The Journal History and Local Exclusives in 1907 Lawrence
The Journal traces its lineage from the Lawrence Republican and State Journal, acquiring the Lawrence Tribune and transforming into a leading Lawrence paper. It reports exclusive Associated Press dispatches and publishes a daily evening edition, with an eight page weekly issued Saturdays reaching county post offices. The issue also notes editorials on local politics and social commentary reflecting early 20th century Lawrence life.
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Lawrence Republian
Anon
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence .Tribune
Associated Press
Journal
Sn Ofice
Mmras
the Journal
Lawrence
State political scene stirs as committee set to meet
Rumors fly as the state committee prepares to convene and call a convention. Speculation centers on a governor race with names uncertain and no formal lineup yet established.
Spain and the fleet welcome met with stiff pride and lessons
A piquant column recalls Spain’s cordial reception of the American fleet and notes a costly lesson learned. It satirizes social slights toward an English traveler Mrs Elynor Glyn, mocks Kansas City judges over mules, and humorously chronicles bank panics, railroad politics, Peru’s republic, and Goldfield miners.
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Spain
Elynor Glyn
Fragmented Voice on American Fortune and Society Critique
The note laments aging figures and the practice of valuing fortunes as sport. It recalls a dispute over an Austrian suitor for a Vanderbuilt daughter and the delay of a marriage due to money. The text also hints at American girls selling themselves in social markets and contrasts public anonymity with reputational scrutiny.
Smile Through Disappointment If You Cannot Win
A reflective exhortation urges resilience when plans fail and discouragement looms. It emphasizes smiling through sorrow, hiding private distress, and enduring public judgment, arguing the world favors cheerful faces over complaints. It ends with a somber line about legacy and misery.
Taxpayer burdens ease under new county treasurer
The district notes the first tax collection under the new county treasurer, praising Eddy and his deputies for careful handling and steady work to meet the heavy annual tax demands. Taxpayers are urged to remain patient as payments proceed.
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Eddy
Mr. Eddy
Tures Delicates
Tauuers
Henry Fuel Home Neatly Recalls Wartime Service
A commemorative note honors Henry Fuel for his postwar service and community efforts. The text mentions his move from Toyo ka to Cinrie tants, his shoe shop, taxes paid, a tire cost of $117.68, and his status as a respected citizen who arrived after the war.
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Henry Fuel
Toyoka
Sevenue
Sole Ant
Lord Tuck
Fuel
Ture
Pel
Miscis
Lome
Rimninye
Ely Joan
Henry
Seven Years of Proof for Dr King's New Discovery
The ad boasts thirty eight years of proof that Dr King's New Discovery cures coughs colds and throat chest and lung diseases. It claims prevention of pneumonia with timely use and notes availability at Barber Son's drug store US price 1.00 and a free trial bottle.
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Barber & Son's
Assessor Selection Sparks Town County Rift
Local officials anticipate a contentious January meeting as the board of county commissioners prepares to pick the county assessor. Strong city town tensions argue for or against a single appointee, with disputes centered on representation and authority under weak state law.
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Board of Enuaty Commissioners
Sur
Danuary
Couairy
Sid
Lin
Ely's Dream Balm advertised for nasal catarrh relief
The notice promotes Cream Balm by Ely Bros offering relief from nasal catarrh. It claims sneezing fits stop and discharge ends when the causes are removed. Sold by druggists for 50 cents or mailed from New York address 36 Warren Street.
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Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
Adelaide Thurston Presents The Philosopher at Opera House
Adelaide Thurston will perform a one act play The Philosopher at the opera house this evening. The audience is described as a general favorite here and Thurston has never failed to fill the venue.
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Adelaide Thurston
Miss Thurston
Gas Line Town Faces Criticism Over New Pumping Station
Residents along the gas line outside Lawrence criticize Scipio as the site for new pumping units. The project promises better service to Topeka and Kansas City, with pumping station 5 nearing readiness and expected to start soon, easing supply concerns for nearby towns.
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Lawrence
Scipio
Topeka
Kansas City
Portland's Willamette Valley Dream and Scenic Rise
The piece extols Oregon's Willamette Valley from Portland’s Connett Crest, describing natural scenery and key ranges, rivers, and the Columbia watershed. It highlights settlement history, land grants, and the benefits of fertile farms near Gresham, with praise for Portland as the Rose City and its mild climate, water supply, and growing metropolis.
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de Portel
Jarl
Oresens
Fartyr Nerth
St. Pawl
Wml
Alent Nootilles
Walliguniette
Xoot
Calumbisy
Cavite
St. Helens
Cadiane
Toul
Lewis
Periuics
Ted
Willamette
Yonkers
Boston
Portland
Amdoan
Cit
Connett Crest
Oxegen
Sacajawea
MacNeill
Lewis and Clark
Roosevelt
Wien
Columbia
Cowlitz
Washougal
Washington
Molalla
Williamette
Yiohill
Pacific
Tillamook
Siletz
Coos
Klamath
Cascade Mountains
Mexico
Cassades
Rocky Mountains
Oregon
Wallowa
Deschutes
Mt. Mook
Columbis
Elands
Willamette Valley
Hermes
Conneil Crest
Gresham
Paradise Valley
George
Live Oak
Qmoking Nap
Laurel
Japan
England
The
Sierras
Joaquin Miller
Bull Run
Mt. Hoot
Val
Colorful Mt Hood Vision and Cemetery View Nostalgia
Window into a Oregon scene shows Mt Hood reddening with sunset light and a rosy glow on Mt St Helens. Riverside Cemetery lies on southern hills in clear view as cedar and hemlock grow around a tasting place where one might sleep forever. Foley and Barber ad copy urges kidney health and warns of disease.
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Mt. Hood
Riverside Cemetery
Oregon
Foley
Bright
Barber & Son
Laxative claims relief and home goods catalog mix
An OCR fragment lists Oring Laxative Fruit Syrup for constipation with claims of permanent relief and gentle action. It blends ads for Ruthless retailers and services from Barber & Son to Kennedy Plumbing, clothing, meat markets, stoves, and miscellaneous goods, with contact notes and prices.
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Barber & Son
Wanted to buy a six or seven room house column
Wanted to buy for wash a six or seven room house between Henry and Quincy streets within three blocks west or two blocks east of Massas. C Hy Daugherty S17 RK. Nursery stock wanted. Tyler Bros. Baltimore.
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Henry and
Quincy Streets
Masa. Street
C. Hy Daugherty
Notice of Appointment in county probate records 1907
Notice dated December in Lawrence county listing the appointment and qualification of Jennie C Sned as executrix under the will or estate of an unnamed decedent. The document names executor Fugar I Bailey and references probate procedures, with partial garbled text throughout. It also includes a cluttered string of classified ads unrelated to the notice.
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Lawrence Daily Journal
Douglas
Fugar
Bailey
For Sale Roundup of Household and Business Items
Multiple sale notices list cows at Biamarck Give Dad King as foreman with contact S412. Furniture of a Frome house and a louse, rent upcoming. Algerel top office clerk Mrs Elder 1248 Tennessee St. Bell 1234. Six town dwellings on South Olio St with gas water and pantry. J M Cauney 804 Mass St. Birds for sale 123 Pennsylvania St. Pottage wares from W Pringle Morris St Bell 2098. Creamery building with machinery and ground corner Mississippi Pinckney start butter cream Route Pendleton. Real estate loan available to private party Jos E Rigs 704 Mass St.
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Algerel
Elatir
Elder
Tennessee Street
Bell
Olio Street
J. M
Mass
Mississippi and
Pinckney
Lawrence
W. HL
Pendleton
Bank Clerks Short Workdays Due to Fatigue, Study Finds
A Washington Herald explanation cites a Bank of Bighunt study showing math arrears and fatigue among clerks. It notes clerks were restricted from after hours work to curb losses and acknowledges fatigue as a key factor in reduced productivity during busy hours.
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Churk Raneom
Tatler
Sanka
Bighunt
Washington Herald
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Indianapois
Pieasorg
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
N.Y
Araual Sale
Kansas
Lawrence Journal Company
J. L Brady
Kas
van Leiwsu
Tomayn
An Babtsin
Lae
Janes
Sty Fe
Lawrence Jas
Amaia
Mets
Monles
Bill Sineakler
Fiov
Teedy
Loch
Peru
Republic
France
Goldfield
Joe Eddy
Henry Fuel Home
Portland Oregon
Rase Guy
Rydykaes
Davis
Cable Ee
Wis
Matin
Vear
Sheietmas
Rgainenh
Munzicker & Wehredbroek
Boener Bros. Mfg’s
Crchester Stamping Co
Kennedy & Ernst
Bulli
Ioan
Ada Wolfson
Simmons & Son
Warren Street Meat Market
St- Smyrna
Axminster
Rogers
Lee Rising Mercantile CO
W. J. Francisco & Sons
Chris Ylunsinger
Clifton T. Hiatt
HL. Gillham
Vermont Street
Morrison & Lemon
Mass, Street
Lawrence Transfer Co
DR. Reding
W. L. Douglas
Abe, Wolfson
Mass. Street
Dell Cooper
Connecticut Street
Bell- Mat Implement Co
Billie Williamson
Easter Pateli
Linon Pacific
Gwariand Limited
K. C
Pacife Coast
Tuy
Dare Warnaid Workshop
Gaing Weal
Salina
Pacifc Coast
Sunetion City
Je ML Gyeriand Limited
Leavenworth
Motor Cor AL
Accormoda Ton Degart
Accommidadun rMu
Mowe Mar Yeuune Markae
Salle Pinget Baediee Eee
Martin
Prartirssee Street
Lore
Pirate Spt
Pier Aa
Fin Zuml
Bel
Laratee Phen
Thors
Iara
Mansachusetts
Warren
Stubbs
Esa
Pee ‘Tulle
Ohio
Fiew
Rence
Morris Wholesale
Cinnati
Pandleton
Wr. F. Helm
Biamarck
Give
Dad King
Pennsylvania Street
W. Pringle
Morris Street
Bell Phone
New York St
Jos.e. Rigs
Innanshing
Wm. Juksen
Canetti
Matta Jeune
F.M. Perkins
Sec
Atlas Building & Loan Association
Acd
Intérnational
Blograndient
Tal
Tom
Tor
Merriaw GO
Lawrence, Kana
Hugh Blaip
Lear
L. S. Steele
Opticians
Tutlaiom Optician
Massachusetts
DR. Charles
Meh Zan
PLESH
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