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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
2
Amid talk of a presidential race editors solicit second and third choices for president. Locally, concerns rise over animal abuse and street disorder as townsfolk debate protections and possible reforms. A tale from Abilene about a commencement visit highlights public reception and a humorous misfire at an educational board gathering.
The president of the board of education introduced Prof. James Vanderireezer, presenting him to the assembled gentlemen and ladies as a new figure in the proceedings.
A garbled column blends aphorisms about vanity and kindness with ad-like testimonials for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Dr Thomas' Electric Oil. Included are quotes praising health products, dubious cures, and scattered moral musings, interwoven with fragmented remarks about love, debt, and memory.
W V Henry of Panama Mo touts seven years proof that Dr King's New Discovery cures throat chest and lung ailments. The world has thirty eight years of proof it relieves coughs colds grippe hay fever bronchitis and early consumption. Timely use prevents pneumonia. Barber and Son's drug store sells 400 and 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
A public sale is set for Monday February 3 at 10 o clock sharp at the Richardson farm one fourth mile east of Sibleyville station three miles north of Vinland. The entire herd of dairy cattle will be sold. Auctioneer is J St athart.
A vintage ad touts the Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney bladder and rheumatic trouble with a one dollar bottle for two months. Dr E W Hall of St Louis claims testimonials and mail order available. The quirky line about bachelors meeting widows adds a humor note.
A local newspaper promotes a simple multicomponent remedy claimed to relieve kidney pain and rheumatic discomfort. The prescription includes Honey Extract and other ingredients, prepared by shaking with water, with dosing guidance for adults and a week-plus supply.
A local citizen urges forming a Stubbs Club in Lawrence to honor a distinguished resident. The letter argues for public merit and civic participation regardless of party, proposing citizens organize the club without tying it to a specific date.
Sunday gatherings at Britton and McKinney homes plus a literary event drew attendees. Mary Oren rented her farm to Mr Myers of Richland. Mrs Askay hosted a carpet rag tacking party. Don Tatton and Tom Los work on Chas Kampschroder’s new house west of town. Ladies Larkin Club met at Mrs Dodds with plans to meet again in three weeks. Russell Woolwi of Richland visited Clinton and R L Patton returned to Ottawa.
Amusements notice promotes The Show Girl musical at the Opera House on Thursday February 20. It highlights a large cast with Tillie Sutherland Grace Wilson Edith Langdon and Harry Langdon among others and promises seventeen new song hits and refined comedy engaging performers and chorus.
Arthur English and Wallace Harvey remain quarantined with diphtheria at 1326 Vermont sque and may join fire classes later this week. Kansas City eyes treatment news, Beloit ties, and football captain Albert Uficks to join the Beloit visit. The orchestra performs at the Festernal Aid Hall under the lodge.
A historical ad explains that many illnesses blamed on dyspepsia heart or kidney disease are actually underlying disorders. It promotes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a harmless, invigorating tonic for women and notes Pleasant Pellets to aid digestion and nerves, claiming relief from nervous exhaustion and insomnia.
A dense paste of ads and notices including political candidacy by Dr W Littell for Register of Deeds, business leads for carriage painting and packing, job vacancy for a stenographer, furniture and real estate sales, farm and market requests, sewing goods, farm equipment, and lost items. Multiple names and addresses referenced, with various solicitations and offers across Lawrence Kansas entities and streets.
The Treasury Department Comptroller of the Currency certifies that The Lawrence National Bank of Lawrence Kansas is authorized to have succession until January 13 1928 under the act of Congress. Notice appears in the Lawrence Daily Journal dated January 15 1908.
Thousands of Stubbs for Governor campaign buttons are being distributed across the state. The inscription promises support for the candidate with the phrase Our candidate for governor. The buttons are to be widely given, aiming to form button brigades and boost regional presence.
The Douglas County Democratic central committee calls a convention in Lawrence at Everett Hall to select seven delegates and alternates, with precincts listed across townships and wards. A primary election is set for February 21 and 4, with seating for county officers and alternates, followed by a Salvation Army sock fundraiser on February 4 to aid local work.
Mrs Mary Dowling of San Francisco endorses Electric Bitters for stomach and liver troubles as the best remedy on the market today. The ad copy also touts tonics, blood purification, and various products from multiple merchants, including apparel, home goods, and loan offers, reflecting a busy classified page with numerous goods and services.
Our system of operation on old Hata is scientific and always successful saved the owner from $3 to $5 on every job. Corsoltation free Mi and W.T. Neate, 943 New Hampshire street Bell phone 604 Lawrence Kansas. Gillham, the horse shoer of 29 years, expert experience, providing shoeing services at 716 Vermont street, guaranteeing his work for all kinds of feet.
A fragmentary plea seeks partners or investors in a tinware guttering and stair/fixtures venture. The text is damaged but implies offering a stake in a local trades business and invites discussion of terms or collaboration.
Daily Journal reports neighborhood social visits farm sales and family moves including Grandia McAfee illness Anna Nichols church attendance at Salem and several households visiting relatives. Cattle shipments to Kansas City and a new telephone pole line from Stull to Topeka noted along with a 1908 probate appointment for Anson Storm.
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