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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1908
Page
2
The piece criticizes the Democratic platform and Denver convention actions. It notes Hobson’s dismissal, questions Lawrence Kansas relief plans, and urges voter registration for the August primary. It comments on religious figures and U S influence, mentioning Castro of Venezuela in contrast to the era's politics.
The piece laments rising Fourth of July costs while noting its social pull. It recalls Atchison’s suicide scandal and exposes hidden debt. It references filibusters, Bryan versus the Republican nominee, and party platform debates. It discusses birds, press figures, and a plea to protect wildlife. It ends with a testimonial ad for Doan's Kidney Pills.
A fragmented report describes a local contest with several nominees like Miss Geraldine Stewart from Lawre and Miss Snavart. Voters are urged to collect coupons and vote weekly, with judges and active candidates noted as the effort gains traction amid subscriber participation and newspaper support.
A new baby colony thrills Barnum and Bailey audiences with infant tigers hurts a baby kangaroo a juvenile elephant cubs and more. Keeper George Conklin promotes the display as a mini kindergarten while the traveling zoo showcases famed trained acts including Prof Wormwood's ant eater and other animals in a grand program.
Fragmentary OCR recounts Lawrence event a Civil War era raid with Quantrell. Key figures include Gaugh a sharpshooter from Kentucky who joined Quantrells forces and rode with the raid on Lawrence. Also mentions Miss Genevive Sterdinr and Merling with local school ties.
An ad style piece defends Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, claiming it remains superior to peers after two decades. It extols its non secret formula, suitability for weak stomach and indigestion, and contrasts with alcohol free remedies like Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women. It also notes Pleasant Pellets as a preferred liver pill and ends with a quip about honesty.
A garbled advertisement page offers a one day trip to Mt. McClellan from Denver via the Gray’n Peak Route and promises a free folder. The notice lists multiple services including painting, freight storage, and clothing cleaning, with various locals and contact hints scattered in the text. The fragment mentions Lawrence Transfer Co. and several names and phones amid unrelated lines.
Multiple notices appear from the Lawrence Daily Journal 1908 announcing final settlements and appointments in Douglas County estates. Included are requests for administrator or administratrix actions for John M Henrie James Karns and John A Dailey, with dates for court hearings and fee requests.
Various want ads seek housekeeping work washing work registered Jersey cows second hand wagon bicycle sewing machine and other items. Also real estate parcels: 120 acres Missouri land four room cottages and a six year old mare with foal. Listings include contact names and Bell phone numbers for follow up.
Local bank in Bansab touts superior methods and ample capital. Officers are praised for safe, accommodating service and a pledge to make banking attractive and satisfactory for customers.
A long list of young ladies named as prize-winners in a city contest follows. Names include Edith Glenn Mawnie Sternberg Minnie Dauberman Gerahtive Stevn Bessie Rohinsurs Josephine Fldor Mary Ji Arie Beewa J ah Lawsenre Ah Shodex Vesper Mary trentin Cora Heck Grant Towne Clara Culoran R 1 Lawrence Blanche Webster R 1 Lawrence Bigsby R-1 Lawrence ie Ridley R 1 Lawrence Mabel Osborne Ryde Lawrence Abbie Blevins R 6 Lawrence Myrtle Studebaker KR 9 Lawrence Kathryne Miglariv Lecompton Mabel Hoffsomer ccumpton Amelia Swig R 4 Lecompton Katie Cuger Ko 2 Lecompton Unger R 2 Lecompton Tfarris Eudora Anna Fitz 85 Baldwin Gertie Ott Belleview Myra Harrell Clinton Ethel Sawyer R 19 Richland Mary Dravis R Richland lila Flory Lone Star Alta Lenganecker Lone Star Clara Kasold Ed Brackett Lena Payne Twin Mound.
Mrs W A Johnson of Kansas has been re elected as a director of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs for two years. The election named Mrs Philip N Moore of St Louis president with 017 ballots cast for Moore and 390 for rival Mrs May Alden Ward. Other officers were named including Mrs Josiah Evans Cowles first vice president and Mrs Mary Belle King Sherman second vice president.
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