The Journal of Lawrence Kansas 1907 Daily and Weekly Editions
The Journal of Lawrence Kansas describes its history from the Lawrence Republican, State Journal, and Lawrence Tribune consolidations, noting daily evening and weekly eight-page editions. It reports circulation reach, telegraphing news, and weekend distribution to county post offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Repubican
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Tivé
Lawrence = Tribune
Lawrence
Journal
Kanada
Omice
the Journal
Lawrence, Ka
Taft and La Follette Rivalry Hover Over Kansas Convention
The article notes Kansas supporters split between Taft and La Follette with Taft favored to unite the party. La Follette’s forces fear division could boost Eastern opponents and threaten the convention’s outcome.
Seven Years of Proof of Dr Kings New Discovery
A Panama Missouri man touts Dr Kings New Discovery as the best medicine for coughs colds and lung diseases in a seven year testimonial. The ad claims thirty eight years proof the remedy prevents pneumonia and lists Barber Son’s store as seller with a one dollar price and free trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. V. Sleary
Panama
Barber & Son
Heme
Zinc Smelting Industry in Census Bureau Bulletin
The 1905 census bulletin reports on zinc smelting across 32 establishments with total capital of 24.7 million and employment for many workers. It details outputs including spelter, sheet zinc, zinc oxide, and sulfuric acid with regional shifts east to west and highlights Kansas Illinois Missouri and Pennsylvania as top producers.
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Bureau of the Census
Bulletin BB
Census of Manufactors
Stry 2B
Labb
William M. Stewart
Mieligan
Ikas
Kansas
Illinois
Missouri
Pennsylvania
Kansas for Taft as La Follette favored by organizer letters
The Kansas Journal reports Wisconsin bureau letters promoting Senator La Follette for Taft, while noting La Follette is not a presidential possibility. The paper endorses La Follette’s work but says his temperament makes him unsuitable for the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Carey
Kansas
LaFallette
Bnet
LaFollette
White House
Mattam
Digestion remedy touted by Mrs Dowling in San Francisco
Mrs Mary Dowling of 288 8th Ave San Francisco lauds Electric Bitters for stomach and liver trouble calling it the best remedy. The tonic purifies and strengthens the system and aids female weakness sold for 50 cents at Barber Sons drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dowling
8Th Ave
San Francisco
Barber & Son
Gas Mains Debate on Air Mixing and Meter Reactions
A Topeka report debates whether adding air to gas mains can relieve pressure shortages. Experts dispute methods citing safety risks and meter readings, detailing tests to compare pressures and burner behavior when valves are adjusted and supply is reduced.
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Topeka
Huy Tan
Uratis
Peter
Maine
Ives
Texas Wonder Cure Promoted for Kidney and Rheumatic Troubles
Advertisement touts the Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney bladder and rheumatic issues. It claims 41 bottles, two months treatment, available from a druggist or by mail with testimonials. Dr E W Halt lists 2926 Olive Street St Louis as contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.W. Halt
Olive Street
St. Louis
Mail order houses profit from uncalled for samples scheme
A historical notice explains mail order firms use uncalled for sample returns to recoup postage, and how private letters may be opened at dead letter and shared by postmasters. It also notes Rome meetings cutting foreign mail rates. first class 5 cents per half ounce, each extra half ounce 3 cents, postal cards 2 to 4 cents.
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Post Odfice Department
Anther Lawn
Post Office Department
Washington
Rome
Italy
United States
Washington, D. C
Local Grocers and Vendors Advertise Bargains and Services
A compilation of multiple storefront notices highlights low grocery prices, new stock, and buy locally. Offers include buckwheat flour, maples syrup, cigars, baking wares, furniture, tailoring, funeral services, and loans on valuables. Prominent firms include Young Nicholson, Ericksen, Kennedy & Ernst, Atlas loans, Robertson Undertaking, and Simmons & Son Meat Market.
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Young & Nicholson
Liz Mass
WANTED-Various help and items in Lawrence listings
Classified notices show multiple WANTED ads for a TV set, a gentle horse, a cook at Martin Club, an elderly housekeeper, rental or purchase of a 1 room house west of Massachusetts, a sales manager, potatoes wheat rye oats purchasers, farmers with poultry, and a branch office manager. Also FOR SALE furniture and livestock, creamery building, gas range, and rental properties. Local contact details include Bell phones and addresses in Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Elder
Tennessee Street
Hell
Satina
Junction City
Overland Limited
Leavenworth
Prices Right Sparks Shopper Earnest Bidding
Local market reports show competitive pricing as shoppers chase bargains on morning aisles. Vendors highlight steady demand for electronics and household goods with occasional price drops to attract buyers.
Young man returns for credit after ring purchase tale
A jeweler recalls a tale of a young man who bought a ring two years earlier and sought credit and later attempted a return or exchange. The shopper lingered, negotiated a larger discount, and finally chose a different ring, revealing the humor and missteps of a cautious buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagard
Dust as a protector and maker of rain and sun
The text argues dust is essential in weather and climate. It claims dust aides cloud and rain formation, shields from sun, and that dustless air would worsen rain discomfort. It imagines mountains with dustless air increasing sunburn and wet conditions, making umbrellas useless.
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Sunbuarns
Local Trades Advertisements Highlight Services and Loans
Carvers and Roasters at JAEDICKES advertise rubber tired rigs and quick hacks with Chris Hunsinger contactable by two phones at 920 Mass street. Clifton T. Hiatt offers Special Order Clothing at 919 Mass with two phones 920. J. E. Gillham promotes 39 years shoeing at 716 Vermont street with guaranteed work. Morrison Lem on offers loaned money and storage at 744 Mass. street. Lawrence Transfer Co features experienced packers and storage. DE.EEDING Oculist at Fraternal Aid building offers glasses fitting and eye care with phone 513.
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Chris Hunsinger
Mass
Clifton * T. Hiatt
Twilight Notion Shapes Evening Sky and Dust Reflections
The passage argues twilight results from sunlight reflected by a dust layer in the upper atmosphere. It claims dustless air would remove twilight and immediately bring darkness after sunset. It also notes many people feel called to better their current work.
Queer rule on post office change sparks chatter
A garbled article notes many buyers must supply their own change at Uncle Sam’s post offices. The piece claims postmasters are not compelled to give change and may restrict coin handling, with examples of stamp purchases and a claim of flexible customer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Douglas
Abelar
Wolfson
Main. Street
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Ely
Broviers
Warren Street
New York
Lawrence Daily Journal
Wember Associated Press
Wheely
The
Lawrence, Journal Company
J. L. Brady
Kas
VibeoPae
Chi West
Chivisteins
Ian
von de Got
Sonly
Gav
Hughes
Vie
Kitele
Mike
Patie
Dee
Taft
Huhes
Belping
Wein Taft
Uncle Sam
Len
Bears
Pac Siuile Signanre
PVR Riese A
Ens
Wahrenbrock
Boener Broa. Mfg’s
Ericksen
Rochester Stamping Co
S. Kennedy & Ernst
Alex E. Protsch Io
Mass Street
Robertson Undertaking Co
Massachusetts Street
Miamit
Ada Wolfson
Telephone
Simmons & Son
Rieing Mercantile CO
Snay
J. Q. Wiekwus
Indy
St. Bell
Martin Club
Bell Plane
Massachusetts
Warren 5
W. OR. Stubbs
Vigstr
Peerless Cigar Co
Toledo
Ohio
Morris Wholesale Iense
Cincinnati
W. H. Pendleton
Wm. F. Helm Commission Co
Masa
Bismarck Grove
Cad King
Foreman
Homephone
Inwest Pates
Huilding
Lawrence, Kaas
Hugh Blaip
Kirst
Lawrence Wily Journal
Bec
Douglas Ecounty
Jennie C. Snedaker
Sisx
Ohio Street
Inquire
Pennsylvania Street
W. Pringle
E. Morris Street
Bell Phone
New York St
Mississippi and
Pinckney
Cragm
Ones
W. HB
Pendleton
Jus. E. Riggs
Mass. Street
Rhode Island Sty Bell
Wm. Johnson
Degon
Ashingle
Idaho
Union Pacific
Portland
E. E Alexander
Shanklin
Ecke's Economy Store
Sentina
Lawrence Jeweler
Cates
Willie
Benises
Mama
Thomas
Jaedickes
J. E. Gillham
Vermont Street
Morrison & Lemon
Lawrence Transfer Co
Earth
ED. Klein
Dell Cooper
Connecticut Street
Bell- Meteslf Implement Co
Optios
DR. Charles
Charles
Coufon Ce Peng Enh
Christman
Lawrence Rational
F.M. Perkins
Atlas Building & ‘Loan Association
L. S. Steele
Mre la A
Kievs
Romerace
Imarrpes
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