Plumb fought Quantrell in Lawrence retreat tale told
In Washington dinner talks recount Kansas Civil War episode. Cyrus Leland, then a lieutenant, led a independent troop and joined Major Plumb to harry Quantrell during his Lawrence retreat. Leland's account challenges claims of Plumb's failure to strike during the raid, asserting Plumb had about 150 men behind Quantrell’s 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plume
Quantrell
Cyrus Liani
Washington
Senamr Bristow
Campbell
Anthony
Kansas
Lawrence
Leland
Major Plumb
United States
Plumb
Lai
Eczema Cure Promoted by Oil of Wintergreen
A historical ad claim states eczema is a skin disease cured by oil of wintergreen compounded by Dr. Dennis. It touts the U I D prescription and shifts from blood disease theory to skin treatment, with claims of deep skin penetration and quick relief, plus promotions for No-Drip coffee strainers and Dr Shoop Health Coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Dennis
Germany
France
Dennis
Dick Bros
Shoop
Racine
Wis
Dr. Shoop
W. A. Juenther
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Leland to Speak on Quantrell Pursuit at Baxter Springs Event
Congressman Campbell urges Leland to recount early Kansas history at the Baxter Springs Old Soldiers' Reunions in August. Leland accepts, promising to narrate the pursuit of Quantrell and to defend Plumb against charges of cowardice in the Lawrence retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quantrell
Campbell
Leland
Kansas
Baxter Springs
Plumb
Lawrence
Leavenworth Times
Solomon Song of Solomon excerpt in archaic verse
The passage presents a poetic, biblical dialogue of love and longing with vivid imagery of vineyards, jewels, and beauty. It is followed by assorted local notes and advertisements mentioning birthdays, illnesses, and remedies, including Foley’s Kidney Remedy and Dr Shoop products, with brief notices about community happenings.
Real Estate Transfers and Warranty Deeds July 2 1909
Real estate transfers list warranty deeds with names such as Louisa Klass Hugh Steele and Catherine Ventry. Transactions include parcels in Doane's Subdivision Linn and Balwack’s Enlarged Additions. Amounts mentioned include 8000 and 2950 dollars with recording at law offices and railway filings in July 1909.
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Louisa Klass
Hucry Klass
Ailith
Doane
Marle
Linn
John VP
Corcoran
Sin
Sylvia Ad
Griffin
So Fhof Lord Bik
Bubck
Lawrence
Ernest H- May
Whlawer of Law
Hugh L. Steele
T St. Baw
Clark Mil
Fraziers
Wiber
N. Lawrener
Catherine Ventry
Amd Hashoul
Dingle Co
Law
Railway and Light Co
Lois
Balwack
O. Mucruw
Kodol Digests Food and Eases Digestive Distress
Advertises Kodol as a natural remedy mirroring a healthy stomach for digestion. Claims immediate action, full stomach rest, and relief from indigestion pains with a sales pitch for ongoing use only as needed. References De Wit Co and O. P. Barber & Bor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodol
Lea
EL de Wit & Co
Chicags
P. Barber & Bor
Public Road Location Notices in Douglas County Kansas
In Douglas County Kansas a series of road location notices from 1909 reveal petitions to the Board of County Commissioners signed by multiple residents seeking new roads and the vacation of an existing right of way. Hearings were scheduled with the county surveyor on August 12 and August 10, 1909, at the designated places and times.
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Lawrence
Dean
E. Thornton
New Jersey Street
Kansas
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
H.W. Adcoa
Kaptas
Douglas
State of
Adcox
Laura Elizabeth Adcox
District Court
Douglas County
Tailing
Lawrence Daily Journal
T. L. Haddleston
Board of County Commissioners
N. A.gwin
Miey
A. J. Maxwell
Carmer
Ubis County
Kan
Hehders
University Mateo
E. E. Brown
Leisyy Avenue
Brown
Stripef
Ciain Comissioners
County Survey
Ash Jay
R. Green
Dr King's New Life Pills Offer Restful Nights
The ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills as safe and gentle cleansing medicine that does not disturb sleep while addressing ailments like colds headache constipation malaria and other ailments. Barber Son sells them for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
A. W. Brown
Alexander, Me
Dr. King
Barber & Son
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Permon
Mfronten
Gripe
Eterling Remedy Co
Chiezga
N.Y
Fmber
FRESE
The
Lawrence Journal Company
J. L Brady
Rence Tribune
Dally al
Sean
Journala
Acco Iy
L Fitery
Associated Press
Wainday
Ofice
Lawrence, Kansse
Taft
T. C. Henry
J. BR. Burton
Bryan
Foley
Madison Garden
Caus
Poley
Penmndane
Serl
Dachshund
Button
Navy
Salina
Tola Register
Atchison Globe
Stubbs
Lola Register
Oman
Song OF Solomon
Jerusalem
Kedar
Sulsmien
Vharsols
Euyedi
Stull
Rosie Worthington
Charles Hank
Maggie Tee
Sal
Bright
O. BP. Barber & Son
C. P. Barber & Son
Texas
Tall
E. W. Hall
Olive St. St. Louis
Soldly Barber & Son
Drr. Shoop
P. Barber & Sox
W. L. Gilpatrick
Danforth
Barber & Gon
Castoria
Cenunee Castoria
Pierce
Gulden
Pirzee
Pa Ae
Sam McCurdy
Frank Meierhoffer
Fnae Mesenheiner
Gr Tove A & Evins
Chae Tater
Rob Wageta
Windmill Grocery
Thos. Hislop
Geo. Long
T. Faraz
Lawrence City
McQuary-McNeill Investment Co
Court House
Merchants National Bank
Lawrence Silly Journal
Piaatttl
W. R. Green
Anxtera
W. A
Food Ironers
Mrs. Garst Fame Laundry
Bell Phone
Home Prime
Connecticut Street
Tractional
Dr. EL
Bowman
Richland
Hugh Stele
Hell Phone
Baun’s Grom
A. J. Martin
Wen
University
Guu
A. E. Kinkead
C. D. Pickans
George HW. Curriver
West Monroe St
Chicago
Bnee
Rock Crusher
West Warren Street
Maple Street
East
Quincy
C.D. Pickens
New York St
North Lawrence
Maple St
Maumee Wholesale Cigar Co
Missouri
Winona Mills
Metropolitan
St. Louis
Ala
A. W. Lamb
Journal Office
Sase
C. G. Yawk
E. Winthrop St
Ing, University
HH. Eilenberger
Journal
C. G. Hawk
David Babb
N.H
I. S. Steele
Mass
R. L Bt
Tennessee St
E. D. Knox
Care of Journal Office
Lowersock’s Mill
John A. Hess
Kentucky
Bell
Tennessee
Funenal
Ioeality
Harriet
M. Richards
iWoman’s
Joliet
Illinois
Palmer
Hampshirs St
J. F. Brock
Mw Mem Bi
Periapitat
E Auto
Francisco & Todd
Vermont Street
Teweley
Indiana Street
Philip Young
Kan- Bas
R. E .Protsch
Try
Journal Waal
Union Pacifico Times
Motor Gar
Denver Limited
St. Louis-Colum
K. Cy
Atlantic Express
Saline Local
Pacific Express
J’n’e't City Loes
St. L-Col
Lit
Leavenworth Bra
Ham
Erls
Auri
Eas Pe
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