The Journal Lawrence Kansas History and Campaign Letters
The Journal under the Lawrence Republican pane traces its 1847 absorption of the State Journal and 3488 acquisition of the Lawrence Tribune. It promotes itself as the oldest and most widely circulated paper in the territory with exclusive Bal Aen Press reports and a full twenty four hour telegraphic service. The piece includes editorials discussing campaign honesty, party splits, and figures such as William Jennings Bryan and Hearst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Republican
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Journal
Ndt
Lawrence
Bal Aen Prese
Kan
Ofice
Maze
the Journal
Fragmented reminiscences mix politics and crime in a late edition
The text blends political rancor around Commissioner of the Third District and factional rhetoric with anecdotes of arrests, gambling swindles, and a controversial lynching aftermath. It mentions Wichita and Texan gamblers, plus remarks on integrity versus vice, reflecting a volatile public mood and press debate.
Coughs and Colds Remedies Promoted by Local Firms
Advertisements tout Foley's Honey and Tar and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as cure alls for coughs, lung troubles, and piles. Claims from Nashua Iowa user testimonials and endorsements by O P Barber & Son appear alongside notices for Hall's Catarrh Cure from Toledo Ohio and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
O. P. Barber & Son
Hall
F. J. Cheney& Co
Toledo
Ohio
Iadteasi F. J. Cheney & CO
Hio
Druggista, Toc
Foley
DeWites medicine ads and legal notices blend with editorials
A cluttered page mixes ad blurbs for DeWites and Kodol medicines sold by Barber & Son with court notes on bail and habeas corpus. It cites testimonials from C. M. Harden of Silver City and a 1908 letter by C. N. Cornell. Also mentions Foley's Honey and Tar and general domestic jokes about wives and manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Harden
Silver City
North Carolina
Electric Bitters
EO. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Gentemen
Georgia
C. N. Cornell
Hoding
P. Barber & Son
Kidney and Bladder Troubles Plague Women and Men Alike
A historical ad style piece urges treatment for kidney trouble affecting both women and men. It promotes Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer as a cure, lists symptoms like frequent urination and bed wetting in children, and includes Testimonials and mail order details. The text also touches on travel memorabilia and various local services and goods offered in the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Namphret
Gil
Ds. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N.Y
Kilmer
RORE Bicycle Shop Ad At 1017 Mass Street
Notice from Douglas County Kansas Probate Court announces final settlement and discharge for John A Dailey estate. Administrator with will annexed EF Caldwell seeks allowance for services and attorney fees at August 5 1908 term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Daily Journal
John A. Dailey
Douglas County
Kansas
Caldwell
Wanted-Laundry and odd jobs at Hiawatha Cafe scene
Classified notices show a collage of job asks and sales in Lawrence Kansas. Entries include a woman seeking day work or steady employment with no public houses, a home nursery ad, various sales of furniture doors and windows, farm goods and real estate, plus trades and rentals. Names like Nellie Haskell and O McCleary appear with contact details.
Notice of Appointment and City Sewer Construction Bids
Notice is given that on July 1908 the Probate Court appointed Administratrix of James M Karns estate in Douglas County Kansas. City Clerk invites bids July 15 1908 for brick paving lime stone curb and concrete sewer work on Rhode Island and Youiiisang streets plus main and lateral sewers with various pipe sizes and manholes, checks required with each bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Daily Journal
Douglas County
Kansas
James M Karns
Tate
Lawrence
Rhode Island
Lee
Adams
Youisiang
Hancock
Lee Streets
Bews Avenue
Winthrop Street
Alabama J
Maing
Missouri
Arkansas
Weat -Lawrence
Maine
Warren
Winthrop
Winthrop Streets
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Lawrence Daly Journal
Associated Press
The
Lawrence Journal Company
J. L. Brady
Square Deal
Louis
Bristow
Deatt
Burge
Topeka
Soulbs
Topeka Talon
Fetter
Ganpers
Gampers
Gaanpers
Fia
Leblow
Agorantiin
Providien
Ottawa
Cone Horror Areaneterias
Tien
Willian
William SL Taft
James 8. Sherman
J. Riling
Thomas Harley
Geo. Stuart
B. W. McParlane
L. M. Walters
J. Cummings, JR
MM. B. Ray
D.W. Littill
J. J. Bunce
Floyd L. Lawrence
J. Eddy
Frank D. Brooks
A.C. Roller
W. 2. Green
Ote
J. K. Wilson
Hugh Means
DIST
John AL Newlin
Gus. I. Brune
J. Brady
3Rd
A.C. Walters
Subridan
Whitlow
Repubblicans
Republic
Kansas City
Wichita
Texas
Willie
Bill Sineakler
J. N. Patterson
Nashua
Iowa
O. FP
Barber & Son
Cordelia,ng
Itb & Oak Sts
Cymnasium
J. F. Spalding
A. M
Castoria
Contmee Castoria
Michigan
Manitou
Illinois
Ofers
Seerire
Chienge
Mackinn
Myromer Hewortsuf Northuen
Mick Fran
Connect
Joesen Hodis
WBE
Membertraethia
Duke Superior
Bantend
Glen Haven
Ketawkey North
Manitor Bay
F.church
Lake Trina
E. End
Mich
St.or
Rubh ST. Bridge
DeWite
O. 2
Barker & Son
Gira Abe
Bert Barber
Elton
Wis
Beeti
Eral
Heaton
Nike
O. F Barber & Son
PL Hills
Charlie Sutton
Hin
Exese
Colorado
Rockies
C. A. Johnson
Gray’s Peak
Denver
Colo
Mt. McClellan
Henderton
Sarah EB. Carrothers
American School of Osteopathy
A. T. Still
Mass
W. J. Francisco & Bons
Lawrence Transfer Co
Clifton T. Hintt
Mase
Joan
Mis
Abe
Wolfson
Panama
Rore Bicycle
Mass. Street
TRA
Eee
Jane Ind
Iwa Herne Maceres Fa
Petaty Pickers
W. IL Sina
Vine Mile Porth
Hiawatha Cafe
Mom
Griesa Kansis Home Nursery
Tou
New Jersey Street
Wall
Kim Reno
Jersey Cola
Nat's Art Exchange
Cale
Oner
C. W. White
Hell Phone 1692
Journal Office
W. H. Pendleton
Pa St
Sus Naw Usuypshire
Nellie Haskell
Sel Marks
S17
Watkins Bank
Eudora Road
Patch
Bales
Chas. Longanecker
R. C. St. Lawrence
Kans
Columbus
F. Williams
Paul A. Dinsmdor
Care Journal Office
E. G. Hanna
North Lawrence
Ind
Oliver Typewriter
Indiana Street
Bell
Pisckney
East Side
Eall
Connecticut Street
Joe Glahn
J. MC Spencer
Merchants National Bank
Hattie HB. Sarsman
M. L. Matthews
Brackett School House
Woodward
H. C
Hutchings
Harry Hutchings
Mass Street
Pr. King
FE. R. Pierson
Auburn Centre
Q. Scholz
Weat
Henry Street
Loomas Blunty
Carl Stoffman
Ed Harding
L St. Bell
F. H. Bennett
Homa
P. F. Remington's
Julius A. Eriksen
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