The Journal and Its Territorial Reach in 1908
The Journal, born as the Lawrence Republican and absorbing the State Journal, later added the Lawrence Tribune by 1888. It claims oldest, widest circulation in the Lawrence area, publishes daily except Monday, with a weekly edition on Saturdays. It reports telegraphic dispatches via Associated Press and notes local editor remarks on politics, gambling, and reform themes in a period piece from January 31, 1908.
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Lawrence Republican
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Daily End
Lawrence
Puldaton
Kanmax
Agorese
Lawranca
Alleged Will Claimed By Earl After Engagement Rupture
The Earl of Yarmouth alleges a pre marriage document could divert a fortune to his house if Alice Thawshi died childless. He says the writing was signed under duress and seeks to overturn the provision. The piece notes the writer’s long career and mentions university notes about a Washington reception, plus critiques of a writer named Onita.
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Earl of Yarmouth
Alice Thawshi
Psper
Durtane
Yartewush
Dare
George Washington
Kansas Day and the Free State Battle Remembered
A fragmented reminiscence on Kansas Day and the free state cause. References Lawrence as a focal point for liberty and struggle, noting the admission of Kansas as a free state and the enduring pride of Kansans. Mentions political shifts, public opinion, and a boastful claim of rapid healing with a medical ad included at the end.
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Kansas
Lawrence
Free State
Card of Thanks for Kindness in Illness and Death
We thank friends for kindness and help during sickness and death of Mrs. Edith Lite Pet Tiahy. Special thanks to the FLL A team and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Menirs for their thoughtful acts and memories.
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Or ‘Lite
Tiahy
Edith
FLL A
W. A. Menirs
Simple remedy claims for la grippe coughs and pills
The note touts Foley's Tuney and Tar as a safe cough remedy that stops coughing and strengthens lungs to prevent pneumonia. It warns genuine Foley's Honey and Tar lacks harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package. It also promotes Dean's Regrets for mild constipation and mocks vacations as overrated anticipation.
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Foley
Barber & Son
How is Your Digestion Mrs Dowling Testimonial
Mrs Mary Dowling of San Francisco recommends Electric Bitters for stomach and liver troubles praising its effect. The tonic purifies blood and aids female weakness and system vigor. Price 50 cents at Barber Son's drug store.
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Mary Dowling
Ath Ave
San Francisco
Barber & Son’s
Jesus the Saviour of the World Lesson Card 1903 1908
A religious lesson by William H Ridgway for Iron Rose Bible Class in Coatesville Pa focuses on being born again and Jesus as the world’s savior. It discusses spiritual growth from natural to Christ life, uses parables, and urges faithful living with verses from John 3 and 14 21 and Matthew 12 24.
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Jesus
John
Wm. H. Ridgway
Jerry Meaney
Stase
Suniday
Fellowship of Good People
The Serpent Cure Verse 14 Analysis
A devotional note on Moses lifting up the serpent as a type and antitype. The piece recalls last September’s study, asserts God’s timing has no limit, and urges readers to look to Christ to be saved from spiritual death.
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Moses
God
Peter
Christ
The Court of Honor and a Gospel Quiz tale
A short anecdote discusses John three sixteen and a friend who cannot convey the Chicago World’s Fair impression in words. The engineer’s repeated return trip highlights the challenge of describing vast marvels.
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John
In Verse 17 God sent the Son to save the world
A preacher recalls evangelistic efforts and a skeptical youth who dismisses religion that saves from hell. The anecdote compares faith to a straight talk at a ball park and plays on the idea that belief arrives simply like seeing the owner at the Brick Lot. 2 Peter 2 is cited as why God made it so.
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Hell
Ball Park
Skinnin the Fenge Verse 20 and light in heart
The fragment cites a poem line about evil shunning the light and recalls Mr Mrs Little lamenting fruitless pear trees. It references social stigma when Sammy the Chief visits and hints at a plan to guard a young wife, concluding with the idea that light entering the heart changes behavior.
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Oll
Seven Years of Proof For Dr Kings New Discovery
W V Henry of Panama Mo touts seven years of proof that Dr Kings New Discovery is best for coughs and colds and throat chest and lung conditions. The world has thirty eight years of proof it treats coughs and colds la grippe asthma hay fever bronchitis lung hemorrhage and early consumption. Prevents pneumonia when used timely. Barber Sons drug store guarantees. 50 cents and 1.00 trial bottle free.
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Dr. King
W. V. Henry
Panama
Barber & Son's
Favorite Prescription advertised for female ailments
The ad declares Favorite Prescription and Dr. Pierce’s Medical Adviser cure debility and female weakness, claim strong professional endorsements, promise non alcoholic, safe ingredients, and offer pamphlets. It also promotes Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for stomach and liver, plus Dean’s Ointment for itching and skin conditions.
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Compoarrox
Dr. Pierce
Lawrence Daily Journal notices and classified ads mix
A dense montage of notices and ads from the Lawrence Daily Journal includes filings for final settlements and appointments in Douglas County Kansas. It lists probate notices for Ellen J Shull and I N Barley, an executor and administrator appointment for Anson Storm and Reason Risley, assorted sale offers including cows and a cottage, wanted ads for stenographers and a private family job, and various lost items and public notices.
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Lawrence Daily Journal
Ellen J. Shull
Douglas County
Kansas
Ccntrix
Sald
W. H. Pendleton
St. Beth Mary R. Barley
Robert
Fikey S. McFarland
Creditorn
Prater
Wm. F. Helm Commission Co
Douglas Mase
St. County
Kanaus
Mary J. McFarland
Anson Storm
Lawrene Daily Journal
I. N. Barley
Mary R. Barley
Lawrance Daily Journal
Reason Risley
Grant R. Risley
NEW POST OFFICE RULING Affects Subscribers and Rates
A new post office ruling sets arrears thresholds for legitimate subscription lists. Newspapers must drop delinquent subscribers by April 1 to avoid second class postage. The Journal and others will enforce payment to continue mailing at reduced rates.
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Tha . Journal
Gillham's Home Shoe Shop Stillopen After 39 Years
J E Gillham, longtime Lawrence Kansas shoemaker, continues repairs from 943 New Hampshire Street despite dated ad copy claiming trial offers and no payment. Owner emphasizes decades of experience and ongoing service.
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New Hampshire Street
Lawrence
Kansas
J. E. Gillham
At Yale college play to be presented at Bowersuck
Enthusiastic reviewer praises the college glee club numbers in At Yale as a top draw. Jules Murray's players are set to perform at Bowersuck Opera House on Monday February 3 with tickets 25 cents 50 cents 75 cents and a dollar.
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Yale
Smu
Jules Murry
Bowersuck Opera House
Merits of the Vexas wonder cure advertised for kidney and rheumatic trouble
An old advertisement touts the Vexas wonder cure for kidney and rheumatic ailments at $1 per bottle with two months' treatment. Testimonies are solicited and sent to Dr E W Hall in St Louis. The item appears with a 1908 Kansas city publication date.
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E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
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New Cor
Elys Beach
Lawrence Journal
Kans
Amusenue
Journe
Chicago
Lis
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United States
Kansas City Globe
Onita
Bhe
Avai
Prairies
Brais
Deaggas
Dean
Lesson
Iron Rose
William H. Ridgway
Ironmaster
Coatesville, Pa
Agit
Helen Genk
Suse
Willmore
Fate
Register of Deeds
Republican County
D. W. Littell
W. J. Francisco & Sons
Lawrence Transfer Co
Bell- Metcalf Implement Co
Intomire of
A. C. Griess
IL. B
Jusie White
Linwood
Missouri Valley Trust Co
Nat's Bank Blig
Mra. Connelly
Business Directory
Attorneys-At-Lay
Massachusetts
M, Menger
Massachusetts Street
Sarker & Means
Attorneys-at-Law
Ofice
Opera Mouse
A Norton
First Nations Bank
Anderson
Varmont Street
Telphone
G. W. Jones
Gulte No
Ohla Street
Bell and Home
D. Morez, M- D
Yikes Over Woodward & Co E
J. A. Bechtel
Ywadnate
Mamachusetts St
Tonvennes Street
Blair
John c. Rudolph
Ohica
Mampebba
Bell Phone
Jack Kelsey
West Lawrence
al. Morrison
Rhode Island St
Masachusetts Street
Plymouth Rock
E. Hertzler
Haskell Avenue
Alabama
J. Hunzicker
New Hampshire
New York Bt
Bent
John L. Kilworth
Forrent
Ohio Bt
New Santa FE
Brodin
Jos. E. Riggs
Mase
Opera House
Mork Bros. & Gharp
Gidridge
Donnelly Bros
Mary Frances Clark
Bell, Bros
Atreet
Wh. T. Sinclair, Feat
A. Banks & Bon
Leverance
Goestel
Offes
Reem Ma
Graieepal Im
Tee
W. F. March
Hugh Blaip
NEW Post Office
Samson and Hieal Mills
Kennedy Plumbing CO
Hunzicker & Wahrenbrock’s
Clifton T. Hiatt
Mass
Rochester Stamping Co
Kennedy & Ernst
Wolfson
Morrison & Lemjon
Mass, Street
Ig Mercantile CO
Journal Bindery
Treasury Department
Office of Comptroller of the Currency
Washington
Lawrence National Bank
Douglas
Congress
Thomas P. Kane
Journal
Overland Limited
Junction City
Dr. Charles
Lee
Meepaase
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