Lawrence Journal and Era Press History and Political Commentary
The item traces the Lawrence Journal’s origins in 1711 after absorbing the Stats Journal and succeeding the Herald of Freedom. It notes acquisitions of the Lawrence Tribune and regional distribution, plus editorial quirks and weekly publication details. It quotes opinions on Arthur Balfour, Gov. Hoch, Gov. Hash, and ongoing statehood debates with New Mexico and Arizona, urging vigilance and informed judgment.
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Ts Downsan
Aener
We Lax Wenes Eapeblicas
Stats Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Beartage Mama Lm
Oldowe
Aizbeen
Joumman
Dutty
Lawrence
Kenina
Great Man at Close Range Drillis speaks simply on greatness
An editorial extols Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis for his plain, unpretentious manner and powerful plain speech. It argues that true greatness lies in simplicity, with leaders who act without ostentation to effect social reform and plain work.
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Newell Dwight Illis
Dr. Hillis
Dr. Millis
New York
London
Castoria Advert for Infants and Children
An old advertisement page promotes Castoria for infants and children with claims of safe, simple relief for eczema and teething, urging use by mentioning “our greatest men” and noting availability at druggists for 50 cents. The fragment mentions a nighttime scene and pleasant morning air, interwoven with product pitches and dubious medical claims.
Dedication Planned for Western University Trades Building
Professor Vernon's Western University will dedicate its new trades building on January 23 at 2 oclock. The facility belongs to the industrial department of the Colored University at Quindaro and is described as a creditable project advancing industrial work. Local Colored people show strong interest in industrial training and Kansas efforts to support them in building Western Calversly at Quindura.
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Vernon
Western University
Industrial Department
The
Colored University At
Quindaro
Kansas
Quindura
Doan's Kidney Pills Advertised Cure
A vintage medical testimonial page touts Doan's Kidney Pills as the top remedy for kidney troubles. Claims by Sylvester Grant and other readers describe relief from backache, urinary issues, and related ailments, with references to drugstores and pricing, plus other patent medicines and tonics advertised alongside.
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Aright
Doan
Sylvester Grant
Carpenter
Tennessee Street
Lawrence
Kan
Saya
Dono
Dick Bros Drug Store
Gale
All Deslera
Koater-Milburn Co
Butta! Y
Avle Gonte
United Star
Softness of Sealskin Rivaled by Omen Hate
Sealskin is praised for softness and gloss, while dandruff blamed as the hair trouble’s cause. The remedy Newbro's Herpicide is touted as fatal to the dandruff germ, preventing hair loss and promoting glossy growth. Sold by leading druggists. send stamps to The Herpicide Co. Detroit Mich.
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Newbro
Bendic
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Paying Resolution for Warren Street Improvements in Lawrence
City council adjourned meeting minutes show a resolution published for ten days authorizing the grading curbing and paving of Warren Street and intersecting lanes from Massachusetts to New Jersey with brick paving and limestone curbs. Cost to be paid in ten annual installments. Ely Cream Balm advertisement and New Howe Sewing machine notice follow.
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Howe
C. E. Porter
Massachusetts Street
Bucklem Arnica Salve Turns Tide in Rural Travel Tale
In a fragmented 19th or early 20th century note, a traveler battles piles and a sore with Bucklem’s Arnica Salve, claiming relief redounds to travel plans. The piece mentions Barber & Sons drug store and vague references to Farmville, California travel culture and Pacific Congress. The text blends garbled phrases and assorted place names.
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Bucklem
Mt. Urges
Farmville
Barber & Som's
For Rent Two or Three Rooms in Modern House
Quiet gentleman wished for two or three rooms in a modern house. Address at the dutiful office.
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Tennessee Street
G. Journal
Ofice
City invites sealed bids for street paving projects in Lawrence
City Clerk announces bids due February 5 1906 for grading curbing and brick paving on New Hampshire Ohio Warren Quincy Connecticut and Henry streets under several ordinances. Each bid must include a local bank certified check and bids for grading or carving alone require ten percent. The city reserves the right to reject any bids. Brook, D. BROOKS.
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Paydag
Oshereisa
New Hampshire Street
Winthrop
Quincy Street
Ohio Street
Denry Street
Warren Street
Misalasippi
Michigan Street
Massachusetts Street
Delaware Street
Connecticut Street
Winthrop Street
Henry Street
Vermont
Mississippi Street
Connecticut Streat
Lawence
Brooks
Dr King’s New Life Pills Offer Constipation Aid
A dubious advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a pleasant and effective cure for constipation. It claims the pills prevent appendicitis and improve overall bowel flow, urging readers to visit Barber & Son’s druggists.
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Dr. King
Barber & Son
Telephone Directory Submissions for January and October
Massouri and Kansas Telephone company solicits cuts for January 1 directory entries. Names and addresses follow in a dense OCR list including Main 0 Addis, S. A, 1233 Mass. J.B. Arquurieht, 1137 Con Main. Arthur, L, IL 47 Lye Red 60. Brune, Gee. Nutter, J. L.. Coleman, W. Ay 4 orl we White. and numerous others with scattered city, state, and line designations.
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Massouri
Kansas Telephone ‘Company
The
Telephone Directory
Addis
S. A
Arquurieht
J.B
Arthur
Brune, Gee
Nutter J. L
Mi. White
Coleman
Sam Pleratt
Kean
Lulu
Kobartaon
Thins
Stancliff
J.U
Shane
al Mas
Shelley
Michagl
Skinner
J. T
Shields
W.J
Underwood
Ward
C. W
Wicks
J. W
Main
Williams
J. S
East
Winey
U. L
Copaland
Theo
Carter
Oval
R. I
Rames
KR. W
N. Wees
Hinton
J -B
Mass
Howell
Justin
Copeland
Frack
Erwin
R.F
Penn St
Smith
C. M
Alabama St
City to pave Kentucky Street area by assessments
In a January 4 1906 meeting the Lawrence Kansas city clerk reported resolutions for grading curbing and paving Kentucky street and adjacent unpaved streets from Winthrop to Lee. The plan calls for two courses of vitrified brick with sand foundation and grout filler and ten annual installments to fund the assessments.
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Lawrence Daily Journal
Lawrence
Kang
Kentucky Street
Winthrop
Lee Atroas
Sooners
D. Brooks City Clark
Dr. Pierce’s Medicines Promoted as Open Credible Cures
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Dr. Pierce’s Gulden Medical Discovery as frank, non secret remedies for a range of female and digestive ailments. It asserts transparency of ingredients, ties efficacy to endorsements by eminent physicians, and invites consultation by Dr. Pierce in July along with a claim of universal benefits including constipation.
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Dr. Pierce
Clees
Vierer
Livren
V. Vieres
Juilalo
TTC
Welles
New England Appetites Not Delicate In Curious Tale
A vivid oration depicts New England appetites as hearty and unrefined. A tall gaunt man in a Bangor room orders fried beef, roast beef, and other fare, while seafaring crewmen describe hearty meals and a notorious tale of one sailor eating others’ shares. The narrative then shifts to a note on long range electricity from Victoria Falls to Witwatersrand, estimating 590,000 horsepower could be generated during dry seasons with a 100 foot head, implying significant future power potential.
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Visursa
Warner
Gall
Pirin Bayer
Tatler
Dick Spratt
Victoria Falls
Witwatersrand
Rand
Honey in solid form education for housekeepers
Bee keepers advocate selling honey as a solid block rather than liquid. Pure honey granulates over time, while heated liquid honey stays liquid. solid honey from alfalfa in Colorado is cheaper to produce and easier to handle. Blocks are poured in molds, cooled, wrapped, and sold, with granulated honey priced at 26 cents for 20 ounces.
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Colorado
West
Henry
Stanley in Trouble Deserter Noted in Army Record
J R Stanley a city figure labeled a deserter in military records. He left town amid debt actions and later returned to a life of crime before joining the army. He served briefly, then disappeared again after a second marriage.
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J. R. Stanley
Scaoley
Tia
Tere
Sle
Marr Apoud
Sod
Hia New
Pakishe Lilis
Stacley
Fatherda-Lans
God
Ila
Lincotn
Lawrence
Daly
Dolph Stanley
Army
Ife
Navy
Marriege
Fragmented deeds and property transfers from scattered records
A garbled listing shows multiple individuals and parties with property transactions and land interests. Names include Alice Olies, Mary Lane, Sibelalr, Lawrence, Q Whipple, and Charles Albright among others. Considerations range from 3,200 to 8124 with references to lots, ground, and walls on High Street and surrounding parcels.
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Alice Olies
Coil
Heshand
Lawrecep
Marlon Ou
Wirk
Sibelalr
Mary HE. Lane
Lawrence
Q. Whipple
Lanning
Wire
Welda
UR A. Keohane
High Street
Fallwin
Sarah J. Frederick
Maso
V. Parten
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Waarene Daily Journal
Ranges
Associated Press
Official County Paper
Ded Lommz
Balfour
Arthur Balfour
Il. FH
Rogers
Afcer
Hoch
Treasury
Hash
Dalay
New Mexico
Arizona
Ieee
Pest
Russell-Sparks Co
Hothphones
West Cornwell, Conn
Kansas City
St. Louis
Monatoh
Thome
Elas
Barber, & Boe
Denggisis
Prise Soc
Salngla
Foley
C. J. Blahop
Agnew
Tario
Atore
City of
New Jarsay Street
New Harpshire Street
F._D. Brooks
Ely
Natal
Aucecan
Ely Bros
Warren Bt
Touris
Pacific
Anon
Liles Aldy
Bor
Cryan
Mre
Jb. B. Cone
Alabama
Lawrence Journal
New York Street
C.G. Hawk
Jadiss Elgin Watch
K. U
N. St
University
Vo ‘Journal
J. A. Alexander
Tennessee
J. L. Gilmore
Clouisiana Street
J.A. Farrell
Tobeart
Penny
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
California
Frank Gee
Maia St
Canvesers
Spear's Realty Corporation
Broadway
Raw York
Lawrence Daily
Journal
New England
Pinty Reiery
Calais
Oman
Thangor
Johnny Mills
Johnny
Geese
Farina
Dart
Taft
Theil Grigivel
Foley & Co
Chicago
Isis
Holtaed
Veecebors
King
Bett
Cald Cary
Cardu
Cardus
Stanley
Clty Brug Sture
Liwreare Daily Journal
Templeton
Andy Laws
Chey
Ufairhe
Dougina
Rang
Carher
Union
Kafotshees
Petsnite
District Court
W.coleman
Plato
Tania Eae Re
Salle Date
Faame Fen
Euchange
Chica
Bbogias
Ouglan County
Rudy Tati
Pall
Pnt
Dycomber
Slyrifel
Douglas County
Lawre
OLICE
Dee
Courk
Dougliap
Kevita
Avuretta Kuats
Iateut Loughes County
Lizzie
Godora
T. Selyner
Mall
Bod, Cheney & Co
Polodonto
Cheney &O
Tolido
Hall
Pleot
Lawrence Batty
Piatt Wipers
Hongian Ounty
Nana Tin Cartan
Labrot Menglan
Katsah
Lacey
Pribary Court
Dirnaghine Coons
Paul
Deut Carlet
Gabe
Leap
Yas Gauey
Crate
WM. Gautrlg
Barbar & Sas
S. Vincent's Infant Asylum
Abehers
Walla Wwaltiog
Biter
Julia
Realia
Harber & Son
Thedford
Suetcher
Thare
A. R. Bass
Morgantown
Ind
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