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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1908
Page
2
The piece rails at political markets and currency battles, arguing for a strong central government and criticizing Republicans while noting shifts in public sentiment. It mentions figures like Tarnenyuchi and BAILY and references a gubernatorial race and campaign finances.
A garbled notice lists named parties seeking candidacy and Democratic nominations for the Second District commissioner position in Paola Kansas. The text contains fragmented lines about Congress, public spending, and political views, with references to Walter J. Cummings Henry J. Asher Hugh Means and Gus in August 1908.
A fragmented item mocks agents and social theater with references to a female agent and a satire on the Ladies Age of Steal. It also promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia, claiming stomach and blood benefits in a brisk, humorous tone.
Vincent advises the Beate University to send Prof Moore to the University of Wisconsin for a trial, praising his record and leadership. The Kansas Lawyer lauds his practical value and the impact of his department on students and peers, noting his publications and influence on decisions ahead of rivals.
The Journal offers official petition blanks for candidates to secure signatures for party primaries. Blank forms, prepped for city and country precincts, cost 50 cents for 25 or two for five cents in small lots. The ad lists horses and breeders, noting Diamond and Black Diamond stallions, Alcantara, Silver Heir, and others with service fees and terms.
Schwalm's Percheron Farm lists three registered Wereheren stallions in service Prince Arthur Jer ome W0177 and Prince 53700 a two year old colt sired by the above horse and out of a registered Percheron mare and an un reported black four year old Arthur 52833 weighs over 1800 pounds Terms 12 to insure living cost Farm four miles south of Lawrence Home phone 7026 Black Bell phone 7816 Lawrence Transfer Co contact for household moving storage or packing services
A jumble of classified notices seeks washing, sewing, housework, and secondhand goods with several bell phone contacts. Also advertised are horse breeding entries Mount Oread and Novar, with extensive pedigree notes and service fees, and legal notices from Douglas County court seeking revival of a case.
The June 1 1908 Lawrence City Council adopted resolutions ordering Vermont New Hampshire and Ontario streets graded curbed and paved with brick or vitrified brick two courses sand filler and lime stone or cement concrete curb. City Clerk F D Brooks announced publication in the Daily Journal for five to six consecutive days.
A collage of sale notices and transport listings includes a large house for sale or rent with gas lighting, cistern and barn near Homa 528, contact 1100 N. J. A good violin for sale at about half price with a wooden case, from a seller at Gostatson's store. Property listings offer Lawrence properties for exchange, with rail timetable snippets for the Overland Limited and local lines, plus a motor car timetable reference.
Merchants note some relief as staple sales remain steady while prices deter buyers. They report peaches and other goods fetch lower demand, yet overall commerce appears resilient after students leave town. A pain remedy advertisement closes the page.
The ad touts Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. It offers a $1 bottle for two months and instructs readers to send for testimonials from Dr E W Ball of St Louis. DeWite’s Little Early Risers are also advertised by I I Barber & Son.
A Republican competition invites submissions on why the party could win in November. Entries must be postmarked by July 15 and sent to the Metropolitan Building in Washington.
The town buzzes over the arrival of Three Weeks later revealed as Life's Shop Window by Victoria Cross. Readers condemn the work as dull with no real plot yet praise the notoriety it has sparked, noting a single in town copy and a Lawrence girl planning a circulating library.
The notice highlights correct business practices and ample capital, stressing safety and courtesy toward officers. It promises to make the bank an attractive and satisfactory place for customers to do business.
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