The Journal Lawrence 1908 and local political woes
In 1908 The Journal of Lawrence Kansas presents itself as the oldest paper in the territory, controlling daily Associated Press reports and publishing a daily edition with a weekly paper on Saturdays. The page includes political commentary on liquor laws, judges, Bryan’s influence, and a call for revisions to the new tax law.
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Journal
Lawrence Republican
Anon Efter
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Territory
Lawrence
Associated Press
Jou
Kans
the Journal
Lawrence, Re
Journal Finds Little Anti Railroad Feeling In Kansas
The Journal notes minimal anti railroad sentiment in Kansas and argues the two cent fare and expanded railroad board powers largely resolve the issue. Voters wanted a square deal and are getting it with anticipated freight rate reductions emerging as general demand grows. Governor Hoeh highlighted a broad call for railroad legislation in his address to the people.
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Journal
Kansas
Railroad Board
Hoeh
Wide difference of opinion on banker’s suitrantee law
The text discusses disagreement over a proposed banker protection measure. It suggests the governor’s proposal could be fair, while bankers oppose it. The fragment references deposits, natives, and penalties, but the readable parts emphasize debate over the new law and its implications for banking operations.
The Wonders of Texas Kidney Cure Promoted by Dr E W Hall
An advertisement touts a kidney remedy called the Texas Wonder. It claims cure for kidney, bladder, and rheumatic troubles with a bottle costing a dollar for two months of treatment. Patients are urged to write for testimonials and mail order options from Dr. E. W. Hall in St Louis.
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Arist
E. W. Hall
Mive Street
St. Louis
Unclear Public Notice Fragment Sparks Local Curiosity
Readable portions suggest a fragmented public notice or brief item about a local issue. Names, dates, and locations are too garbled to extract confidently, but the text seems to reference community figures and a formal warning or notice process.
Digestive Aid Promoted in Local Pharmacy Ad
An old advertisement touts a tonic for digestion and female health from Barker & Lott’s drug store, claiming benefits for stomach, nerves, and general vitality. The page also includes a city notice from the Board of Equalization about paving and street improvements in multiple avenues and alleys, listing streets and proposed work.
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Mary Dewline
Sik
Bert
Syed Lonie Anid
Barker & Lott
Ordinance 306 Authorizes New Lateral Sewer in Lawrence
City of Lawrence approves a plan to construct a lateral sewer from the south end of the alley between Rhode Island and Connecticut streets near Adams Street, extending west to Rhode Island Street, then south to Morris Street and connecting to the Hosford Addition sewer. The ordinance repeals No 280 and sets assessments to cover costs and alterations to the old sewer.
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Island
Ash
Adams Streets
Rhode Island
Othe
Hosford
City of
Lawrence
Ride Island Street
Connecticut Street
Adams Street
Rhode Island Street
Morris Street
New Hampshire Street
Making Good and Dr Pierce Medicines Stand Test of Time
A historical note on Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription praising lasting popularity and trusted ingredients. It contrasts with fad tonics and highlights no alcohol in Pleasant Pellets and Dean's Regulets as aids for digestion and regularity.
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Doctor Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
District Committee Halts Action Pending Primary Date
Guede Davis of the party central committee says work on the party slate is paused until the date for its primary is fixed. Davis expects the congressional committee to meet by mid next week and will await county committee actions.
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Guede Davis
Ehateman
Pen Éorty Central Committee
Oter Sioday Committee
Davis
Vay
Stockholders Meeting and Probate Notices in Lawrence
Notices announce a stockholders meeting at Watkins National Bank in Lawrence and a final accounting under the estate of John Harber with executrix Halene Arabelda Barrell filing for fees and settlement. The page mentions Vaseline products and a court notice dated December 2, 1917.
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Lawrence
Donraal Dee
I. Wmt
Johr Harber
Deresed
Uredi
Coehadl
Danelas Conwy
Myervices
Mecanil
Arabelda PP
Seven Years of Proof for Dr King New Discovery
A 19th century ad touts seven years of proof for Dr King New Discovery as a remedy for coughs colds influenza asthma hay fever bronchitis and early consumption. Claims pneumonia can be prevented by timely use and offers a guaranteed sale with a trial bottle free at Barber Son's drug store Ade and S100.
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Panama
Dr. King
Barber & Son's
Stockholders Meeting Notice for Lawrence Zional Bank
The annual meeting of stockholders of the Lawrence Zional Bank in Lawrence Kansas will be held at the Banking House on Tuesday January 14 1908 from 10 oclock a m to 12 oclock m to elect directors for the ensuing year. Paul R Brooks Cashier. Daily Journal December 24 1907. Notice is hereby given that on December 20 1907 the Probate Court of Douglas County Kansas appointed Cornelius Carter administrator of the estate of Henry Williams deceased. All interested parties may govern themselves accordingly.
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Lawrence Zional Bank
Lawrencs
Kansas
Paul R. Brooks
Lawrence Daily Journal
Douglas County
Henry Williams
Cornelius Carter
Ely Baker
Rebecca Baker
Bis
Thomas Baker
Nina Baker
Aml Maud Baker
EC. Juyce
Joyce
AL J. Langford
James Baker
Township
Range
Marion Township
J. H. Stavely
Henry H. Asher
Dist. Court
District Court of
Lovina J. Lewis
Lewis
Levinn 11
Elm Street
Baldwin City
Local Doctors and Surgical Services Directory
Medical practitioners listed with specialties in general practice surgery and gynecology. Includes office and residence addresses in Butte Montana with telephone numbers and visiting rates and travel charges noted for professional home visits.
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IR. C
Simmons
Moan
Eltr
Rauetry Ella
Binding and misc service ads clutter Lawrence
A garbled collage of local shop notices shows bindery ad phrases and miscellaneous services. It mentions a variety of businesses including clothing orders, loans on valuables, grafted product sellers, plumbing, sewing machines, harnessing, boot and shoe work, and packing. The text lists several street addresses and phone references, indicating a bustling local trades scene.
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by Pane Ointment
An ad promises guaranteed cure for piles with Pane Ointment in six to fourteen days or money back. The notice references a correction about Marsh Murdock and Quantrell raid reports, noting Col. Murdock was in Burlingame and faced a liquor‑driven explosion near a well in Lawrence.
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Jacob Pike
Dearnal
Leavenworth Times
Marsh Murdock
Quantrell
Pike
Col. Murdock
Burlingame
Leavenworth
Lawrence
Atlas Building and Loan Stockholders Meeting Notice
Stockholders meeting for Atlas Building and Loan Association of Lawrence Kansas to elect a board of directors and address other business. Meeting set for Wednesday January 15 1908 at the association offices in Lawrence Kansas from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees asked to sign and return if unable to attend in person.
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Atlas Building and Loan Association
Lawrence
Kansas
Aisics
Afd
Wanted employment in western markets with steady sales
Classified notices show several listings for work in sales and farming trades seeking an experienced, temperate seller with per year earnings of up to 30000. Also numerous for sale items including parrot, new gas range, dairy and farm equipment. various rental notices and public legal notices from Lawrence and nearby towns dated January 1903 to February 1908.
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Awrence Daily Journal
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L Brady
Lawrence, Kans
Tom Watson
Independence
Judge Holt
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Congress
Wysmilette County
Johnson
Mr. Bryan
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Heston
Pat Tide
Atele
Bal. Chan
Topeka Ter
Giend
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Pat
Wren
Cennie Castoria
Warwerthe Daily
Owen
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Nnauer
Alreai
Miusaaet
Taetisiiner Street
Lee Etreet
Urdinsnee
Valerie Yee
Massachusetts
Etty
Puasens Liferested
Attestind Poop
Trogbs
Vie Ulerk
Bere Cote Madly Journal Dan Wh
Fiss
Arthur J. Ws
William EL Moni
Lawrence Daily Dovenal
Pie Watkins National Bank
Sin Lawrence
Wateloek
Tecrei
Woodward
Borentine
Stockholders' Meeting
Zora Smith
Will
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Ray Woandwesbo
Smath
Devferson Barracks
Smith
Ecumin
Sillith
Anion Pacific Time
Solo
Overland Limited
Wee
Loemt
Salma
Pacific Qomst
Junction City
M *M
Leevenworth Grand
Miter Dwrnese Eee
Eli
Bandas
Steele
Masbachubetts At
Business Directory
Attorneys-At-Law
Joseph & Rings
Massechusette At
H. Menger
Jarker & Means
A. Norton
Amsderson
Vermont
Atreat
Tewphons
D. Moree, M. D
Woodward & Co
Bechtel
Massachusetts St
Tennemee
Lew
Blarr
Vermont & Bell
John ©. Rudolph
N. Hampshire
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Massachusetts Street
Opticians
New Santa FE
Mads Cing Fn
Opera House
Bell Phone
Mork Bros. & Sharp
Kang
Baby Ribbon
Bille Williamson
Mass
Abe Wolfson
Aml Sey Us
Morrison & Lemon
Tt Mass
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Lawrence Transfer Co
Experience Packers
Munzicker & Warrenbrook
W. J. Francisco & Songz Barn
Kennedy Plumbing
Mass. Street
Ave
J. A. Benson
Dell Cooper
Belt Metcalf Implement Co
Rebber
Chris Hunsinger
W. T. Neate
New Emote
J. H. Gillham
Vermont Street
Guaranee Setterberg
Mans St
Stockholders Meeting
Bell Phone 1105
S.J. Hanter
Ohio Street
Bell Phone Sun
Tennessee Street
Wright
Rowe
Topeka
We Ao
Onter Oat Smith
News Depot
Jhefertot Yak Jd
Barker
Are
Tte
LER Bros
Heybern
Idaho
Kloster
Uw C&ll
Helm Commission Co
Daha Moraan
Nickel Theater
FP. Williams
Uts
Tennessee St
Warren
Indiana
Philip Young
Innelial
Soo
Conn Street
C. L. Conver
New Hampshire St
New York St
Cresmery
Missisnippi and
Pinckney
Ones
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North Lawrence
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Ohio St
Carlie MS Baird
MS al Gorrill
Reliable Bank
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Plaintiff
Bilin
Hugh Blair
Dr. Charles Um
Eleara
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