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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
2
Fragmented notes describe The Journal of Lawrence Kansas and its weekly and public editions. Mentions circulation across county post offices, and references to specific editors, reports, and a February 1998 context with local political commentary and social anecdotes.
A distorted OCR readout from Salina Journal contains scattered phrases about Harvey Parsons and a battle, with many unreadable words and stray letters. The passage lacks coherent events or clear entities beyond vague names and generic terms.
A garbled, OCR like passage mixes stray phrases and invented words, mentioning poets and various odd terms. It appears as a damaged historical snippet with no clear event or identifiable entities to report.
The text argues against theft as a solution during a famine in Bahrain. It cites widespread food abundance, inequality, and the duty of individuals to seek lawful means to sustenance. It stresses patience, resilience, and a calm view of life while acknowledging hard times and the possibility some may face hunger.
A Turon Kansas obituary recalls William H Elder a Mason and lawyer who died after a life of service. A Spanish American War veteran and 1906 University of Kansas graduate he served in the 21st Kansas Regiment and later joined the bar. The piece notes his war experiences sickness and loyalty to home front, with funeral rites led by Rev Bright and Masonic ceremony. The town laments a good man and friend to many.
Fragmentary verses honor a mother whose hopes vanished after a sudden crash and the loss of her idolized son. The lines evoke heaven and an enduring crown, attributed to Augusta C Hornaday and Burton Crit.
University notes outline February 17 events including a lecture by Mr. Dake on engineering topics at the Shelled Sea Hie Behoed, with student theater and poetry readings. The program lists schedule details, campus venues, and university speakers, emphasizing public lectures and performances.
Fragmented OCR recounts castor oil based remedies for infants and children and a general note on trusted brands. Phrases mention Powell and Cohan, entertainment, and production though details are unclear. The text mixes product notes with scattered references to people, places, and music events without clear coherence.
An advertisement touts the Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney bladder and dermatin trouble. It claims a two month treatment costs $1 and offers testimonials and a request for samples from Dr. E W Hall of 2926 Olive Street in St Louis.
The sheriff summons all jurors for Monday as a country jury is seated. All witnesses are subpoenaed and the case will proceed with testimony amid public interest. Vehement remarks and uncertainties surround the defendant who remains in jail and insists on his stance.
Mixed items report K U student Brack Pemberton stirring bad blood between colleges and a WU glee club gig at the Normal under YWCA auspices. Also included are a cold remedy ad, a farm sale notice for February 10 1908, and a notice of appointment naming Willie A Herschell executor of Samuel A Daniel’s estate in Douglas County Kansas.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s medicines as pure and alcohol free with transparent formulas on wrappers. It claims the Golden Medical Discovery purifies blood, tonifies the stomach, and regulates bowels, aiding catarrh and lung issues though not a cure for advanced consumption. It emphasizes tested by experts and warns against free samples and high dealer prices.
A fragmented and unclear excerpt mentions a Black person and various distressing phrases about illness, belief in recovery, and guarantees. The text is garbled and appears to be OCR noise with misrendered names and terms, lacking coherent facts or a definite news event.
An advertisement touts Orino Laxative Syrup as a remedy for biliousness and headache and habitual constipation. It claims the syrup is mild and pleasant, helps digestion, avoids nun state or griping, and is suitable for daily use.
The Comptroller of the Currency certifies Watkins National Bank of Lawrence Kansas is authorized to have succession under the National Banking Act until the close of business January 23 1928. The decision cites compliance with the act approved July 12 1882 and is dated January 23 1908 with official seal and signature of the Comptroller.
The note proclaims candidacy for Registers of Deeds in a Kansas county with names like Dr. W. Littell and W. Horton cited, along with assorted local notices and business ads from Lawrence. The mixed text includes probate court mention and Treasury notice, reflecting a page of notices and advertisements from 1908. The fragmentary items reference elections, banking authority, and local merchants in Douglas and Dowell counties, Kansas.
A garbled set of classified notices listing jobs and wants. Offers for stenographer or bookkeeper, private family help in Linwood Kansas, poultry selling interest from farmers, and office moves with contact lines. Includes names and addresses like Ruth phones 91 and 61-820 Pa. St.
A chaotic Lawrence Kansas classified section offers numerous FOR SALE listings. Items include livestock a gentle family horse two show cases a team and harness and several houses and rental properties along with appliances and clothing as owners advertise price and contact details such as Bell phones and street addresses for quick inquiries. The ads show multiple properties near the University and business districts with prices around 3000 to 4500 dollars and indicate nearby streets Tenn Kentucky Mass Streets and New Hampshire.
Public notices announce for rent and sale inquiries at 1321 Massachusetts street and 927 Ohio. Listings mention rooms in a modern house near the University and schools and piano practice time. Also a notice of final settlement in the estate of LN Burley with admin fees and discharge sought. Lost items include two ten dollar bills and a gold horseshoe scarf pin with rewards offered.
On January 17 1908 the probate court appointed and qualified the undersigned as executor of Anson Storm, late of Douglas County, deceased. All parties interested in the estate should govern themselves accordingly.
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