Lawrence Journal history and daily weekly editions noted
The Journal in Lawrence absorbed the Stats Harald Journal and succeeded the Freedom. In 1847 it acquired the Lawrence Tribune daily and weekly papers. The Journal publishes a daily evening edition and a weekly eight page issue issued every Saturday reaching county post offices.
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Lawrence Republican
Stats Harald Journal
Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Wredce
Batura
Ban‘Oifice
Jovan
AL. Lawrence
Open caucus marks new era in Kansas politics
Fragmented OCR shows a Topeka State Journal piece praising open caucuses over backroom deals, discussing tariff reform and a tobacco whiskey ad ban. It notes delegates freely debated Bristow and Stubbs platforms, urging moral billboards and whiskey ad restrictions, with civic action planned in Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stubbs
Rustow
Wu ¢Aucrus
Bristow
Copeland
Kansas
Meteor hunt in Kansas stirs rumors near Salina
Disjointed letters discuss a alleged Salina meteor sighting and a string of political opinions. The piece critiques credulity in reports and flags public doubt toward Taft Bryan and party platforms, mentioning receiverships, bank guaranty debates, and remarks about money and politicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Salina
Bryan
Local Social Notes From Kennedy Valley and Nearby
Mr and Mrs Sam Halderman visited Kennedy Valley Sunday. Miss Ione Woodward spends the week with Mrs Dean. Mrs Jones and daughter Gladys of Lawrence spent the weekend with Mrs Chester Baldwin. The Missionary Society hosted the young people Friday evening at the parsonage. Mr and Mrs Harve Barton visited Lawrence Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Dorothy Harrison returned to Lawrence after a visit at the White home. Miss Adelia Dean hosted dinner Thursday for Copely Cummings Myrabelle Woodward and Jane Woodward. Mrs Kate Jones and children of Topeka visit Mrs Jones mother Mrs Ailen. Mrs Gev White and daughter were Apple Pie visitors Monday. Mr and Mrs James Harrell spent Sunday at Geo Kennedy's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Halderman
Kennedy Valley
Ione Woodward
Dean
Jones
Gladys of
Lawrence
Chester Haldwin
the Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Harve Barton
Dorthy Harrison
Kidney Health Warning: Overuse Weakens Kidneys
A health notice warns that excessive strain harms kidney function and can lead to impure blood. Medical guidance urges moderation and monitoring, especially for long term or high risk individuals.
Doctors Mistakes and Remedies in Historic Advertisements
A collage of old medical ads touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a curative for female ailments, plus Doan’s Kidney Pills claimed to relieve kidney troubles. The page blends tonic claims, testimonials, and brand pitches, urging readers to trust patent medicines and household remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
GTR
Milllin
Dresamekers
Electric Bitters and Shoop Remedies Featured in Ad Copy
An old newspaper ad promotes Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia, liver issues, and weak kidneys, plus Shoop’s Pink Tablets for headaches and female pains. It touts rapid improvements within 48 hours and urges readers to consult doctors or druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spesk
Frank Conlan
Houston St
New York
Barber & Son’s
Last Call in City and County Contests for Pianos
As voting nears closing time, contestants urge final turnout with pledges of no further promises. The latest tallies list Lucy Bryde Edith Glenn Bessie Robinson and Abbie Blevins Amelia Unger Juanita Harris Myra Larvell for city and county prizes, with pianos and art lessons as rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Bryde
Edith Glenn
Bessie Robinson
Abbie Blevins
Amelia Unger
Juanita Harris
Amelia Iwi
Myra Larvell
Harvest Home Picnic at Brown's Grove near Lawrence
The Harvest Home picnic scheduled for Friday September 4 1908 at Brown's Grove four miles southwest of Lawrence features speeches by Joseph L Bristow B J Sheridan and Judge C A Swart at 11 am a declamatory contest two morning ball games Clinton versus Brown's Grove and Lone Star versus South Lawrence in the afternoon a drill by F A A team and an evening dance with music by Newhouse Prizes for premiums and athletic events. meetings at Centenary M E church daily at 4 pm urge children to attend. several local ads and notices accompany this wrap for goods services and jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown's Grove
Lawrence
Joseph L . Bristow
B. J. Sheridan
C. A. Swart
Clinton
Lone Star
South Lawrence
F. A.A
Newhouse
Elmer 2. Brown
Antique Retailer Ad Mentions Home Goods and Tailoring
An old classified style note lists items for sale including buggy and pole harnesses, whips, nets, washing machines and home appliances. Mentions G. H Smith, Mrs Prentiss at the Home Store, Koch & Beachem Tailors at 727 Masa Street, and Kennedy & Ernst at 626 Mase Street.
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A. Marz
Gunany
Sterling Remedy Co
Bo Var
Lawrence Daily Journal
FRESA
The
Lawrence Journal Company
J, Lk. Brady
Kans
Congress
Topeka State Journal
State Journal
Oo Tae Reenstein
Topel
Garden
Adna P. ‘Giatisbone
Prof
Glink J . Manhattan
Bill Bhiftless
Mr. Taft
Teoote
C. S. Jubes
Federal Court
Bill Sincalter
Post
Missouri
Ottawa
Jobn W .Kern
Juli D. Rockefeller
Papa
Castoria
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo, O
D. Take ‘Fail
Don
Amily Pilla
Qut
J. L Helm
Connecticut St. Lawrence
Doan
Dick Bros
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
Fee the Squire
Han
Mae
Tella
Feets Daily Journal
Byers Art Shop
Douglas County
Guenther
Lawrences Transfer Co
F. H Bennett
Panama
Cardus
Warwick
Cardui
Centenary M. E
T. F. Radisill
Lawrence Transfer Co
Rork
Schulz
Isuit
Raymond’s
Lester M. Nelson
Naples
Maine
Ereeetee
Sarah B. Carrothers
American Rchool of Osteopathy
Bill Osfee
Gustav Wolf
W. FL Schule
Mase
Varhum Cement ‘Combtruction & Realty
Lawrence Nat’s Bank
Black Seal
F. H. Bennett
Bell
Lawreses Transfer Co
Tennessee
Guenther’s
Vermont St
New Hampshire
KR. E. Lauck
Mass
Loomas Studio
Liberal Commission
J. D. Dowell
Santa Fe
City
Bell Phone
Business College
Ist
Beenie College
J. Garst
Conn
W. F. Cuthbert
New Jail
Tonganoxie
AL Hovey
Kan_ Sas
Benson
Rhode Taland
Lawrence Journal Co
Art Exchange
Denver
Col
C. C. Miller
EL Pendleton
Laura Jones
New York Street
Jersey
W. L Luts
Kaus
Onen
W. White
G. W. White
Tom White
Wagstaff
A. L. Harris
New Hampshire &I. Bell
Thoreday
F. D. Smith
Bleck Seal
Guanther’s
Fembery
Juiius
Eeiksed
Remington
Dr. G. A. Hamman
Chicago
Cosa Ientastons
Tela
A. R
Olmsted
Topeka
C. F. Myers
Grantville
Delaware Street
Fine Airy
Walling
Haworth & Rinker
Real Estate Exchange
St. Beth
Vermont
Ohio St
H. A. Martin
Bohannan
Rhode Island St
Ne Ten Ag
Warren
Ind
New Hampshire Street
Oregon Street
Ohio Street
Ohio St. Anquire
Ohio
North Lawrence
Louisiana
Kanpas
Building & Loan Association
IND Fioor
Lawrence National Bank
G. H Smith
Kennedy & Ernst
Thad Stevens
Journal Office
Miscellareou
Mme
Celeste
Lawrence House
H.C. Andersen
Sta
St. Lawrences
Kansan
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