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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1906
Page
2
A garbled list of Republican ticket names appears alongside critique on campaign funding and railroad issues. The text condemns wealth influence and highlights figures like Carnegie as targets. It cites commentary on stock manipulation and dividends as indicative of political and economic power.
A fragment describes a gang of killers rejoicing at a moment of notoriety in Wapendene. It notes their seeming gratitude that they are not in hell, while the text questions why the day is celebrated and remarks on the sun rising.
The piece recalls the 1863 Quantrill raid on Lawrence, noting its murder of residents and destruction of property. It criticizes Quantrill as a degenerate outlaw and marks the anniversary with a somber view of the raid’s brutal impact and its contested legacy among Missouri guerrilla groups.
A collection of vintage medical ads including Castoria for infants and children, a Texas Wonder kidney and bladder remedy, and testimonials praising Foley's Kidney Cure. The notices mention manufacturers, distributors, and customer endorsements, with references to shopping and money.
Retired farmer Reanon Rigbey of Lawrence Kansas reports years of kidney pain back ache and sleep disturbance. He says Doan s Kidney Pills gave relief after buying a box from Dick Bros drug store with Foster Milburn Co as U S agents.
The text presents a garbled narrative, describing a Western tour party and various scenes in theaters and chapels. It references crowds, performances, and disruptions, with scattered names and phrases that imply a chaotic, satirical portrayal of a cultural event.
Inventory of job wants and real estate prompts including a dish washer at Hiawatha Cafe a second hand delivery wagon a grocery butter and eggs request a dining room girl a cook and servant positions a boy for a tailor shop mod troom ing houses for sale and farms near Lawrence with buyers seeking down payments and payment plans plus listing by H G Parsons in the basement EF A A building.
A long row of classified notices describes multiple sales including a six room house, a fine six year old hipp horse, a nine room house with two lots, household goods and a cow, a good safe horse, a 60 acre Grendenolog farm with apples and peaches, a modern home for sale, a stock ranch with thousands of acres, and second hand furniture. Contacts include C S Daugherty, A P Millar, W Murphy, and W McClellan with locations in Baldwin Kan, Eminence Mo, and various street addresses.
To rent large south room furnished to man and wife or two ladies at 1332 Vermont Street. Also office rooms available single or en suite. Inquire of Wm T Sinclair.
Unable to determine a clear news item from the readable text. The fragment appears to be garbled and does not provide identifiable people, organizations, places, dates, or events to summarize into a coherent card.
Twenty years experience in crying sales advertised by J N Harahberger at Trevilio and Kreider's lumber yard. Also promotes Gillbam the horse shoer, with 30 years in business at 7146 Vermont Street, offering guaranteed shoeing services and proper fitting for all feet.
A found pocket book with a handkerchief and change was located near Turner Hall. The owner may claim by identifying the property and paying the notice fee.
A pair of gold rimed gineees were lost a week ago and left at the Journal office. Finder should return to J. E. Hult. Last seen Sunday evening between Berkley and Mass streets and 222 B. 1st.
A historical fragment discusses health risks from adulterated foods and improper diets. It mentions wheat and cereals, breakfast products, and claims about brain and body effects, reflecting early nutrition debates and consumer warnings about food quality.
C B Hosford Investment Co received a letter from Minneapolis Minnesota responding to a help wanted ad in the Journal. The notice invites readers to contact John Barden for delivery work No 9 Homa phone 368 Clinton for first class service.
Fragmented and garbled text discusses honesty policy and Wall Street implications. The piece rails at perceived misconduct and secrecy, referencing national wealth, public perception, and a call for accountability amid a broader political or economic critique.
A dramatic bullfighting incident ends when a rider grasps the bull and submerges it to drown it. The struggle lasts as the rider clings with his legs and uses a water-immersion tactic, leaving the animal dead and the rider’s fate implied uncertain.
A fragment from a maritime scene shows a woman in a summer hat speaking a sly line from the bow to a companion at the stern, hinting at tense money or drink related matters as the craft glides on.
The article describes a proposed exhibit of rare preserved animals and birds from foreign collectors supported by Congress. It highlights opposition to placing the display at Animal Town and Woodland park, urging a suitable venue like Rock Creek area with proper funding and care.
The fragment references Dr Mary Walker like figures and a Congressman Macon at a time of political tension. It hints at hearings or testimony, mentions California, New York, and a charged public scene involving a congressman and a central figure, with implied scrutiny of power and influence.
In a fragmentary notice the piece mentions a Washington state riding horse event and a rider named Roat with a rest and others, hinting at a local feature about transportation or a horse riding activity with August timing. The readable text is limited and obscured.
An advertisement touts Ball’s Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh, claiming a constitutional disease requires constitutional treatment. It offers 100 dollars to any case not cured and directs readers to F. J. Cheney & Co. for testimonials.
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