Lawrence Journal claims oldest, widest circulation in territory
The Journal, formed from mergers back to 1847, claims to be the oldest and most widely known paper in the Lawrence tributary territory. It publishes exclusive Associated Press reports with a 24 hour telegraphic feed. Daily edition comes every evening except Sundays. weekly edition is issued each Saturday with eight pages and mailed to county post offices. July 6, 1908.
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M and Qoon
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Lawrence
Associated Press
Thail
Journal
Journal Weekly
Piltion
Kanme Omie
Masai
Addrew
the Journal
Kansas
Incomplete Local Political Exchange and Mock Mayoral Tie
Fragmentary OCR reveals names Geo Stuart B W McFarlane and others alongside disjointed remarks on New York mayoral history and party rifts. The text hints at cadences of political discourse with references to elections and intra party suspicion amid a broader, unspecific discussion.
Lawrence Voices On Politics And River Works
A local letter criticizes national party infighting and praises river protection efforts. It argues for municipal ownership of the waterworks, stresses competent engineers for river projects, and urges practical progress despite political distractions. It notes water supply failures and urges action before farm season ends.
Kilmer's Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for lame back kidney and bladder trouble including Bright's Disease. It offers a free sample and book by mail, cites hospital use, lists Binghamton NY address, and notes bottle sizes and druggist availability.
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Lee Dew
Pahners Sun
Kilmer
Bright
Binghamton, N
Fourth at Lecompton Celebration Brings Dawn Event
The Fourth at Lecompton featured a dawn gathering and a simple program under local auspices with music and a short address by Mr. yal. A dead crowd appeared, neighbors observed, and the event proceeded pleasantly. Mr Monroe and Mrs A Monroe hosted an evening for two months abroad with plans to include Orient railroad matters and a return expected in September. The Mollie Stewart trial was expected to last into Thursday with both sides seeking a timely conclusion amid extensive testimony. Mr Melvin and Mr Riling returned to Ottawa.
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Lecompton
A. Monroe
Mr. Mouroe
J. Metlutchosatny
Monroe
Mollie Stewart Tris
Thursda
R. E. Melvin
Mr. Melvin
Mr. Riling
Ottawa
Celebration at Stull Fourth of July event
A Fourth of July celebration at Stull drew a good crowd and proceeded pleasantly. Henry Albach served as orator of the occasion. Mrs. David Davis, previously ill, shows improvement and is expected to recover quickly. Sunday was hot, the town’s first summer Sunday bringing joy for sunshine. Lester Baker, two, died at home in De Soto of an apparent overdose. funeral held today. The child was nephew of Morse, stamp clack at the…
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Stull
Henry Albach
DeSoto
Lester Baker
Aud Mire
Wall Baker
DeSota
Summi
Oe “Morse
Ives
Kansas City
Personal Notices From Kansas City and Wichita Visit Reports
A multitude of brief society notices record residents and visitors in Kansas City and Wichita. Entries name Hugh Blair, Arthur Gwen, George Pavier, and others traveling, visiting relatives, or staying in towns like Kan sas City, Wichita, and Columbus. Several families, including the Bartlebs and May Merce, are mentioned as hosting or planning extended stays during holidays and summer.
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Hugh Blair
Kansas
Cone
Kansas City
Arthur Gwen W Sarard
George Pavier
Karisié City
Tonganusheen
Wut McAulist
Ville
Sungs
Kunyo
Kiey Tinman
Aink
Webb McCain
Kaneas Ciny
Sanda Wildines
Wichita
Tenis Simons
Kankas Ciny
Plaw
Bartehles
Miss Elst Bartehdes
Sanpis
Harey Wilson
Telly Lene
Ennies
Visi
Poe Wal
Giesice Marshall
Winfield Regtanived
Western Kansas
Hiavlbark
Aly Ouver
Sinedty
Vila
Sabes
Edith
Drussell
Renee
Wis
Hiller
Raspes
Boda
Lauele
Parthian
Sanders
Bartle
Marie Waruie
Avshailay
Ballers Gund Smits
Siunles Kueg
Minter
Meseha
Olea Poivtebbes
Wedlinsalay
Coluisole
Seompanien
Bartuldes
Brewer Awarded Leader Prize For Best Kept Lawn
A. B. Brewer won the Leader prize for best kept lawn in Lawrence. The award, a thirty five dollar solid silver set donated by Leader Mercantile, was given after a city wide inspection of lawns. Numerous residents were praised for their well kept properties, with a committee weighing entries to avoid open-ended judging.
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A. B. Brewer
Brewer
Eceh
Peewer
Leader Mercantile Company
H. Hayt
Igsouri Street
Mr. Daugherty
Alibama Street
Tau Clay
Alabama Street
wTley
Vermont Street
Frank Gee
EW. Kinssbury
N. HL
EE. Safer
St. W
CL Ellis
Connecticut St
Mark Ellis
Rhode Island
A.C. Crispin
New York
St. A
Hanson
July Investments Offer for Kansas Securities Sale
A partial list of loans is offered for sale with instructions to notify if any appeal arises. It notes submitting for sale and mentions processing applications or related information as possible. The text uses awkward phrasing and lacks clear details but indicates investors may inquire about the loans.
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Bevan
Brownville
Lion Platforn
Nets
Colorado one-day trip offer and local ads roundup
Scattered classifieds offer a scenic one day trip to Colorado from Denver title C A Johnson G P A Gray's Peak Route and a folder from Denver to Ma McClellan Summit. Also ad copy for home buying painting carriage services loan offers and transfer company mentions. Multiple names and locations with phone numbers and prices appear throughout.
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Rockies
C. A. Johnson
Gray's Peak
Denver
Colo
A Sure Way to Make Money
A short classified item promotes a hat cleaning service at Hat Hospital, 43 N. H. St., phone 604, offering to clean and press hats to look like new.
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Panama
N. H. St
Final Settlement Notice in Estate of John M Henrie
Creditors and interested parties are notified that the administratrix will apply at the next Probate Court term in Douglas County Kansas on August 3 1908 for an allowance for services as Administratrix attorney fees and other expenses and for full final settlement and discharge. Also notices of estate matters for John Dailey deceased and other notices appear in this issue with similar settlement actions and related property listings and sales. The paper includes classified ads for horses livery stables shoes and various sale offers and a notice of subscription changes.
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Lawrence
Daily Journal
John M. Henrie
Douglas County
Kansas
Lawrence Daily Journal
John. Dailey
A. Young
Tnne
E. F. Caldwell
Coal Hauling Bids Sought by University of Kansas
Sealed proposals from Lawrence bidders are invited by the University of Kansas for coal hauling from road yards in Lawrence during the year ending. Bids must be submitted by 10 a.m. Wednesday to Edw. E. Brown secretary and purchasing agent. A certified check of fifty dollars payable to Edw. Thrown must accompany each bid. Failure to enter contract may forfeit the check. the university reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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University of Lankas
Lawrence
Edw
E. Brown
Ats
Ceor
OWN
Wanted column entries from Lawrence area newspaper
A compact list of classified want ads shows diverse requests from a clairvoyant service at Mme Celeste to lend capital for business expansion, employment offers for young women and stenographers, rental needs, and farm or commodity notices. The items reveal local jobs, housing, sales, and services with contact odds across Lawrence Kansas era listings.
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Mme
Celeste
Lawrence House
For Sale Listings Near Lawrence Kansas Area Troubled OCR
FOR SALE OR SALE 100 acres, fine farm home, second bottom land, new improvements, 5000 dollars, two acres fruit, 55 acres flowers, 18 acres alfalfa, rest pasture. 6 miles northeast of Lawrence, 2 miles southeast of Reno. Owner writer invites visits and terms. Also sale of dirt exit on Prairie, Suns Vermont. Greenhouses 5000 sq ft glass, 6 room residence, windmill, outbuildings, 54 acres of cultivated land close in at Treshon Lawrence Kansas.
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Lawrence
Reno
J. B Radi
Creenhouses
Stuand
Close In
Treshon
Kans
Lost items and obituaries in a Kansas city paper
A disordered cluster of notices reports a lost umbrella and a lost silver hand clasp, a move and new business setup at 1015 Mass Street selling cloths and wares, plus a detailed obituary for Sarah A. Woodard with service notes, and a feature about Ely Moore's Kansas history project and a Lecompton Sun remark on seasonal weather.
Bank Service Aim: Safe, Welcoming Growth and Capital
Correct business methods and ample capital mark this bank as a reliable partner. Officers are approachable and accommodating. The institution aims to be attractive and satisfactory for customers seeking dependable finance and steady banking relations.
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D. W. Littell
J. J. Bunce
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W. R. Green
J. B. Wilson
J. 0. Bowman
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J. L. Brady
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Smith's News
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Colorado
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Bell Phone
W. J. Francisco & Bona Barn
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Kansas Cis
Lawrence Transfer Co
Batelinsert
Stark
Guy
Derwais
NOD
Wallwrell
Moulrusse Tai
Iitebatisen “Uu
Seett Eam
Ihara
Steele Tvi Aah
Anthony
Lou
Wolfson
Toma
Rober Bicycle Shop
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Lawrence Journal Co
F. H. Bennett
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Bass
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Care Journal Office
Hanna
North Lawrence
New Jersey Street
J. W. Clark
Mass. St
C. A. Bailey
Kentucky St
Warren
Ind
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Balanes
D. L. Eddy
L Street
Williams
Union Procifio
Overland Limited
K. C
Atlantic Express
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Salina
Pacific Coast
Leavenworth
Vermont St
Bell
Phang
Cail Ant
Perkins & Company
Nat
Bank
Tan
Ivestat
Ceys
Elias
Shamp
Warne Navy
Lie
Cela
Hestres
Tarent
Lleck
Kan
Bel
LK Vermont Steel
Bell Plane 1000
Milers
Hill Side
Frederick Grove
Atlas
C. W. White
Texas
W. M. Pendleton
Prancise Tol Suns
Vermont
Dave Litwin
Giscome
Charles C. Miller
Wa Sinialbe
Quincy and Sank
Sarah A. Woodard
Jamyo
Kentucky Street
Hee Heath
Bnaly
Figends
Dimestic
Rachel
Fowers
Leesburns
Ohio
Multe Duaching
Friends Boarding School
Earlham Colle Richmond
Indiana
Levi Woodard
Newport
Fountain City
Nesper
Torr
Ely Moore
Mr. Moore
United States Land Office
Sherrard
al. Moore
Lecompton Sun
United States
Optician Hesters
Tewelry Store
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