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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
2
A political cartoon depicts a man staring at two signs one says beef prices up the other says steel prices down he cannot eat steel. The piece critiques Roosevelt and Taft politics noting the Daily Journal's history and influence in Lawrence and questioning press influence on public opinion.
The notice lists candidates authorized to announce for county attorney sheriff and register of deeds. Edw T Riling, Thomas Barley for county attorney. Geo Stuart, B W McFarlane, L M Walters, J M Cummings, J B Ray for sheriff. D W Littell, J J Bunce, Floyd L Lawrence for register of deeds.
An aged newspaper fragment promotes Castoria for infants and children with the line bearing the producer's signature. It also extols Foley's Honey and Tar as a superior cough remedy citing J N Patterson of Nashua Iowa and C P Barber & Son. The ad ends with a proverb about the man with the hoe and the man with the gold brick.
The state canvass heard the primary election law, completing with no surprises. In the Fifth senatorial district the Republican candidate appears ahead, while in the Fourth district the contest ended with no decisive opposition. In the Second district the Republican War candidate and Democrat Sheridan are listed, with Socialist candidate Thavdd A. Wo Johnsen noted for the prohibition platform.
Latwrence people recall the judge Nevison after a period of illness. Friends say his health is slowly improving and they wish for a long life and a steady return to duty at the high court.
A garbled report from North Lawrence notes flood danger and security concerns at a hall event. It references Melvin Slayes, local venues, and harvest difficulties with scant wheat. mentions Deserter, Port Leaverovorti, and Lake Vidw as readable fragments.
The Lecompton Sun notes a reading room opening Monday evening, June 2, with daily evenings except Sunday and a list of participants. It invites residents to join, bring friends, and enjoy quiet reading, as local clubs and publications gather in a small town cultural effort.
A garbled report lauds Councilman Hutchin for diligent efforts benefiting the community, noting ties to public duties and city projects. It mentions support from local figures and institutions, with references to recent and upcoming recognitions and civic improvements tied to his service.
A scattered digestion of small ads and notes. Roller skates advertised from 60¢ to 33.00 by Jaedicke. Carpets and rugs cleared by F. H. Bennett. Various local names mention tax lists, subscriptions, and drift of social items. A California testimonial promotes Barklen’s Arnica Salve with barber and jewelry references.
Take 2 Vacation and go to Colorado with low rates every day of summer. Local agent details and a collage of services follow. Includes funeral notices, room papering, piano toning by Ed Harding, and a list of local business names and addresses such as J. Bowlin manager at 907 Mass St and Home Book Co at 923 Masa Bt.
Advertises Favorite Prescription as a universal remedy for debility irregularity and female weakness claiming strong endorsements from medical professionals. Claims non secret ingredients printed on bottle wrapper and offers free pamphlets and medical adviser booklets by Dr. Pierce of Buffalo.
Fragmentary 1920s era notices mention Professor Earl the palmist and clairvoyant figures, a Denver to snow route, and police interest. Other items highlight local services, rooms, and ads from Lawrence Transfer Co and various merchants in a city newspaper page.
Found. Sure Way to Make Money. Have your last year's Panama, Felt or Stetson hat cleaned, blocked and made over. They look just like new, clothing cleaned and pressed. Hat Hospital, Phone 604. 3 N, TH. 8t
Notice of final settlement in the Estate of John M Henrie Dedenced F 152 creditors and all interested are notified I shall apply at the Probate Court of J Douglas County Kansas on August 3 1908 for allowance of my services as Administratrix attorney fees and expenses and for discharge after final settlement of the estate failed funds and mispelling preserved exact phrasing as readable text.
SALLIE A. TIENRIE publishes notice that she will apply at the next Probate Court term in Douglas County Kansas on August 5 1908 for an allowance for services as Administrator with will annexed of the estate of John A Dailey deceased and for attorney's fees and expenses and will seek discharge. Also notice of change of ownership for Journal route East of Massachusetts Street and south of Berkeley Street with H C Ford collecting subscriptions since June 1 until further notice.
A Kansas bank proclaims its superiority with strong business methods and ample capital. It emphasizes safe, accommodating officers and aims to be an attractive, satisfactory place for customers to do business.
An assorted classified list offers demand for a day goods salesman a medium farm near Lawrence cottages and rentals, repairs and delivery services and stenographer summer work. Listings include wanted items for sale and rent such as greenhouses 5000 square feet near Lawrence and Kansas, a Jersey cow a rowing boat a Meyer system piano a six year old mare and foal two bed room sets four room cottage and various Lawrence properties for sale or exchange with contact details for W. H. Pendleton W. White M. L. Taylor Leroy Wall Bohannon J. Clark and others with street addresses and phones.
A supplementary Marek Essa list lists new telephone subscribers and residences with street addresses and occupations. Names include Luther Barnes, Ella and Mrs. res, Julius Puller, J. W. Fleenor, Joe Kennedy, Mary Kluss, Thos. J. Moffett, W. N. Mundell, Charles Rumsey, W. F. Selrader, J. E. Stubbs, J. W. Swisher, Clyde Viets, Wallie Williams, and others, with locations on Main, New York, California, Massachusetts, and more. Includes notes on farms, plumbers, photographers, meat markets, and real estate, plus stray dialogue fragment about Nell and Belle in a separate clipping.
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