Lawrence Journal Company Historic Newspaper History Note
The document outlines the Lawrence Journal Company as a long established Kansas paper, noting its origins, mergers, and editions. It describes the daily edition published every evening except Sundays and a sixteen page weekly edition issued each Saturday with wide county circulation.
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Lawrenes Republican
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Jovecalle
Lawrence
Jouamas
Republican Ticket and political musings from a 19th century paper
A fragmented editorial lists Republican ticket names including W J Fitzgerald and Charles Barnes with county roles and state offices. It shifts to political commentary critiquing figures like Taylor, Hoch, and Kurt, noting resignations and constitutional rules on eligibility and pardons.
Peck declines Senate seat with reluctance
In a letter by H B Kelly, Geo B Peck declines the sen atorship, saying he cannot afford the financial sacrifice and would forego the life’s ambition. Peck asserts he would not accept railroad or other interests contributing to his salary, calling him a true Georgian and a man of public fiber.
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J R Lurton
Kurt
Horton
H B Kelly
Geo B Peck
Interesting Flag History: Early U S Flag Evolution
The Times discusses flag history noting Judge Hooks claim and reflecting on early U S symbolism. It covers the Cambridge flag of 1776 with thirteen stripes and a blue canton, later evolving as states joined and Congress adjusted stars and stripes. Betsy Ross credited with flag design.
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Hook
United States Circuit Court
Leavenworth
Times
Oklahoma
Ataterz
United States
Washington
Cambridge
St George
St Andrews
Vermont
Kentucky
S . Reed
Congress
Betsy
Debate Over Canteen Closures At Fort Leavenworth Sparks Controversy
The Leavenworth Times and other papers clash over proposed closing of the Fort Leavenworth canteen. They argue regulation fails to curb nearby dives that prey on veterans, accusing county officials of wanting the establishments open for profit while claiming enforcement would eliminate the problem.
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Leavenworth Times
Ft Leavenworth
Times
Leavenworth County
Calumet Baking Powder A Wonderful Powder of Merit
Fragmented text appears to describe Calumet Baking Powder as a remarkable product. It then shifts to a rural West Virginia scene with bears and sheep, mentioning rivers, a dam, hunts, and anecdotal tales about wildlife and human interactions in a forest setting.
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Williams River
West
Virsinda
Reaver
Poley’s Honey and Tar Featured in Remedies Ad Lot
An assortment of medical ads praises Poley’s Honey and Tar as a remedy for throat and lung issues and other ailments. Testimonials from customers like Mrs. Frances L. Sates claim kidney cure and relief after using Folsy products. Other lines tout Dr. Fowler’s Extract of Wild Strawberry and various tonics as general cures.
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Seem
Foley & C
Chicago
Poley
Barber & Bou
Frances L. Sates
Wissour
Valley, In
Nai Movera
Paige
The Off English Cutter Taught by a Shave Historian
A historic piece on hot steel shaving advice from an English cutter visiting New York after nine years. It covers strap care for razors, using a swing strap, and shaving technique to improve comfort while avoiding grime, dust, and poor water quality.
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New York
Alwa
Yan Meyer
Cigar Band Fad Penalties and Odd Bits Atop Page
Fragmented OCR reads like a collage of tangential notes and ads. Mentions New York Works, cigars, taxed penalties, bands, and a bizarre mix of names, jokes, and stray quotes. The taxidermist line closes the fragment with a punchy gag about a skin game.
Wanted Advertisements Scatter Across Streets
A collage of early 20th century classified notices seeking domestic help drivers sales positions and farm and property deals. Listings include a housework job in a three person family at 1200 Louisiana street a traveling position a dining room girl at the Lawrence house and various sales rent and farm offers with agents Jones & Hasfard and J E Mobraay & Co among the names and addresses.
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Louisiana Street
Detecting money marks and privacy tricks reveal old methods
A long, fragmented piece discusses how money is marked by private marks hidden on bills and examined by police experts. It describes eye shapes, neck angles, and hidden features used to trace notes, plus court cases and expert tips. The text also briefly mentions a Philadelphia ballerina and Shoshone lands opening for settlement with excursion rates listed.
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Wa fuRlon Star
Hshonest
Agiad
Nelly Fk
Chisago
Chicago North Western Railway
Tleketa
Kniskern
Pase
R Traffic Mag
Onicago
For Sale Odd Rooms and Equipment in City House
A historical notice offers rooms at 1447 Sas Street near University and Luther's property with electric light night gas cistern and city water. Also advertised cheap sale of a double geared power end and double geared jack end saw plus two wagons and other tools. Inquiries directed to AHO N VSL UD PICKENS.
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Congenivot
Sas Street
Reut—Sevan
Indiana
K & Bonar
UD Pickens
Widespread Classified Ads Seek Listings and Investments
A stream of late 19th or early 20th century classified notices invites readers to respond for high commissions and speculative investments. Ads offer 20 percent returns, job seekers for sales and agents, buyouts of suburban tracts, and purchases of secondhand goods. Contact details include names and street addresses.
Euro Natural Gas and Shoe Services Ad
An old classifieds fragment promises gas fitting savings and reliable lighting by University Gas and Manta Co JH Gillham with 30 years of experience at 116 Vermont Street Atting shoes to all kinds of feet and guaranteed work. Branch managers wanted with $20 weekly to live at home and canvassing incentives. Aluminum Hanger Co seeks sales with open dates at Trovillo and Kreider lumber yard.
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JH Gillham
Vermont Street
Aluminum Hanger Co
Chatfield
Mini
Opan
Trovillo
Kreider
J. N. Harsh- Darger
Bank Drafts Offer Superior Remittance Method
Bank drafts are presented as the best form of remittance compared with post office or express money orders. They are cheap and widely usable, act as a legal receipt for the money paid, and refunds are issued promptly if a draft is lost.
Live Stock Sliver Stetr and Mare Feats at State Fair
One of the best bird and stallions at the state fair shows strong records in equine events. The narrative notes fast pace, double gaiting, and high quality mares and trot performances with no other horses at the gate. A curious line suggests a wolf at the door as the barn sits empty.
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Ilvyex
Zie
Mares New York
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