Lawrence Journal: Oldest Paper Down to Recent Events
A 1904 Lawrence Kansas issue reviews the history of The Journal and its sister papers, noting its long running weekly and daily editions. It reports on strikes in Colorado, political movements in Kansas, and a survey of philanthropic gifts in the United States led by Andrew Carnegie with billions in donations to libraries, hospitals, and universities.
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Daily Journal
Lawrence Journal Cox Publishers
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence"Tribune
Deering
Speame
Accordie
Ronan
Jones Gous Goureas
Sally Saison
Aixteen
Lawrence
Kan
United States
Carnegie
American Benefactions Were 4,000,000 To Steel Workers
New York
Tuskegee
Stevens Institute
Western Reserve
Hamilton Colleges
Cooper Union
Massachusetts
Harvard
University of Chicago
Columbia
Washingon University
St. Louis
Isaac W. Morton
Measles and unrest shadow a restless nation
Many regions face outbreaks of measles amid wider social and political tensions. Reports mention Indiana and Missouri cases, rumors of war influencing markets, and federal plans in Panama. A Kansas City railway disaster inquiry highlights calls for fuller public information after a wreck and ongoing corruption probes touch schooling and tax practices.
Real estate transfers list multiple property conveyances
Himm Nowlin and wife transfer to Jacob Kanzig property segments in 3-14-21 area and 14 acres in Johnson county for 5216. Jacob Kanzig and wife to Philip H. Gabriel 34 of northeast section 11 in 3-14-21 for 5300. Nancy E. Wade to Ina M. Starr parcel near school 6-13-20 for 1. W C Dennis and wife to Clyde Stewart Fremont street blocks 76 and 78 Baldwin for 500. H J Black and wife to Mary P. Smith Jersey street Baldwin for 575. J C Busch to Mary A. Busch described parcels in sections 4 and 32-12-18 with 150. There are 6 quit claim deeds transferring to Jacob Kanzig the 1-12 of no 4y of 3-14-2, each for 9800 from C N Hart and wife Anna Nowlie J H Nowlin Flora A. Palmer and husband Couch minors.
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Himm Nowlin
Jacob Kanzig
la Johnson County
Philip H. Gabriel
Nancy E. Wade
Ina M. Starr
Wid
wid aolaw & of school 6-13-20, consideration #1. W. C. Dennis
Clyde Stewart
Fremont Street
Baldwin
H. J. Black
Mary P. Smith
Jersey Street
J.C. Busch
Mary A. Busch
C. N Hart
Anna Nowlie
J. HH. Nowlin
Flora A. Palmer
Couch
In the Palace of the King at the Bowersock Opera House
Miss Helen Grantly presents the play In the Palace of the King at the Bowersock opera house this Friday January 8. The production showcases Marion Crawford's latest powerfully dramatic work with strong scenes and light moments and includes a full New York stage setting.
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Helen Grantly
Palace of the King
Bowersock Opera House
Marion Crawford
New York
Safe cough medicine touted as free of opiates
In a claim appealing to stressed mothers the text argues many children become weak or die from opiate laced syrups. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe remedy for coughs croup and lung troubles, insisting it contains no opiates or poisons.
Medical cures and peanut patch notes from old clipping
A fragment recounts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery curing a long illness with ulcer of the lungs and stomach disorders. It then shifts to a peanut dealer praising a plant that burys pods underground, and ends with brief notes on grape greenhouse yields near Frankfort and Kasán in Russia.
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Ming
Philadelphia
Frankfort-on-the-Main
Kasan
Russia
Evening school tales amuse and alarm Chicago youths
Teachers recount humorous and odd incidents from night schools in Chicago Inter Ocean style. Pupils come with forged or odd certificates, misread forms, and strange excuses while illustrated lectures draw in reluctant students. A father reports a child’s illness and a bride claim ends with a punchy miscommunication.
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Chicago Inter Ocean
Johnny Schaefer
Wil
United States
West Side
Diphiteria
Cymmm Thetr
Diet and Fat in Tuberculosis Treatment
In modern tuberculosis care fresh air and hearty feeding are emphasized. A fatty diet is credited with aiding tubercle bacilli growth suppression by depriving them of received fat, supporting recovery when patients gain weight, and arguing against drug-focused cures. The piece notes experiments and theories from Dr De Schwelniti and cites anecdotes about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
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de Schwelnit i
New York
The Courageous Blind and Rich Memory of Faith
An essay on blindness as a test of endurance and spiritual growth. It notes blind people often deepen their communion with God, gain peace, and rely on memory. Examples include a New York lawyer who studied Psalms while losing sight and a woman who memorized Bible passages to comfort her heart and aid her after becoming blind.
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New York
White Mountains
Tom
We Mountains
Fred
Death by own action statistics compiled for Yale report
A Yale statistics compilation reports age and gender patterns in self harm across the United States. The study cites male to female ratios, methods, and demographic groups, including marital status, ages 2 to 46, and regional differences, with notes on seasonality and timing of crises. It references shifts in female enrollment in coed colleges and ends with an unrelated 1888 patent medicine ad.
Etiquette of wigs and the art of disguise
The article outlines wig etiquette focusing on deception through hairpieces. It discusses thinning crowns, used makeup to mimic baldness, sleeping without wigs, nightcaps, perfecting adhesion with glue, and avoiding hair damage from glue contact. It notes vigilance to maintain the illusion and describes wig maintenance practices.
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Foundation &T
Chicago Tribune
Buffalo hunt rambling tale and wild west reminiscence
A vivid reminiscence from the author of Steam boat Navigation on the Missouri River recalls a buffalo encounter aboard a yawl on the river. Crew hunger, a stubborn buffalo, and misfired plans lead to a dramatic chase and a perilous swim as the boat drags toward shore.
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Missouri River
la Burge
Luffato
Ilendy
Bn Barre
Fohn
Barack
Ife
Julia
Harvesting Peanuts Before Frost in October
The article explains October peanut harvesting in major states, warning frost hurts oats and baulm, and wet falls spoil nuts. It details digging methods for white and red peanuts, stacking to dry, and air circulation, plus drying, threshing, and screening steps, with labor notes on yields and prices.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Horses Learn to Swim for Military Training
An article describes horses being acclimated to water in a military setting. Trainers gradually intro duce horses to deeper water, using boats and head ropes to guide crossings. Riders shed gear to reduce weight while the animal learns to swim, yielding a trained mount termed prey cleat.
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Hoyal
Wuntil
Rivera
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