Journal of Lawrence traces its 1857 roots and 1788 reprints
The Journal of Lawrence, founded in 1857 and absorbing predecessors the State Journal and Herald of Freedom, grew to become the territory’s leading paper with daily and weekly editions. It claimed wide circulation, full Associated Press telegraphic coverage, and a daily evening edition with a weekly issue released each day. The item notes contact details in Lawrence Kansas and mentions political chatter about Roosevelt, Taft nominations, Towne, Halstead, and Denver convention headlines, all in a 1908 context.
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the Journ
Lawrence Hipatitean
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Journel
Lawrence
Associated Press
Journal Daily
Journal
Kanes Omee
the Journal
Lawrance
Keeke Et Lawrence
Kansas
Political Announcements and Commentary
Public notices list candidates for local and state offices including vice president, county attorney, sheriff, register of deeds, county clerk, superintendent, probate judge, representative, and commissioners. An editorial aside from Salina mocks saloon culture, national figures, and moral judgments amid the August 4 1908 primary election context.
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The Cause of Many Sudden Deaths Propaganda Ad
An advertisement extols Swamp Root kidney and bladder remedy. It claims a disease prevalent in the country causes heart disease and kidney failure, urging readers to use Dr. Kilmer and Co.’s Swamp Root with a sample bottle offer and address in Binghamton New York.
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Eitiner
Charlie Rogs
Aver & Co
Binghamton
Kime
N.Y
Fragmented voices paint a crowded political scene
The page reveals a chaotic collage of political debate and social commentary. Debates over education funding, public figures, and party loyalties mix with regional concerns in a portrait of civic discourse. References to Kansas, Idaho, and local figures surface amid strained rhetoric.
The Atchison Globe daily lesson on marriage and tone
The piece discusses pre marriage etiquette and voice impressions in conversations. It notes that couples entwined publicly can shift how their actions are perceived and cautions about the meaning of Mizpah in engagement rings as a symbol of trust and protection. It also mentions stone screening and soil in box planting, and why women marry for love money or fear of rivals.
Old and New at Williams Dr Hopkins Quits College
Dr Hopkins resigns from a respected college amid praise for a long record of achievement. The note recalls his administration’s impact on standards, liberal spirit, and new opportunities, while signaling a planned transition to his successor amid strong support.
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Dr. Hopkins
Fine Old College
Willis
Adiindst
Jhey Ther
Dhe
Ganets Pdr
Mbarhst
Bis
Celle Nasele
Sind
Collee
Presopine
Rupert
Howard
le Stuutly
Cosine Frean
Amy
Dais
Abean
Barnum and Bailey Circus Planned for Lawrence
The Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth announced for two July 21 performances in Lawrence. A new street parade is promised, with European acts and a sensational finale of autos plunging in midair. The article touts the circus’ universal prestige and entertainment value.
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Barnum and Bailey
Lawrence
Eireus
P. T. Baroum
James A. Bailey
Europe
Asia
Barnum and Bailey Management
America
Ciicus
Voting in Great Double Header Contest Prepared by The Journal
The article reports that voting in the Great Double Header Contest is fully prepared by The Journal with ballot boxes ready and ballots to be cast at nine o'clock. It mixes in entries about subscribers and editorial notes, along with mentions of medical and partisan content, and includes unrelated copied correspondence from Kansas in 1856.
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Jim Brady
Bat Dim
Idaho
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Bri Isa
Alyer- Herne
Tosti Elass
Amd Ab
Dave den Ardine Bey
Shere
Fe J. Chen Cu
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Taft Troubles in House as Child Misadventure Unfolds
Young Taft encounters domestic mishap as Charley slips on the stairs causing a tumble and minor damage in the drawing room while Mrs. Taft attends to preparations for the Washington dispatch. The incident ends with a quick recovery and no serious injuries reported.
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Taft
Chirto
Jae
Washington Dispatch
Arlie
Chairley
Sethe
Charley
It Reached The Spot In Odd Ball Health Tale
Odd partly coherent column cites Mr E Amphrey of Omega Ohio as Adams County Telephone Co president praising Dr King s New Discovery for coughs and life saving claims. A second tale recounts a Dennison marriage ruse via kite line and telegraph, with a bridge mishap and a staged certificate of marriage.
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E. Amphrey
Omega
Adams County Telephone Co
Ame ‘Telephone Co
Pike County
King
Dr. King
Ayer
Gelling
Perons Firmen
Soler
Aml
Himsulf
Ile
Red River
Dennison
Telead
Anyelse
Wichita Eagle
Kite lesson to treacherous times
A memory of a boyhood kite lesson with W I L Hall, superintendent for the MRL XP railroad, hints at a future skill helping in one of the region’s worst storms or crises. The passage reflects on unintended training shaping preparedness for danger breading in the long run.
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W.il Hall
Scenic one day Rocky Mountain trip pamphlet tease
An assorted old brokered ad style notice lists Colorado travel bait and promotional lines for a Mt McClellan route folder from Denver, plus mixed classifieds for home buying Atlas references, painting and finishing, osteopathy, loans, horse deals, and storage services. It mentions phone numbers and old street addresses in a bustling local ad page flavor.
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Rockies
C. A. Johnson
G. P. A. Gray
Hat Hospital Seeks Cleaned and Pressed Hats
A faded classified ad touts restoration services for Panama, Felt or Stetson hats with cleaning blocking and restyling to look like new. Also offers clothing cleaning and pressing from a Hat Hospital location listed as 604 943-N H. Bt a.
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Panama
HAT Hospital
Roerk Bicycle Shop Ad for Tires and Repairs
Notice items include final settlement notices for John M. Henrie and John A. Dailey estates in Douglas County Kansas. Administratrix seeks discharge and attorney fees. Also subscription route ownership change affecting Lawrence Journal subscribers east of Massachusetts and south of Berkeley Street. Mr H C Ford to collect subscriptions from June 1 until further notice.
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Lawrence Daily Journal
Pinal
John M. Henrie
Douglas County
Kansas
John A. Dailey
EF. Caldwell
Journal
Massachusetts Street
Berkeley Street
H. C. Ford
Juno Ist
Ford
Lawrence Journal CO
Unsurparsed Bank Appeal From Kansas Prospect
A fragmentary note touts sound business methods and ample capital at a Kansas bank. It asserts safety and accommodating officers, aiming to attract customers and present the bank as an attractive place for business.
Clairvoyant Mime Gube at Lawrence House Offer Readings
Celeste, a trance medium, announces permanent residence at the Lawrence house for life readings and business guidance. Available 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. except Sundays.
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Celeste
Law-[rence House
Papper Prices and Painting Declared in Local Ad
Fragmentary ad notes price cuts on wallpaper and painting services. Mentions wall paper samples and a business line by Charles C. Milder. Contains garbled phrases and uncertain names indicating a local trades notice.
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Cimsiete
Beit Ploneste
Charles C. Milder
For Sale Classifieds Mix of Farms and Goods
Classified items list farm acreage near Lawrence Kansas with prices and terms, several horses and carriages for sale, multiple houses and rental listings near Emporia and Lawrence, plus auctions and used items including a Meyer typewriter and greenhouse space. Inconsistent OCR blends local notices with personal ads and fashion-era commentary.
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Roosevelt
William Muldoon
Charles A. Towne
Mied
Lee Dawn
Towne
Murat Halstead
Fuft
Halspeaul
Denver
William SE. Taft
James 5. Shrieman
Riling
Thomas Harley
Geo. Stuart
B. W. McFarlane
L. M. Walters
W J. Cummings, JR
ML B. Ray
D.W. Littell
J. Bunce
Floyd Lawrence
Treasy
J. J. Eddy
F.bank
Brook
Menry H. Aster
A. C. Roller
WR. Green
J. B. Wilson
C. D. Bowman
Mugh
DIST
John M. Newlin
Gos. B. Brone
Oyeia
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J. L. Brady
AC V. Alters
B. J. Sheridan
Salina
Dudge Parker Fay
Sareness
Ister
John D. Rockefeller
Santiago
St. Joe
Cevity
Montgomery County
Kaw Valley
Daly Uni
Ate Tor
Mice County
Kisas
Chirk
Fits
Wen
Jidge Clark
Qur Wuess
Drbor
Atchison Globe
Tier
Adler
Wienaue
Williams
Cheek Workers
Peat Fiages
AESG
L. Sails
Watertown
N. Y
Kansas City
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United States
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Lawerence
Puipis
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Foeatt
Ruthin
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Chmerees
Leeampton
Lipton
Colorado
F. Henderson
Ohio Alreet
Bell Phone
Sarah E. Carrothers
American School of Osteopathy
A. T. Stil
Mass
W. J. Francisco & Sona Barn
Lawrence Transfer Co
Clifton T. Hiatt
Clothing Man
Masa
Ahe' Wolfson
Roerk Bicycle
Mars
Hesters
Boo Gube
Van
Aby Capital
Adie
Jominal Attiee
Crdu
Crowl
Bell
Nan Sind
West Lawrence
Duarnal Office
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B.C
Ean
Sulusmith
Tawrence
Kan
Frederick Crive
Atlas
C. W. White
Hornaday
Journal Office
Vermont St. Bell
Texas
W. H. Pendleton
Mass. St
Dave Litwin
New Hampshire Street
Olia
Voliar
Hell
Dournal
Big Joe
John Fritral
Mara
John Fritzel
J. K. Keadiil
Linwood
Kans
Francisco and Sons
Vermont
Emporia
Fiazette
Custons
Directoire
Paris
Xew Mpicuures
Mam
Cuntuh
Sudh
Blane
New York
Treshon
Woram
Call Bell
Alabama Street
New Jersey
Tennessee
Paul A. Dinsmoor
Care Journal
BE. G. Hanna
North Lawrence
New Jersey Street
J. W. Clark
C. A. Bailey
Kentucky St
Warren
Oliver
Indiana Street
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EK. C
Atlantic
K. C
Basz
Universi
Balins
Inné
T. City
D. L. Eddy
Leavenworth
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