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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1909
Page
2
The Lawrence Journal Company publishes The Journal a daily and weekly paper with Associated Press dispatches. The history notes its 1857 establishment, consolidation of earlier titles, and wide circulation in Lawrence and surrounding counties with multi edition formats and mail routes.
Lawrence residents discuss a proposed boulevarde plan to weave four routes through the city, Mount Oread, and the university campus, forming a scenic three mile loop. Supporters say paving is partial, costs are low, and the project would ease traffic while offering a striking western view. Some remarks touch on social figures and campus funding debates as the city weighs the proposal.
Governor Stubbs defends the public utilities bill arguing it broadens the board of commissioners to regulate railroads, express and car companies, telegraph, telephone, gas and electric services. He cites expected savings for Kansans and especially farmers, notes Kansas railways cost less to build yet carry higher rates, and claims the bill protects public rights and reduces excessive transportation charges across the state.
The Kansas legislature contemplates a two year appropriation of one million dollars for Kansas University covering maintenance, new buildings, and repairs. Supporters cite it as essential for growth and faculty retention while critics fear underfunding and seek broader revenue methods to sustain continued expansion.
City of Lawrence faces two bidding parties for street railway franchises. Calls for a clear deal with Brass tacks and real guarantees, urging quicker acceptance limits and fair female representation in franchise grants.
The promoters have had ample time to know what they can do and cannot do. Will Lawrence act or let the opportunity slip by.
A mixed page fragment discusses press agents in New York and their impact on newspaper coverage, noting how ads and publicity drive stories about celebrities and trials. It also promotes a home remedy for falling hair using Beta Quinel, claiming quick dandruff and hair loss relief and suggesting an extractor mix with common drugstore ingredients.
Associated Press reports John Douglass of San Francisco has inherited 32000 from Col G Hi a polo patron and racehorse owner. Juli Douglass, son of a Kansas University graduate and Topeka native, is the heir. His mother Lizzie Oliver is linked to Topeka, with C K Douglass as her husband. The father, a law graduate, later worked as claim agent for the K N I railroad and the line’s absorption by a Chicago firm. Also a dental ad for Foley’s Orine Laxative appears.
Hetty Green says she gave her daughter Sylvia Green Wilks a large gift, as Sylvia wed Matthew Astor Wilks in Morristown New Jersey. The ceremony ended with a simple breakfast and the couple returned to New York where Mrs Green voiced happiness for her daughter.
The New York Times notes many people skip breakfast and defend the habit as yielding health benefits, yet most would not start the day without sustenance. Working men need nourishment for activity, and office workers risk headaches and sickness without a substantial morning meal. Most insist on balanced meals, not merely a late brunch, to avoid health and morale downsides.
Topeka State Journal notes senator J L Brady of Douglas county is brother to Idaho Governor James N Brady. The Idaho governor rose from a Kansas farm in Johnson county to statewide leadership. The Lawrence senator, editor of the Lawrence Journal, remains hopeful a Kansas governor may follow his brother’s path. The item reflects on political fortune and regional ties.
Topeka Journal recounts a chaotic scene at a sorority house where two sisters hide in fear after a knock at the door. A detective arrives referencing a prowling colored man near 1617 West street. The tale ends with a frightened breakfast and a remodeled explanation of the peeper.
A Lawrence Kans reader recounts relief from years of back and kidney pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Dick Bros drugstore. She describes dull backache dizziness and head pains with abnormal urine sediment and credits the remedy with a complete cure. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributes in the US under the Doan's brand.
Rev. Joseph Hi Fesperman of Salisbury North Carolina, author of several books, writes of kidney trouble last winter with severe pain and bed confinement. After taking Foley's Kidney Remedy his symptoms abated and urine returned to normal, he cheerfully recommends the remedy.
Classified notices offer work as a seamster with monthly terms and furnished house, garden, fruit, and wood. Other ads seek women for flexible work, investment opportunities, and sales of household goods and farm equipment. plus sale of seed corn and real estate, with contact details and locations in Lawrence and Claremore.
An assortment of notices and ads includes a land and finance item offering 2100 at 7 percent with no commission, a livestock sale prospect to bowled mules and horses, and a request for general agents across communities. Also a notice of final settlement by U S G Plank as administrator de bonis non for Martha AL Andrews estate in Douglas County Kansas with April 6 deadline.
The Bank of Denton sues B Fred Farpster and wife and Martha A. Mier in Douglas County District Court. An order of sale directs the sheriff to sell March 20 1909 at 2 pm the real estate described including lots and streets in Lawrence City to satisfy the judgment. Also listed are for sale items and a sideboard and dining table with details.
The District Court of Douglas County Kansas publishes a notice by KR PL Washington owner of land in North Lawrence. He seeks to quiet title to a 1 acre tract described as starting 200 rods west of the southeast corner of the NW quarter of the SW quarter section 20 township 12 south range 20 east. Defendants Daniel Henricks Nancy Henricks and unknown heirs must answer by March or a judgment will be entered.
Real estate transfers include Jiln W Groves single of Lawrence selling parcel in Grove's Subdivision to Thresa A Underwand for 200 dollars. Leishner and wife of Kansas City Kansas convey Mk 3 Earl's Addition to Bernard and Henry Elins for 900 dollars. John Cummins widower of Sumner county sells Lot 9 Utkat corner of Tennessee and Senator streets to W C Simons for 250 dollars.
An advertisement urges readers to grab a coupon for Dr Shoup’s Health Coffee Imitation. It touts a No-Drip coffee strainer and claims 90 large cups with the 25e coupon, noting customer satisfaction and credit to Solby W. A. Guenther.
Auto and Hack Livery advertises 24 hour operation with prompt response to all orders. Offers carriage painting and varnishing, baggage handling, and related services. Contact via phones 1139 and 812-514 at Vermont Street.
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