City Council debates local street railway franchise
Special session hears Whitsed Lanting of Kansas City and Kansas Southwestern Railway present a plan for a city street railway linking downtown to the university and surrounding towns. A $1,000 cash forfeit is posted, a five member committee to study the route and terms is named, and work must begin within six months with a 24 month construction deadline. The council also acts on sewer, skating rink, and trash box matters, with nine ordinances to appear in the Journal.
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Lawrence
Barker
Old
Matehins
Hults
Dicker
Cox
Willer
Bhur
Wood
Whitsed Lanning
Katsus
Kan Southwestern
Ulair
Moion
Blair
Clutebins
Kasuld
Wilder
Main Street
Henry Street
Missachusets Street
Winthrop Street
Massachusetts Street
Scharen Street
New York Street
Lee Steer
Pentissee Street
Tennessee Street
University of Kansas
Finvineer
Canois of Universitl
Kansas
University Ofealdine
Board of Regents
City of Law
Rence
Basin
Said Street Railroad
Ileposit
Ity
Viola Schdeck
Sexman
Elm Street
Bridge
Rhode Island
Lee and
Adams
Connecticut Street
Vermont Street
Hutchins
A. B. Sellars
Massachusetts
Vermont
Electric Light Company
Messrs. Bennett
Bowersock
Henley
Public notices mix with old patent medicine ads and tech jargon
A ragged OCR paragraph mixes testimonials for Duan kidney remedies Ely s Cream Balm and Health Coffee with a barometer monument mention and a dubious engine claim It reads like a torn page of 19th century ads and scattered notices including medical cures and a distant mechanical note Refined for a historical record it preserves entities such as Ely s and Dr Shoup s Health Coffee and Torricelli Sealy and Buffalo NY
My Lady Lotus music by W B Kerr
A brief note on a musical piece titled My Lady Lotus with composer W B Kerr. The fragment indicates a musical work or score credit and includes no further details.
Rural Route Road Repairs Notice From Postmaster
Lawrence Kansas postmaster Irving Hill forwards a January notice to patrons of Rural Route No 3. The plan calls for reshaping and resurfacing roads judged in poor condition with a suspension of service for several days to permit repairs before spring upkeep. The letter notes the protests stem from federal policy and asks patrons to coordinate with trustees and road authorities to ensure service continuity.
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Irving Hill
Lawrence
Kan
Lawrency
Kansas
Yen
Duspeesien
Othe Ealler
Ate
Restoratives and Remedies Advertised In Odd Chronicle
An advert mixes medical patent claims for Dr Shoup and Shoup's Restorative promising quick relief for stomach nerves and failing organs. It also touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns and skin issues and notes a novelty electric device with a cabinet of cuckoos for a Jersey City terminal.
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Barber & Sun
Topeto
Jersey City
A Horrible Hold Up of a Brother’s Health
A Washington North Carolina man recalls a decade ago his brother facing consumption. After trying many remedies with no relief, he used Dr King’s New Discovery and was cured after six bottles. The product claims to rapidly relieve coughs colds bronchial issues and more. Barber & Son carry it with a trial bottle free guaranteed. Also listed are auto livery and carriage services with contact info for Francisco & Todd at 812 814 Vermont Street.
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Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
M. D
Buffalo
N.Y
Pierce
Lawrence
Lawrence Giver
Dean
Wille
Dick Bros
Sen
Foster-Millurn Co
New York
United States
Duan
W. R R. Lipsemmle
Washington
N.C
Barber & Son
Simple Remedy For La Grippe Coughs And Colds
La grippe coughs are dangerous as they frequently develop into pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar stops the cough and heals, strengthening the lungs to prevent serious results. Genuine Foley's Honey and Tar endorsed by Lawrence Transfer Co for safe handling and packing. Refuse substitutes. O. P. Barber & Son.
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Foley
Lawrence Transfer Co
Aneed Packers
P. Barber & Son
Ment
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Lawrence National Bank
U. S. Depository
A. J. Dicker
A. Dunve
Eximandson & Co
R. Holloway
Hunter Bros
Hupmicker
Wehbrenrock
H. Hupsicier
Cash
W. A. Guenther
Johns & Beal
BE Johnson
E. A. Kaxolé
Wii
LaComs
R. Lawrence
Sam McCanis
Heterhofter
the City Council
Reeertt
Supreme Court of
Kanesas
State of Kansas
City of
Geo. J. Barker
W. W.nevison
Ela
Kasold
Bond
Mayor Barker
Empire
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
Torricelli
Sealy
Cuies
Shoup
O. F. Barber & Son
Gough Sprep Meres
MY Lady Lotus
Cheridah Simpson
Red Feather
J. W. VanDermast
W. B. Kerr
Ja -Pan
Heer
Lan - Tern
Amur
Cu-pid
Fou
Lotus
Fes
r.Lyon
Natal
Leonkandt
Leonisard’ Co
Statin
Japan
Francisco & Todd
Ake
Journal
Oregon, Washington
Idaho
Union Pacific
Portland
Alexander City
Rankin
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