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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1907
Page
2
The Journal describes its history as the oldest paper in the Lawrence area, notes 1907 prosperity for Douglas county, and discusses Colorado strike end, muckraker politics, marriage laws, doctors, and local concerns about students returning, sanitation, and water supply, with editorials and community inquiries.
A wartime era notice denounces Louis Bloomfield as wholly bad and unreformable. It recalls a murder committed a year ago and a subsequent horse theft. The speaker laments his criminal path and notes his foolhardy conduct in eluding justice.
The South Kansas Tribune voices concern over a general primary election problem citing fraud and corruption allegations in Mississippi. The message reflects recurring rumors about irregularities in voting and calls for scrutiny of primary processes.
The piece questions Lawrence Kansas growth despite a growing school population and notes Lawrence’s ranking as a mid sized city in Mississippi size comparisons. It contemplates an investigation into local development and comments on street maintenance and licensing vehicle use as potential reforms.
Fragmented text from a local page shows the Journal and council discussions on a proposition to fund street repairs. The passage references a license vote and a plan to ensure contributors fund the effort, with the Journal signaling intention to go on record.
An old ad proclaims The Texas Wonder cures kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles sold by druggists and by mail from St. Louis Missouri. It invites testimonials and mentions a price of $1.30. A stray line notes a commentary about poetry in a wastebasket.
W M Diets editor of the Ostega Journal Gilbertville NY endorses Dr King s New Discovery as the most popular remedy for coughs colds and throat diseases. The ad claims infallible cure with guaranteed satisfaction and trial bottles offered by O P Barber Sons drug store at 50 cents and one dollar.
How to avoid appendicitis by addressing chronic constipation. Orine Laxative Fruit Syrup claims to cure constipation by stimulating liver and bowels and restoring natural bowel action. It is described as mild and pleasant to take with no griping. Refuse substitutes, O. P. Barber & Son.
A Lawrence woman notes the newspaper clipping habit has turned many readers into avid clippers. Instead of composing letters, people paste articles into sheets of paper and sign them as their own sentiments about books plays clothes variations clubs and current events.
The Sutton farm sale drew 200+ Lawrence and out of town buyers. 35 Berkshire hogs sold for a total of 3503 dollars, average price about 100 dollars, Field Marshal the top boar at 300 dollars, Duchess 323d at 250, Lee Duchess at 240. The event drew farmers, merchants, and visitors from Kansas and beyond, with a follow up smoker at Merchants Athletic Club.
The Mrdome packed last night with SHO people filling the seats and extras placed for all. children stood atop others as the curtain rose. Prizes went to Bertha Moseley of Baldwin and Will Tharvish of Lawrence. The Rapier Players delivered a strong performance, and the Airdome's success helped lift town spirits during summer dullness.
The note discusses game wardens and wildlife issues in Kansas, with references to pheasants and hunting laws. It mentions dangers from hunters, enforcement efforts, and calls for vigilant watch by wardens. The piece includes advertising for plumbing services and studio photos, reflecting a miscellaneous page item.
An uneven OCR fragment advertises cleaning services by William Carter at 009 New Jersey Street with Bell phone 1490 and notes a baro rant about horses. It mentions telephone orders, prompt calls, and a trial offer with unspecified Tronks or notices.
An assortment of old time ads and quips including Lawrence Transfer Co packing services by J Keilman upholsterer at 19 W Warren St with home phone 98, carpet renovating and cleaning claims, F H Bennett at 1001 Masa offering services, a proverb about regularity and Dr King’s New Life Pills, plus social commentary on speaking twice and a dated joke about seating with two fellows.
Topeka reports a record of a treaty with Kaw Indians near McPherson Kansas granting a road right through their land. The line was paid 3500 in money and 3000 in merchandise for the Santa Fe Trail. GW Martin, secretary of the state historical society, confirms the discovery. Lone women are shy buying a sleeping car ticket from a man.
A correspondent argues hedges are a nuisance and should be grubbed out despite their winter protection and heat reduction in summer. He reports rain aiding corn growth while wheat in shock rots. The theater season starts September 9 with Yankee Regent, successor to Isle of Spice. A sighting shows hog men driven to a rural hog sale by car, prompting musings on future farming and transport.
City eight room house with electric light on East Side for 44 000 or trade for Lawrence property of equal value. Ten room lease on New Hampshire Street 800 block priced 4 000. Ten room house with barn well cistern gas at 100 New Hampshire Street rents 240 yearly price 2 000. Concrete seven room house on Conn Street with gas price 1 700. A roan house on North Lawrence priced 500 with 100 down. West Side seven room house with barn well cistern near High School and University price 1 500. Six room house with hall water gas on 500 block Louisiana price 1 200. Five room house with well gas east facing painted and papered full lot 1 500. Seven room house with water gas hardwood floors east front 800 block Indiana price 3 300. McCurdy Harris.
A collage of classified items and notices. Furniture for sale and trade offers, farm stock and household goods listed with contact names and addresses. Real estate and business opportunities nearby in Lawrence Kansas, plus an auction notice and a found key in the post office lobby.
Money to loan for readers with funds to invest and earn good interest. Call at 925 Alabama Street for details.
The Journal prints a neat list of personal property tax payers living outside Lawrence in Douglas County. For sale at the office for 50 cents, edition is limited. Also advertised are farm loan options with interest as low as 5 percent and optional payments, Morrison & Lemmon at 744 Main Street invite inquiries.
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