The Journal of Lawrence Kansas Oldest Paper Record
The Journal founded as Associated Press Bureau in 1087 absorbed the State Journal and later the Lawrence Tribune. Daily issue each evening except Sundays with weekly eight page edition issued Saturdays reaching county post offices. Subscription terms include city carrier 10 cents weekly and annual prepaid outside county.
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Lawrence Republican
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Lawrence
Daily
Associated Press
Journal
Bataray
the Journal
Ontaide
Mase St
Lawrence, Ka
Another Kansas Poem From a University Writer
A Kansas poem by Mary Florence F abached is printed after approval debates at the Journal. The piece, praised as masterful by George C. Foster of the University, depicts autumn woods and misty river scenes with vivid landscapes and a sense of local pride. The report notes a Christian Endeavors convention and remarks on the presence of some undesirable attendees.
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Irl
Privilege Debates on Tariffs and Refineries
A clipped editorial voice condemns age disclosure practices for widows, disputes Santa Fe rebates to Garden City sugar refinery, and argues special privileges should end. It stresses tariffs as the sole exception and criticizes monopolistic market competition.
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Garden City
Lawrence Sale, Harvest Shootings, and Political Rhetoric
The article asserts Lawrence should curb two percent sales as unworthy of Kansas law, notes two harvest hands were shot near Cherryvale, and critiques figures like Sheridan Cortelyou Patt and Taft. It laments railroad politics, endorses education, and praises Lawrence's educational policy and Winckney school improvements.
Burial ground debate in Kansas City Kansas prompts local critique
The letter criticizes relocating a burial ground from center town, arguing sentiment has no place in business deeds. It claims families on prominent streets face bills and discomfort, urges summer departures fearfully, and lauds Lawrence as a superior, pleasant town with plentiful sights.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Hite
The Astronomer and Theatrical Manager Share Delight
An observer notes that the astronomer finds equal delight in discovering a new star as a theatrical manager does in a fresh show. The comparison highlights passion across fields and a shared joy in discovery and spectacle.
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Sime
Private road scheme sparks clash over funding gains
M. Robinson writes that city leaders in Kansas City planned a private subscription to build a boulevard to Lawrence, but locals balk at paying. Farmers and merchants balk, while Lawrence men refuse to subscribe. Robinson pivots to a Clifton road plan to finish the project.
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Kansas City
Douglas County
Lawrence
Rock Road
Robinson
Eudora
Sam
Endora
Tam
Clifton
M. Hobinson
The Texas Wonder Cure Advertised for Kidney Ailments
A vintage ad claims The Texas Wonder cures kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. Sold by druggists with two months treatment by mail for $1. Send for testimonials to H. E. W. Hall at 2926 Olive Street St. Louis Missouri.
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Texas Wonder
H. E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Plymouth Congregational Sunday School Discontinued
Repairs now underway at Plymouth Congregational Church force the Sunday school to close until further notice. Members are advised that regular services may resume in the fall when the church reopens.
The Summer Vacation and the Pullman Journey
A sentimental skit on summer travel by train showing how families suffer in July heat. A tired mother, many children, and kin visits disrupt routines, cause illness, and spoil children. The piece laments ruined vacations, dusty homes, and the pulled balance of rest versus family duties in midcentury middle class life.
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Pullman
Spinmer
Avery
County Assessor Roles and Deputy Appointments Described
A historical notice outlines procedures for county assessors to appoint deputies, assign districts, and organize duties. It details eligibility, term start, and the commission process, plus deputy remuneration and assignment to townships and cities within the county.
Forgetful Barber Drives Customer Nuts in Denver Post Letter
Ride Ladley of the Denver Post complains about a barber who forgets instructions, uses hot towels, alcohol on the face, and steaming gear. The narrator recounts repeated apologies, missteps, and a final passable shave amid a dreamlike performance by the barber.
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Denver
Jytta
Levan
L Ind
Fune
Weehair
Ladley
Denver Post
Amin Nester
Anites
Price Increases Hit Shoes and Rubbers Market
A leading city dealer says prices for shoes and rubbers have steadily climbed over the past year with no sign of relief. He notes shoes now average about one third higher than two years ago, attributing the rise to a trust gaining a corner on hides and tighter control over the supply of shines, similar to past rubber shortages.
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Ace
Journal Career and Local Ads Mix in Town Page
A jumble of advertisements and notices fills the page, promoting Sewall’s chemically pure paints and Kent Kennedy & Eenst at 826 Mass, painting supplies, and Journal subscription services including summer address changes. Also listed are services from H Bennett and BROWN & EMMONS, photo enlarging, carpentry, meat vendors, storage by Lawrence Transfer Co, plumbing claims, upholsterer J Keilman, and Morrison & Lem offering farm and city property loans with low interest.
Summer Clearance Sale Offers Corsets and Needle Work
Summer clearance sale features lunch cloths centers and stamped needle work at low cost. Mrs Connely invites visitors to view bargains including Spirello corset guaranteed perfect fitting rust proof pliable unbreakable located at 903 Mass Street.
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Connely
Mass
Local Grocer Promises Careful Phone Orders
Alfred Eliot advertises careful handling of groceries and meats ordered by phone. The message, from 1200 New York Street, asserts customer safety and urges readers to call to experience growing business.
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Alfred
Eliot
New York St
Those Who Boost Subscriptions for Rock Road Project
A list of early donors shows Geo. D. Chambers, $500, Innes Bullene Hackman $500, Merchants National Bank $300, People's State Bank $200, George Bowman $200, M. Robinson $150, Robinson & Winey $100, Dick Bros. $100, W. E. Spalding $100, Woodward & Co. $100, Hotel Eldridge $100, Other Clothing Co. $200, Al J. Griffin $100, J. H. Dunkel $100, Poehler Mercantile Co. $100, and R. B. Wagstaff contributing to the rock road subscription drive. The list will grow as more subscriptions are received.
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Rock Road
D. Chambers
Woodward & Co
Hotel Eldridge i
Other Clothing Co
AL J. Griffin
J. H. Dunkel
Poehler Mercantile Co
R. B. Wagstaff
GHERIFFS SALE IN DOUGLAS COUNTY KANSAS
A sheriff sale notice from Lawrence Journal lists an order of sale in a 1907 case. It names KEFF Coldwell and others against Doc McWilliams and heirs. The sale in Douglas county aims to liquidate all defendants titles for cash on August 21, 1907 at the county courthouse.
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Douging
Keff
Coldwell Wan Palace
Doc McWilliams
Laure Melama
Robert McWillisme
Helen McWilliams
Sadie McWilliams
Lily McWilliams
James McWilliams
Frank McWilliams
Gertie McWillia
Kansas
Bend
Leura icWilliams
Robert McWillac
Helen McWilliame
Winty
Badlie McWilliams
Lil McWilliams
James Mewillliams
Poort McWilliams
Enon Waar
Earl
Willams
District Court
Douglas County
Lawrence Daily Journal
District Court of the
Fourth Judicial District
John Sutters
Martha Wilson
John Boyd
Edward Boy
William Boyd
Maggie Goldtrap
Myra Boyd
Joseph Neely
Thomas Miller
Joseph Miller
Lizzie
Chainless National Miller
William Henry Gailey
Annie
May Gaily
James Elmer Gaily
Lilnew
Ian Gaily
Edith Gaily
William Thinwis
Neely
I Will
Lawrence
Doug- Kentucky- Las County
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N. EB
N. W
Donglag County
J. R. Woodward
Mexican Sombrerca Publication Notice in Douglas County Court
The notice lists hand woven sombreros from Mexican fibre with colored designs. In Douglas County District Court Kansas, Zora L. C. Gore sues Paul Iseashore Isaac Gore as the defendant. Hats priced 50 cents at C. C. Seewir Indian Store 917 Mass. St. Jenna Flayne.
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Lawrence Daily Journal
District Court of Douglas
Kansas
Zora L. C. Gore
Paul
Wanted ads and court sale notices in Lawrence Journal July 12 1907
Classifieds include WANTED housework and farm buyers, farm poultry buyers, and help wanted entries, plus numerous FOR SALE items such as horses, a buggy, a bicycle, and a creamery building. Also SHERIFFS SALE notice listing defendants and real estate in Douglas County Kansas with sale date and deed details.
Lost bracelet notice near Hiawatha Cafe
Fragmented public notice from Lawrence Daily Journal announcing a lost bracelet between Hiawatha Cafe and Boyles Stationery store. Reward offered for return to 12 Mississippi St. Wat Papilatied. Obscure names and mis-spellings. location Kansas and Missouri references appear.
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Hiawatha Cafe
Boyles
Mississippi St
Start an Account For Real Time Time Saving Benefit
A brief nudge toward action urging readers to begin an account to unlock faster, easier time management and personal efficiency gains.
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Edward A. Marz
Albany
N.Y
Grinslee
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
N.Y. Gaz
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Mary Florence
Christian Endeavors
Cherryvale
Barney Sheridan
Star
Sheridan
Judas
Col
Nelson
Cortelyou
Patt
Tatt
Woslump
Justice Hartnui
Taft
Rock Island
Liaorence
Winckney School
Bene
Castoria the
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Dead
M. Robinson
Plymouth Congregational Sunday School
Raolamp
Standard of Company (Incorporated
Capitol Cylinder Oil
Standard Oil Company
Cranty
Chelmerahur
Persat
Mendy
Danny
Sail County Sessor
Ely
Board of County Ennindssien
Guy Naeaiey
Sueh County
E. B. Pierson
Pierson
Sewall
Kennedy & Eenst
H. Bennett
June B. Shane
Studio
Bell
Home
W. J. Francisco & Sena
Tromks
Callas
Windmill Grocery
Brown, & Emmons
Lawrence Transfer Co
Fred Olson
Bridge Street
Bell Phone
J. Keilman
W. Warren Street
Homs
Joan Om
Morrison & Lem
Gheriff's
Esre Journal
O Journal
Indiana Street
Wm. F. Helm Commission Co
W. H. Pendleton
Rhode Island St
Tennessee
Fred EK. Stimpson
Massachusetts St. Bell
Ben Gurley
Vermont Street
W. N. Rogers
Excelsior Springs
Missouri
Louisiana Street
Leas
Eost
Rhode Island
Wold Boon
Frank Gee
Mass. St
John Tarpy
Care Lawrence Iron Works
Mississippi and
Pinckney
W. HL
Pendleton
Congregational Church
North Lawrence
Elm Street
Tdve
Ofice
Trovillo
Kreidar
Jumber Yard
J. N. Harshberger
J. H. Gillham
Vermont Sireat
Union Pacific Time
TASLE _Taing Eset
Ovarland Limited
E. C
Pacific Coast
Salina
Junction City
Overlané Limited
Leavenworth
Santas
Minnesota Avenue
Kanass
Hugh. Blair
Lucius Hiram Perkins
Noties
Lucius Hiram ‘Perkins
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