Journal of Lawrence Kansas 1908 Adopts Reform Tone
The Lawrence Journal edition outlines its history and changes including daily and weekly publications, subscription terms, and editorial stance. It condemns political machines, highlights rising concern over gas safety, and notes future aims to boost quality and service while urging educated youth to pursue opportunities.
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Tae Jovawat
Lawrence Republican
Stata Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribane
Daiy End
Ournal la
Lawrance
Journal Spatiale
Malishea
Jovemar
Tom Cave
Jocawar
Gally
the Journal
Lawrence
Haneen
Kansas
University graduates in demand for skilled technical work
Kaname City officials visited the University of Kansas to recruit two graduates from the school of engineering for a packing plant project in Kauss City. The piece notes that engineering grads rapidly secure lucrative positions while shortages in trained stenographers, bookkeepers, teachers, and other skilled workers persist. It urges youths to prepare by education, training the brain, and accepting duties rather than fearing unemployment.
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Kaname City
University of Kansas
School of Sugmeering
Kauss City
University School of Engineering
W. H.quskenbush
Lawrence Business College
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Churches Unite Across Denominations For Global Evangelism
A St Louis conference led to a union between the Presbyterian Church of America and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Simultaneously five Baltimore Methodism branches advanced plans to coordinate foreign mission work. The article notes a broader trend toward unity after Civil War splits, predicting a single unified church and faster evangelism, and promotes a nasal spray product as a health aid.
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St.ouis
Presbyterian Church of America
Cumberland -Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Baltimore
Oouiselo Pary
Evangel'sm
Presbyterians
Cumberland Presbyterians
M. K. South
Wanted and For Sale Classified Items
Wanted COLUME For Salg White Plymouth and sing comb White Ley horns. W. C. Staines Route 9. Wanted Installment collector for merchandise accounts good salary and expenses Address Globe Company 723 Chastout street Philadelphia Pa For Rent A room house at 1301 Tennessee street Call at house or on Hugh tair Wanted A young man University student place to work for board Address Box 106 P O Lost Last Saturday gold watch and chain Shut case Elgin movement Reward if returned to the Journal office.
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Andress Globe Company
Chastout Street
Phil
Tennessee Street
Hugh Tair
P. O
Elgin Movement
Journal
Scientists Examine Largest Animals Eyes at Chicago Zoo
In Chicago a group led by Dr. Casey A. Wood studied wild animals eyes to understand vision differences. They used an optithe nrascope and various agents, binding animals and muzzling them for safety. tests included lions tigers pythons and gorillas to reveal light perception, refraction, and divergence among species.
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Chicago
Little Brown
Casey A. Wood
American Academy of Medicine
Northwestern University
Wood
George Lindsay Johnson
Arthur W. Head
Sipme
Uuvergenre
Uae
Syed Nyedboth
Costly Suit Over Ownership Dispute in Kent County
A complex case in Kent County concerns ownership of a triangular acre and a half tract near Still Pond. Horace Garner, colored, occupies the site. William H. Howe bought the adjoining farm from Dr. John Kelley, who had sold the strip to Garner. Garner erected a fence along the disputed line, Bowers tore it down and burned it. Garner charged with malicious destruction of property. case moved from Chestertown due to impartiality concerns and transferred to Queen Anne County court. Evidence and witnesses priced, with anticipated legal costs and attorney fees.
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Mt. Ma
Dave
Atbot
Sim
Still Pond
Kent County
Horace Garner
William H. Howe
John Kelley
Garner
Bowers
Chestertown
Queen Anne County Court
Texan keeps life pass for fifteen years on railroad
The article tells of an elderly Texan who held a life pass from Raeilrosd Company. He refused to sell his land for right of way, drew a rifle at trespass, and won a lifetime pass after negotiations. For fifteen years he has ridden the line daily, the only passenger on many trips, with conductors recording his name each time.
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Raeilrosd Company
Texas
Kinsley Mercury
Agi
San Jacinto
Cheetlup
Comany
Justa
Hartford City
Ind
Augustus Andris
Johnson Slasa Company
Andris
Striking Dialogue On Train Safety During Blame and Blight
A cab ride with a locomotive engineer triggers a grim exchange about safety and child casualties. The speaker contemplates a sleigh crash versus a train derailment, likening potential passenger shocks to a fall from a roof. An implied warning ties rain and speed to deadly consequences for riders.
Hall’s Catarrh Cure Promises Constitutional Cure
An 19th century ad style excerpt touts Hall’s Catarrh Cure by F J O Fe Co Toledo claiming constitutional action, blood and mucous contact, with a $100 reward for failure. It also references D Thomas Electric Oil, rail stock deliveries, and testimonials from users like Mrs Ansie Bapter praising Blea Bitters. The text mixes medical claims and commercial pitches across multiple products.
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Hall
F. J. Obecey & Co
Toledo
Ohio
J. Cheney & CO
Taxe Hall
D. Thomas
Monarch
Imaginary hydrophobia blamed in McCue deaths
In Philadelphia a wife and husband, Annie and Thomas McCue, reportedly died from imaginary hydrophobia after a June 30 dog bite. Neighbors urged recognition of the disease while doctors attributed the husband’s death to edema of the lungs. The couple lived in Germantown and both were bitten by a pet spaniel kept locked in a spare room.
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Philadelphia
Annie McCue
Thomas McCue
McCue
McCues
Geraninwown
Job
Mercy
Animals Thought Capable of Reflective Intellect, Says Professor
Cal Professor George I. Howison argues in ethics class that animals possess reflective capacity and can be classified as reasoning beings with intelligence akin to humans. He cites Buddha’s recognition of animal dignity, contrasts with Jesus, and asserts that if animals show intelligence they must be considered immortal, challenging views on animal finitude.
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Jesus Christ
Christ
Tts
Town Will Run A Theater Gowrly Fa Gowrie Soon
A vacant auditorium in Gowrie is converted into a theater managed by city department control. If attendance fails to cover costs, the local tax levy will cover deficits. Mayor Lorber pushes for orderly policies and warns only suitable entertainment will be allowed.
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Gowrie
United States
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Clagra Mt Tractions
Santa Barbara Seaside Resort and Historic Mission Tour
A rugged travel note extols Santa Barbara as a premier California seaside resort with the old mission drawing thousands of visitors each season. It mentions visitors arriving via Union Pacific and urges inquiries for low California rates through city and depot agents, while touting the Wabash line with daily Bow trains from Kansas City to St Louis and inviting ticket inquiries.
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California
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E. EB. Alexander
J. T.ghanklin
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Guatemala eyes practical education with American aid
American teachers report on Guatemala's push toward practical schooling under President Cabrera. The program blends technical instruction and manual training with farm work, crafts, athletics, and plans for girls' technical schools in the capital.
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Quezaltenango
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Foley Honey and Tar promoted for coughs in Chicago notice
A fragment from a 19th centuryChicago ad mentions Foley’s Honey and Tar as a remedy for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. The text references Vincent’s asylum homeless waifs Sister Julie and a local drugstore Harber Sun's drag otoca with a plea to avoid substitutes.
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Harber & Sun
Adams Street Improvements Planned in Lawrence
A December 1905 city council resolution directs grading paving and curbing of Adams Street and adjacent alleys from the first east of Tennessee Street to the west line of Massachusetts Street. Walks and parking are to be extended with brick vitrified brick or Portland cement concrete and limestone curbs funded by annual installments.
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Adams Street
City of
Tennessee Street
Massachusetts Street
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