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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1908
Page
2
In the Second district Bernard J Sheridan of Paola Kansas seeks Congress as Democratic nominee mention. The senatorial fight intensifies with Senator Long joining the race, changing the tone of a previously desultory campaign.
The piece urges rapid action in public and moral life, praising civic resolve and divestment in a city journal. It highlights education, the need for broader church and club participation, and calls for religious society work to aid humanity while discussing political consequences and party loyalties.
A fragmented prose piece reflects on willingness, silence, and motive. It discusses buying versus needing, ticket supply tied to generosity, prudent interest in an employer, and the paradoxes of wisdom, indecisiveness, and precise action. The text weaves aphoristic ideas on self-control and achievement.
A clipped, garbled discussion critiques social behavior and criticism norms, referencing Estelle Riddle and Atchison in a jittery commentary. The piece hints at personal appearance, domestic duties, and public opinion within a fragmented newspaper fragment.
O Woulever of LeRaysville credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with a twenty year health claim. The advertisement touts the salve as healing boils burns wounds and cuts swiftly and lists Barber Son drug store as the seller at 23 cents.
A reader recalls multiple serial tales and authors as a conversation shifts to literary talk. Names and titles drift through the recollection, ending with a vivid, almost comic image of neighbors reacting to a heated discussion about a recent talk.
Geo A Sherman of Lisbon Red Mills Lawrence Co says after twelve years of kidney illness and futile physician care he found relief with Foley's Kidney Cure. A half bottle eased symptoms, four bottles cured him, reducing frequent urination and brick dust sediment, preventing death. Barbor & Son endorse.
The Springer heirs association led by J W Springer of West Hutchinson fights to recover vast property in northern Delaware once held by Charles Christopher Springer from the royal Swedish line. About 1,000 descendants formed the Cleveland group to pursue the estate, claimed to be bought from William Penn and tied to a colonial venture before the American Revolution.
A stream of dialogue and scenes portrays Buddy and Biddy within a slave life context. The text touches on slavery’s joys and sorrows, a slave’s resilience, and alleged cruelties as Buddy questions work, food, and companionship while reflecting on loss, optimism, and racial dynamics.
Rutger Alcantara 14940 advertises multiple stallions including Diamond 25890 and King Russell 4108 with fees from 10 to 20 dollars and limited Silver Heir service near Hismarck. Notes cash or bankable note payment by October 1, mare loss refunds, visitors welcome, contact Charles E Sutton Lawrence Kansas and B Fritz Bell phone.
Notices advertise breeding at Fritzell Dairy Farm south of Lawrence including Mammoth Black Jack Big Joe mount Oread and Mount Oread standard stallion Novar at 1908 fees, plus binding services, hat cleaning, bicycle shop options, and a revival in a Don Alex et al district court case with social commentary on marrying. Key persons include John Fritzel, Chas Fritzel, Norval, Electioneer Wilkes lineage, and local merchants.
The Journal job rooms stock official petition blanks for city and country precincts used by candidates for every party primary position from precinct committeemen on. Blanks sell at 50 cents for 25 or two for five cents in small lots. home sets available. Also contains unrelated business notes and ads for local services.
A pocketbook found on the street contains a list of items and 41.30 in American money. The note questions how the funds would cover the goods and whether the owner planned to pay for purchases or buy lunch. The scene raises questions about intent and the woman’s plans.
Correct business methods and a simple capital approach identify this bank as a safe and accommodating place to do business. The institution strives to be attractive and satisfactory for customers, highlighting trustworthy practices and customer-friendly service.
A cluttered Lawrence classified reel lists WANTED sewing, clearing and patching work, pasture land, branch manager for a local office, and wage offers for women. It also advertises FOR SALE items including a tenement house, beds and furniture, a Davenport, city property, greenhouses, and real estate listings. Also notes bicycle trade, a violin for sale, and real estate exchange services with Frank Gee and Bohannon contact details.
A fragmented glimpse from a Kansas scene shows a visitor critiquing soda clerks and customer behavior, noting abuses by patrons and the ease of choosing desires. The dialogue touches on trust, kindness, and social observations about gender and work, with sharp, satirical exchanges about manners and material wants.
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