The Journal and Lawrence News Pages 1903 Overview
A fragmented historical note outlines The Journal's lineage from The Lawrence Republican and The State Journal, with claims of wide circulation and daily and weekly editions. It mentions editorials, personnel, and community items, plus a piece on Grover Cleveland, a stock market remark, and local notices. Also highlighted is a new periodical from Lawrence Business College, The Review, described as a bright, illustrated quarterly magazine detailing the college and its programs. The passage reflects era journalism, local ads, and public notices amid bustling Lawrence pursuits.
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Announcements of Candidacy for Primary Election
The following named parties authorize us to announce their candidacy for the respective offices subject to the Republican voters at the Primary election August 4 1B.
Taft and local ticket lineup shuffled in county race
The item lists numerous candidates for national and local offices including Taft for president and James Siterman as running mate. Also shown are county level contenders such as EW P ristno and Thomas Harley for sheriff, and W Littell for register of deeds, with other races noted through district and state lines. The surrounding text critiques campaign tactics and comments on political weather and upcoming events.
Wit and wisdom on habits and folly in everyday life
A collection of aphorisms on credibility vanity and habit. The piece muses on envy meddling opinions and the trouble of balancing theory with fact. It notes how truth can be misjudged and how talking big about work may reveal less substance than expected.
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Fireworks Caused Heavy Losses in Fourth of July Celebration
Fragmented report notes expenses and casualties from a recent Fourth of July celebration. It mentions extensive damage, injuries, and fires linked to the event, with unclear names and places due to the mangled OCR.
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NS Sear Baerenor
Obituary of Chaves A Root a Civil War veteran
Chaves A Root, long a fixture in Washington Post No 12, served bravely in the Civil War with the 2nd Cavalry and was honorably discharged in 1865. He lived to 74, receiving a commemorative cane after his stroke, and died in 1908 after a lifetime in Lawrence. He married Esther Ammstrouz in 1863 and left a wife, a son, two daughters, two brothers, and a sister.
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Must Have Waterworks for Baldwin Town
Town leaders urge Baldwin to build water works and a sewer system, arguing out of town demand and state comparison. Engineers estimate costs from 30,000 to 40,000 dollars for a modern plant with mains and laterals, plus septic tanks to avoid creek contamination and potential litigation.
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Palmer
Kansas City
Backache Remedy Ad Claims Kidney Pills Work
An advertisement touts Dyan's and Dean's Kidney Pills as cures for backache and kidney trouble. A Lawrence resident, Mrs. C. L. Watts, narrates relief after using a few doses and praises the product, with distributors listed in New York and other places.
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Sidelight on the Iola tragedy and surrounding rumors
The article recounts leading-up events and speculates about the role of Mrs Heaton and others in the Iola tragedy. It describes fear, rumors, and investigations, noting police and family involvement and the impact on the local community amid unclear motives and timelines.
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OPECIAL DAY Contestants Vote Call Office Thursday
Contestants and friends are urged to call the office on Thursday to cast votes. A free coupon is offered to callers. The event aims to crown the top entrant with broad public support and a chance to win the contest prize.
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Appeal Taken in Perkins Cases by Higher Court
The Perkins cases will be passed on by a higher court after Geo J Barker left for Topeka to file the appeal papers. The equity hearing was disputed by Mesims and the Workins estate, who seek trial by jury. Appeals will be heard months from now amid contest promotions and a city vote contest involving Bell Brothers pianos and a popular young ladies pageant in Douglas County.
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River flood relief talk with government engineer and committee
Capt. BR. Schultz discussed river flood relief with the committee amid concerns over the rising water and ongoing investigations. Seluritz and others attended, noting the situation remains unsettled but hopeful for rapid assessment and action.
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One Day Rockies Trip and Local Services Ad Scatter
Fragmented notice mixup promotes a C A Johnson route to Gray's Peak in Colorado with a free folder. It also lists Atlas offers, property loans, horse sales, packing and moving services, clothing and hat cleaning, and other local vendors in a cluttered ad page.
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Notice of Final Settlement and Admin Contacts in Kansas
Notices published in the Lawrence Daily Journal announce final settlements for estates of John M. Henrie and John A. Dailey in Douglas County Kansas. Administratrix and Administrator with will annexed request allowances, attorney fees, and discharge at the next probate term on August 3 1908 and related dates. Creditors and interested parties are notified to appear.
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Clairvoyant and Trance Medium at Lawrence house
Advertises Mme Celeste a permanent clairvoyant and trance medium at the Lawrence house offering life readings and business advice hours 10 a m to 8 30 pm except Sundays. Also seeks a salesman and notes pay rates and job details amid a jumble of slogans and garbled text.
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Classified Ads Fragments From Lawrence Journal Office
A flood of small notices offers sales of stock clothing and hats, wanted help, real estate, horses, stoves, and services. Listings include WANTS for rooms and staff, FOR SALE items like land, greenhouses, typewriters, and a silver handled umbrella found at the Journal office.
City Contest Prize Winners List Names Many Young Ladies
A long list of prize winning candidates and contestants is announced. The notice names numerous young women from Lawrence Lecompton Vinland Eudora and nearby areas vying for prizes and votes. Readers are urged to visit the Journal office on Thursday to collect coupon goods for one thousand votes. The piece ends with social commentary on campaigning and flattering photographs.
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