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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1905

Page

2

List of New Subscribers Mo Kansas Telephone Co

Supplemental list shows new subscribers in Lawrence and surrounding areas for the Kansas Telephone Co. including names and addresses such as Red 496 Neckar Carl res 1134 Mijas, Eastman Frea 300 Lincoln Main 77, and many others. The notice serves as a publisher’s update for the local telephone directory.

Kansas Telephone Co The Telephone 11 Rectory Neckar Eastman Frea Lincoln Ellis Grout Ind Meshon Brea Oak East Harmon Alardin Demry Irwin Jones Adams James Leamer McNaes O P Farm Borter Tennessee Russ Siler Shearer Connie Tyson Varnum Mass Weeks Welman Williams Wright Edgar Othea Massachsetts Zimmerman Clinton Exchange Dodds Dornan Reneh Seheer Chas Schellhorn

Stockholders to elect directors at Watkina National Bank meeting

Notice is given that the appeal meeting of the stockholders of Watkina National Bank of Lawrence Kansas will be held at the bank office in Lawrence between 1 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Tuesday January 9 1906. C H Tucker cashier Lawrence Kansas December 4 1905.

Watkina National Bank Lawrence Kansas C. H. Tucker

Dean's Kidney Pills Proclaimed To Help Women

A Lawrence testimony touts Dean's Kidney Pills as curing back and kidney pain, dizziness, and urinary issues after physician treatments failed. Ad cites 730 Connecticut St and Foster Milburn Co as U.S. agents, urging readers to remember the brand. Also notes stock expo in Chicago with Santa Fe discounts and travel ads plus a Doan's Ointment pitch for itching piles.

Dean Lawrence Fannier Winchell Connecticut St Kan Dick Brown Drug Store Fostere Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States Dean’s Chicago Des Santa Fe Geo. C. Bailey

A Prisoner Reflects On Liquor And Crime In Dec 1905 Letter

The Journal publishes a prisoner from the city jail in Lawrence Kansas writing from December 4 1905. He traces his downfall to intoxicating liquor and crime, recalling youth in crime, saloons and gambling, lost liberty and parental heartbreak, and seeks a path to redemption through faith.

A Toan Kansas City Star Baron Manchausen Lawrence Kans Aslsit Walt Propia Ming J. 1 Clark

Ferndell preserves and fresh groceries at Guenther’s

The ad promotes Ferndell brand preserves as the best in the market and invites customers to try the variety of canned goods. It highlights palatable, fresh fruits and buster eggs available at Guenther’s with two phone numbers for contact.

Ike

Furniture price advance prompts early buy now rush

Consumers urged to purchase furniture before a 10 percent nationwide price increase takes effect with the New Year. The notice cites leading furniture factories announcing the rise and encourages shoppers to act quickly to lock in current low prices.

Eriksen Holiday Sale Opens With Bargains

Eriksen's announces a nine day holiday sale offering Christmas goods at bargains across all lines. Great preparation and attractive displays promise strong customer interest as the store showcases substantial merchandise and dependable sale promises.

O. J. Eriksen Erfisen

Be a Knocker Advice on town politics and self interest

A didactic piece urges residents to oppose every proposed public project that costs money and to discourage any town improvement. It satirically praises persistent critics, cautions against roads and growth, and notes a growler persona named Koecker. It references December street sprinkler use and shifting winds.

He & Koecker

January 9 corn meeting of Senuary Farmers Institute

The executive committee of the Farmers Institute decided to hold a corn meeting on January 9 with an expert in corn breeding to lecture. Three premiums for best corn samples will be awarded, plus a lecturer as judge. Two bushels of pedigreed corn will be purchased and four quarts distributed to applicants who pledge proper planting and care, with fall redistribution. Applications for place and time are being accepted.

Farmers Institute Is Cowles Haskell Ava Lawrence E. S. Harvey Sec’y R. BR

Majestia Company to Perform at Bowersock Opera House

The Majestia company under Lacnman-Loos will stage three nights at Bowersock Opera House starting Thursday Dec 14. Opening play In the Shadows of Night is a comedy drama of merit with an able company. The Mysterious Mr Ballies and A Forgiven Sin follow on subsequent nights. Tickets 10 20 30 cents. ladies admitted Thursday. special matinee Saturday. Also Harald Henry to present a Fine Arts recital December 10 at the Fraternal Aid Hall.

Majestia Company Lacnman-Loos Amusement Company Bowersock Opera House Mr. Ballies Harald Henry Germany Heory Fraternal Aid Fraser Hall

Death of Old Settler Known as Uncle Joe Harrison

“Uncle Joe” Harrison dies aged 76 near town after a year long illness. Survived by a son and daughter in the country. Funeral at the house tomorrow morning at 1 o clock with burial at Oak TV cemetery. Harrison was among Douglas county’s oldest settlers, arriving before the land was surveyed and taking part in early regional events.

Joe’ Harrison Mes Oak TV Harrison Douglas County Seattle

New Hardware Store Ad and Millinery Sale in Town

An advertisement announces a full line of Sura-edge knives razors and carving sets at Kennedy & Ernst 826 Mass St plus nickel plated ware baking dishes and teapots. Mrs J B Shearer offers millinery sale at Mars St with trimmed hats ribbons and flowers. Also notices of Salvation Army meetings, a charity Christmas dinner drive, a tiraman ball at Fraternal Aid hall and a Commercial club meeting. Also medical ad claims deafness cures with Hell's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Pills.

Kennedy & Ernst Mass J. B. Shearer

Basketball at the University of Kansas schedule grows

Basketball at the University of Kansas grows with plans for trips to Newton and Emporia next Friday and Saturday. Former KU star Forest Allen joins the roster as Ashe begins as a freshman but must wait a term. Nels A. leads the freshman team and will join the first unit in spring. The Jayhawkers aim for a strong season with two long spring trips and possible games against Iowa, Nebraska, and Chicago area teams.

University of Kansas Newton Emporia Forest Allen K. U Ashe Nels Iowa Nebraska Chicago Nebraska University Jayhawkers University of Nebraska At Lidecale

Tourist Cars Popular on Pacific Coast Trips

A Denver feature argues that tourist sleepers attract prudent travelers, not a class. Many trips show only the best people ride, preferring frugal travel to California. Union Pacific tourist sleepers offer savings. inquire via BE. E. Alexander or J. T. Snankin, city ticket agent, Depot agent.

California Pacific Coast Union Pacific BE. E. Alexander J. T. Snankin

Lights Ready By Moonrise Plan Across City

A determined effort to energize electric lights by the next full moon aims to start illumination soon. Installations will be rushed, each light turned on as fixed. John W. Smith seeks houses and suburban tract sales from $1500. The annual treman’s ball honors firemen’s relief fund. Ida Clyde of the University of Kansas will present a paper at the Psychological Society of America meeting in Ann Arbor, marking a first for a woman presenter at the organization.

Lawrence Ida Clyde University of Kansas Psychological Society of America Ann Arbor Mich Thyda

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