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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
2
States senator and a Republican legislature face duty to elect him. The piece discusses campaign dynamics, tax law impact, and local political figures like White and Long, with notes on education, Pryill’s school leadership, and high school to university progression in Lawrence.
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for recurring sick headaches caused by digestive disturbance. It cites Mrs Mary A Terry of Chalune Utah and others who claim dramatic relief after using the pills, noting long family history of headaches and relief after treatment.
Geo A Sherman of Lisbon Red Mills Lawreate Co N Y writes of long kidney disease and twelve years of treatment ending with Foley's Kidney Cure. He reports frequent urination brick-dust sediment and slimy matter before starting the remedy and claims cure after four bottles. A stray line about a woman and groceries appears as unrelated text.
The Twin Mound column records visitors and daily life notes. Mrs. Raymond Badsky calls on Watson, Lillian Gaines visits from Topeka, Ethel Talley spends time at the Mound, and Miss Jennie Heyl returns. Local farmers voice rain-related discouragement while others travel to Overbrook and Topeka. Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup is recommended for children.
Weather continues to pour for hours delaying harvest as wheat suffers yet farmers plow and prepare fields. Advertisements cite symptoms cures for eczema and kidney trouble with testimonials from Augusta Maine and Buffalo, praising O Foley’s Kidney Cure and other remedies. Local figures note W. Or Stable, Kodol digestion product, and Barber & Son distributing remedies while political speaking tours proceed in nearby towns.
City Clerk notices a June 1908 resolution requiring graded paving and curbing on Tennessee street from Penn to Henry streets and Barber and Euclid streets to Vermont with brick pavement and stone or cement curb. Publication for five consecutive days is ordered, listing P. D. Brooks as clerk. It also notes a brief item about land dealings mentioned by Lamb.
Bent Murdock of the El Dorado Republican and J L Brady of the Lawrence Journal debate pies. Sheepsorrel outdoes cherry for flavor while Brady calls it coarse. Mentions elderberry pumpkin and mince pies with Thanksgiving overtones and strawberry frosting as tempting treats.
A garbled manuscript fragment references a ship, a judge, and defense actions amid vague hints of a 1960s era event. The disjointed language mentions Pie and Carnet, suggesting a legal or investigative context, but specifics are unreadable.
A community group elected officers at a late night installation. Named individuals include M. Wied, Ralter, Phillipe, Stewart, and others, with a list of trustees and examiners. The event occurred on a night described as the best meeting in recent memory and featured formal installation proceedings.
A woman asserts she will share information she believes benefits him, signaling a need for the man to step away or rethink his stance. The remark hints at enforcing boundaries and self-protective caution in the interaction.
Sired by Alcantara 14940 at 20 dollars insure with several progeny listed including Allie H 2 13 4 and Billy Fos ter 13 4 plus Flossie Wilkes 2 17 14. Diamond 25890 insured 15 dollars claims superiority in Kansas shows and speed. King Russell 41084 priced 10 dollars and Black Diamond 51608 10 dollars, Tuesday McGregor 41039 12 50. Alcantara sire line includes 2 year old Alcantara Boy 710 insured. Terms cash or bankable note by October 15. fees rise after. Mare loss cost refunded or rebreed. Visitors welcome. Charles E. Sutton, Lawrence, Kau.
The Journal lists official petition blanks for primary tickets available in city and country precincts. Candidates must circulate approved forms. blanks priced at 50 cents per 25 or two for five cents, with smaller lots possible. Advertisements note hair goods, osteopathy, and a horse listing with service details and contact numbers.
Three registered Percheron stallions in service listed with Prince Arthur Jer ome 30177 and Prince 53700. an imported black four year old Arthur 52833. bond pricing includes insurance to cover living costs. Lawrence area listings show farm four miles south of Lawrence, phone numbers, and various horse and carriage services. also includes miscellaneous ads for transfer company, clothing, and horse breeding notes.
Notice of final for the estate of Charles Johnson Deceased. Matilda Johnson administratrix seeks approval at the Douglas County Probate Court on July 7 1908 for services as administrator attorney fees and final settlement and discharge. Aftercare: Barber & Son. May 14 1908.
A historical column of want ads seeking various services and goods. Listings include real estate notes, house and room offers, employment, domestic help, sales of farm and farm-related items, and job opportunities. Names, addresses, and phone numbers are scattered throughout, reflecting period commerce and neighborhood needs.
A dense Lawrence Kansas page lists FOR SALE ads for furniture pianos plants and houses with various contact details plus FOR RENT notices and a large block of city paving resolutions and street improvements dated June 3 1908 including Vermont New Hampshire Ontario and Morris streets and city clerk filings. Also rail schedules for east and westbound trains and local motor car notes.
A fragment praises a bank as a businessman's best friend through its check accounts loan department and sound banking methods. It asserts faithful observance of integrity and wealth protection, urging prudent financial partnership and steady leadership by the bank's directorate.
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia faced a pneumonia illness in spring 1906 with a severe cough and fear of consumption. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with quick relief and full recovery after using two and a half bottles.
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