The Journal and Lawrence Inks Long Newspaper History
Fragmented OCR shows The Journal founded in 1857 and linked to the Republican era, with editions and circulation details. It notes endorsements and political opinions, including figures like Roosevelt and Bryan, plus local ad and subscription information.
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Lawvsuse Republican
Sgarnai
Herald of Freedom
Wrain
Acoe
Jounsat
Lawrence
Mame Joasan
Bedisi
Jouxwar Dallyeer
Tha Journei
Kansas
aGdrees
Keneas
President's railroad rate plan gains swift congressional support
The president appears to have won over a majority in Congress to his railroad rate legislation. Early opposition faded as lawmakers traveled to Washington and faced a real count of votes. Analysts say the Interstate Commerce Commission will gain the powers the president proposed, with the exact bill to adopt still to be decided.
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Congress
Washington
Bangas
Conseo Curtis
Topska
Interstate Commerce Commission
Classified Notices From Local Help and Lost Items
Strayed black sow about 160 pounds. Finder contact George Stuart on Jewett. Ball phone 474. Wanted a good steady white girl for general housework apply 919 Indiana street. For sale modern 12 room house terms to suit customer apply J Gordon Gibb. Lost gold watch and chain between 1018 Vermont and the Methodist church. Return to 1018 Vermont street.
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George Stuart
Jewett
Indiana Street
J. Gordon Gibb
Vermont
Metodist Church
Vermont Street
Curtains on Street Cars Improve Motorman View
A bright conductor explains why front door curtains are drawn on street cars. Curtains cut reflections from interior lights, aiding visibility, while vestibules on rotor cars provide protection from cold and wind. The move reduces glare and enhances braking response in winter conditions.
Rattlesnake Request Tests Portland Firm's Caution
A Portland fish and game dealer received an urgent Idaho order for a dozen live rattlesnakes with strong, if bizarre, conditions. The client cited a whisky oath and claimed rattlers were scarce, offering to pay any price to obtain them, prompting a clarifying reply from the sender.
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Portland
Idaho
Portland Oregonian
Tahoe
Ear disease and deafness cure claims by constitutional remedies
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and that only constitutional remedies can cure it. It claims nine of ten deafness cases are due to catarrh and offers a $500 reward for cures by Alls Otic or similar remedies. Also mentions Dr. F. J. Cheney & Co and a constipation remedy.
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Alou
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Byidraggiata
Dake Hails
Sad Dog Trots 164 Miles to Chicago
A bulldog named Spot travels from Holland to Chicago in a weeks long trek. He arrives at A Rebbern’s residence then wanders indoors spreading muddy footprints. His owner suspects Spot walked nearly 30 miles daily without a map. Hazel Rebbern adores him, feeding two pounds of cardy. An advertising note promotes Ely's Cream Balm for nasal congestion with harmless ingredients and price details.
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Chicago
Helland
Mag
A. Rebbern
Forty-eighth Avenue
Lodianast Tert
Rehberg
Holland Sons
Redbergg
Hazel
Spot
American Machinery in Manila Shows Modernization Efforts
The Spanish policy offered few incentives to manufacturers beyond restricted nerves. Manila hosts a large electric light plant, a sugar refinery, rice machinery works, sawmills, a shipyard, and a growing navy and army repair network. American methods impressed observers as older equipment persisted, yet progress emerges with modern machinery and expanding repair facilities across the ships, coasts, and workshops in the Philippines.
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Manila
Maila
Canacay
Dagupan
Navy
Carlie
Hscutit
Army
Coast Guard
Pasig River
Philippine Commissioners
Orient
Oo Marine Railway
Mmost
Cebn
Mnst
Slaven
United States
Karl Jaber
Elis
Fort al
Electric Bitters Promised Cure for Various Ailments
An advertisement style notice touts Electric Bitters as a cure for stomach and female weakness with claims of previous cures. It cites a person from Cashing and mentions freight, trains, and a policy on western lines. The wording is fragmented and promotional in tone.
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Ifc
Weston
Tal
Dr Kings New Discovery and Dean's Diat Adverts
A damaged ad style extract touts Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs colds and consumption with promises of rapid relief and cure. It credits Wor Myers of Ceartees Md and C W Lesbart Bowis tag Grom reporting benefits. Also mentions Deans Diat as a remedy and price details.
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Wor Myers
Ceartees
Dean
C. W. Lesbart
Bowis
Tag Grom
X Rays in Detective Work Shift in Criminal Restraint
Reports on using X rays to locate swallowed jewelry and detect hidden stolen property. Davenport police chief praised for innovative research while a diamond ring case unfolds with forged photographs and contested claims.
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Sheriock Holmes
New York Medical Journal
Wiamond
Davenport
Gall
Oman
Dangerous voyage amid arctic seas told in terse account
McGirath recounts eager crews marching through snow drifts with packs on backs to secure Werth in a perilous voyage. The article notes ships assembling, marcle and stenger fisher folk joining the venture, carrying coal, enduring biting winds, and the risk of limited crew seats and remote bay dangers as they sail toward a perilous destination.
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McGirath
Miei
Perenus
P Matorsith
Marcle
Stenger
Ca Werth
Ernisty
Unfit Citizens Pushed Toward Violent Control
New York correspondent reports on Dorms and Brooklyns street patrols using extra police to watch for death dealing scorchers. Owners of pet dogs fear retaliation as mobs threaten lynching style acts amid rising tension and vigilantism.
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New York Cuprespandenin
Lechester Petiocrat
Amd
Qajomas
Tatiana Penta
Irs
Fragmentary 1920s Snippets On Dentistry and Canaries
A garbled Pierre Osier style fragment notes a painless dental query, a claim of exploitation in a dentist chair, and a reference to Yonk ers Statesman. It also mentions Italy's royal garages adopting a semi military staff system with a director as army captain and chauffeurs as ranks. Best Song Birds notes canaries in Germany excelling as singers with a rapid musical sample.
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Italy
Canaries
Germany
Santa Barbera Seaside Town and Historic Mission
A fragment notes Santa Barbera as a quaint seaside California town with historic Christian missions. It mentions Spanish friars preaching to American Indians and that the town attracts visitors seasonally, referencing travel by Union Pacific and Wabash lines. Local agents J T Shanklin and E E Alexander are cited with phone numbers for ticket inquiries.
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quaintZold
California
Tornitown
Union Packis
E.E Alexander
J. T. Shanklin
Police Resist and Arrest Debate Highlights Officer Authority
A Washington detective sergeant discusses arrest resistance, noting improved city conduct and the role of patrol wagons in keeping confrontations out of sight. He critiques officious officers while praising disciplined arrestees who accept law enforcement actions.
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Washington Star
Washington
Arule
Weil
Nitrogen's perilous role in warfare and science
Fragmented draft discusses nitrogen and its explosive potential in chemical compounds, noting its natural stability yet tendency to form dangerous mixtures in shells and bombs. The text references warfare, safety cautions, and historical notices from 19th or early 20th century newspapers, including court appointments and estate notices.
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Witis
Far East
Moscow
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New York Tribune-Farmer
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Missions
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