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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1909
Page
2
A damaged OCR notice presents the Lawrence Journal in Lawrence Kansas with publication details. It mentions establishment in 1857, different editions and pricing, and notes the paper’s association with the area and postal delivery, ending with a partial address.
Lawrence editorial examines the Kansas Republic platform pledges to regulate public utility finance and valuation. It notes no sweeping laws, argues for limiting over capitalization, questions tax burdens on farmers, and criticizes myths from Wisconsin while praising local journalism and educational institutions in Topeka and Leavenworth.
Lawrence readers learn of a lengthy notice linking a civil case in Douglas County with a sale of real estate, the sheriff’s action to satisfy a judgment, and a historic fee debate tied to prosecutorial costs. The document also samples medical testimonials and public notices from early 20th century Kansas.
Sealed bids requested by the Township Board of Grant township for grading a public road containing 9915 ex. yds. Bidders must include a 5 percent certified check payable to E W Young. Check returned when contract and bond are furnished. Board may reject any bid. Plans available at the Douglas county Clerk's office or at A A Hicks trustee's residence. February 27, 1909 deadline.
An OCR fragment advertises internal cures for piles with Dr Leonhardt Hem-Roid at $1 per bottle from Dick Bros in Lawrence Kansas. It also promotes Foley laxatives for constipation and liver trouble with claims of no griping and no need for continued use.
Salem Quebec February 17 The body of John Wilkes Booth allegedly dumped into the Potomac River rather than buried in the Booth family plot is the belief of R B Thompson a Salem newspaper man. Thompson cites Captain E W Hillard who said Booths body was removed from a prison and carried to a gunboat then sunk in the river. The tale reportedly surfaced years ago and is linked to political turmoil following McKinleys death.
Recital by two Cosmopolitan School of Music students on Tuesday afternoon November 3 at Cable Tall. Miss Helen Broeniman pianist and Mrs Daisy Judson contralto receive praise for training. Heinze Musical Club set Sunday November 8 3:30 PM Ninth Floor Auditorium with Hazel Harrison piano. Also rail timetable notes with various Kansas City and Overland Limited trains and departures from Mass Street listings.
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