Journal of Lawrence Founded and Prolific Press Outlet
The Lawrence Republican founded the Journal in 1807 and absorbed the State Journal in 1847. It publishes daily reports from the Associated Press, with a weekly edition issued Saturdays and a Sunday-except daily edition each evening. February 14, 1908 issue notes Kansas gas prospects and a Kansas City Post view on Taft speech.
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Lawrence Republican
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State Journal
Herald Diem
Laws
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Liewrence
Associated Press
Commts
Kansas
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The Roosevelt Era and Public Integrity
The passage reflects on patriotic leaders and vigilance against graft in public service. It credits vigorous citizens and disclosures in recent months with boosting efficiency and encouraging high character to pursue public duties, concluding that governance has improved and will not revert to pre Roosevelt-era standards.
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Roosevelt
The Man in the Box at Bowersock Opera House
Lawrence critics praise The Man in the Box at Bowersock Opera House last night calling it high class city attraction. Max Figman stars with a strong supporting cast. the play features elaborate scenery and sharp clean humor with audience acclaim for its performances and set pieces.
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Lawrence
Bowersock Opera House
Max Figman
Lea
Pricvd
Mas Figman
Oklahoma
Gov
Tieeh
Lay
Phrases on Roosevelt policies and Leavenworth politics
The article surveys national and local politics with Roosevelts policies as a thread. It notes Leavenworth’s liberal element from local institutions and the push for commission government. It discusses crime and civic trust amid editorial commentary on candidates and public figures.
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Leavenworth
A Bally Good Town in Lawrence Workroom Fund
The Journal notes Lawrence residents never neglect a good thing and report a carpet need for the workroom funded by voluntary contributions. The piece reinforces the paper's view of Lawrence people as generous and community minded.
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Lawrence
Allen and Gerstenberger Wedding in Belleview
The marriage of Miss Ethel May Alten to Mr. Fred Gerstenberger Jr. took place at 2 pm at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas county neighbors. The ceremony featured an arch of ferns and roses, with Mrs A B Conner on the wedding march and Rev Miller officiating. best man Carl Altenbernd and bridesmaid Mattie Gerstenberger.
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Douglas County
J. R. Allen
Belleview
Ethel May Atlen
Fred Gerstenberger
A. B. Conner
Carl Altenbernd
Mattie Gerstenberger
Rev. Miller
Methodist Church
Endre
Cure for St Vitus Dance Prompts Praise of Pink Pills
A Cherokee Iowa woman recalls severe nerve decline and St Vitus Dance. after two doctors failed, Dr Williams Pink Pills restored her strength and sleep, with steady weight gain and full recovery. The ad asserts widespread sale by druggists at 50 cents per box or six for three dollars, via Dr Williams Medicine Co.
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St. Vitus
Willisine
Bette
Willian
Willi
Peeriph
Willigis Medisine
Guay Schunectaly
N.Y
Jesus Heals The Nobleman's Son And Busy People
A religious column by William H Ridgway references Jesus healing the nobleman’s son from Jn 4 3431 51 and urges readers to stay busy as in the Busy Men’s Glass parable with scattered commentary on diligence.
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Fasson
Jesus
Jno
Waperight As
Bys Wm
HW. Ridgwas
Galilee
Yale Paints a Night of Musical Comedy at Town Hall
Charles F Yale's Paintings present a program featuring Leonard and Halliday as the laugh makers. A dramatic drama “Human Hearts” arrives February 18 by a capable company, with a moving plot and strong emotion. Prices 25 cents to 50 cents.
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Poaersoek
Charles HL
Yale
Charles Fh
Yale Maisement Company
Toh
Fo Leonard
Will Halliday
Utopia
Thas Rae
Chirle
Kees
Rain Ends Drought With Useful Winter Moisture
Rain arrived after a long dry spell, providing needed moisture for soils. The precipitation helps avert worse conditions by recharging groundwater and supporting winter crops as the country welcomes relief from parched ground. The steady rainfall improves overall soil conditions and anticipates continued moisture.
Nathan Barnett Dies at 104 in Euodora Home
Nathan Barnett aged 104 died Monday afternoon at his home in north Euodora. He leaves a wife, three daughters and one son. The Civil War veteran was a member of Company E, 1st Kansas. Funeral was held Wednesday afternoon. Euodora News reports the biographical note.
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Nathan Barnett
North Eudora
Co. E
Kansas
Eudora News
The Prophet With Honor Across a Nation
Fragmented text depicts a prosaic meditation on honor and service. The narrator questions who binds citizens and rulers while pondering historical figures and moral duties.
The Puzzled Boy and a Nobleman's Sick Son Mystery
A garbled account centers on a puzzled boy linked to a nobleman whose son is ill. The text references warnings, trials, and a physician or healer, with scattered phrases about a danger or fate, suggesting a dramatic courtly or domestic intrigue without clear sequence or outcome.
Knocked Into Heaven and Railroad Friends Remembered
A religious reflection cites Hebrews on salvation through tribulation. Billy Miller and Billy Morn, Harrisburg railroad workers, saved a struck man near Duncannon then visited the injured at his humble home, sharing delicacies and prayers with the wife.
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Sehiller
Billy Miller
Billy Morn
Bily Morn
Harrisburg
Ile
Pennsylvania Flyer
Limited
P. R. R. Young Men‘s Christian Association
Duncannon
Duncanton
Far Reaching Female Weakness Remedies Advertised
A dated advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets as cures for pelvic organ weakness and related symptoms. It promotes alcohol free glyceric root extracts, extensive endorsements, and insists on authentic ingredients. The piece also seems to include unrelated literary and promotional snippets about wireless devices and fictional narratives.
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Pierce
Announcement for Register of Deeds candidacy in Douglas County
A Republican primary candidate D W Littell announces bid for Register of Deeds. The notice appears with other legal notices including final settlement for Ellen J Shull estate and bank succession approval for The Lawrence National Bank. Additional ads reference local services and merchants around Lawrence Kansas.
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Ihereby
Register of Deeds
Lawrence Danty Journal
Ellen J. Shull
Douglas County
Kansas
Mary R. Barley
Denisnte Deliy Journal
Robert 3. McFarland
Sald Colare
Mary J. McFarland
Lawrese Daily Journal
I. N. Larley
Attowanes
Mary R, Barley
Several Advertisements and Notices From Early 1908
A collage of ads and notices includes claims for kidney and rheumatic cures, ointments for piles, a 1908 banking succession notice for The Watkins National Bank of Lawrence Kansas, and assorted local ads for butter, clothing, houseware and storage services.
Journal bindery reports strong year in Kansas printing market
The Journal bindery closes a prosperous year with high quality binding praised as the best in Kansas. A staff statement emphasizes the fine work and free consultation offered at Beate, Sirort Hampshire street, Bell phone 604, Targrants, Kasons.
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Journal Bindery
Kansas
Beate
Sirort
Hampshire
Bell Phone
Targrants
Kasons
Wanted notices fill columns with varied ads
A jumble of classified ads seeks help and housing: Mrs Yeager seeks light housekeeping and furnished rooms at Garfield Avenue. Mrs Warren Wood advertises general housework at 124 West Lee Street. a boy age 12 to 15 is wanted for chores with schooling and a good home. Haskell Institute seeks a competent club dining room helper starting April 1. roomers and boarders wanted at 509 New Hampshire Street. cigar solicitors wanted with pay. a competent young man seeks stenography or bookkeeping work at the Journal office. potatoes and grains offered by W H Pendleton. farmers urged to contact Wm F Helm Commission Co. 71 Maine Ave.
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Haskell Club
Haskell Institute
Lawrence
Kans
For Sale Items and Property Listings in Lawrence Kansas
A collection of classified sale notices from Lawrence Kansas includes farm horses, a surrey horse, a piano assortment, a nearly new automobile runabout, two acres of land near Baldwin, a six room house in West Lawrence, alfalfa hay, a gas range, and a survey inquiry. Listings name owners Philip P. Young E. H. Harding M. Morrison G. B. VanArdale and others with addresses in Rhode Island street New Jersey Massachusetts New York and other local streets.
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Tennessee Street
City Park
Philip P. Young
Bell
Frank Gee
Baldwin
G. B. VanArdale
Chariton
Lucas Co
Iowa
West Lawrence
M. Morrison
New York
North Lawrence
Ind
St. Bell
For Rent Notice at 717 Mass St
Property listing announces a five room house available March 1st for rent. Contact R. E. Protseh at 717 Mass Street for inquiries.
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R. E. Protseh
Mass
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