Controversies and notices in a 1908 newspaper fragment
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Cardinal Gibons and Phoebe Cousins over motherhood, a voting contest led by Mr. Jeffersonian, and upcoming August primary implications for Democrats and Republicans. It notes a Santa Fe letter theft, calendar labor concerns, five paydays in February, and Mr. George Tennyson’s move toward Marvinville for his father’s preliminary trial next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enturia
Beloit Daily Times Co
George Tennyson
Minneapolis
Marvnville
Ex-convicts and crime fears in Kansas City and Lawrence
A man says the prison stamp shadows him as he is repeatedly jailed in Kansas City. Law enforcement shifts focus if a robbery arises in Lawrence, probing ex con victs’ whereabouts. Officials push prevention of future crime while lamenting a tarnished trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Lawrence
Thaw and Stanford White case judged by public myth
The excerpt reflects on Delmas and Littleton in a murder trial, calling the victim and killer degen erates and noting the era’s miscarriages of justice. It questions sanity, public interest, and the relief felt when a sensational case ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmas
Littleton
Stanford White
Thaw
The Tragic Drift From Mundane Life Lessons
A reflective prose piece discusses life’s quiet miseries and human flaws. It notes monotony, unfulfilled potential, and the paradox of well meaning people failing to act. The author contrasts memory and hope with time wasted and missed opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unites
Cormer
Minneapolis
Wonders of the Texas Wonder Cure Advertised
An old advertisement promotes Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. It touts G1 bottle sale by druggist or mail from Dr E W Gall. Also pitches Laxative Bromo Quinine for colds and Flys Cream Balm for nasal catarrh with direct application and druggist price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Gall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Local Notes: Moved, visits, and new buggy talk
No. 55 reports Me and Mrs. Frank Mitchell moving to the old Metcalf place for the year. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. FE Taylor return to Crawfordville after visiting O. L. Harding and kin in Kansas. Roy Tralmer shows a new Staver buggy. Mrs. McCarty's kin from Pennsylvania visit. Mr. Wright sells stock to visit relatives at Overbrook. H. H. Brown sells his pony. First ice forms for skating as local youths enjoy outdoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mitchell
Metcalf Place
Wm. FE. Taylor
Crawfordville
Ind
O. L. Harding
Kansas
Roy
Tralmer
McCarty
Pennsylvania
Fire at National theater prompts operator exam order
Fire warden Edward Trickett to force theaters to comply with safety laws after a blaze at the National theater. The fire damaged the picture machine and resulted in a demand that operators be tested and held responsible, with emphasis on preventing cigarette smoking and unsafe practices. A separate note describes Delahunty's egg testing device adding precise labeling of albumen content and production date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Narional Seas
Charles
Uae
Ivan Dex
Amchine
Frivind
Fire Wardan
Michael Delatimiy
Neuss River
Poaltry
Vna
Ling
Ayege
Delahinty
Loche
Delahu
Obituary for Rev A M Richardson Angeny
Obituary recalls Rev A M Richardson of Angeny, a pastor, educator advocate, and longtime supporter of Oberlin College. The piece praises his devout faith, service, and devotion to family, noting his leadership in the Ashtabula Congregational Association and his role in temperance efforts, with a life of charity and gentle, steadfast integrity celebrated by peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M.richardson
Wirhavlson
Frianklin
Mass
Oberlin College Fund
Ashtabula
Pepe Tie
Terex
Ditmtien
West Tiotius
Dnissiomirsy
Noha Austinburg
Eleareh
Ecole
Oberlin
Heeluuston
Venus
Wehaintaat
Tharker
Sanwaka
Hunting For Trouble
Charles Walters of Alleghany Sierra County writes about persistent health woes being cured quickly by Buckten’s Amien Salve. He claims the salve cures burns sores wounds and other ailments and offers a money refund at O. P. Barber & Son's drug store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T'yu
California
Buckten
Charles Walters
Alleghany, Sierra Co
Mir. Walters
O. P. Barber & Son
Watkins National Bank Granted Corporate Succession
The Comptroller of the Currency certifies Watkins National Bank of Lawrence Kansas is authorized to have corporate succession for the period specified under the Act of July 1882. The action follows satisfactory evidence that the bank complies with all provisions of the enabling law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Comptroller of the Currency
Washington
Watkins National Bank
Lawrence
Douglas
Kansas
Congress
William B. Ridgely
Currency
Lawrence Daily Journal
Treasury Department
Lawrence National Bank
Thomas P. Kane
Hotwlas
T. P. Kane
Glycerine in Dr Pierce’s Medicines Promises Benefit
The text promotes glycerine as a key additive in Golden Medical Discovery and other Pierce products. It claims improved extraction of medicinal root components, nutritive and antiseptic effects, and help for lingering coughs, chest and throat illnesses, with caveats about limited efficacy in advanced tuberculosis. It cites Dr Finley Ellingwood praising glycerine’s use in digestive and blood-building roles and invites readers to obtain a booklet from Dr R V Pierce in Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Finley Ellingwood
Beapers Med. College
Chicago
Mit
Golden Medical
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Frva
Neighbors Fooled by Sudden Illness Then Healings
Fragmentary OCR reports neighbors fooled by a sudden illness attributed to healing by Dr. Kings Hisenvery. Eva Un sapher of Crovertown Stark Co Tad writes about coughs and throat healers. Barber & Son listed as suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Paola
Eva Unsapher
Crovertown
Stark Co
Barber & Son
Such Brilliancy in a Dull Day at Society Desk
A fragmentary report from the Brooklyn scene describes a society gathering marked by a dull day. An informant voice on the phone mentions a singer and a Brooklyn bride, with a playful yet enigmatic tone about acts and revelations. The piece hints at hidden gossip and the intrigue of New York social circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inquirer
Hole’ S
Brooklyn
Shnelinsan News
Lawrence Journal notices and public records fragment
A jumble of 1908 notices from Douglas County Kansas includes appointment of an executor for Albert Milton Richardson, a Treasury Department bank authorization certifying Lawrence National Bank’s charter until 1928, plus classifieds for services, goods, and wanted ads. The items mix probate, banking, and local business promotions with scattered names and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Daily Journal
Douglas County
Kansas
Albert “Milton Richardson
Deas County
Benjamin J. Horton
For Sale Classified Mix of Homes and Goods
A mixed-for-sale notice from Lawrence listing oak show cases gear horses and harnesses, several houses near the University with prices 39000 to 4500, and various items like gas ranges and automobiles. Also includes probate notices for Mary J. McParland and Mary R. Barley with final settlement hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Daily Journal
McFarken
Dough Commis
Kansas
Rand
Adintnle Tratelx
Mary J. McParland
FOR RENT ADS AND LOST AND WILL NOTICE ITEMS
Classified notices include two for rent real estate listings on Mass and Ohio avenues with modern features. Lost bills and a gold horseshoe scarf pin offered for rewards. Probate notices name Willie A Herschell and Anson Storm as executors of Douglas County estates with publication dates in January 1908. A belated proverb about whistles and courage appears as a closing line.
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Lawrete Daily Journal
LN. Barley
Douglas County
Kansas
Lyme
Ohio Street
J. M
Mass. St
Mary R. Barley
Lawrence Daily Journal
Samuel A. Daniel
Willie A. Herschell
Kapsans
Anson Storm
Men Past Sixty in Danger and Kidney Cure Claim
A reader from Rock Port Missouri cites relief from enlarged prostate and kidney trouble after two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure. The letter notes the writer is 91 years old and claims significant health improvements over twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Rodney Hurnett
Rock Port
O. P. Barber & Son
New Shirtwaist Fashion Hints From Propthetic Voice
A fragmented fashion note discusses new shirtwaist trends, noting expensive modiste designs and a ready critique of lingerie waists. It describes fabrics like handkerchief linen in white and natural tones with bold red and blue polka dot patterns, and mentions color coordination with costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvealy
Tien
Ruynors
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lawrerge Daily Journal
ANE Teak
The
Lawrence Journal Company
J. L Brady
Aaron and Sone
Kenus
the Journal
Enrance
Kas
Anghes
Cardinal
Gibons
Phoebe Cousins
Vinland Vine
Mound City
Jeffersonian
Martindale i
Yimary
Santa Fe
W. Groves
Fly
Ely Bros
Warren Street
Castoria da EY Ee Gt
Wold Sea Pear Dames
McGune
Mercer St
Jersey City
N. J
Traiee Coit Do Good, Inc
Calture of
Apter Nickel Theaters
Trickett
Register of Deeds
D. W. Littell
W. J. Francisco & Sons
Riga
Lawrence Transfer Co
Bell- Metcalf Implement Co
Connelly
Masa
Samson and
Trieal
Kennedy Plumbing CO
Hunzicker & Wahrenbrock’s
Clifton T. Hiatt
Rochester
Kennedy & Ernst
Wolfson
Morrison & Lem_on
Adie Cicake
Kanssa
Asat Hospital
W. T. Neate
New Hampshire
J. E. Gillh
Vermont Street
Atlee
ODOT
ALC
Griesa
Eicher
Josie White
Linwood, Kansas
W. HL Pendieren
St. Bothpheres 21
Wm. F. Helm Commission Co
Reliable Bank
Nui
Mann
Singer
Bell Phone
Tenn
University
Hyume
East Front
Fhne
Ky. Street
Mosford Investment CO
J Street
Otis
Williams
Lyon St
Bell Phona
Jack Kelsey
West Lawrence
Mo. St
M. Morrison
E. Hertzler
Haskell Avenue
Alabama
J. Hunzicker
Call
New Hampshire St
New York St
West Side
John L. Kilworth
An & Room
Ohio
Poehler’s
Eldridee Howse
Toehler’s
Poehler Mercantile Co
W. F. March
Dame Peshien
Union Pacific Ting Tasle
Overland Limited
K. C
Pacific Coast
K.C
Gallus
Joncton City
Leavenworth
Tailzercest
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