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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1908
Page
2
The article extols The Journal Lawrence as a historic paper with wide circulation and strong labor stance. It argues for a square deal for men, critiques political parties, and urges Kansas voters to back Republican platform values and honest candidates in the upcoming contest. It records the paper’s legacy and calls for decisive political action.
Nebraska reports Hirvan arrest civil weather and floods. Secretary Coburn says crops not seriously damaged. Quit kidding. Live so all may know whose funeral procession passes by in Vinland Vine.
A garbled excerpt shows dialogue attributed to Bill Sineall and references lenders and a night scene. The text contains likely OCR errors, making participants, actions, and setting indistinct and hard to interpret.
The piece decries punishing crime and argues fairness in law, noting jail sentences and the right to reform. It references Ralph Burton and mentions Topeka State and Lawrence voters, describing a charged stance on punishment and public sentiment.
A garbled OCR page shows a jumble of names, addresses, and ads. It mentions election notes, registration, and various local businesses offering services from painting to moving, along with multiple personal names and addresses.
Creditors and all others interested are notified that the administratrix of the estate will apply at the next Probate Court term in Douglas County Kansas on August 3 for an allowance of services and attorney fees and for a final settlement and discharge.
Sallie A. Dailey announces she will apply August 5, 1908 at the Douglas County Kansas Probate Court for an allowance as Administrator with will annexed, for attorney's fees and expenses, and a final settlement and discharge. Also notes city water boil advisory due to main break. health authorities restrict use until repaired. Adds local notices and ads from Lawrence Journal circa 1908 including products and services.
Classifieds range from WANTED jobs and standbys to FOR SALE real estate and livestock. Entries include janitors, stenographers, managers, farmers, a companion, horses, cows, a row boat, a flute, and rental listings near the university with contact details and phone numbers. Several property and farm listings show substantial acreage and improvements.
Mammoth bull Big Joe, five years old, weighs about 1000 pounds, pure black with a meaty nose, will enter the 1908 season at John Fritzel’s Lawrence area farm. Service fee is 10 dollars to insure living cost. payment due when more cattle are disposed of or removed from the county. John Fritzel.
The column reports dairy herd losses, wheat harvesting and hay making in the area, and a Fourth of July picnic. It mentions visits from W Her Smith and Denver relatives, a Valley Grove sermon by Rev. Jones, and local social events. Little Early Risers are advertised by C P Barber & Son. Weather and harvest news note a brief rain and halting work as wheat ripens.
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