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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1908
Page
2
The Vinland Vine column reflects nostalgic lines on home, travel, and public affairs, including a stray remark on voting rights and a Dem governor candidacy in Missouri. Judge Wallace of Kansas City announces his bid, promoting a strong moral platform and firm stance on issues.
The writer reflects on how the recent panic faded after three months, praising the nation's powerful recuperative power and patriotism. It compares the unity during the Spanish American War to the post panic recovery, arguing the country is strong and united in restoring confidence.
In Lawrence residents remember Gen Henry Carroll as a refined, generous soldier who spent forty years in the army. He lived simply after retirement, valued public service, and was known for his warm heart and quiet dignity. The piece honors a man who never boasted of his career and died as he lived, a devoted soldier.
Charles Walters of Alleghany Sierra County proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures burns sores wounds boils cuts and sprains quickly. The ad promises money back at O P Barber & Son drug store for 25 cents and compares value to a mis-tuned piano versus a fine violin.
The weather this morning appeared bright and cold with a cheerful sun rising in clear skies. Early conditions were favorable and residents noted a pleasant outlook for the day.
A Lawrence Kansas reader touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney weakness and related pains. The testimonial cites relief from aching kidneys and inflammation after using the Dick Bros. drugstore product, with claims of renewed strength and overall health.
Charles Vale's Amusement Company presents a vaudeville bill featuring John F. Leonard Will Halliday and Mazie King at Bowersock Opera House with prices 25c 50c 75c and 1.00 on February 18. Human Hearts follows, a dramatic tale of Tom Logan a blacksmith entangled by an adventuress and a murder plot ending in a life sentence.
Attorney general of Idaho will deliver the alumni address at the upcoming commencement at Vibe University in Kansas. The event features Heieral Fadkson, a popular law school figure, as keynote. The article notes the campus voice and public interest in the ceremony and the broader push for professional education across the state.
In Oak Street near Perry, a fire started after Mr. E. W. Jette struck a match in a closet and left briefly. Prompt action stopped the blaze before it spread, though much clothing was damaged. A separate Friday night dance incident near Williams town led to Earl Chitwood being severely slashed by a knife, requiring 36 stitches and medical aid.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a near miraculous cure for Bright's disease and diabetes, with a testimonial from a Laeama, N.C. reader. Publication notices from 1908 cover a district court case in Douglas County Kansas and a comptroller certification for The Watkins National Bank in Lawrence, Kansas.
Recounted items include a candidate announcement for Register of Deeds by D W Littell in the Lawrence Daily Journal, a notice of final settlement in the estate of Elfen J Shull, and a 1908 Currency Bureau certification for The Lawrence National Bank. Also listed are probate notices appointing Benjamin J Horton as executor, local business ads, and services in Lawrence Kansas.
A collage of classified want ads listing opportunities and notices. Items include work from home letters, six acres on shares for corn, washing services, light housekeeping rooms, a general housework job, a boy for chores, salesmen, stenographer or bookkeeper, produce buyers, and farmers seeking poultry sales, with contact names and addresses such as Morristown NY Bell 191 Journal office, 124 West Ivo Street, J. Gannon R. H. No. 4, Peerless Cigar Co Toledo OH, and Wm. F. Helm Commission Co 71 Main, Beth phones 91.
Multiple classified notices list for sale items including Black Sunkshan cocks and eggs, a team and wagon, two Tennessee street lots near city park, a surrey house, alfalfa hay, pianos and related instruments, a runabout automobile, a twenty acre Baldwin area land tract near Chariton Iowa, a six room cottage in West Lawrence, a gas range, and river bottom land in North Lawrence. Contact details include various phone numbers and addresses in Baldwin and Lawrence Kansas and surrounding areas.
Classified rental notices and final settlement notices from the Lawrence Daily Journal January 23 1908 show multiple For Rent ads for five and six room houses and cottages with utilities or acreage near Lawrence Kansas plus two notices of final settlement for estates of Robert McFarland and I N Barley instructing creditors and interested parties of probate terms and administrator actions in Douglas County Kansas. Mary J McFarland and Mary R Barley are listed as administratrixes preparing to seek discharge after final settlements on March 1908 and March 3 1908 respectively.
Plymouth Congregational Sunday school reports growing attendance with mixed classes for University men and women studying the Quest of Canaan history and the monarchyy, Life of Christ, New Testament order, and Prophets as preachers. Additional classes cover Young men and women and girls exploring constructive studies and Religion in Longs and Story.
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