The Journal and Its Kansas News Network
The Journal, titled Lawrence Republican since 1887, absorbed the Lawrence Tribune and acquired the Herald of Freedom lineage. It publishes exclusive daily Associated Press dispatches and morning reports, with a weekday evening edition and a weekly eight page Saturday issue reaching county post offices. The piece also reflects on Kansas politics and figures such as Benatar Ross.
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Journal
Nema
Lawrence Republican
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrance Tribune
Terrtory
Lawrence
Daily
Associated Press
Kan
Barbaree Poem Sparks Political Debate and Address to Adna Clarke
A fragmented piece blends political critique and a reference to Adna Clarke, praising his leadership and wartime resolve. It weaves through mentions of Tucker, railroad influence, and Knox, while reflecting on Barbaree poetry as a unifying memory for soldiers returning home.
The Texas Wonder Cure Advert and Charity Meeting
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles and is sold by druggists or via mail for one dollar for two months of treatment. Also note the Associated Charities will meet at the Y M C A building on Monday June 10 at 4 pm, with John N. Macomb as secretary.
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Texas Wonder
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Associated Charities
John N. Macomb
BrampHootmphlet
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Dr. Kilmer
Binghauiton
N. Y
Silver Heir
N.Y. St
Silver Hote
Ma L. U
Men Prefer Hot Water for Shaving to Brains in Life
A humorous quip argues men prioritize hot water for shaving over intellect in three life themes, reflecting a playful stereotype about male vanity and practicality.
All the Way and Then Some Exhorting Sermon Ending in Rock Joke
A renowned colored preacher delivers a fiery sermon on The Foundation of the Earth, while a curious brother asks what the rock of the world rests on. The minister bursts with a sharp punchline about another rock, ending the exchange in comedic exasperation.
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Brer Johnsing
Blaine
Not Just What He Aimed, At. Augusta Rifle Shot Remembered
A reminiscence from Augusta Maine recalls Stephen Russell who died, and his calm remark after a remarkable eagle shot. He said he aimed straight for the bird’s eye, not within 12 inches of his intended target. Also included are children's bright sayings and a humorous definition of turf that praises simple wit.
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Augusta
Stephen Russell
Mia
Amusing Bird Questions Baffle German Buyer
Miss Virginia Pope, a bird specialist, recounts humorous inquiries from owners about their pets. A German gentleman asks if a young parrot is male or female, noting the bird’s behavior and the shop’s confusing labels.
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Virginia Pope
Pone
Flies Never Grow Plays On Size Myth
A quirky observation asserts that flies never grow beyond their current size. It contrasts the smallest insect with larger ones and notes growth ceases after the larval stage. The piece frames transformation as limited to the chrysalis phase, with no change after emergence.
By Contrast Mrs Fighty Echoes a Summer Inquiry
Mrs Fighty recalls how she always spoke clearly while listeners sometimes doubted. An inquiry from a friend seeking a boarding place prompts a memory of hot summers spent under a grand oak tree, described as the loveliest spot seen.
Erehbiel and Chew Offer Night S Team House
Listing describes a night sight with a neat barn and conveniences near ground level. Claims 28 000 price and features including silk like tine and DG foot of ground. Potential buyers noted in terse real estate style.
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Erehbiel & Chew
Ued
Local Ads and Services Highlight Town Businesses
A collage of city ads touts SEWALL'S CHEMICALLY PURE PAINTS and Kennedy & Ernst at 826 Mass St, S. J. Falley’s scouring and sizing, The Journal summer address service, carpet renovating, F. H. Bennett groceries and photo copying, Miss Juno Shane studio, J. Keilman upholstery, Alfred S. Eliot grocery, W. J. Francisco & Ben barn horse and rig ads, Lawrence Transfer Co. with claims of experienced packers and reliable service.
Local Classifieds Offer Missing Items And Services
Newspaper listings show Wanted ads for rooms, work, pets, books, and household items along with sales. Entries include a white Spitz puppy wanted, bookkeeper job prospects, a soda fountain attendant, secondhand wheels for cash, farm poultry buyers, an old carpet for rug making, seed potatoes for sale, and multiple FOR SALE offerings from houses to a buggy and team. Lost items include a gold chain with locket and a railroad ticket purse.
Fifty Four Times Mystery Tea Aid described
A garbled report recounts a girl helping with tea and counting fortunes. She notes a repeated tally by afternoon, and mentions names and playful asides, including references to Vino and Eur. The piece reads as a fragmented reminiscence with unclear sequence and outcomes.
Lawrence ordinance on sewer construction in Elliott street area
A 1907 Lawrence ordinance authorizes the construction of a lateral sewer in sewer district No. 1 and sets assessment methods. It lists lots on Elliott street and adjacent blocks, details payment of costs, and states the ordinance takes effect after publication. Also mentions a Lawrence woman disturbed by gossip over her daughter's engagement.
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Eliott Street
Elliott Street
Jos Lois
West
Kowrenes
Endianat Street
Lanwrenen
City of
Lawrence
D. Barker
Another Wonder of Science Hair Cure Promised by He Rpicide
A sensational 1900s style ad claims Newbrow's Herpicide cures dandruff and baldness by reaching the hair root. It promises a complete scalp transformation and asks readers to send 10 cents for a sample, with Soodward & Co. as sole agents.
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Selerien
Newbrow
Soodward & Co
Dan Cupid Captures Co Eds At Kansas Suite University
A fragmented local item notes romantic engagements at Kansas Suite University. Reportedly several attentions and campus interactions prompt speculation on social dating among students.
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Dan Cupid
Kidney Cure Credited By Lisborn Resident
Geo A Sherman of Lisborn Red Mills Lawrence Co New York reports twelve years of kidney disease with no relief from doctors or other remedies until Foley's Kidney Cure. After a half bottle relief began and four bottles cured him, ending frequent urination and slimy discharges. Barber and Son endorse.
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Geo
A. Sherman
Lisborn Red Mills
Lawrence, Co
N. Y
Foley
Barber & Son
Pear Tree Blooming in Yard Promises Little
In the yard of Siler a pear tree is blooming, with Lt and Lr noting multiple past efforts to bear fruit. The fruiting chance this time is slim as blossoms are weak and lifeless and fruit cannot grow this late, despite commendable ambition.
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ALC. Siler
Windmill Grocery and Brown & Emmons Advertisements
Local ads promote Wm Messenheimer with two grocery lines and fresh vegetables plus a meat market at 845 New York St with delivery and phone numbers 114 Home 1594 Bell. Also Fred Olson plumbing and gas fitting at 167 Bridge street with Bell 289. The Windmill Grocery and Brown & Emmons advertise groceries, meats, and services to large city consumers.
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Wm. Messenheimer
New York St
Bell
Fred Olson
Bridge Street
Bell Phone
Tome
Brown & Emmons
University Meat Market Ad Rates on Spring Chickens
University Meat Market advertises paying the highest market price for spring chickens with ample stock to fill all orders. It provides a phone number and street address at 1023 Mass St. The page also includes a cluttered railway timetable for Union Pacific with multiple train numbers and daily departures, reflecting a busy public notices section.
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Mass St
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Cescareta
Tepreee Oy
Gilliard
Eterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Lawrence Daily Journal
Kansas
The
Lawrence Journal Company
A. L. Brady
the Journal
Harry Orchard
Oklahoma
Kansas Penitents
Republican
Tti
Tate
Squ
Johnson Benatar Ross
Tucker
Massachusetts
Governer of
Masschusetts
Tawzhy
Pennsylvania
Vevel
Senny Knox
Knox
Perfarne
Wo Robison
Mr. Stubbs
Bent Murdach
Robson
Gomis
Fem
Dias Apyiling
Adna
Clarke
Hey
Adua
Ile
Toa
Old Earth
Fies
Bell Brothers
Conover
Hoffman Pian
Warward
Marshall
Wendell Fiano
Bell Brothers Piano Co
S. J. Falley
Home
F. H. Bennett
Mass
Woodward & Burr
Juno
B. Shane
Studio
St. Bell
J. Keilman
Uppholsterer
W. Warren Street
Alfred S. Eliot
Beth
W. J. Francisco & Bens Barn
Lawrence Transfer Co
Mass. St
G. C. Seewir
Co Journal
F. A. Ewing
North Watkins Bank
Louisiana Street
Christ Boener Bros.’ Cigar Factory
Wm. F. Helm Commission Co
W. H. Pendleton
University
East Front
Eley
L. F. Conklin
Tennessee Street
Philip Young
L. F. Steele
Mass. Street
Columbus
Alabama Street
Alabama St. Bell
Lake View
John Tarpy
Care Lawrence Iron Works
Henry Street
Peirce
Germ
Kansas Suite University
Bright
Union Pacific
Overland Limited
Pacific Coast
Salina
Leavenworth
E. B. Pierson
Pierson
Hugh
Blair
Man In the
J. H. Gillham
Sqeare
Vermont Street
J. FP. Brock
Moss
St Bell
Trovillo and Kreider’s
J. N. Harshberger
Dick Patch
Topeka State Fair Grounds
MK Duffy
Fair Grounds
Lamb's Stables
Hed Wilkes
Geo. W. Wills
Edward Russel
Douglas County
Ionia B. Russell
Tata Omy Oa
X-Bank
Eregal
kanRo & Werns
Nassau Street
New York City
Ine
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