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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1909
Page
2
The Journal, a longstanding Lawrence newspaper, traces its origins to a merger and a renamed publication. It states daily and weekly editions with contact details and a broad circulation history in the city.
The Kansas University at Lawrence and Kansas State Agricultural College at Manhattan should foster cooperation not rivalry. The editorial urges joint Lincoln Day participation, outlines benefits of federation under one executive head, and calls for mutual respect to educate Kansas youth.
Local notices list candidates for Lawrence city offices across wards, with bids for council, mayor, treasurer and school board positions. Republican primaries are noted and races include Sixth Ward council, Fifth Ward council, Third Ward council, and school Board seats.
The piece recalls W J Bryan’s Atchison appearance where he spoke on The Prince of Peace. It notes contrasts between his preacher and presidential roles, praising his oratory though some doubt a future evangelist path. Additional items mention arnica salve and local notices.
A Lawrence discussion critiques a proposed parcels post plan aimed at rural routes with a five cent first pound rate and two cents for each additional pound. The piece links oyster fisheries and fears of market disruption to postal policy guided by New Jersey and Philadelphia interests.
Representative Perkins argues for maintaining duties as a conservation measure against landholders while the Chicago Tribune urges repeal or reduction to benefit millions of furniture makers and small buyers. The piece emphasizes broader public good over timber owners' interests and links duties to cheaper lumber and broader employment.
A reader asserts no pneumonia cases linked to coughs or colds and endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe effective remedy. The note warns against unknown substitutes that may contain opiates and cause constipation hindering recovery.
Campaign notice shows W E Siggins running for councilman in the Fourth Ward under the AOR and Maxwell slate. The filing emphasizes re nomination aims and district representation.
A Civil War veteran from Ketup Texas narrates a personal health saga claiming a plot by illness and craving led to years of cold and cough. He credits Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup and Hall’s Wonder for restoration, weighs 178 pounds now, and cites Barber & Son as seller with trial bottles offered.
The notice promotes eye examinations with a New Medisometer and guaranteed glass work. It lists Brock Optometist at 1802 Mass St offering Wednesdays Fridays and Saturdays. It also advertises Thor Motorcycles with prices from 150 to 360, Rork Cycle Shop at 1017 Mass St, and a picture exhibition on Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings from 8 to 10. It mentions O K Pantatorium cleaning and dyeing services at 830 Mass St with Bell 509 and Home 5H.
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