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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1906
Page
2
An OCR fragment outlines Republican ticket names for governor and state offices, plus county slate including treasurer and attorney general. It weaves in local editor notes, party remarks, and scattered commentary on elections and public figures, with references to editors, publishers, and a Kansas setting.
The piece discusses party fault lines as Democrats position themselves as champions of law enforcement while Republicans warn Democrats would mirror Missouri actions if given power. It notes fear that Kansas voters face a choice shaped by perceptions of enforcement and party history.
A critical editorial argues the Georgia governor acts for white interests only and condemns Black citizens as outlaws, noting recent assaults on four white women in Atlanta. It questions state authority and calls for moral accountability at the executive level amid widespread Southern attitudes.
The piece contrasts past greed-driven wealth with a modern ethic, noting shifts from money worship to judging individuals by intrinsic worth and contributions. It argues fortunes often grew from selfish means, while now character and deeds determine respect and success.
Wonder remedy sold by all druggists or by mail. Dr. E. W. Mall offers treatment from 2 Chive Street St Louis Missouri. Send for testimonials.
A fragmented clipping notes health concerns around Calumet Baking Powder with references to an Annamite woman in New York and a nurse girl in Cochin China. The garbled text mentions military associations and local interest, but precise facts remain unclear due to OCR damage.
A reader testimonial from Reason Risley of Lawrence, New York, describes years of backache, lameness, and distressing kidney secretions. He reports benefit from using Doan’s Kidney Pills and urges others to use the same brand sold by Dick Bros. Drug Store.
Classifieds show various Wants including help wanted dish washer cook and servant positions. Also requests for homes to buy sell farms to Douglas County and rental opportunities with payment plans and down payments. Names include Mrs W Babcock Miss L I Perklen and HG Parsons with contact hints such as Bell telephone numbers.
Classified notices advertise ranch land 1 200 acres plus timberland, second stock ranches of 2160 and 5400 acres with houses and outbuildings, priced per acre. Merchandise includes farm equipment, furniture, and homes. A city lot with a modern dwelling is available, owner seeking land in trade. contact details given.
A fragmentary note from a wartime page mentions a hat hospital and odd phrases such as “get oat your out your’s fall” and “Mteus Furia.” The text appears as garbled OCR, with references to a director and a pause, reflecting a disrupted archival page.
Live stock auctioneer with twenty years in crying sales listed. Open dates announced with contact at Trovislo and Kreider's lumber yard. J N Harshberger phones listed. J H Gillham, horse shoer of thirty years, operates at 16 Vermont Street offering guaranteed quality farrier work.
A garbled text fragment lists obituaries and notices with jumbled phrases about editors, letters, and home life. Mentions Nim Sell Thrash and Mr Baring with scattered references to postings and a gossip tone.
Readable fragments mention an encyclopedia of atoll Toment tham eneyelutenddia and items from seven banner of siiddoe to lsiiian Baines. Key names and places are unclear, making precise summary difficult.
The text presents a garbled medical dialogue with questions about a patient, mentioning a doctor and a complaint about anointing a body part. The fragment hints at uncertainty and possible miscommunication about treatment or symptoms.
A black pocket book with a handkerchief and change was found near Turner Hall. The owner is asked to identify the property and provide proof of ownership to claim it. If unclaimed, notices may be used to resolve possession.
Fragmentary notes describe a society remark about wealth and marriage, with cross dialogue on dancing and happiness. The piece references Hetle and a society leader, noting gossip on fashion and social behavior.
The ad asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh in all stages as a constitutional disease. It touts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, promises strength, and offers one hundred dollars for any failed case. Testimonials allegedly support the product.
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