The Journal Establishes Its Longstanding Regional Role
The Journal of Lawrence traces its lineage to 4337 and absorbed the State Journal and Herald of Freedom. It remains the oldest widely circulated paper in the territory, publishing daily reporting from Associated Press and Mourning Dispatches. The Journal issues a daily edition and a weekly six-page paper, with a Saturday imprint reaching county post offices.
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Tre Journal
Lawrence Republican
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Tp Juidt
Law
Radical Tribune
Ln Iss
Lawrence
Associated Hrony
Daily Edilion
Bunday
Mium
Hun
Tha Journal
Cluw
UNE
Uutalde
County
Woavvancey
Oltte
the Journal
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Ma Ronly
Associated Press
Reform momentum in Kansas grows as supporters mobilize
The text argues that reform gains in Kansas are inevitable and intensifying. It notes bandwagon supporters have shifted stance, urging reformers to stay alert and appeal directly to the people. It asserts there should be no backward steps and predicts a sweeping reform victory.
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Kansas
Reform Movement
Square Deal Reformers Urged to Push Law Measures
In Topeka Reformers vow stronger effort for a square deal as state leaders pledge public-spirited action. Cal Florer, a Lawrence figure buried at Oak Hill, is remembered for fairness to Indians and family ties to the town. A labor leader and financier dialogue is praised as healthy public sentiment grows across the region.
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Cal
Florer
Ife
Lawrence
Oak Hill
Mr Leland's remarks on Curtis stir doubt and concern
The writer questions Mr Leland's statements about Curtis and accuses the paper of being unduly influenced by those remarks. The note expresses confusion and uncertainty about whom to trust and what to think.
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Mr. Leland
Curtis
Curts
Texas Wonder Curea all Kidney Bladder and Rheumatic troubles
Advertises Texas Wonder Cure for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles with a two month mail treatment sample offer by Dr W Ball of St Louis Missouri. Claims testimonials and a mail order option for sufferers, and promotes piles cure with Yazo Ointment guaranteed to heal itching and protruding piles in 14 days with refund if not cured. Repeats moral maxim about virtue.
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W. Ball
Olive Street
St. Louia
Backache remedy claimed as eminent authority prescription
A dated advertisement promotes a fluid extract of dandelion compound Karyon and compound syrup sarsaparilla as the best prescription for backache kidney trouble and weak bladder. It urges taking a half ounce and three ounces daily dosing after meals and at night, touting vegetable ingredients and high reputation. It promises relief by acting on eliminative tissues, eliminating fluids and toxins, and endorses its own efficacy.
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Émninest
New Depot Ready Draws Town Attention and Criticism
The new depot is nearing completion with wiring and instruments installed. Residents note a large crowd expected for opening while a local sponsor eyes a place in the waiting room. observers praise the station’s appearance and Santa Fe’s role in town growth.
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Cary Mann
Santa Fe
Baldwin Republican
The Girl From Out Yonder at Bewersuck Opera House
Thurston presents The Girl From Out Yonder at Bewersuck Opera House next Thursday the 17th. The play features a new idea about wills and includes CMUody character Tivee amid dramatic moments.
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Tivee
Adelaid Thurston
Fight For Love at Bowersuck Opera House Friday
Robert Fitzsimmons stars in Hal Reid's comedy drama A Fight For Love at the Bowersuck Opera House next Friday. The production, praised as a major success of the last season, is expected to attract strong turnout as Fitzsimmons shows his enduring stage talents.
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Robert Fitzsimmons
Bowersuck Opera House
Hal Reid
Robert
Ueastsia
Gans Nelson Prize Fight Exhibit Scheduled
A public display of the Gans Nelson prize fight photographs will travel to Goldfield. The event is set for Saturday the 19th at the Bowersock Opera House following the September 1, 1906 match in Goldfield.
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Pushit
Goldfield
Bowersock Opera House
Postal Card Change and Box Rent Reforms
Postmaster Geo J Barker reports new postal card use rules effective March 1 1907 enabling writing on both sides and reserving half of the card front for address. The Universal Postal Congress prompted this. foreign countries already adapt and impose extra charges. Box rents uniform revised rates take effect January 1 1967 to fix inconsistencies across offices and sizes.
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Geo. J. Barker
Washington
Universal Postal Contentivon
Romelials
Genius of Westinghouse and the man behind modern industry
The article honors George Westinghouse noting his global influence on trains, telegraphs, railways, and ships. It highlights his 60th birthday next October, his tall sturdy frame, leadership, and the early invention at age 22 that launched his fame, tying his life to major 19th century engineering progress.
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George Westinghouse
Arthur Warren
Success Magazine
Ife
Stephenson
Westinghouse
Meet
Conductor Lets Free Rider Ride to Houston
A 200 pound hobo boards a Southern Pacific train at San Antonio and rides to Houston in a forward smoker. After being roughed by crew and still without a ticket, the man wakes aboard the Houston depot and pays six dollars and twenty cents. He quips that the ride was worth the fare, while the conductor agrees he earned the ride. Other items note Oxford humor, a Tyrolese Alps railway, and rising locomotive exports.
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Ruusige der Gungress
Lee Culier
Busihese
Teunlber
Southern Pacific
Houston Post
San Antonio
Intervala
Houston
Oth Tae
Jloussom
Tie
Too Much For Him or in A pretty young lady of Lawrences
A damaged OCR item describes a dry goods clerk being overwhelmed by a customer requesting elastic bands for women’s stockings and humorously notes the clerk later joined a railroad gang. It includes garbled phrases about money and sight unrelated to the core incident.
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Lawrences
Wants and scams flood Lawrence ads clutter city life
Classified column offers investments and jobs from a friend seeking a few thousand dollars for a city venture to travel for a Mercantile house with $1000 yearly pay. Also lists sale of farms, equipment, and a dozen jobs and notices including lost items and rentals across Lawrence Kansas with various addresses and phone contacts.
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Joan W. Smites
Douglass County
Lawrence
Court House
Eliza Quinlan Bell
New Jersey
New Telephone Subscribers Listed for Missouri and Kansas Directory
Supplemental to the January 1 1907 Missouri and Kansas Telephone Directory lists new subscribers. Names include Alford H J Brown E Brown Edward E Crowder Frank Fishback J W Hubbel T L Johnson Clifford Jenkins L J Keefer J G Knight Mrs G L Lamb A W Marrow John Martin Wm G Mifflin R E Miller Wim Miller C G Mitchel Bern Ousdahl Sweangen Bansdell D B Schafstall E W Snowden Geo Spencer J M Webber Mrs J L Williams Jos Rasidence Wright Anna with residences and Main numbers noted for each entry.
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Missouri and
Main
Hubbel
T. L
Pennsylvania
Alain
Johnson
Clifford
Connecticutt
Jenkins
L J
Teaneesee
Keefer
Missouri
Knight Mrs
G. L
Tennessee
Lamb
A. W
Rhode Island
Marrow
John
Alabama -Main
Martin
Wm G
Ohio Main
Mifflin
R. E
New Jersey ‘Main
Miller, Wim
Maple— —Main
Miller
C. G
Webber
J. L
Louisiana
Williams
Jos
Rasidenss
Miles
Wright
Anna
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6Th Street
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Inter- State Brig
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Orpington
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North Lawrence
Wood Farms
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J.H Gillham
Vermont Street
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F. B. Sweet
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Kale
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