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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
2
A garbled dispatch reports political turmoil in Cofferville with the mayor’s stance that obedience to laws governs all, while derelict public servants are deemed dangerous and subject to removal. The piece weaves in health ads and local remedies amid a chaotic recounting of names and events.
The piece recounts a chaotic campus gathering with loud talk and crowd energy. It names several locals and students, mentions friends and rivals, and touches on a mix of social mischief, relationship hints, and community chatter amid a Fourth of July weekend backdrop.
Numerous ads fill the page touting a Colorado trip from Denver to Gray's Peak and Mt. McClellan with free folders, plus offers for house painting and finishing, money loans on personal property, and a flood of solicited notices from various businesses. The chaotic page mixes travel, sales pitches, and local notices with names like C A Johnson A Gray, T F Henderson, and Lawrence Transfer Co. among others.
A garbled classified column shows repeated "WANTED" and "FOR SALE" lines with old farm and household items. Entries list seeds, livestock, land, a 13 key Meyer flute, a livery stable lease, multiple houses and rooms for sale or rent, farm acreage, and various contact details, some legible addresses and phone numbers amid faded OCR.
A list of candidates and prize winners appears for a county contest with many named individuals including Cora Terk, Clara Cohwin, Minnie De Witt, Myrtle Studebaker, Myra Warrell, Ethel Sawyer, Mary Dravis, Luna Jayne, and others from Lecompton to Baldwin and Vesper. The piece notes corn price in Lawrence at 70 cents a bushel, the highest in a century, remarking it harms stockmen, and mentions a rental room listing at 25250 seat with contact details for viewings before the 13th inst.
The Journal, an early Lawrence Kansas paper, traces origins to 3857 under Laesice Republican and absorbed the States Journal. By 1908 it is described as the oldest widely circulated paper in the region, with daily editions and a weekly edition distributed to post offices in the county.
A list of candidacies authorized for the August 4 1908 Republican primary includes Taft for president James S. Superman for vice president and multiple officers such as Ed T Riling Thomas Harley Geo Stuart W J Cummings M B Ray D W Littell and J J Bunce for offices including sheriff register of deeds treasurer clerk of district court county clerk county superintendent probate judge representative and commissioners Also noted are remarks on political discourse and a reference to a socialist candidate and remarks about gubernatorial candidates and civic discourse.
A young woman asks for a book by title but cannot recall it. The clerk suggests adjusting the date by a week and offers Three Weeks. The Topeka Capital quotes Miss Hannah Oliver on Chancellor Fraser, noting its value for early University history.
Chas. Bo Sution urged building an electric line with local funds from here toward the south or to Ontawa, criticizing reliance on outside proposals. Mrs. Bechtel reported at the Methodist conference on a lay delegate’s account, praising the delegates and the conference’s outcomes. The river is rising again due to heavy Blue rains, with no danger indicated.
Notice of final settlement in the estate of John M Menrie deceased. Creditors and interested persons are notified that the administrator will apply at the next Probate Court term in Douglas County Kansas on August 3 1908 for an allowance for services as administrator and attorney fees and for a full final settlement and discharge.
Emma G Karns administratrix announces appointment of administrator with will annexed for the estate of James M Karns in Douglas County Kansas. Notice to creditors and interested parties to govern themselves accordingly with final settlement and discharge to follow per order in the Lawrence Daily Journal dated June 22 1908.
A report notes frequent rains left ponds full around the city, producing thousands of tadpoles. The toad, often disliked, proves valuable by eating grubs and insects that threaten crops, gardens, and flowers. If rains continue, many ponds may reach maturity with more toads.
An advertisement touts Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup as the first requisite of beauty by clearing a sallow blotched complexion and stimulating the liver.
Correct business methods and ample capital mark the bank as a safe and accommodating place for officers and customers. The institution emphasizes attractive terms and a satisfactory environment for doing business.
Hartford police recovered a set of silverware stolen from Lieutenant Governor Lui of Connecticut after thirty one years. The thieves took multiple pieces valued in dollars from the Sill residence, including a renowned set gifted by the Connecticut Senate in 1876. The chest bearing the Connecticut insignia was cut. each piece dates to 1876 with the inscription of Lieutenant Governor Silk.
Travel promotion offering daily low rates in Colorado this summer. Encourages readers to consult a local agent for details and to obtain a brochure titled one day trip in the world. Address provided for C A Dolingon G P A at Gray's Peak Route Denver Colo.
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