The Journal Lawrence Kansas Oldest Paper Explains History
The Journal, formerly Lawrence Republican, traces its lineage to absorbing the State Quateat and Herald of Freedom, then acquiring the Law, perce Tribune, and other papers. It claims oldest, widest circulation in the territory tributary to Lawrence and publishes daily Associated Press reports with a complete telegraphic network. The weekly edition appears on Saturdays and is the most complete weekly paper in Kansas.
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Laverence Republican
Eetadanion
State
Quateat
Herald of Freedom
Law
Perce Tribune
Egain & Paper
Tess
Lawrence
Associated Pream
Journal
Elzbt Nace
Im Iseued Avery Batargay
Kanana
Bass
THE
Journa
Lawrence Daily Journal
Treasury Department
Office of Comptroller of the Currency
Washington
Lawrence National Bank
Douglas
Kansas
Congress
Thomas P. Kane
P. Kane
Country resident laments liquor ban misread
John Brassfield told a crowd he had been swindled after learning from a paper that rural mail carriers were prohibited from carrying liquor. He marveled that he lived five miles from town and did not know such a ban existed.
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John Brassfield
Vinland Vine
Evolution of Harvesters Shapes Kansas Progress
Comments on harvesters changing Kansas farm work and culture from droppers to binders, praising the harvester’s influence while noting debates about industry trust. Reflections blend historical progress with music and entertainment, contrasting old tunes with modern complexity and the public’s shifting tastes.
How to Avoid Pneumonia by Foley's Honey and Tar
A promotional note claims Foley's Honey and Tar prevents pneumonia from cold. Dr J Bishop of Agnew Mich reports using it in three severe pneumonia cases with good results. Barber and Son reference the product and warn against substitutes.
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Mortia
Otheriny
Foley
Co. J. Bishop
Agnew
Mich
O. P., Barber & Son
Banquet Invitation For Kansas Society In New York
Mr Sydney Morten Prentice of Pillsburg has received an invitation to the Kansas society banquet in New York at the Waldorf Astoria on January 29 The invitation is issued by M P Gould signing Yours for all Jayhawkers Charles W Pricey is president James Canfield is vice president and secretary M P Gould Jr is secretary James Canfield chairs speakers committee with Thomas Ewing Jr and W M Thatcher on the committee Fred Bowersock serves on the board of trustees The banquet is described as a notable occasion
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Sydney Morten Prentice
Pillsburg
Kansas Society
New York City
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
M. P. Gould
Charles W. Pricey
James Canfield
Lawrence
M. P. Gould J
Thomas Ewing, Jr
W. M. Thatcher
Fred BL Bowersock
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Endorsed by Medical Authorities
A historical notice touts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women’s ailments. It claims a alcohol free, non narcotic formula backed by leading medical authorities across schools. A free booklet detailing ingredients and endorsements is offered by mail from Buffalo NY.
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Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Pleroa
Buttalo
N.Y
Jefferson County Matters and Local News Note
Jox Knight and sin who have farmed Vie Lambert place plan to sell their staff on February end and may move to Lawrence. Mrs Johnston McCreight visited Lawrence friends. Miss Engle joined her to visit Mrs Marlin McCreight. A brief anecdote recounts a minister’s family meal with a curious cat. An advertisement touts Dean’s laxative tablets at 23 cents a box.
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Jox
Knight
Sin
Vie Lambert Place
Lawrence
Judging School At Haskell Institute February 6 8
A three day judging school for corn swine cattle and horses will be held at Haskell Institute from February 6 to 8 under the State Agricultural College. The program runs daily with specific judging times and substitutions for cattle and draft horses. The course seeks at least fifteen attendees with a small shared expense. bring ten ears of corn if enrolling. Those planning to attend should notify the Secretary or President by February 4. Lunch at Haskell. E C Cowles and Ed S Harvey listed as contacts in Lawrence.
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Haskell Institute
State Agricultural College
Sutton Stock Farm
Douglas County Farmers’ Institute
Haskell
E. C. Cowles
Lawrence
Bell
S. Harvey
Bell Phone
Simple Remedy for La Grippe
Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as a cough remedy that stops the cough and strengthens the lungs to prevent pneumonia. The ad warns against substitutes and notes the genuine product contains no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package, from Barter & Son.
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Barter & Son
Fiances Are Good For A. O. U. W. Surplus Funds
Local A. O. U. W. members applaud a 250000 surplus carried from last year. Grand lodge officers in Topeka decide to invest 100000 in Parsons 5 percent bonds and 20000 in Winfield bonds. Kansas jurisdiction with 40000 members will income about 20000 monthly. Expect surplus near 500000 by February 1909. Comments end with a wry aside about a man’s love and chin music.
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Grand Lodge
Topeka
Parsons
Kan
Winfield
Kansas
Order In
Balina
Annual Conference At University Of Kansas
University of Kansas hosts annual conference March 20 with lectures by Dr Lyman Abbott and others. Program includes chapel, lectures on European and American history, economics, and a popular Friday evening talk. Delegates and visitors from nearby cities invited. luncheon at noon. final sessions Saturday morning.
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University of Kansas
Abbott
Lawrence
Strone
Strong
Torm
Teddey
Department of American Abbott
Outlook
Accredit
University
Lyman Abcott
Lyman Abbott
F.W. Blackmar
Department of
American History Conference
Lyman Fraser Hall
Sehoods of Fine Arts
Women and Kidney Trouble Probed by Swamp-Root Cure
Women and men suffer from kidney and bladder troubles, with symptoms including bedwetting and scalded flesh. The ad promotes Dr Kilmer 39 Swamp Root as the remedy, offering pamphlets and free samples by mail from Binghamton NY, urging readers to mention the paper.
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Ino
Dr. Kilmer & Co. Binghamon
N.Y
Local Classified Snippets Highlight Campaign and Services
A fragmented notice bundle shows a Republican Register of Deeds candidacy pledge and assorted ads. Mentioned are W. J. Francisco & Sons horse drawn rigs, Kennedy Plumbing Co at 937 Mass Street, Lawrence Transfer Co, Bell-Metenif Implement Co sewing machines, and Mrs. Connelly gowns. Also Jod Braminer of Titles and insurance services at 704 Massachusetts Blvd.
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Joseph &. Riggs
Jod Braminer
Massachusetts
Wanted and For Sale Classified Notes from Lawrence Daily Journal
A dense block of 1908 Lawrence classifieds lists buyers and sellers. Items include poultry buyers, a driving mare, a 25 acre suburban farm near State University, a roomed house, a ladies suit, a gas range, a creamery building with land for a dairy business, two cream routes, rental rooms on Mass street, a 280 acre farm for rent, an 8 room modern house on Ohio Street, a lost pocketbook, and legal notices of final settlement and appointment in Douglas County estates.
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Mississippi and
Pinckney
Lawrence
W. H. Pendleton
Lawrence Daily Journal
I. N. Earley
Douglas County
Kansas
Mary R Barley
Reason Risley
Grant R. Risley
Seven Years of Proof for Dr King's New Discovery
W V Henry of Panama Mo touts seven years of proof that Dr King's New Discovery cures coughs colds throat chest and lung diseases. The world has thirty eight years of proof it fights grippe asthma hay fever bronchitis and early consumption. Prevents pneumonia when used promptly. Sold at Barber Son drug store 50c and 1.00 with free trial bottles. Some people are so rich they dont have to keep up appearances.
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Dr. King
W. V. Henry
Panama
Barber & Son’ Drug Store
Urino Laxative Syrup Promises Quick Constipation Cure
An advertisement style notice touts Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation, claiming it aids digestion and liver and bowel action without nausea or gripe. It urges immediate use and lists various local merchants and other goods and services in a dense, promotional block.
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O. P. Barber & Son
Bindery closes strong year at The Journal
The Journal bindery closes a great year with top quality binding that showcases its work. The office reports the binding in Kansas as its best advertisement and reflects a high standard of craftsmanship.
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Journal Bindery Hen
Kansas
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Associated Press
Lawrence Journal Company
J. L. Brady
Kans
Yaus
Iti
Mau
Kissin
Phe
United Staties
Spain
Billard Ball
Vinland
Guy
Bailey
A Evie
Bryan
Me. Bryan
Kencky Aind
Mr. Bryans
Draper Fund
Harvester Trust
Harvester
Hue Teever
Nine
Jefferson County Matters
Peayer
Oskaloosa
Dean
Reg
AO. O. W. Lodge of
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnin & Marvin
All
Toke Hall
Register of Deeds
Republican County
T W. Littell
W. J. Francisco & Sons
Kennedy Plumbing CO
Mass. Street
J. A. Benson
Lawrence Transfer Co
Bell- Metenif Implement Co
Connelly
Mass
Business Directory
L. H. Menger
Massachusetts Strest
Barker & Means
Attorneys-at-Law
A. Norton
First National Bank
D. Anderson
Wee Snd
Vermont Street
Traephens
O W. Jones
Bulle No
Otto Street
Bell and Home No
D. Morse
M. D
Woodward & Co
Dragatora
Bechtel
Massachusetts St
Tennessee Street
Blair
Vermont
John C. Rudolph
N. Mampenire
Ball
Fairfax Rooms
Phous
Massachusetts Street
New Santa FE Hotel
Weetee
Convaniani
Opera House
Mork Bros. & Sharp
Fea
Wm. T. Sinclair
Taye Or
Wm. F. Helm Commission Co
Mas. St
Adaline Dowler
F. Williams
Minona
Glatharts
Plymouth Rock
E. Hertzler
Haskell Avenue
Alabama
J. Hunzicker
Call
New Hampshire St
Dhesp
New York St
W. Nye, Vinland
Bent
Ohio St
Anson Storm
Rena
Lawrence Datty
Ellen J. Shull
Ee Mary BR. Barley
Yay Tawrence Daily Journa
Isis
Robert Innd
Toughas County
Mary J. McFarland
Hunzicker & Wahrenbrock’s
Clifton T. Hiatt
Rochester Stamping Co
Karnedy & Ernat
Wolfson
Morrison & Lemon
Smyrna
Rogers
Baer Chess
En' Rilina Mercantile Co
Pia
Hugh Blair
Union Pacific
Geing Gent
Overand Limited
C. Lace
Pacific Coast
EKC
Geing West
Ealing
Junction City
Overland Limited
Leavenworth
Dr. Charles
Jim
Eddrex
Andy
Jessops
Torawees
Lemteverversisersessracas
Dsesess
Warre
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