The Journal and city notes from Lawrence Kansas era
The Journal traces its founding in 1847 and expansion through acquisitions of the Lawrence Tribune and other papers. It bills itself as oldest and most widely circulated in the Lawrence area with a complete Associated Press telegraphic service and daily and weekly editions reaching county offices. The item mixes local politics and social quips with brief editorials and anecdotes, including remarks on Taft and a barber joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Republican
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Lawrence
Associated Press
Journal
Kanana
THE
Journal Supports Statewide Evangelization Revival
The Journal endorses a systematic evangelization of the state starting next year. It argues Kansas needs a revival of religion and that a general revival along all lines signals a turn in public sentiment. The piece calls for action and spiritual work to spur the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Peter
Writings of Thomas Dewey and Local Notices
A fragmented column lists The Writings of Thomas Dewey with sale details at Lewksteres and Topeka for $1.60, then shifts to advertisements for Cream Balm and Laxative Bromo Quinine. Notices include an appointment in Douglas County Probate Court and various health and church announcements from the Methodist Church.
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M. Harver
Pible Seevier
Thomas BE
Dewey
Kansa
Diewey
Mr. Dewey
Joan
Lewksteres
Seven Years of Proof for Dr Kings New Discovery
W V Henry of Panama Mo testifies seven years of proof that Dr Kings New Discovery cures coughs and colds and throat chest or lung diseases. The world has had thirty eight years of proof its value for grippe asthma hay fever bronchitis hemorrhage of the lungs and early consumption. Use timely to prevent pneumonia. Barber Son's drug store sells 50 cents and 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
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Dr. King
W. V. Henry
Panama
Barber & Son's
Orino Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup Promises Relief
Makes The Liver Lively. Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup offers permanent relief for habitual constipation by stimulating the liver and restoring natural bowel action without irritating organs like pills or ordinary cathartics. It notes the product is pleasant to take and advises remembering the name Orino and avoiding substitutes. Barber & Son. It ends with a mock remark about a woman being outasked by her own sex.
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Orino
Barber & Son
Santa Claus and license topics in a scanned column
The text argues for government licenses and opposes non state licenses, mentions Santa Claus and belief as a metaphor, and notes a political stance about Roosevelt and a journal’s cartoon service offer being withdrawn after Roosevelt declined to run.
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Roosevelt
Lawrence Golden Season Ends Amid Strong Holiday Markets
The article notes a record holiday rush in Lawrence and Douglas County with shoppers flocking to stores two days before Christmas. Farmers sold crops and yarns while weather stayed favorable and newspapers reported steady prices and a robust post office crowd. A comics-like chase at the post office ended with a boy safely avoiding a pursuing man as doors turned the scene into a brief comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elosines
Sneha
Lawrence
Douglas County
Somo
Pardon Talk All Afternoon Over Jessie Morrison Case
In Topeka on December 24 Mrs. M M Morrison and Mrs. Trawley pressed Governor Hoch for a Christmas pardon for Jesse Morrison, who is serving life for murder. The governor said no decision was made and no promise given after a long discussion. He stated no Christmas pardon will be issued this year.
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Jessie Morrison
Topeka
M. M. Morrison
Eldorado
Jesse Morrison
Enitentiary
Firc
Hoch
Real Estate Transfers and Wabreanty Deeds Listed
Real estate transfers show Joe Abrama and W L Williams as grantors to Fda A Alford for a 15 acre tract in 10 1419 with described boundaries. Edward D Hennessey and wife convey to Stephens JH Hennessey for 1200 dollars, including specified fractional quarter and exclusions. Julia A Lowe widow of Baldwin also appears in the records.
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Tecumseh
Kansas
Stephens JH. Hennessey
Julia
A. Lowe
Baldwin É Ree
Public Biographies and Diplomatic Tangles in Modern Era
The piece discusses Prince Giolotti of Maly and U S opposition to Ama tea Pakahira with implications for bipartisan diplomacy in Washington. It notes potential diplomatic exchanges that could shape relations and mentions U S levers in aligning with friendly rebirths between dagpan and the United States.
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Prince Giolotti
Maly
Whee
United States
Amatea Pakahira
Washiain
Dods
Gioloti
Wakahira
Penalty on Taxes Delayed to January First
Officials report penalties on taxes will remain in abeyance until January first though penalties were due December fourth. The treasurer plans to accept signed checks with blank amounts filled later, speeding up processing. Some taxpayers have mailed in checks missing the amount, requiring manual entry by staff.
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Cal
Eddy
Oahu
Bey
Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Health Against Kidney Ailments
Advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure cures kidney and bladder diseases and strengthens kidneys to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes when taken timely. Barber & Son promotional note emphasizes health benefits and broad protection.
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Foley
Bright
Barber & Son
Traveling salesmen head home for holidays
Traveling men plan to quit the road for the holidays with many heading home from the Eldridge hotel area after a busy season. Clerks note a quiet period expected until the new year as salesmen take a break before resuming travel.
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Knights of the Grip
Fe Eldridge Hotel
Therg
Mit
Digestion Advice From Mrs Dowling Highlights Electric Bitters
Mrs Mary Dowling of 288 8th Ave San Francisco testifies to electric bitters aiding stomach trouble and liver complaints. She calls it the best remedy on the market for digestive issues and female weakness, noting its tonic and blood purifying effects. Available at Barber Sons drug store for 50 cents.
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Mary Dowling
8Th Ave
San Francisco
Barber & Son’s Drug Store
Local ad notices promise savings at multiple Fargo area shops
A collage of 1920s ad blurbs promotes bargain groceries at Young Nicholson and others, selling buckwheat flour syrup cigars and home goods. Kennedy Plumbing and Atlas loan services advertise while Roberton Undertaking and local tailor Protsch announce services.
Local Classifieds Include Farm Goods For Sale And Rentals
The Lawrence Journal lists various ads including fresh cows for sale at Bismarck Grove, a house and furniture for sale, roll top desk and chair, six room dwelling for sale, gunary birds and a cheap organ, pigs and shoots for sale, a Riverside heater, a near new gas range, a creamery building with machinery up for sale, loan notice for real estate, a large furnished room for rent, and several lost items including a seal skin glove wallet and pocket-book with rewards offered.
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Sean
Elder
Tennessee Street
Bell Phone
Local services and trades in a midwest town ad catalog
An array of small ads lists contact details for auto repairs with Chris Hunsinger and Clifton T Hiatt, shoeing by J L Gillham, loans at Morrison & Lems, storage with Lawrence Transfer Co, optical services by DE Eeding, W L Douglas shoes via Abe Wolfson, violin lessons by Dell Cooper, sewing machine sales by Bell Metcalf Implement Co, and other misc offerings.
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Awaerce Daily Journal
Associated. Press
Lawrence Journal Company
J. L Ready
Kas
Sitilen
Euius
Vorielyon
Mirchesek
Ringling
Han
Mr. Taft
Hey
Alan
Join Brass
Vinland Vine
Ob York
Markel Street
Slournal
Lee
Kaosy
Thenry
Comnelius Carter
E. W. Heally
Olive Street
St. Louis
Methodist Church
Santa Chris
Clad Gee
Santa Claus
Castoria
Lawrence the Golden
Pardon
Wabreanty
Joe
Opportunity
DR. Charles
Ios
Charles
Fulton St
8.Y
Hsu
Hall
Toledo
Ananne Lee
W. J. Francisco & Sons
OSEPM
Riggs
Wnd
Alen
Massachusetts St
Massachusetts
Sarker & Means, Attorneys-at-Law
Opars House
Ohn
A. Norton
First National Bank
Shveicians
Kl A. Anderson
Vermont
Taephoos
Hunzicker & Wahrenbroek
Young & Nicholson
Mass
Boener Bros. Mfg’s
Ebuck
Ericksen
Rochester
Kennedy & Ernst
Alex FE. Protsch
Tis New
Mass Street
Jbim
Robertson Undertaking Co
Massachusetts Street
Mis
Abe Wolfson
Simmons & Son
Warren Street
St. Smarma
Axminster
Feraace
L Biling Mercantile CO
Billie Williamson
Ga. W. Jones
Cancre
FAA
Ohio Street
D. Morse
M- D
Woodwarl & Co
J. R. Bechtel
Massachusetts At
Ecks
E. J. Blair
Omce
Vermont St
John C. Rudolph
N. Hampshire
Fairfai
Fhona
New Santa FE
Gonvanien Sui
Opera House
Mork Bros
Sharp
Sidridge
Donnelly Broce
Ornar New Hampshire
Wintarog Bia
Telephone
T. Simclair
Fxva
Borge A. Banks & Son
Odice
Belding
Martinetee Street
Moree
Trenter
Hartiz
Stubbs
Suntleman
K. 1
Ohio
Morris Wholesale House
Cincinnati
W. Pendleton
Wm. F. Helm Commission Co
Mass. St
Bismarck Grove
Cad King
Pennsylvani Street
W. Pringle
E. Morris Street
Bell
Riverside
New York St
Missisippi and Pinckney
W. B. Pendleton
Jos. E. Rigs
Street
Rhode Island St
Merchants Bank
Lawrence, Kans
Hugh Rlaiv
Laweresce Daily Journal
Douglas Cowy
Andy
Jennie C. Siedaker
Edgar
Bailey
Union Pacific TiMad
Overland Limited
Pacific Comat
Pacific Coast
Junction City
Leavenworth
Aundav
Reel
Porrent
Tennessee
Lawrence National Bank
Wm. Johnson
Opriclawa
Massachusetts &T
Jaedickes
Chris * Hunsinger
Clifton T. Hiatt
J.¥ L Gillham
Vermont Street
Morrison & Lemson
Mass, Street
Lawrence Transfer Co
W. L. Douglas
Dell Cooper
Connecticut Street
Lawrence Trensfer Co
Bell- Metcalf Implement Co
Wiedemann
Sarah E. Carruthers
Amariems School
Osteopath
Pile Waleon
ED. Klein
Perkins
Atlas Building & Loan Association
Hongatent Newtai
Olbars
L. S. Steele
Mabsachubetts &T
Webster's International Dicti
Reussers Colleoiate Dickossay
Dion la'Pacee
Wester
Tony Ata
Menmam CO
Byringfield
Murs
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