubbs
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Alaska
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Ursacher
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Edward A. Mars
Albany, N.Y
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Chicago
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Raymond's Drug Store
Newby’s Shoe Shop
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J. Barker & Son
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Raymond
Tee
Rexall
McColuch’s
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McCulloch
Thompson
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U. Pantatorium All Dye Works
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Probate Court
Douglas County
Rence
New York Street
E. T. Menger
Jane BR
Weech
S. Me. Curdy
Jlame
St. Mike Oswalt & Son
Lawrence Pantatorium
American Hat Works
West Warren
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Lawrence, Kansas
Union Pacific
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Berkshire Sale
Berryton Duke JR
Atta Star
Sutton Farm
Lawrence, Kan
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