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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1906
Page
2
The text recounts a long derailed notice about a historic newspaper, its editors and succession. It references a Kansas City banker and a vanished era of print, with phrases about advertisements, circulation, and a community absorbing the loss of a once mighty journal.
The piece describes a regulatory shift affecting billboard and decal advertising payments. It notes a move toward direct payments to authorities and outlines implications for advertisers and the press, with a focus on the altered financial arrangements and expectations.
An advertisement touts the Texas Wonder Cure for ailments including ml Kigacy, bladder and rheumatic issues. The product is sold by all druggists or a two month treatment by mail for 1. Address for testimonials is 2926 Olive Street, St Louis, Missouri.
The passage critiques centralization and paternalism in U.S. policy, arguing the Constitution should remain elastic while preserving republican independence. It cites Secretary Root and Justice Brandeis as voices prompting debate on executive power, judiciary limits, and the balance of authority amidst reform.
A historical address argues against hasty reforms and centralized power. It laments loss of individual freedom to municipal or state control, warns of arbitrary authority, and recalls ancient objections to overreach while urging prudent governance and restraint. The speaker cites Gibbon and a Reverend Vike, noting who must defend rights.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. It is advertised as a nonquack remedy prescribed by physicians, combining tonics with purifiers to cure catarrh. Send for testimonials free. Cheney & Co., Toledo, sells by druggists, price 7 55. Wake Hall's Family Dills for constipation.
The report claims Governor Hoch will soon pardon Jul Collins for the murder of his father. Collins, now in prison, expresses hope for release and praises support from Beta Pi members at Kansas University. His family visits drift with Christmas gifts, while prison bands and officials’ trust are noted.
A jumble of patent medicine ads praises Dade's Little Liver Pills for cleansing livers and bright eyes sold by Barber & Son. Mra Muggina asks about the sewing circle while crying due to a cold. Dean's Reguests claims bowel regulation at a five cent price. A stage manager quip about the emotional actress and a pine resin medicine for bladder and kidney issues priced at 3.00.
A man buys Indian clubs and dumbbells, takes them outside on a warm day, and chaos ensues as he and a neighbor clash in a ridiculous accident sequence. The wife, children, dog, and onlookers witness a comic display of misused equipment and accidental injuries.
The ad copy touts Vine Salve Carbolized as antiseptic for lips cuts and burns from Barber & Son, while a three week farm issue details cattle feeding trials and rack usage. It notes wasteful hay handling, urges proper feed alignment, warns of impure blood and promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a blood purifier and strength enhancer.
A garbled collection of classified notices seeking a competent girl for general housework cook and representative roles, plus a manager for a branch office and rental housing. Also listings for second hand goods, farm sales, and land near the city with prices, locations, and contact names such as Ivins Hosford Perkins and the Journal office.
The Lawrence Journal notes Mr and Mrs B E Harris received gold watches for fifteen years of faithful service. Crane and Company engraved one watch with December 25 1908. A silver watch was given by the Lawrence printers for Christmas.
For Rent items include a seven room house with barn and seven acres one mile from Fowd, H. B. Aficintive. furnished front room with alcove on Bod Island street. light housekeeping rooms with furniture. 700 Tennessee street. store room 22 by 40 feet at $25 per month by A. J. Grittin, live stock auctioneer with twenty years in crying sales. office at Trovillo and Kreider's lumber yard, phones IM MN.
A state order by General Manager J. E. Hucr ley ends freight train passes for traveling men on the Santa Fe. No permits will be issued or sold, forcing riders to use regular trains or the bumpers. The change affects travelers and editors alike, shifting access away from pass holders. Blobbe and Blobbs contribute light chatter on dancing and morality trends.
Lost item details a pair of new ladies gloves and a ten dollar reward offered. The notice asks return to the office and lists Mrs Linnie Read c o A D Weavers. The location is Massachusetts street between Innes and A Marks Jewelry store and the time frame is Monday night December 24.
JH Giltham operates at 118 Vermont Street offering shoeing for all feet shapes and guarantees his work. Visit for repair and new fittings. customers urged to ensure proper hoof care.
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