The Journal of Lawrence Kansas Earliest History and Offerings
The Lawrence Journal founded in 1557 and later absorbed the State Journal and Lawrence Tribune, claims status as the oldest paper in the Lawrence area. It publishes a daily evening edition and an eight day weekly edition, with subscriptions in city and outside county, featuring telegraphic reports and local notices.
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Tas Journal
Lawrence Aersbilcan
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Lawrence
Associated Plans
Journal
Kanaha
the Journal
GWE
Local Civic Note on Liquor Licensing in Bansis City
A fragmented notice reflects a citizen’s assertion of legal authority to regulate or restrict alcohol in Bansis City. The readable text hints at debates over licensing, commerce, and public order, with no clear names or dates. Further details are unreadable.
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Bansis City
Lena
Yale Students Vote Tazivet For Beauty Contest
Students at Yale vote on a quirky beauty contest titled Tazivet. The piece notes the contest’s peculiar status as the only one deemed dangerous to students, highlighting the satirical and humorous tone of campus life.
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Yale
Ube
Kansas City seeks commission government and rural farmers’ stance
Across Kansas City and towns like Lawrence and Atchison debates rise over adopting the commission form of municipal government. Farmers show mixed support while concerns about patronage surface. In Kansas City a man’s arrest over a violent incident leads a judge to release one suspect amid a claim the assaulted man attacked the assailant’s six year old daughter.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Lawrencs
Railroads Accept Two Cent Fare in Nebraska
The railroads decide to accept a two cent fare in Nebraska, noting their prudence and predicting regret if otherwise. Kansas should adopt two cent fare too, a stance tied to Republican betrayals in the last legislature. The column praises Bill Sincaster as the most reasonable man, and tells a cautionary tale about Fred Hopkins asking for a daughter's hand, with Bill questioning family support and urging practical work instead of relying on a son-in-law.
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Nebraska
Kansas
Bill Sincaster
Fred Hopkins
Bill
Fred
Vindaunt Vine
June Weather Anxiety and Forecast Credibility
A reflective piece on June weather predictions sparking public doubt in official forecasters. It notes Hicks the St. Louis astronomer gaining trust, the public’s faith in his almanac, and the broader tension between forecast accuracy and belief amid a year of unpredictable patterns.
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Buessing
Hicks
St. Louis
Hicks Seu Aviar
Fuivarit
Ake
Monsey
Lead and Zine Grinding Mail to J D Bowersock
A letter from Devoe & Co discusses grinding white lead and white zinc, noting differences in mill behavior and the need for proper mixing. It explains their process of grinding lead and zinc into a single lead and zinc product, the handling of chalks and zinc peels, and ends with a sign off from KW. DEVOE & CO operates in New York Chicago and Kansas City.
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Devoe & CO
New York
Chicago
Kansas
City
Resolutions of Respect for L. Perkins in Lawrence Woodmen
At a regular meeting of Lawrence Modern Woodmen of America Camp 798 M W of A on June 6 1907 resolutions express sorrow for the death of L Perkins beloved neighbor husband and father They extend sympathy to his widow and children and order copies to be sent to the family local papers and placed in camp records signed by T M Hargis H F Zwick and E Varnum committee
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Lawrence, Rus
Lawrence
Woodmen of
America
Perkins
Lawrence Camp
M. W
T. M. Hargis
H. F. Zwick
E. , Varnum
June Storms and Cosmic Signs Foretold by Weather Prophets
Hicks and DeVoe warn of a volatile June with multiple storm periods from the 2nd to the 27th featuring heat, low barometers, hail, tornado risk, and widespread lightning. They also predict volcanic activity, earthquakes, sunspots, and auroral displays affecting sailors.
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Earth
Hicks
Yan
Texas Wonder Cure Ad Seeks Mail Order Patients
An old advertisement promotes The Texas Wonder Cure for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. It claims a two month mail order treatment for $1 and directs readers to Dr E W Hall at 2926 Olive Street St Louis Missouri for testimonials.
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Texas Wonder
All Druggiata
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Bend
Carruth McCollum wedding at Lawrence residence
Miss Constance Carruth and Mr Elmer McCollum wed in a June evening house ceremony at 1342 Louisiana Street Lawrence officiated by Reverend Effie K Jones and Reverend F M Bennett. Guests included families and close friends as music by relatives accompanied the couple. The bride, a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University, is Kansas native and daughter of Professor W H Carruth. The groom, a University of Kansas and Yale alumnus, has just joined Wisconsin’s School of Agriculture as a research chemist, and the couple will reside in Madison after July 1 with home established September 1.
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Constance Carruth
Elmer ¥. McCollum
Louisiana St
Effie K. Jones
Water Hoo
Iowa
F. M. Bennett
Unitarian Church of
Lawrence
Frank
Howard Carruth
Katherine
Jessie Morton
W.H. Carruth
Phi Beta Kappa
McCollum
Kansas
University of Kansas
Sigma Xi
Yale University
Sheffield Scientific School
School of Agriculture
University of Wisconsin
Madi- Bod
Wheonsn
Unclear Fragment Hides Health Hazard Signals
Fragmentary text hints at harmful internal sensations and possible liver or bowel issues. No clear person, place, or event identified. Requires full source for concrete headline and summary.
Lillian Davidson Bound Over In District Court Bond Set
Mrs Lillian Davidson was bound over to the district court under a 600 dollar bond after a hearing before Justice Robbins. The case involves subornation of perjury connected to testimony in the defense of her husband Ed Stewart charged with grand larceny at the county court. Witnesses Teal Winters and John Jones testified to false statements related to Lawrence proceedings.
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Lillian Davidson
Justice Robbins
District Court
Chicago
Will Leeture
Bowersock Ofera House
Mary EB. Stewart
Robbins T l Ater
Lawrence
Stewart
Ed. Riling
Frank
Stewrence
Lion
Ottawa Republic
False
Chneek Newt
Lai Yiaieh
Variety of Local Ads Showcasing Homes and Goods
A cluttered page lists multiple local advertisements for real estate including a modern nine room house on five acres with fruit and a 34 800 price tag and a smaller three room home near KU priced at 2300. Also featured are ads for Se walls chemically pure paints Kennedy and Ernst 826 Mass St moths extermination and carpet renovator services by S J Falley 1026 Mass St Bell ph 1390 Home 233 and numerous small business promos for groceries trunks and moving services and plumbing notices.
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S. J. Falley
Mass St
Bell Phorg
Howell Co
Olields
Texas
Rene
Clear
Lawrence
Perty
Havas
Kentucky
University Meat Market Highest price for spring chickens
University Meat Market at 11023 Mass St advertises top market price for spring chickens and ample stock to fill all orders with available phone contact.
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W.J. Francisco & Leo Barn
Mass St
Local Classifieds Dense with Wants and For Sale Notes
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century classifieds page listing numerous WANTED and FOR SALE notices. Entries include jobs and services such as two ranch hands, a young father to attend a fountain, and a boy to deliver papers. Plenty of sales lines for household items, horses, farming gear, seeds, and real estate, with street addresses and phone references.
Union Pacific Train Schedule Listing
A freight of timetable items lists trains east and west from Leavenworth with arrivals and departures for the Overland Limited, Pacific Coast, Local and Motor Car services. It notes daily operation except Sundays and includes a local branch schedule and an agent advertisement for awnings and tents at 533 Tennessee Street.
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Tennessee St
Vic Johnson's
Union Pacific
Seing East
Overland Limited
K. C
Pacific Coast
EK. C
Saling
Junction City
Leavenworth
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Maestiest Nan
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Mies Jhieksen
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Tn Atchison
Taki
Farinam
Idaho
J. D. Bowersock
Lawrence, Kang
Panera
Andrew Jackson DeVoe
Hackensack, N. J
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Bell Brothers
Marvard Diane
Marshall
Wendell Tiano
Finn
Ayereat
Mel Stewart
Sarah Bernhardt
Flora Fanning
E. B. Pierson
Bath
K.U
Eberbiel & Crew
F. H. Bennett
Mass
Juno B. Shane
St. Bell
Home
J. Keilman
W. Warren Street
Alfred S. Eliot
New York St
Lawrence Transfer Co
Wm. Messenheimer
Olson
Ridge Street
Bell
Windmill
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Emmons
Jislian
Tiereatsins
Waite Vlahs
C. &. Seewir
Addre ‘Henner
Co Journal
Dyele Liexele Co
Slit Fountain
Liquive
FLA. Ewing
Sworth Watkins Bank
Berk
Geneva House
Seellott
Lenisfaid Street
Isquire
New Hampshire Street
Honephene
Garry Lawspaper
Forte
Junenal
Boener Bros.’, Cigar Factory
Wm. F. Kelm Commission Co
Mass. St
W. H. Pendleton
Inquirer
Tennessee Street
East Front
Philip Young
L. S. Steele
Mass. Street
Columbus
Alabama Street
Bell Phone
Alabama St. Bell
Mineshore Lake View
John Tarpy
Care Lawrence Iron Works
Live Stock Acctionser
Trovillo
Krsider
Jomber Yard
J. N. Harshberger
Bay Mister
Man In the
Call Bell Phone
Civilbiss
the AD Man
Dick Patch
Dick Patel
Topeka
Ick
Thutfy
Fate
Lamb's
Bier Pargh
Floser Aga Us
Ed Wilkes
GE. W. Willie
Alfonge
Isa
Seeret
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Henry
Winthrop
F. D. Brooks
Lawrences Daily Journal
Connecticut Street
Lee Street
Adam Street
Tech
F. D. Brooks City Clerk
Lawranes Daily Journal
Edward Russel
Douglas County
Ionla
Russell
J. HL Gillham
Vermont Street
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L. Rich
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Steave
Puirce
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