Lawrence Journal History and Summer News Review 1907
Watered as second class mail from Lawrence Kansas under Associated Press editors and J L Brady. The Journal traces its lineage to earlier titles and emphasizes its status as oldest and widest circulated in the territory. It publishes daily evening editions and a weekly eight page edition issued Saturdays with county delivery. Subscription rates and contact details are listed. The column includes quips on summer style and local commentary from New York Press, plus notes on Chanute and veterinary jokes sourced from local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Republican
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Lawrence
Associated Press
Journal
Tis
Decatur County backs Stubbs as reform choice in state race
A Decatur County crowd backs Roselle Stubbs as the honest reform standard in the state race. The piece argues for cleaner men in office, criticizes Judge Ben Lindsay and Rockefeller’s influence, and contends Republicans misstate issues while Democrats may gain with Stubbs’ stance. The editorial supports Stubbs for Senate and cautions about party dynamics and governance.
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Ben Lindsay
Fren Howe
Ben
Real Estate Transfers and Warranty Deeds Listing
Real estate transfers recorded including Jobin J Champion widower of Douglas County to Ld Parsons and Wm Parsons for multiple lots and Elm Street parcel in North Linn. Amy Simon of Denglas County to Wendelin Simon for property in 23-14-18. Quit claim deed from Peter Simon and several others to Anna Simmon for Ey of the NW of 21-14-18 with $2100 noted.
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Jobin J. Champion
Douglas County
Ld. Parsons
W.om. Parsons
Elm St
North Linn- Tend
Amy Simon
Denglas County
Wendelin Simon
Peter Simon
Mary Oehlewich
Caroline Mardtarfer
Catherine Simon
William Sinton
Douglas Co
Anna Simmon
How to Avoid Appendicitos
A historical note describes appendicitis as common among habitual constipation sufferers. It markets Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a remedy that stimulates the liver and bowels to restore normal action. It claims no at a or gripe and that the product is mild and pleasant to take, urging readers to refuse substitutes from C. P. Barber & Son.
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Orino
C. P. Barber & Son
Fishermen Watchful as State Wardens Enforce Laws
Leavenworth Times reports traveling Kansas fish and game wardens, aided by County Attorney Bond, arrest two Sal Creek valley men for netting violations. Wardens, patrolling Salt Creek and nearby tributaries, vow strict enforcement of seine limits across creeks feeding the Missouri river from Kansas City to Lawrence, with arrests to follow.
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Kansas
Leavenworth Times
GC. B. Costelly
Vining
Hemes Ae
Kansas City
Kaneste Bore
Atobey
Sheriff Brown
Whem
Miya
Ty Hy Lake
Salt Creek
Astello
Sted
Missouri River
Missouri
Kaw
Lanawrenee
Proposals for University Engine Building and Heating System
Regents of the University of Kansas invite sealed proposals for erecting an engine building and installing a heating system. Bids due Sept 17. Plans and specs available after Aug 2 at the University and State Architect offices. A certified check equal to 3 percent of bid price required. Bids to be sealed and marked per specifications. The Regents reserve right to reject any or all bids.
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Watsall
Tatesselaty
Lawren
University Onion
Nce
Capitol
Popeks
Master Builders
Missouri
Freien
Regents
University of Kansas
Reckless Drivers May Face Police Court
A reader warns about a speeding automobile on Tennessee Street near the Beta house, noting the high rate of speed and near collision with a buggy. The writer emphasizes that a female driver is not exempt from prosecution and urges checking the local ordinance on speed and lights.
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Tennessee
Indy
Partica
Boston Doctor Involved In Telegraphic Strike Romance
Strikes by telegraph workers in Denver delay daily messages to Boston sweethearts. A Boston physician, Des Thott Keevin, is linked to a dramatic drama over promises of sending a teleciata each morning, with public fallout and questions about credibility. The episode touches on the impact of labor action on personal schemes and social circles.
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Denver
Boston
Des Thott Keevin
Brown Palace
Iver
Ani
Ae Gardner
Logdur
Can Ciy
Cobaral
Ostega Journal Publisher Endorses Ostega County Remedy
Gilbertsville NY publisher William M. Dietz chimes in endorsing Ostega County as the most popular remedy. The ad promotes King's New Discovery for coughs and colds, claiming it cures throat diseases, with a guarantee and trial bottle offer at 50 cents and 1 dollar from O T Barber & Son’s drugstore.
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Ostega County
Wm. M. Dietzchter
Ostega Journal
Gilbertsville
N.Y
O.T. Barber & Son
Sbuy
Half Guinea Half Turkey Bird Sighted Northwest City
Historical report describes a strange hybrid bird observed near a hotel, with mixed features resembling both a guinea fowl and a turkey. Observers note white feathered head plumage, a guinea-like throat, turkey-like bill and eyes, and a gray brown body. observers compare its appearance to a greased cooking chicken.
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el Seerie
Uae
Regular as the Sun and a Patent Pill Ad
Advertisement proclaims the sun’s regularity as a universal constant rivaled only by digestion, praising Dr. King's New Life Pills. Barber a Son druggists guarantee the product with a 250 price claim.
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Dr. King
Pilla
O. P
Barbera Son
Rain of green snakes alarms Kentuckians
Columbus Kentucky reports hundreds of colored people and some whites fled across the Mississippi after a heavy shower Tuesday that covered the earth with thousands of green snakes. No bites occurred and no explanation is offered for the bizarre phenomenon.
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Columbus
Missiissippi River
Wanted farm workers and sale notices in Journal
Classifieds from a historic Lawrence Kansas Journal page list help-wanted ads for a housewe referees and cashiers plus farm help and buyers. Also entries for potatoes wheat and produce buyers and multiple Lawrence real estate offers and furniture sales with prices and addresses. The section notes personal property tax lists and a loan offer from Morrison Lemmon at 744 Mass Street.
Sheriff Sale Lawrance Douglas County Kansas 1907
By order of the district court in Douglas County Kansas a sheriff sale is set for August 1 1907 at two o clock to auction the rights of defendants in a case involving Naomi McWilliams and others. The property is Lot 148 in the City of Lawrence with appurtenances to satisfy a 264 30 judgment plus interest and costs. The sale will be in front of the west entrance of the Douglas County courthouse. Sheriff W B Brownell. Attorneys for plaintiff W W Brownell. Also local sale notices advertise household goods furniture and a creamery building with machinery for sale in Lawrence along with a 15 horsepower steam engine sale.
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Fourth Judicial District of
Kansas
County of
Douglas
EF. Caldwell
Gan
Doc
Pearl McWillams
Naomi McWilliams
Naomi Pee Ye
Douglas County Court House
Lawrence
Douglas County
Dee McWilliams
Laura Mewi Robert
Bmcwlliams
Helen Meres Jams
Sadie McWilliams
Tue McWilliams
Jamewew
Frans Se Gertie McWilliams
Pearl McWilliams
Naot McWilliams
Auld
W. B. Brownell
Plainum
Local tradesmen advertise services and specialties
Several small ads promote services from paint and varnish supplies to photo enlarging and upholstery. Notes mention prompt plumbing, carpet cleaning, packing, and storage by Lawrence Transfer Co with experienced staff and specified contact numbers.
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Elsie
Emeline
Graves
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Lawrence World
Chanute
Sneha
Transas
Stubbs
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Texas Wonder
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Rockefeller
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Big Exp
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Sauipecent
Bewark
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County
Guinea
Turkey
Mississippi
Kentucky
Mila
New York
Bears
Castoria
Lanjaice
Tochtear Mercantile Co
MetClurg Ewart
Manup
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Emery
Hoth
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Pendleton
B. C
E-O Journal
Wm. F. Helm Commission Co
Mass. St
McCurdy & Harris
Revny House
Mewlern
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Lilwek
Coun
North Lawrence
Louisiana
Indiana
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Bella Evans
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G. W. Watt
Alabama
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Oliver Typewriters
University Book Store
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Journal Ofyz
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Morrison & Lemon
Sheriff's Sale
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POE
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Pinckney
W. H. Pendleton
John Tarpy
Care Lawrence Iron Works
Alabama St
Sewall
Kennedy & Ernst
June B. Shane
Studio
Mass
St.Bell
Home
Fred Olsott
Bridge Street
Bell
J. Keilman
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W.d. Francisco & Sons
Strial ‘Tronke
Bennett
Lawrence Transfer Co
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Washington
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