Oldest Kansas paper the Journal's distant past told
The Journal of Lawrence traces its lineage to the Lawrence Republican and State Journal, noting absorption of the Herald of Freedom and longevity as the territory’s widely circulated paper. It describes editions daily and weekly, with a 1884 name, and outlines subscription details and distribution across county. It also mentions the Journal's news scope, including Associated Press reports and local college sanitation coverage. Local politics discuss President Roosevelt, Senator Long, Warner, and a push for a firmer Republican platform and clear statements from candidates in the state.
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Jovewal
Lawrence Republican
Wea
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Attricacy
Lawrence Tribune
Jovam AL
Io Lawrence
Joureal Controla
Publiah Hivaly Poe Delly
Rosa
Kansas
Otheljounwan
Carrinr
Sheels
Comat
Lawrence
Ksndes
Republican Ticket in Topeka State Elections
The piece lists Republican candidates for statewide offices including Secretary of State State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General and Supreme Court judges, plus county posts. It viciously critiques reform efforts and the party machine, noting alienists in a scandal and warning that the Topeka ticket will win only if party insiders are credited.
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Denton
James M
Republican County
Tickey
Trenamar
J.J. Addy
Sherif
J. A Woodward
Hugh Maars
Tom Harley
Frank Kerns
Register of Deeds
A. W Armstrong
H. Heaber
O. Bowman
Dulles Corcam
G. Mitchell
Sevresentative Léth Din
W. Stabbe Covnleafoner
Walton
The Mutual Life row over reformers and trustees
A heated dispute at Mutual Life pits Peabody supporters against the policyholders association. Each side claims to have cleaned up finances and saved millions, while opponents want a new slate of reformers. The agitation aims to inform policyholders and shape a decisive ticket selection under New York law.
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Peabodyitey
Iba Peabodyites
New York
Texas Wonder Cure advertised for kidney and rheumatic troubles
An old ad promotes Texas Wonder Cure claiming to cure kidney bladder and rheumatic issues in two months by mail from Dr. E. W. Tait at 2820 Olive Street St. Louis. Testimonials offered. Also cites Burdock Blood Bitters and a quip about an alarm clock and conscience.
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Texas
E. W. Tait
Olive Street
St. Louis
Laws of Virginia Colony and Dominion Revealed in Building Order
Fragmented OCR text describes old Virginia laws from colonial and dominion eras. It mentions building orders, keepers, surveyors, fines, and duties, along with references to county records and related officials. The chaotic wording preserves names of officials and gears toward legal notices and municipal regulation.
For Sale Mixed wagon and farm offers in Missouri and Kansas
Several placed ads list for sale items including a meat wagon a milk wagon a Columbia buggy a driving horse and farm properties. Listings mention C B Bertford Investment Co J Shields A J Gridin Leasable Linn county Kansas land 1160 acres and 700 acre prairie land with prices and financing notes. Also stock ranches 2160 and 6400 acres near Eminence Missouri and multiple houses in Ohio Tennessee and adjacent streets with price notes. C H Hosford Investment Co is linked as agent.
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Linn County
Kan
C. H Hosford Investment Company
E&le
Jack McClellar
Eminense
Fea Beat For Rent A Good Seven Room House Near University
A seven room house with electric light gas cistern wall and city water is available at 1447 Main Street. Also a barn and carpet of Indiana and Elliott. Contact K B Bonar for details.
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Luther's
Bent
Indiana
Elliott
K. B Bonar
Lost or Strayed Notices From a Local Farm
Lost Jersey cow two years old fresh nightly missing from 1319 Vermont Street with reward offered for return. Strayed dark brown horse about seven years old weighing around 1,000 pounds also missing. liberal reward from Ernest Wise. RF. D. & 3. phone 7ul-2.
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Vermont Street
Ernest Wise
RF. D
Gas fittings and shoe services advertised by local firms
An old ad claims University Gas and Mantle Co offers gas fitting and fixtures with guaranteed work. It also promotes Ji Gillham, a horse shoer with 30 years of experience, operating at Vermont Street, offering shoeing services with guaranteed results.
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University Gas and Mantle Co
Ji Gillham
Ild
Vermont Street
For Sale At Half Cost Stock of Motions Toys and Stationery
W T Neate offers about 9500 stock items including motions toys and stationery to clear space for a cleaning and hat blocking business. Will invoice at half cost or take a lamp offer. 939 Mass Street.
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W. T. Neate
Mass
Live Stock Auctioneer Promotes Open Sale Dates
J N Harshbargar advertises as a live stock auctioneer with twenty years’ experience. He invites customers to inquire about open sale dates at Trevilio and Krelder's lumber yard and provides phone contact.
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Trevilio and Krelder
J. N. Harshbargar
Live Stock Racehorse Silver Heir At Stud Farm
A description of the horse Silver Heir notes a 2:17 record trot and a strong pedigree. The stallion is advertised for limited mare service at New York Street, with weight around 1050 pounds. It emphasizes blood lines, disposition, speed, and two-fair age records, claiming unmatched status in the state.
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New York Street
Servicetes
Danger in Delay Prompts Kidney Health Warning
Doan's Kidney Pills are praised as a safe remedy for kidney troubles. Lawrence Reason Rissey, a retired farmer of 909 New York Street, Lawrence, Kane County, reports years of backache and kidney distress improved by Doan's. He recommends the product and notes availability through Dick Bros drugstore. Doan's Kidney Pills cost 60 cents, Doan's Reg- jete 25 cents, with Foster-Milburn Co. as U.S. agents.
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Bright
Lawrence Reason Rissey
New York Street
Lawrence
Kaneway
Ays
Doan
Jete
Foster-Millburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dosa
Business Opportunities and Property for Trade
Classified notice offers a 31000 loan for 3 or 5 years at a reasonable rate. Trade a house and lot in Lola for a Lawrence house and lot. Also a room house with good barn near sale price 1200 dollars. Call FP A McCurdy at No 1 West Warren Street for details.
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Lola
Lawrence
A. McCurdy
West Warren Street
For Sale Cheap: Que four horse Sowble geared power saw
For sale cheap items includ e two wagons one pair of work horses and harnesses. Inquire at 1109 N Y St iO. D PICKENS Nell-In Turkey girl neater seen bar husband until sabe in married. Belle-How foncy in this country aho never sees him afterward. Some men play the races and oth er rework them. ara ters tnd Ne weult not Live Peter Fry Woodrat Pa writes after declaring for two years with the irdea physicians im Waynenburg and aml getting worse the doctors advised me if I had any business to attend to I had better do it at once as there was no cure Faley's Kidney Cure was recommended to me by a friend and I immediately sent my son to the store for it and after taking three bottles I began to feel better and came to be well. A Barber & Son's drug store
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N.Y. St Io
D. Pickens
Nell
Turkey
Sabe
Belle
Aho
Peter Fry
Woodrat
Irdea
Waynenburg
Aml
Barber & Son's
Bright
Mr. Hatert
Burke
Elnors
Foley
Dropey
Bareber & Son
Prancen L. Sales
Missouri Valley
Bottiea
Barber & Son
Height of the Atmosphere Measured by Sunset Color Change
A fragmentary note explains that the atmosphere’s height can be estimated by observing when the sky’s blue fades to black at sunset. It describes using a geometric method to infer air layer thickness from the disappearance of blue light, referencing small dust and gas particles and wavelength shifts.
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Blake
Women Singling Out Men and Mileage of Health Notices
A garbled clipping mixes quotations on women not stingy and a claim that women are omens more than men. It references aged individuals, medical remedies like Electric Bitters, Foley’s Kidney Cure, and testimonials praising cures for coughs, Bright’s disease, and dropsy. The text also contains overheard beach chatter and light political quips, ending with drugstore advertisements.
Land and People in Ireland and Russia Land Loans Debate
A long OCR text argues for government loans and land grants as keys to economic prosperity in Ireland and Russia. It discusses a British loan of 22.5 million pounds for labor housing and a Russian plan to distribute 400 acres of crown lands. Economists stress land ownership as vital for welfare, noting absentee landholding harms rural development. The piece links land policy to national stability and future development, urging reform to avert danger. The source mentions the United States and global perspectives on land ownership and rural progress.
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Ireland
Toniney
Lds
Urland
Istori
Heyee
Fiat Sane
Berire
Dreland
Not for Her or the Gate of Wonder in the Page
Fragmented dialogue shows a muddled scene with Irish names and travel hints. Characters Mir Meo Carthy and Patrick discuss mischance and a journey from New York to Chicago, hinting at a forthcoming plan or machine. The garbled text suggests a dramatic exchange about fate and an unseen obstacle.
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Lyn le
Patrick
New York
Marriage Mystery and Myra O Flynn’s Frantic Note
Fragmentary letter reveals a woman lamenting nearly two decades of marriage and a fear of dizziness or being overwhelmed by unseen “angels.” She mentions Patrick and children, waves of emotion, and vague threats of a flight or escape.
Morristown Justice Resolves Bride Kiss Row
A chaotic incident in Morristown involving Justice Edward C Johnston, a negro couple, and Constable Cornelius Holly ends with a ceremony where the constable instructs the groom to kiss the bride. The scene features awkward tension and a brief clash over tradition and authority amid a muddled account.
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Men of Means
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Peabody
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Virginia
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Robert Bee
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Haynesville
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Morristown
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Lawrence Journal. Company
Lawrence, Kan
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Les Carter
Res Carter
Douglaa
Kansya
Aguilas County
Lawrence, Journal
J.B. Mitchell
State OF Kansas
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J. H. Michell
Stats
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Meres Na Ea
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Pernvrovac Fills
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