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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1907
Page
2
A long, varied excerpt discusses political alignments around Taft and tariffs, then shifts to reminiscences about the South and Jefferson Davis. It reviews Lawrence journalism history, subscription terms, and ends with pieces on education and a druggists exam anecdote, reflecting a period voice and local concerns.
A biographical sketch honors Hettie Mossler noting her early arrival to scholarship and lifelong dedication to reading and learning. The piece portrays her as a prodigious, disciplined mind who pursued knowledge beyond her years and valued books as beauty and source of instruction despite a short life.
A transcriptionist notes remarks by a state senator defending militia calls in Leavenworth while noting crowd reactions such as saloon closures. The speaker criticizes oath meaning, rail subsidies, grafts, and Roosevelt’s child policy, and comments on Kansas City Kansas park efforts and urban beautification and breathing spaces.
A 1868 note from Edmund G. Ross to his wife, written after his pivotal Johnson trial vote, is published. The letter praises courage under intense pressure and foresees public gratitude, while discussing the vilification he faced and his legacy as an honest leader.
Short classifieds advertise modern 9 room house near K U at 35 acres ground and a 5 room house near Mass St priced 300. Paints and supplies from Kreheiel Crew. Indian Store promotes graduating gifts and jewelry. Help wanted: boy for farm route, girl workers at Huener Bros. Journal offers mail and delivery services.
Local ads list wanted farmers to visit sellers and buyers seeking supplies and sales of seed potatoes corn wheat rye vata and farm equipment. Items for sale include gas crates bedstead tables chairs harness saddles buggy wheels and a house with lot. An auctioneering contact advertises open sale dates and offices at a lumber yard.
The ad offers a 167 acre farm with good soil and stock, several clear crops and farm equipment, plus real estate including a near new 9 room home and a 2 lot property. Also listed are horse and shoeing services and multiple estate notices including a final settlement and road improvement resolution in Lawrence Kansas.
Woodward & Burr advertise paney staples and groceries with flour and salt meats and custom photo copying. J Keilman upholsterer at 19 W Warren St offers fine work. District Court of Dongland County Kansas case Pilla v unknowns states March 8 1907 petition for fee simple title to East Half of North West Quarter of North East Quarter Section 6 Township 13 South Range 21 East. Defendants must answer by June 27 1907 or judgment.
The advertisement promotes The Original Wind will Grocery and University Meat Market offering fresh meats and spring chickens at market prices. It notes locations at 1023 Muss St and phones 240, Brown & Emmons. Call or visit to place orders.
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. Sold by druggists or a two months mail treatment for one dollar. Dr E W Hall 2926 Olive Street St Louis Missouri requests testimonials.
In a neighboring town a woman awakened by a burglar entering the kitchen fired at the intruder through the door with a revolver, causing him to flee and her to faint. She later said fear of the man after her gas range motivated her brave act. Bristow, a Baker University graduate, was visiting to see his son’s graduation.
L Ricoh as agent advertises awnings tents and tarpaulings with residence listed as 533 Tennessee Street Beuave. Orders are placed at Vic Johnson's.
Advertisement fragment noting Alfred 8 Eliot grocery at 1200 New York St offering direct substitution free satisfaction and prompt phone orders. Also mentions Lawrence Transfer Co warehouse services with experienced workers and trunk handling at W. J. Francisco & Sons barn for storage of household goods.
Wm. Messenheimer offers a full line of groceries fresh vegetables and a market with fresh meat. Call or visit 845 New York St or phone 114 Home and 159 Bell. All goods promptly delivered.
A fragment reports Dick Patch 3735 training at the Topeka State Pair Grounds with timing details. It mentions breeding inquiries and transport arrangements, noting M. R Vutty as trainer and references to Lambe state and geog names.
The timetable lists several routes and numbers including Overland Limited No 102 and No 101, Pacific Coast No 104, and No 106 KC Local. It shows connections among Leavenworth and Salina, with arrivals and departures in the evening for motor car and accommodation services.
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