The Journal Lawrence Kansas the oldest widely circulated paper
The Journal, founded 1857 as Lawrence Republican, absorbed State Journal and Lawrence Tribune, becoming the territory’s leading paper with daily AP reports and a 24 hour telegraphic service. Daily edition published each evening except Sunday. weekly eight pages issued Saturdays reaching county post offices. Subscription: daily 10 cents a week, yearly 100 dollars, outside county 1.25 a year. Office 44 640 Mass. St. Lawrence, Kansas.
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Lawrence Republican
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Lawrence
Daily Associated Press
Journal
Kannon
the Journal
Ofice
Kansas City Post and Star Rivalry Report
The Journal notes the Kansas City Post struggles against the Star, praising a six month effort by Barney Sheridan yet predicting failure. It cites a press feud, a storm story about Senator Chester Long’s ponies, and ponies moved after a storm with one injured eye. Sea and his daughters express cautious relief over the ponies.
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Kansas City Post
Fight the Star
Barney Sheridan
Post
Nan Awerment
Star
Lemets
Chester
Square deal and road talk dominate Fort Scott reflections
A Fort Scott projection of political and public works concerns argues for a stronger road program and restraint in governance. It condemns gimmicks, lauds competition tempered by fairness, and criticizes Judge Loving over a fatal shooting claim amid a broader call for policy clarity and personal responsibility.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup Advert Says Beauty Starts
An old advertisement proclaims the first requisite of beauty is a clear complexion. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is said to clear a sallow skin, stimulate the liver and bowels, brighten the eyes, and be pleasant to take without nausea or griping. Barber & Son markets the product and warns to refuse substitutes. Even a man with poor memory may forget but forgives more easily.
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Barber & Son
Texas Wonder Curea patent medicine advertisement
Advertisement for the Texas Wonder Curea claiming to cure kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. Sold by mail as a two month treatment for $1 from Dr E W Hall of St Louis Missouri. Promises testimonials and touts similarities to new remedies.
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E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Bend
Fale Expert In Hygiene Urges Healthful Dress Standards
Dr Abbey Shaw Mayhew assistant professor of physical training at the Wisconsin university lectures on health and hygiene for women urging freedom of movement and minimal constriction. She cites four body areas neck waist knees and feet as points of restriction and advocates one piece clothing, proper shoe sizing, and evenly distributed weight to improve health and vigor.
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Abbey Shaw Mayhew
Wisconsin State
Miss Mayhew
University of Health and Hygienaf
United States Scrater Klm
Ja Jullette
LaFolivite
Uramer Rehoul
Hyxienia
A Happy Man is Amos F King of Port Bryan Port Bryan N
Amos F King of Port Bryan North Carolina aged 85 claims Bucklens Arnica Salve healed a leg sore that troubled him most of his life. The product praised as the worlds great healer of sores burns and wounds and piles, sold by O P Barber Son Druggist at 25 cents. Report notes harvest timing near the North Fork and Saline counties influenced by recent rains.
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Amos F. King
Port Bryan
Bucklen
O. P. Barber & Son
North Fork
Walter Joy
For Sale and Wanted Notices in Excelsior Springs area
Mixed local classified blurbs advertise free and clear homes in Lawrence, two modern houses on Lowisians street for quick sale, and two on Rhode Island street at discounted prices. Also listings for concrete blocks, Indian and Mexican goods, postcards, stationery, and various wanted ads including lawns mowing, grass cutting, city work, laundry help, bicycle buy/repair, housework, factory workers, rugs from old carpet, and seed potatoes. FRANK GEE and Lawrence Granite Mfg. Co. appear among the notices.
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Excelsior Springs
Missouri
Lawrence
Lowisians
Rhode Island Street
Frank Gee
For Sale and Rent Advertisements with Notices
A dense classified page lists multiple for sale and for rent items including 4 room cottages, 10 and 13 room modern houses near the University, various other houses, a chicken and hog ranch, a standard upright piano, a Clark Jewel Range, and household goods. Also notes bids open for two houses and a barn at 1000 and 1004 Kentucky street and a runabout buggy. Additionally a public notice from Lawrence Daily Journal announces a divorce petition in Douglas County District Court with response deadline.
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Kentucky Street
J. W. Creider
Massachusetts Street
Lawrence Daily Journal
District Court of
Douglas County
Kansas
Zora L. C. Gore
Paul Isaac Gore
District Court
Lawrence Kansas public sale and school building bids
Notices announce sale of furniture at 814 Mass St upstairs and a 15 HP vertical steam engine for inquiry through John Tarry. Board of Education of Lawrence invites sealed proposals by July 5 1907 for an Industrial School building. plans viewable after June 20. bid security required. right to reject bids reserved. Also included are Union Pacific timetable listings and a Creamery building sale with machinery and land at Leavenworth Avenue corner, promising a start in butter and dairy routes.
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Office Board of Education
Lawrence
Kans
Board of Education
Kansas
Superintendent of Schools
George Iinnes
of Education
Cass
F. P. Smith
Union Pacific
Overland Limited
K. C
Pacific Coast
H.C
Galina
Pacifc Coset
Misaimippil No
Finekney
Arete
Careasaneen
Brig
Fire safety experts urge fireproofing laws and steel frame in cities
A long report from the Geological Survey and U S War Department officials analyzes the San Francisco and Baltimore fires and urges strict street building laws for fireproof construction. It favors reinforced concrete, steel framing, and vented designs while noting water supply failures worsened damage. the piece mentions plans for art departments and a cool June in Washington.
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Sige Theaspanad Valtimore
Orleans
St. Henis
New
Yord
Mvterial Department
Washington
United [States Geological Survey
Liehard BE
Elmplory
Ional Advisory Board
Mieleaml
Aor Mrink Lone
Ean
Col 1
Civil Engineering
University of California
War Department
Worit
John Stephen Ayell
Krusinwer Corps
U. S. Ae
Interior Department
Geological Survey
Humphery
Baltimore
Soule
San Francisco
Seawell
I —Vress Bulletin
Local Ads and Services Listing from Mass Street
A collage of old city advertisements including Sewall’s Chemically Pure Paints at 826 Mass St, Kennedy & Ernst, general groceries, carpet cleaning, photo enlarging, and a windmill grocery, with multiple tradesmen offering phone service, delivery, and special summer rate notices.
Never Talk Back Sayings in Quiet Silence
A compact verse by James Whitcomb Riley warns against replying when provoked. It extols keeping silent to avoid inflaming quarrels and to prevent harm from angry talk. The piece frames silence as power, comparing it to restraint that preserves dignity and averts community trouble.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Start a Wise Account to Save Time
The message urges readers to act now and open a Wise account to streamline money transfers and save time. It highlights efficiency, global payments, and simplified currency handling as core benefits.
Regular intervals and prudent finances in Lawrence
The text urges maintaining steady habits and managing a bank account. It extols an outlook of caution, describing the bank as well capitalized and guarded by prudent Lawrence businessmen. It promises financial security through conservative practices and surplus protection.
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Lawrence
Lost items in Lincoln street incidents note rewards
Saturday afternoon a Mexican brooch in gold and silver filigree with a daisy design was lost and a reward offered for its return to 924 New Hampshire Street. A $10 bill was lost between 1235 and the 900 block on Rhode Island Street with a reward for its return, and items can be left at 1235 Rhode Island Street.
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New Hampshire St
Rhode Island St
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Duds
Owstindt
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Acman
Vin Jand Vine
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Miss Nancy
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Castoria
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Dundee Advertiser
Jethou Island
Courier
British Channel Islands
Europe
Lawrence Granitord Mfg. Co
Mass. Street
Sebwir
Hume
Vermont Street
C. W. Babevek
Bell Phone
Dyeho Cycle Co
Mass
Indiana Street
Boener Bros.’ Vigor Factory
Wm. F. Helm Commission Co
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Ind
W. O. Pendleton
Louisiana
University
East Front
the Hosford Investment Co
D. L. Eddy
R. T. St
L. 8
Steele
Clark Jewel
T. Tt. Robinson
New Hampshire Street
W. N. Rogers
Willian
Massachusetts St
C. G. Hawk
Tichusetts Street
Wilder S. Metcalf
Lawrence National Bank
Mass, St
Bargein
John Tarry
Lawrence Iron Works
Capitol Cylinder Oil Renown Engine Oil
Standard Oil Company
Department of
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United
Sates
Anthesaeum
School of Arts
Conservatory of Music
J. George Wright
Geet
Tams Bixby
Five Civilized Tribes
Washington, D. C
Weather Bureau
Kanopolis
F. H. Bennett
Woodward & Burr
Juno B. Shang
St. Bell
Home
W. J. Francisco & Sons
Windmill Grocery
Brown & Emmons
Alfred
Eliot
1200
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Lawrence Transfer Co
Fred Olson
Bridge Street
Bell
J. Keilman
Wage Street
Connely
Muss
Rip
E. B. Pierson
Pierson
Coreereir
Guaran
J. F. Brock
Optometiss
Moss
St Ball
Trovillo
Kreider
J. N. Harshberger
J. H. Gillham
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