The Journal and Its History of Lawrence Papers
The Journal began in 1857 as the Lawrence Repubdlican and absorbed rivals over decades. It claims old standing, exclusive control of Associated Press reports, daily and weekly editions, wide circulation in Kansas, and a long running publication schedule with a weekly Saturday edition. A domestic stinger of unrelated text follows, detailing a sensational courtroom query about a paper skull in County Tipperary.
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Lawrence Repubdican
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrance Tribune
Lawrence
Associated Preas
Journal
Sumtay
Avery
Thia
Kunans
Ti Journal
Elvan
the Journal
Editorial Critique of Express Companies and Railroads
A Leavenworth Times editorial criticizes express companies, including Wells Fargo under Harriman, for siphoning cash before crossing interstate commerce rules. It notes Attorney Caldwell urging stockholders last year to resist Harriman schemes, and laments private transport inside public systems. The piece foresees a grim, complacent era in high finance and railroading.
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Leavenworth Times
J. R. Anthony
Shel
Adaie
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wells Fargo
Harriman
Caldwell
The Texas Wonder Kidneys and Rheumatic Cure Ad
A fragmentary note references public policy and a call for congressional action while promoting The Texas Wonder Cures all kidney, bladder and rheumatic trouble. The ad urges readers to obtain a two month treatment from Dr F W Hall in St Louis Missouri and to request testimonials.
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Texas Wonder
Woman's movement as the key to morality and public safety
An opinion piece by Mrs. Kt. E. Rice, President of Kansas Equal Suffrage Association, argues the woman’s movement is essential to national life and Christian mission. It claims laws denying women equal status undermine liberty, morality, and public safety, calling for reform aligned with Christian principles and equal suffrage.
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Liedliver
Wit
Dearie
Elaine
Eiare
Deal
Ted Apes
Pds Eoprespetadiies
Devaded
Jett
Greece
Earnet
Seamer Delliver
Nanan
Girewee
Rome
Praltiver
Alove
Geerky
Liem
Dresineda
Dolliver
Hater Dalliverite
Feng
Bridgal
Adler
Adv
al of
Public Safety
E. Rice
Kansas Equal Suffrage
Poison and patent remedy advertised by Woodward Co
An old advertisement promises a cure for a stated ailment by destroying the cause of a malady. It markets a product named Verpicide Co with production in Detroit Michigan and lists Woodward & Co as sole selling agents offering two sizes at one dollar and one dollar.
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Verpicide Co
Detroit
Woodward & Co
The Average Man and His Wife’s Clothing
A fragment reflecting social view on gender and tailoring noting men struggle to size the average man while women’s figures are unpredictable. The speaker quips that years pass without men patching their wives clothes after bedtime, illustrating dated gender norms.
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Russia
Riccolymo
Sewall's Chemically Pure Paints and Supplies Ad
An old paper advert promotes Sewall's Chemically Pure Paints Oils Varnishes and Brushes from Kennedy and Ernst at 826 Mass St. It notes a Journal summer rate and asks readers to keep the Journal with them while traveling. Also mentions carpet renovating scouring and sizing services with pickup and delivery via Fei Bennett at 101 Mauss.
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Fei. Bennett
Old Indian and Mexican Goods Store Adverts
An antiquated notice promotes an Indian and Mexican goods shop at 917 Mass Street selling curios and postal cards. It also mentions the firm of Teter & McCardy offering deeds, contracts, and collections, inviting patrons to settle steady with past taxes and continue business.
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Teter &. McCardy
Keak
Elise
Towish
Finn
McCurdy
WANTED and FOR SALE Classified Fragments
Fragmented and garbled local classified notices. Purchasers sought for various goods and services including hardware and poultry, with several farm and rental listings and a few vehicle and household items offered for sale or rent. Contains multiple incomplete lines and contact clues.
Public notice and scattered local ads from 1907 Douglas County
A July 4 1907 Lawrence Daily Journal page includes a district court notice to Paul Isane Gare for a divorce filed July 2 1907 with answer due by August 13 1907. The page also contains numerous sale offers building blocks granite and concrete goods a few humorous quips about marriage and women and a Union Pacific timetable and local business notices including furniture steam engine and real estate for sale plus railway schedules and a selling ad by J N Harshberger with contact details.
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Lawrence Daily Journal
Douglas County
Kartsas
Dor Te C. Gore
Paul Sane Cure
Paul Isane Gare
Instrict Court
Kansas
Mississippi
Prathney
Union Pacific
Lawrence
Overland ‘Limited
Pacific Coast
Salina
Junction City
Overland Limited
Leavenworth
Secesssee
Local Ads and Notices From Early Woodward & Burr Page
Fragments describe businesses: grocery, meats, trunks, rubber-tired rigs, and fresh meats. Lawn transfer and storage services advertise prompt calls. Plumbers promise rapid, affordable service. Local upholsterer praise notes. Telephone numbers and addresses listed for contact.
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W. J. Francisco & Lone Barn
Summer Clearance Sale at Ma Street shop Norcal
The notice advertises a summer clearance selling tanich cloths centers and finished needlework at low prices. It promotes Spirella corsets with a guarantee for perfect fit and pliable cast protection. Social event details mention Mrs Connely, Mrs Brown, and others hosting and attending, with a community gathering including music and entertainment, and a note about a man being pursued to cover debts from a legacy.
HESTERS and the Time Saving Paradox
A wry note on procrastination urges readers to act now and start an account, warning that many plan to save time but delay. The piece frames wiser behavior as beginning a simple, practical step to gain efficiency.
New Discovery Claims Cure for Coughs and Colds
An advertisement features Mrs. Julia Ryder Plaine of Truro Massachusetts praising a product called New Discovery for curing weak lungs and sore throats after other remedies fail. It is described as giving immediate relief and quick cure for tough colds and coughs, with endorsements from Mr Plaine and a majority sentiment. The period tone sells the product as king of remedies amid the era’s health claims.
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America
Dr. King
Julia Ryder Plaine
Truro Mass
Promoting Financial Habits and Safe Banking in Lawrence
The advice urges regular additions to savings and reminds readers of a secure bank account protected by ample capital and surplus. It emphasizes trusting conservative Lawrence businessmen to safeguard funds and asserting that steady, prudent habits lead to life long financial success.
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Lawrence
For Sale Items and Reward Notice at Rhode Island Street
A sale listing offers a four year old car with limited mileage and a used second hand runabout. A $10 reward is offered for a lost item between 1235 and the 00 Dock. Leave items at 1235 Rhode Island Street.
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Cvll
Willian
Rhode Island St
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Evstaly
Huerd
Eigin
Lawsface Daily Journal
Associated Press
The
Lawrence Journal Company
J. L. Brady
Burton
Senate Burren
Steve
Rhlowies
Aman
Dover
Defeauland
County Tipperary
Ireland
Hart
Congress
Anthony
Hig
Eustais
Chenay Bay
LaFullette
Countey
Gertis
MES Rice
U. S
the State University
Castoria A
Zephyr
Air
Woter
Tate
Capitol
Renown Engine
Standard Oil Company
Circus Uesoay
Europe
Mirza-Golems
Bedinis
Daisy Hodgins
Cov ‘Erson
Armacs
Dick Bros’ Drug Store
Mass. St
Mass. Street
Nebra
Transport Nation
Lawis
Guaranteas Phone Bell
Satis
Lawidry
Toonex
Dyche Cycle Co
Mass
Iniliana Street
Felm Commission Co
W. H. Pendleton
Good Family
Ohio
Ob St
Sivele
St. Bell
Vermont Street
W. N. Rogers
Lawrence Granitoid Mfg. Co
Excelsior Springs
Missouri
Louisiana
Rhode
Frank Gee
John Tarpy
Lawrence Iron Works
Heaven
Crying Nales
Trovillo
Kreider
Iomber Yard
J. N. Harshberger
Woodward & Burr
Phe Dun
Shane S Bell
Home
Brown, & Emmons
Telegone
Alfred S. Eliot
N. Y. St
Lawrence Transfer Co
Fred Olsen
UT Bridge Street
Bell
Ine
J. Neilman
Warren Street
Brown
Atendlath
Ehh
Patriotie
Creseman
Skelchob Berthover
Mas. Stautey
Paul Rediger
Bertha Radiger
Hollingbery
Tos Npete
Hatifsume
Long
the King
Hugh, Blair
Kenticks Street
Rutter
Ehmpshire St
J. F. Brock
St Bell
J. H. Gillham
30 Fears
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