Journal and Gazette comment on politics and local pride
The paper critiques rail passes for legislators as bribery and urges accountability. It praises Emporia’s illustrated town book and urges Lawrence to value local heritage. It honors John Speer's life and his stand for liberty, noting his dedication to freedom and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jounal
Rafironda
Lagu Rady
Ofolala
Emporia
Mmporia
Lawrance
Scanery
Anoce
John Speer
Jonn Speer
Kanes
Kensse
Keneas
Bacis Peter
Notable Patent Medicines Adverts in a 19th Century Paper
A jumble of patent medicine pitches dominates the page. Ads tout The Texas Wonder for kidney and rheumatic cures with mail orders, Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh and hay fever, and a rapid cold remedy. Names, prices, and addresses appear alongside garbled tangents about advertisers and critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
Unclear Ad Text From Detroit Firm Tells Chemical Claims
Fragmentary advertisement copy from The Herpicide Co Detroit lists questionable claims about temperament and welfare tied to a product. References Woodward & Co as sole agents appear, with garbled lines suggesting chemical or medical endorsements and sample requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ate
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Woodward & CO
Peculiar Topics From An 18th Century Page
A fragmented excerpt discusses British convict regiments and their enlistment in eighteenth century wars, noting improvised units and the mix of trials. It also surveys unusual natural history notes on hippopotamuses including a “bloody sweat,” and briefly mentions Indian medicine men and Creek customs. The piece closes with a colonial anecdote about Fritz Rottmann’s eleven wives and the varied fates of the spouses.
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Herne
Starting In Life by Nathl Fowler Jr A practical guide
Boston author Nathl Fowler Jr presents Starting In Life a practical unbiased guide for boys and young men choosing careers. It explains how to prepare enter vocations and how to assess suitability with input from university presidents bankers merchants and professionals. It notes readers may gain early guidance from the book and mentions contributors and endorsements.
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Mr. Nathl
Fowler, Jr
Boston
Little, Brown & Co
Fowler
Hii
Aniwims
Charles Copeland
Curious accident tale and chilling street scene titled
In New York a driver speeds along Broadway to the Battery at 60 mph, colliding with the sea wall. Two women observe the accident in fear with vivid details of their attire, while a separate Maine family tale links a judge’s juror dismissal to swift, blunt justice.
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New York
Broadway
Wall Street
Ae Harne
New Hinpelure Anes
Doa
Wanted column ads from a 1920s Kansas City paper
A garbled listing of help wanted ads and notices includes requests for holiday student work, sales staff at a fair, a capitol work volunteer, a competent cook, a home representative in Douglas County, a seven room house for rent, a manager for a breach office, steady afternoon work for a White woman, a map for work around a furnished place, a four or five room cottage for rent, and a used goods buyer. It contains several names and addresses such as E. W. Grant 1125 Kentucky St, The Morris Wholesale, Cincinnati, Obie, F M Perkins, White woman, and Dave Litwin 734 Bass Street, with phone numbers 1455 and 766, plus scattered garbled phrases about blacksmiths and stories.
For Sale Wide Range Items At Keeler Street Sale
A fragmented ad lists cheap items for sale including a Manhattan typewriter a small organ and a Norice of groceries and futures stock likely for quick sale at XY 7 Lawrence Journal office. A modern house with paved street is offered at 4000 dollars for quick sale. Various traders Hosford Inv. Co and Journal office referenced.
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Bard Ifamwiand
Manhattan
Juire
Keeler's Hook Stire
Lawrence Jourok
University
Hosford Inv
Farm for sale near town with outbuildings and orchard
For sale 20 acres located 3 miles northeast of town at 615 per acre. Four room house and outbuildings, orchard and water. Also large building site on west side and a 5 room cottage at 935 Tenn street. Contact 615 New Hampshire or 688 Home for details.
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Oilea
Iloquire
New Hampshire Street
la At
Taqquire
Tenn
Tel
For rant Boome for light house sale Kaoping Alec furniture sale
Fragmented notice lists various sale items including light house, Alec furniture, and lumber yard contact points. Mentions Trevilio and Kreider's lumber yard with undefined dates, and references Harsh Berger and two phone initials, lacking clear event details.
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Boome
Kaoping
Alec
Tennemes Street
Coep
Trevilio and Kreider
Harshberger
Lost Belwsen Bahakopf Store and 72 New York Street
Finder returns Lost Belwsen Bahakopf’s store items and a silver case watch from 72 New York Street. Return to T A Winehell at 722 New York Street, Ward.
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Belwsen Bahakopf
New York
Shoemaker Gillham Offers Fitting at Vermont Street
JH Gillham operates a shoe fitting business at 116 Vermont Street. He provides repairs and adjustments for all kinds of footwear and guarantees quality work.
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JH Gillham
Vermont Street
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Lawrence Dail
Wosarlisers
Lowrence
Kansas
Offiqual County
Pater
Faruer
Lawrence Jura
Lawrence Tribuna
Ted
Ing
Asa Renal
Soumnab
Lawrense
Kanan
Lawrench
Congress
Bryan
Bill Skeeztke
Tie Wife
Vinland Weekly Vine
Villians
Storer
Roosevelt
The
Texas Wonder
E W. Ball
Oliw Brrest
Loots
Bend Sorces Mimoniala
Druggista
KB. W. Quove
Que
Aair
Charles Gilson
Bufauta
Fritz Rottman
Creaingen
Wurten
Bere
Zephyr
Bowersock Mills & Power Co
Nath’l C. Fowler, Jr
Paele
Cushing
Misa
Athengh
Georges
Cearne
George
Waal
Gotham
Mark Twain
Heaven
Fer Maima
Adel
Standard Oil Company
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Appeimiment
Bers
Borin Sears
Mombes
Ryo
Perfection
Japan
Union Pacific
Nebraska
Illinois
Iowa
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Arkansas
Colorado
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Minnesota
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South Dakota
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Wisconsin
J. B. Alexander, Cry Tickat
Eldridza Giaak
T. Shanklin
DeparAgent
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Ma Clements
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Aga
Min
Hal
Clemts
Hiram Mixer
Anothe
Loren Shelden
Jack
Clements
Seng Id
Lnquire
Wanter
Susinews College
Douglas
CWB
Wasford Investment Co
Merchanes National Bank
Good Tara
Atlansas Street
John W. Clark
Mass
Lawrence
Morris Wholesale
Cincinnati
Addresey Journal
F M Perkins
Ossh
Dave Litwin
Bass
General Boupeark
George Hutson
Aldridge House
Addreaa M
Journal Office
Bell Brothers
Estey
G Company
Tory
North
Texas
Geo. C. Bailey
Connecticut Street
J. F. Brock
Kansan
Frank Gee
Kas
Santa Clause
Palace of Sweets
RAY
Toy
Teddy Bear
Santa Claus Headquarters
Mass St
St. Louis
G.&c. Merriam CO
Csittanetzke Springfield
Lawrence Daily Journal
District Court of
J C. Canfield
Jason P. Yonker
Gee Findley
Ashgase
W. Elizeporh
Crea
Henry W. Johani
Ane
Pike
Unkagwo
Dave
Atkagwo
Gauges
Angoe
Peyoaees
J. A. Finley
Eliza Johnson
Tormos
Breby
Tae L & Steele
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