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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1908
Page
1
The Journal reports Lawrence Kansas in February 1908 with a mix of editorials and local notes. It references the legislature, railroads, taxation, and social commentary including Vinland Vine and references to individuals like Charles W. Morse. The piece offers a snapshot of city affairs, opinions on taxes, and community chatter.
Amid suspicions and heated rhetoric, a Kansas city debates injunctions and governance. Calls focus on public works, street cleaning, and alleged corporate favoritism while political maneuvering and rail interests draw scrutiny.
The article profiles a Wichita dog breeder and trainer, Mr. Lowe, who houses about a hundred prize dogs and claims their line includes world beating runners. It notes his visible passion for dogs and his quiet lifestyle despite local curiosity about his kennel.
An OCR fragment presents jagged musings on laziness suspicion and women's education with scattered phrases about independence, headstrong behavior, and social flaws. The text contains numerous typos and garbled terms, offering little coherent narrative or verifiable event.
William Jewell College faces Kansas in a pivotal home game. The Jayhawks seek a run of wins after recent strong showings as audiences pack Lawrence for the season’s last major clash this winter.
An advertisement certifies druggists can refund money and promotes Euleys Honey and Tar as a cough and cold remedy. It claims to stop coughing, heal lungs, prevent pneumonia, and aid consumption, noting no opiates and a yellow package. Barber & Son listed as sellers.
Mrs Jalie Baste Clarke, wife of Captain Clarke, is noted as a poet of Lawrence Massachusetts. The poem recounts a Monae volunteer who loved and refused a captor, exploring social rules in army life and the couple's history. Captain and Mrs Clarke reside at Fort Warren Massachusetts.
Claiming to cure kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles the Texas Wonder bottle offers a two month treatment for one dollar. Testimonials are promised and orders are accepted by mail from Dr. E W Hall at 26 Olive Street St Louis.
The Journal reports no contest for delegates. Delegates were instructed for Taft for president and those favorable to him were chosen for the conventions. Each delegate selects an alternate. A full delegation from here to Topeka is unlikely but all may attend the Lawrence congressional convention. Mr. Stubbs is named for national convention from the state at large and Mr. Davis for the congressional district. The congressional convention is set for March 3 and the state convention for March 4.
An old fragment promotes Pazo Ointment claiming piles cured in 14 days and touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a cleansing tonic to improve appearance and mood, while discussing general skin disorders and impure blood.
A peculiar phrase The Gloves Habit is noted as an addiction seen in men and rarely in women, sparking curiosity about its meaning and social context.
The article extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as superior for weak stomach liver and blood issues and defends its honesty with printed ingredients. It also promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women and Pleasant Pellets as easy to take liver pills, noting the alcohol free formula and long-standing market presence.
A dairy barn was burned in a rural area with smoke and flames reported. Incendiary origin is suspected though details are unclear. investigators and local responders were on site.
Mrs Eva Tn of Grovertown Stark County Indiana shares a testimonial about a cough remedy called King’s New Discovery. She claims four one dollar bottles cured a severe chest illness and restored health. The ad promotes the product as a universal cough cold and lung remedy guaranteed by O P Barber & Son, druggists. Trial bottles offered with secret guarantees.
An elderly man from Rock Port Missouri reports relief after using Foley's Kidney Cure for enlarged prostate and kidney issues. The ad warns prostate disruption is dangerous and urges early use, citing a 91 year old claimant who improved after treatment.
A Fortwell, of Lahams, N C, says after less than three bottles of Electric Bitters his health revived, claiming relief from Bright's disease in diabetes stage and liver problems. Patient Gus at C P Barber & Son endorses the remedy priced 50 cents.
A historical text argues that Western Kansas residents rely on dried jack rabbit meat due to poverty and food scarcity. It discusses meat curing, air drying, and supply constraints linked to federal banking acts, with a note about authorization of a local bank in Lawrence under late 19th century governance.
Fragmented OCR text hints at a regional gas shortage affecting Scipio and nearby cities. Mentions of supply, weather impact, and local authorities outline a tense energy situation with possible grid and distribution concerns. Names and places are unclear due to garbled source.
Notice of final settlement in the matter of the estate of Robert McParland deceased. Creditor interests are notified that the administratrix will apply at the next term of the probate court on March 3 for allowance of her services and attorney's fees and for a full settlement and discharge.
Notices inform creditors and interested parties that Mary R Barley seeks final settlement as administratrix and attorney fees for the estate of LN Barley at the March 3 1908 probate term. Willie A Herschel is appointed executor of Samuel A Daniel’s estate. first publications January 1908. Treasury Bureau announces Watkins National Bank of Toetes as in question for currency compliance.
Notices include D W Littell seeking Republican primary for Register of Deeds, final settlements for estates Ellen J Shull and Albert Milton Richardson, and a Treasury certification for The Lawrence National Bank. Other items announce services from Lawrence Transfer Co and Bell Metcalf Implement Co with sewing goods and Spirella corsets.
A collage of classified notices from Lawrence reports several help and housing requests. Items include a club cook needed at Haskell Institute, two unfurnished rooms near the University, a stenographer or bookkeeper position, and buyers for farm products plus livestock and produce buyers.
A collection of sale notices from Lawrence area ads listing a six room house, a farm horse, alfalfa hay, double geared cane mill, several pianos and players, a runabout automobile, a tent, river bottom land, a pony, incubator, a gent le family bore, a twenty acre tract, and a modern six room cottage. Also listed are contact details and nearby streets in North and West Lawrence, Baldwin and Chariton Iowa. Many items include bell phone numbers and addresses for inquiries and payments.
Vendors advertise pumps plumbing and clothing. Kennedy Plumbing Co and Clifton T Hiatt offer goods and services. Lending firms Abe Wolfson Morrison Lem on Mass street promote short term loans and farm city property loans. Lawrence Transfer Co packs goods. Journal bindery touts bindings. Vermont street horse shoer advertises shoeing services.
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