Editor Digests From 1909 Pulp Its Truth Not Sarcasm
A tall 1909 digest laments donor lists omitting Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward in a fund for Campbell College. It critiques mail order houses and traces Lawrence journalism history, then moves to editorials on digestion pills, Judge Foust oil stock decisions, and reflections on work and happiness from Joe Chapple. It also notes Emporia Journal battles, Independence Tribune politics, and Kansas reform debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell College
Sears-Hoebuck
Montgomery Ward
Judge Foust
Ila
Supreme Court
West Phant Oil Company
Challute
Dullir x Shire
Castoria and other patent medicine commentary
An assortment of ad copy and commentary promoting Dr. King s New Discovery and Dr Shoop s Restorative, with testimonials and local vendor endorsements. Mentions illnesses like consumption bronchitis la grippe asthma and kidney nerves and includes generic claims of healing and price details. Ends with a quip about a woman not trusting her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Lipscomb
Washington, N. C
Dr. King
Barber & Son
Ill-temper and bad breath cause divorce ruling
A western judge grants a divorce citing ill temper and bad breath. The ad promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming they prevent constipation and liver trouble and cure headaches and colds. Also notes 25 cents at Barber and Son and ads for playing cards at Smiths News Depot. Reed's catalog offers varied items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Barber & Son
Obituary of Richard A. Cox Pioneer Minister of Indiana
Richard A. Cox born April 4 1820 in North Carolina. He moved with family to Illinois and Indiana where pioneer life shaped his strong convictions and service. A respected minister, elder, and yearly meeting leader, Cox settled near Lawrence Kansas in 1869 and dedicated his life to church and community service. He died at Lawrence and was buried beside his wife, Margaret Cusauil Cox, with sons Charles Albert Le and Joseph J. Cox in Linwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard A. Cox
Lear i
Goldsborough
North Carolina
Illinois
Bartholomew County
Ind
West
Virginia
Carolina
Kansas
Liawrence Oi Fort
Margaret Cusauil Cos
Msu
Indiaia
Tennessee
Che
Joseph Id. Cox
Matsas
Cora Tanther
Linwrenes
Richard Cox
Vba
Bettas
Vrivinds
Lawrence ii
Tie
Alive
Pal
Lis Geensier
Te Tiles
Riclard A. Vox
Ute
Lawrence Sen
Churely
Listansy
Hane
Charles
Albert ‘le
Joseph J. Cox
Linwrenen
Joseph
Cox
Rhode Island
Ltrelock F
Tax reform shifts burden from valuation to rate in Kansas paper
An Leavenworth Worth note reviews 1907 and 1908 taxes showing $641 per $100 valuation in 1907 and $1.89 per $100 in 1908. It explains the new law, effective Jan 1 1908, changed listing from one fourth to full value, boosting apparent rates and altering real burdens for property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Letter Contest Promises Prizes for Williams Pink Pills
A 1909 notice seeks letters from Kansas residents about why Williams Pink Pills help. Prizes total 25 dollars plus a first award of 23 dollars for best testimony. Letters must be signed with full address, dated, and include source paper. Deadline January 23 1909. Also included is a Notice of Final Settlement for the estate of Elizabeth O Stimpson with executors seeking approval and discharge at the February 1409 probate term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Scheuevtady, N
State of Kansas
Will
Mal
Carnet
Fine Weiting
Deseebe
Seward
Tyo
Lie Williams
Lehenvetady
Lawrence” Daily Journal
Elizabeth O. Stimpson
Douglas County
Kansas
Fred E. Stimpson
Hugh Blair
Lawrence Daily Journal
Dia Alkice
Cifnresaid
Douglas
County
Anides Jblte
I Jas
AL Griffith
Announcements show many candidacies for Lawrence offices
Local notices list candidates for city council wards five and six, school board treasurer, school board member, and mayor with Republican primaries on March 2. Also included are public notices, a district court summons, and train schedules for the Overland Limited and local routes.
Building lots and a multiple dwelling for sale in town
Hosford Investment Co offers two building lots one East front for 350 and one West front for 150. A fined eight room house on a South Lawrence lot with 100 feet frontage is listed at 193 600. The Journal notes housekeeping services and a local press call to contact KK Pantatarium for alterations and cleaning. Further lots are offered with latest approval styling and a Bell 509 number for inquiries, limited availability with seven units remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Republican
Algorbed
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Thlane
Lawrence
Associated Press
Eal
St. Blond
Emporia Joureal
Allen White
Basin
Iren
Van
Emporia
Gazette
Asaris
Stength
J. R. King
Bell
Perry
Connecticut Street
College Senior
Care Journal
Cal Carter
R. W. Cone
I. PL
Lowms
Rhode Island
Light Housekeeping
Mass. St
Journal
California’ Road
Dames Viento
Tutardisaed Barry
T House
Mass
Mie Mile
L* Care Journal
Williamstown
A. D. McPherson
Maple Street
North Lawrence
Robertson
New Hampshire Street
Pinckney Street
J. D. Herrington
Aetna Building and Loan Association
C. W
W. W
Stratton
Jens
Mons
St., Lawrence
Helena
Mont
South Lawrence
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Member
Associated Presb
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The
Lawrence Journal Company
J. L. Brady
Lawrence, Kan
Tiera
Joe Chapple
Independence Tribune
Smith’s News Depot
Reed
Needy
8 T
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
Williams
G. A. Mawar
Drur Dure
Chaumney & Son
Chase
Schulz
Sixth Ward
J. W. Howard
Tosm
Fifth Ward
W. T. Hutchin
Eigar Wright
Board of Education
Wilder
Metcalf
West Side Street
West End Bakery
Tvrent
Smith Premier
Apply It Journal
St. Bell
Michigan Street
S. D. Bishop
Ossie
Ohio St
Seal Brown
Kewanee
AL Aubama
Piany
Harry Dick
Couneiman
BE. Josford
Menger
Couneilman
Ae Fifth Ward
Republican Machine
Ll. B. Mason
Loard of Elucation
Sajet
Lattie Tibball
T Am
Mareh
E. D. O'Bryon
Seewmtweil
E. UG. Bond
Republican Pac
LO. W. Kuhne
LE Elereby Aumimuee
City of
Lawreice
W. HL. Carratil
First Ward
EB. A. Basel
W. E. Miggins
Vic Penriht
Jovswell
Ferther
Mrs. Prentiss Wome Store
Shoup
L. Scholz
McKenzie Rest
Cudrin
Ty Cu
Cappins
Fe. i
Rhode Island St
Bell Phone
Tennessee Street
Woman’s Nat'l Art Exchange
Denver
Col
Maine Bell
Inquire
Warry
Yarddress
Geo. A. Black
General Safes Lagem
Union Ave
Coty
Mew
Clairvoyant
Mme
Celeste
Priman Aily
Howe
Luisineny
Smith News
He Lawrence Transfer Co
Ho Carmean
HL Smith
Hampshire
St. A. W
Bourbon County
San Anunio
Texas
Geo. C. Smith
Fort Scott
Connecticut St
Brown
Lawrence Pantatorium
W. N. Palmer
Plasterer Aml Contractuc
New Hampshire St
Abe Wolfson
Zou
Lawranes Transfer Co
Rochester
Kennedy
Massachusetts Street
Pearning
Perdue
Claremore
Missouri welDell
Renant
First National Bank
Add
W. J. Perdue
TH. B. Asher
5. Hill
W. Pinckney Bt
Maaker
Amail Ton Co
Dearborn Sr
Southern Tesas
Melt Buyer Journal
Zie Realty Co
Frye
Yale Cigar Co
Indianapolis
Uame
Bill Jones
Missouri
Gener
Weland China
Simon White
Law
the University
F. C. B. Lawrence
Richard Smith
Indian
Lawrenis Daily Journal
District Court
Dougins County
Jesiah JB. Churchill
Miles Ja Kellogg
Francis
Josiah B. Churchill
Ninens
Phiniil
Louisiana Street
Steele
Plaintifé
University
K. Pantatoriugjan
Huma
Union Pacific
Overland Limited
Hound
K. C
Salina
Pacific Coast
City
Overland. Limited
Pus Leavenworth
Arriva
Hosford Investment CO
Hosford
Peoples’ Bank Building
W. H. Neil
Pendleton Bldg
N. Hamp
R. B. Craigmile
Nesters
T. Sinclair
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