Lincoln Memorial stamps go on sale in Lawrence
The Lawrence post office has 3000 two cent Lincoln Memorial stamps arriving for sale Friday and continuing while supply lasts. The design features a right profile of Lincoln within an ellipse and laurel accents, with U S postage and 1809 Feb 12 1909 two cents inscriptions. Sold through presidential offices and fourth class offices on requisition. a local note mentions Dr Shoop’s Restorative in an unrelated ad.
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Lawrence
U. S
The Secret of Saving Offers Practical Home Finance Tips
This piece argues saving money is easier with a clear goal such as buying or building a home. It links borrowing to a concrete objective, noting that payments create a habit of thrift while enabling comfort and future goals. The plan is described as practical.
A Student's Views on University Engineering Policy
A student argues for a single Kansas engineering school at the University of Kansas, contending that distinct state campuses duplicate resources and that consolidation best serves educational growth, industry, and state prosperity. The piece defends the university’s role against claims of monopoly and urges support for Lawrence-based leadership.
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Felis
University-Agricultural College
Ben
Department of Engineering
Agricultural College
University At Lawrence
University of Karsus
School of Engineering
Kansas
Kanesas
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Yuster
Ie University
Dentani
University of Kamen
Wiet C. Salthouse
Homemade hair tonic promises beauty and savings
An old advice blurb promotes a DIY hair tonic using half a pint each of alcohol and water with an ounce of Beta Quinol, claiming results equal or better than store brands. It notes bay rum as an alternative and says Beta Quinel improves vitality and gloss with daily use, available from druggists.
Farewell party honors Jenkins family at home
Mr and Mrs d W Jenkins were surprised by about fifty at their home on Friday for a farewell party. Presbyterian friends gave a twelve dollar silver baking dish in appreciation for their church work. On Saturday, Miss Mildred and Miss Nan Dunking were surprised by neighborhood youths. The Junkins will move to Lawrence and be missed at the church for their dedicated service.
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D. W. Jenkins
Mildred
Nan Dunking
Junkins
Lawrence
Village life and events mix with Alaska show and cures
Kansas City visitor Mr Oliver Kraft visits with parents while Rev Steenbock's family visits Luffsomers. Several local folk attend weddings, parties, and visits. a mad dog bites others. baby news. townspeople discuss a grippe remedy and Fuley’s Honey and Tar. Eskimo acts tour the West with Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition features at Bower sock Opera house. A white pony and PaZO Ointment are advertised as cures.
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Oliver Kraft
Kansas City
Steenbock
al Luffsomers
Eartha Wulikuhle
Earl Evans
Hamilton
Kans
D. F. Buelinger
S. Twigs
Amelia
Samuel
Rose Unger
Bertha Walfkuble
Curtis Wettengel
Naperville
Mr.Loffsommer
Amelia Waltkuble
Mark Honky
Bowersock Opera House
West
A. M. Barber
Tony Gurman
Emperia Gazette Highlights Old Friends At Convention
Delegates at the Emperia convention register at the Law beener Yi MLC Laibting and are surprised to see two familiar faces Richard Turtle the reg. codeskman and Harry Sanborn the athletic director. The item notes many nasal catarrh sufferers report relief using Ely's Cream Balm, a non cocaine remedy sold by ElyrBos with spray tube.
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Emperia Gazettes
Wien
Emperia
Lawbeener Yi
Laibting
Richard Turtle
Ely
ElyrBos
Warren Xe
Deans Kidney Pills Endorsed By Lawrence Residents
Deans Kidney Pills make a rural reputation in Lawrence Kansas with testimonials from Mrs A F Messer of 1339 Pennsylvania Street and other local users who report backache and kidney relief after regular use. Dick Bros drug store supplied two more cures, with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo listed as U S agents. Remember the Dean's name and avoid alternatives.
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Dean
Lawrence
A. F. Messer
Pennsylvania Street
Kan
Doan
Backnache
Doun
Dick Bros
Foster-Milhuro Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Fifty Five and Franklin School Event and Local Notices
The article lists an upcoming entertainment and box supper for the 55 group hosted by the teacher and pupils, inviting the public. It mentions various local residents visiting relatives, travel updates, and household movements, and includes a health note promoting Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and colds. It also notes Oyster supper success, callers at several homes, and the telephone men using Mr. Davis's house as headquarters.
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Martin Tarpy
Barker Shho
Lhouse
Huffman
Hallooway
Holder
Holloway
Shipman
Cedar Culu
J. Levette
J. Si Levette
Phonographs and Livery and Paintings Exhibit Notice
Auto and deck livery services advertise prompt day or night service with phone numbers and locations. A seventh annual art exhibition at the University in Lawrence runs weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM and select evenings, featuring 235 paintings and prints by American and foreign artists with single admission and season tickets. Political notices announce candidates Lena Urech for Treasurer and others for city offices, with Republican primaries forthcoming. The Board of Education lists sale of a small brick building and invites bids by March 1, noting bid rejection rights. An editorial quip questions a wife’s excuse for loving a man.
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Willehee
Lawrence
Board of Education
Lena Urech
Soldier Balke Death Plot and Undertaking Co. Relocation
J H Bowlin remains in charge as the Lawrence Undertaking Co. moves to 007 Massachusetts street for larger quarters and better equipment. The note mentions a civil war veteran J A Stone of Kemp Texas and a plan allegedly tied to a death plot. Dr King’s New Discovery is praised for curing a stubborn cold with a weight gain from 130 to 178 pounds.
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Lawrence Undertaking Co
Massechusetta Street
J. H. Bowlin
Hoberteon
Undertaking Co
J. A. Stone
Kemp
Tex
Jobe
Dr. King
Science lecture and local political notices in Lawrence
Dr Webster of Clark University spoke on science as a defense of civilization and the duty of scientists to balance imagination with reason. The notes include multiple candidate announcements for Lawrence city offices, detailing ward candidacies and party primaries set for March 2.
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Martin Club
Paris
Doctor Webster
Clark University
Ile
Sina
Caldya
Galby
Visa
Webster
Rome
Italy
Scittist As Outlined By Dr. Webster
Building and Loan Association on Lawrence National Hank Bldg
A building and loan association occupies the second floor of the Lawrence National Hank Building. Details on services or hours are not provided in the accessible text.
Election Announcements for Lawrence City Seats
A series of public notices lists candidates for Lawrence city offices including Council seats in the Sixth and Fifth wards, school board reelection, a treasurer run, and an independent mayoral bid. Names include J W Howard W T Hutchin Mrs Edgar Wright Wilder S Metcalf S D Bishop and Harry Dick with primaries and election dates noted.
Blacksmithing and Wagon Work at Messer Shop
Messer at 1812 Mass. St. near Park Grocery offers blacksmithing horse shoeing and wagon work with all work guaranteed and specialty rate for driving horses.
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Messer
Mass
Park Grocery
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RAND
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Douglas County
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Mewisg. Ches
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A Holloway Quenther
Jobo & Beal
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O.al Grocery
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Hislop
Gee. Com
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
N.Y
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J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Fuley
O. P. ,Barber & Song
Bowerseck Opera House
Jewbel Lowe
Fife
Franklin
Smith
Lawrency
Jivy Osborne
Curtis
Margery Chambers
KL. Smith
Mae Harding
C. PB. Barber & Son
Beackett
Straffon
China
Hunsinger
Mags
Francisco & Todd
Vermont Street
Hena. Kasold
W. E. Higgins
Fourth Ward
A. R. Maxwell
Bell
B. Craigmilep
Wiindin
F. P. Smith
Clark
Weman
Balke
C. B. Hosford
L. H. Menger
Fifth Ward
L. &. Mason
Marel
2. S
McCann
Hattie Tibball
Tam
E. D. O'Brien
E. U. Bond
GEC
W. Kuhne
Hermann Broeker
City of
W. IL Carruth
Sixth Ward
J. W. Howard
W. T. Hutchin
Edgar Wright
Trensurer
Wilder S. Metcalf
S. D. Bishop
Harry Dick
Watkins National Bank
Burplus
J B. Watking
C. Tuscer
Cazhion. Co
Savings Departmente
W. R. Stubbs
W. E. Innes
Luther N. Lewis
W. Brom
T. J. Sweeney
Jacob Badsky
EL of. Hilkay
J. &. Stubbe
A. Monroe
MO G. Grovenor
W. F. March
Monroe
Newmark
Leo Preat
Hosford Investment
South Lawrence
Rhode Island
The
Hosford
Peoples’ Bank Building
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