Lawrence Journal: Oldest Paper in Territory and Prices
The Lawrence Journal, founded as the Lawrence Republican, absorbed the State Journal and Lawrence Tribune, claims status as oldest paper in the territory tributary to Lawrence. It publishes daily Associated Press reports, has weekly editions, and lists subscription rates and office contacts.
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Lawrence Republican
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Lawrence
Associated Preas
Journal
the Journal
Pams
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Home News
Associated Press
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Prairie chicken revival urged over English pheasants in Kansas
Douglas county seeks to keep its legislative representation while reapportionment looms. The Kansas Journal favors restoring the native prairie chicken over introducing English pheasants, arguing the former belongs and the latter are aliens to the state. The piece urges hunters to protect and repopulate prairie chickens and warns against replacing native birds.
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Kansas
Kansas Band Wagon Critique Reflects on Political Integrity
A historical column argues Kansas must abandon bandwagon politics and demand steadfast leaders. It questions the motives of opportunists, cites Mr. Leland as an example of risking reputation for short term gain, and urges voters to favor principles over quick concessions.
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Kansas
Mr. Leland
Curtis campaign shows politics in senatorial race risks until session
The report credits Curtis with vigorous district campaigning and a large number of second choice supporters, arguing that political risk remains until the legislature convenes.
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Curtis
Curtis Wins Honest Race Amid Campaign Claims
The piece praises Curtis for securing votes with a fair plan while others campaigned to shape public sentiment. It also notes Mrs James G Blains divorce and remarriage, a tale of marital troubles, and a digression on tariff politics and a Kansas printer’s profits. A brief anecdote tells of Sim Sykes seeking a doctor’s prescription and failing to improve. The Texas Wonder kidney cure is advertised with a Missouri address and testimonials.
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James G. Blains
Pneumonia Prevalent In City As Damp Weather Persists
Physicians report a higher number of pneumonia cases this winter with most doctors seeing one to three sufferers. The illness is not serious, blamed partly on several weeks of damp weather. Also promoted is PAZO OINTMENT claiming cure for piles in 6 to 14 days with a money back guarantee.
Kansas House Debates Cents-Per-Mile Transit Bill
The proposal by T A Mayhew of Sumner county fixes adult transport at a maximum of 25 cents per mile and children in boxes at 115 cents per mile. It aligns with plans to cut passenger fares to 2 cents per mile across the board.
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Kansas
House of Representatives
T. A. Mayhew
Sumner County
Hazlett Held Over After Case Dismissal
Arch Hazlett faced assault charges involving Zona Heckert, but the DeSoto case was dismissed yesterday and he was rearrested on an Olathe warrant. Officials moved the hearing to Olathe to ensure an unbiased trial, amid local sentiment against Hazlett. Missouri Pacific seeks his extradition for train robberies, but Olathe authorities refuse to surrender. The evidence remains circumstantial, leaving Hazlett a real possibility of escape.
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Arch Hazlett
Zona Heckert
DeSoto
Olathe
Hazlett
Missouri Pacific
Very Fine Mixture for Kidney and Rheumatism Relief
A home made remedy claims to cleanse kidneys of toxins and ease rheumatism. Ingredients include dandelion extract, compound Karren, and syrup of sarsaparilla. Take a teaspoon after meals and at night. touted to relieve bladder pain, frequent urination, backache, and indigestion. Local druggist endorses safety.
University Notes From The Inclement Winter Term
Weather slows work in the university gym as plumbers electricians and track work continue other campus notes report Greek Symposium at Professor Wilcox s home freshmen track hopefuls and indoor training plans George Putnam trains for indoor meets while Hagerman shows form and a new Bell telephone system desk and switchboard are installed in the registry office a German showcase is ordered for student display
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Jmneut
Wilcox
Tisgerman
Weineroch
Marion
Harry H. Kemp
Ous Hagerman
George Putnam
Bell
Universi
Register
Carruth
Tourists in Kingston as Jamaica harbor fires rise
The Kingston resort area is crowded with American and English visitors including British statesmen and writers led by Sir Alfred Jones attending an agricultural conference. A major fire began Monday at about 3:30 PM, flames spreading from wreckage. by Tuesday afternoon it remained active though thought under control. The city, a low-lying harbor town of 50,000 with Mauve Black residents, faces continued danger and disruption. Dwight Harris of Lecompion becomes a state legislature reading clerk amid new bills proposing marshal and street commissioner roles, while Lawrence opposes such a law.
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Kingston
America
England
Sir Alfred Jones
Hall Caine
Viscount Montmorres
Arnold- Forster
M. P
Thomas Hughes
Thomas Shann
West Indies
Stubbs Proposes General Primary Election Law
W R Stubbs has drafted a comprehensive primary election bill modeled on the state general law. It sets a September first Tuesday 1908 start and every even year thereafter for U S Senate, Congress, state, county, city, and township offices with state payment of primary costs and uniform petition requirements for all offices.
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W. R. Stubbs
United States
United States Senate
Secretary of State
Rural delivery army drives vast spread of mail carriers
The article lauds rural free delivery as a nine year old but rapidly growing service. It notes 35 006 carriers, $24 785 256 yearly expenditure, and completion in 546 counties. It discusses dangerous weather, resignations at 12 percent, equipment costs, and carrier pay around 320 to 420 dollars yearly.
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United States
Globe Democrat
Missouri
A Fight For Love heads to Bowersock Opera House
The theater presents A Fight For Love a comedy drama starring Robert Fitzsimmons at Bowersock Opera House next Friday the 18th. The production promises intense drama with scientific numbers and strong comedy in a lavish scenic show featuring a faultless supporting company and noted performers.
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Robert Fitzsimmons
Bowersock Opera House
Wanted notices from a historical Kansas city press
A collage of early 20th century classified ads seeking workers and investors. Includes jobs for a mercantile house in Lawrence, an Easter pressmaking school in Topeka, delivery carriers for the Topeka Capital, a traveling agent for a large mercantile house, an investment-minded contact in Topeka, a first class wholesale manager in St. Louis, and exam prep for Railway Mail Service in Cedar Rapids.
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Joseph A
Alexander, Lawrence
Kans
Alexander
Lawrence
Nanted—Surege
6Th Street
St. Louia
For Sale List from Keeler's Book Store
For sale items include a large Douglass county farm near Lawrence with 150 acres improved land and a 12 room dwelling close to the county court house. Also advertised are a good farm listing by Hasford Investment Co and factory rugs at 433 Indiana Street. Various secondhand items include a Hammond typewriter, a Manhattan typewriter, and a new parlor organ. Keeler's Book Store promotes bargains and offers contact by phone.
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Douglass County
Lawrence
Court House
Eliza Quinlan Bell
New Jersey
Manhattan
Keeler's
Local Classified Notices and Chatter Box Items
A collage of small ads and notices lists land for sale near town at 875 per acre plus 20 acres of woodland and fruit trees with water. J Gillham, horse shoer at 116 Vermont Street continues shoeing and offers guaranteed work. several for rent listings including an eight room house with barn on Pinckney and California and a 10 acre fruit farm. exchange offers for land and securities. lost watch charm. social chatter about proper chaperones on a wedding trip.
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Aliea
New Hampshire Street
J. Gillham
Vermont Street
Pinckney
California Streets
J. T. Noland
B. J. Whitman
Wagstall’s
C. M. Parcell
Chestnut Street
Leavenworth
Kans
Registration Notice for Lawrence Electors Opens
City Clerk in Lawrence Kansas announces poll books for voter registration are open. Electors may register by appearing at the City Clerk's Office in conformity with applicable laws. The notice is dated January 10.
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Lawrence
Kan
City of
How Telephone Subscribers Case List for Directory Supplement
A supplemental subscriber list for the September Missouri and Kansas Telephone Directory, January 1, 1907. Names with residences and Main numbers include Alford LL J in room 6 ML C A bidg, Brown E, Crowder Frank, Fishback J W, Hubbel T D, Johnson Clifford, Jenkins L J, Keefer J F, Knight Mrs G L, Lamb A W horse dealer, Marrow John, Martin Wm G, Mifflin R E, Miller Wm, Miller C G, Mitchell Bert, Onsdahl and Sweangen, Bansdell D B, Sehngstall E W, Snowden Geo, Spencer J M, Webber Mrs J L, Joe Webber, Wright Anns.
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Missouri
Hubbel
T. D
Pennsylvania Main
Johnson, Cliford
Connecticut Main
Jenkins
L J
Tennessee
Keefer
J. F
Missouri J Main
Knight
Mra. G. L
Lamb
A. W
Rhoda Island
Marrow
John
Alabama
Main
Martin
Wm. G
Obio ‘Mifflin
R. E
New Jersey
Miller
C. G
Mitchell
Bert
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