The Journal Lawrence Republican History and Turbulent Politics
The Journal, founded 1857 in Lawrence, absorbed the State Journal and later the Law reate orane, publishing under the Journal name with daily Associated Press dispatches. The page includes political commentary, editorials, and local disputes, noting Roosevelt and Taft rhetoric and journalistic ties amid a contested gubernatorial scene.
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Lawrence Republican
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawreate Orane
Journal Ia
Lawrence
Associated Press
Mass
the Journal
Laverence
Porter seeks re election candidate position
The Abilene Reflecter notes Porter as a supreme court candidate facing questions about his record and finances. It argues voters should weigh his legal background and past actions, urging readers to support him while stressing accountability under the law.
Port Scott Tribunes Faces Political Tension Over Editorial Stance
A garbled 1920s style dispute emerges as Port Scott Tribunes weighs backing the Republican primary and aligning with Journal on political coverage. The text hints at factions and potential clashes over influence and party damage while labeling opponents as mavericks.
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Port Scott
Dumble
Castoria Advertisement and scattered dialogue text
Fragmentary OCR passage shows an infant product advertisement for Castoria with stray dialogue about a new suit purchase and a mocking exchange. The readable parts mention Ashley Wolfe and a joke about hypocrisy and a quote about the world being a stage with interruptions.
Those Pies of Boyhood and a Digestion Remedy
Fragment from an old advertisement extols pies of boyhood and blames modern digestion on a weak stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It promotes Bebelrie Bitters as a complete fog up for all organs of digestion to restore appetite energy and vigor with claims of renewed strength and new stealth. Barber & Sou. us
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Bebelrie Bitters
Barber & Sou. Us
Judes Bests Peers In Theater Rehearsal Tale
A fragmentary report recalls Judes enjoying a rehearsal with CheramMeetsin as actors trade notes about the play. A painter’s cheerful mood and Zwink’s banter amid a lengthy close pertain to the tense final act and the performers’ fatigue before curtain.
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Judes
Is Life Worth Saving Mrs Mallie McRaney Prentiss Miss
Mrs Mallie McRaney of Prentiss Mississippi writes of a severe kidney illness and bladder trouble. After trying several remedies and months of medical treatment with no relief, Foley's Kidney Remedy cured her symptoms. She endorses it and claims it saved her life. The ad is by O P Bartee & Son promoting Foley's Kidney Remedy.
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Mallie McRaney
Prentiss
Foley
Pat
O. P. Bartee & Son
OQoford Aims For County Treasurer Run
Mr OQoford announces candidacy for county treasurer in Jefferson County. He lists prior service in the treasurer’s office and emphasizes experience, efficiency, and dedication to public finances and duties across the county, seeking voter support in forthcoming elections.
Frightful Wreck Prompts Use of Bucklen Armens Salve
An old time advertisement-like fragment touts Bucklen's Armen Salve as the fastest relief for wounds sprains and burns from a wreck. It claims cures for eczema cracked hands and sore eyes, promising instant healing and supreme results.
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Bara & Son
Fragmented AP story on a family argument and violence
A disjointed AP text describes a household confrontation involving a father and daughter with alarming tension. The daughter pleads as the father becomes agitated. an apparent assault is implied by the chaotic narration and fragmented dialogue. The piece reflects a troubled domestic scene without clear resolution.
To Look Angular. A Woman Adopts A Severe Diet Plan
A fragment describes a woman attempting drastic weight loss by dieting. It mentions rigid meals, light clothing, fresh air, and extensive rest. The text references pounds lost and strict routines, including cereals, fruits, vegetables, potatoes, beans, and fat-free items.
TIZ Foot Relief Featured in Police Favor
A Chicago style testimonial from a Austin Texas police officer praises TIZ for instant relief of sore swollen feet. The letter claims TIZ keeps feet in perfect condition and outperforms powders or plasters.
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Tiz
Poliecine
Policemiett
Emzy Harrell
Austin
Texas
Garden seeds and plants for sale at Mrs Prentiss's Home Store
Readable items include garden seeds flower seeds pansies and other flowering plants offered by Mrs Prentiss at 207 Tennessee Street. The note mentions weather and student life comments while shop items cover repairs mowers and bicycles at local stores with contact details and general daily commerce notes.
Lawrence Pantatorium Cleaning for Particular People
An unclear notice from Avent Aneviewn Hat Works at 72 West Warren describes selective cleaning and pressing services for specific customers. The garbled text mentions a man who believes he has early awards and a school tie, with references to staying in a difficult environment and white individuals.
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Lawrence Pantatorium
Avent
West Warren
Government Seeks Young Men for Federal Clerks
Government offers railway mail clerk and related federal positions with salaries from 800 to 1400 yearly. Free scholarships and examinations are available for railway mail, post office, carrier, custom house, and department clerks. Start now for life-long jobs, short hours, and twice-monthly pay. Central Schools provides free information and scholarships this month.
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Uncle Sam
Custom House
Five franc receipt leads to unexpected acquittal
A Paris defense attorney tried to use a found five franc coin receipt to prove his penniless client’s honesty. The court showed the document proved only one franc was found, prompting laughter and a verdict of acquittal for the defendant while highlighting the clever but flawed tact used in court.
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Alt Fer
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Paris
France
Knovn
Must Be Above Suspicion and Ozone for a Library
In an issue highlighting health fraud fears the piece notes claims that Kidney Disks are safe and curative while warning remedies be above suspicion. It also covers Chicago Public Library installing a large electric ozone generator to supply fresh air, claimed as the first of its kind for a building.
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Barber & Son
Chicago
Nat
Werner
Dickens
Scott
Thackemy
Poe
Muhlbach
Tissot
Shakespeare
Werner: Company Department
Akron
Farm for Fur Bearing Animals on 1200 Acres
Germans establish a fur farming operation rearing otters foxes sables martens and similar animals on a 1200 acre tract. A secure fence cover with shoot metal cost about 67000 dollars. The underground feature due to burrowing animals increases the project’s scope and expense.
Mother Grays Sweet Powders Adverts and Slogan
An old time advertisement urges mothers to use Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children to ease teething fevers and stomach issues. It promises free trial packages and lists Allen S Olsted Le Roy NY as the contact. The copy ends with a humorous and dated quip about women canning fruit and eye observations.
Fragmentary notice reduces clear events and names
A scrambled OCR item mentions deaths and divorces with unreadable names and dates. It references creditors and a family event in a local paper, but specifics are eroded leaving only vague mentions of the principal parties and proceedings. The fragment hints at legal or civil notices yet lacks concrete details.
Fragmentary Ad Text From Unclear Local Menu Note
A distorted OCR snippet mentions work, home phone, and a few names and places but is largely unreadable. It references Mike Oswalt & Son and Wiedensuin's with unclear service items and flavors, plus stray words like Vanilla and Chacobiatiy.
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Mike Oswalt & Son
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