The Journal in Lawrence Kansas 1908 era history
The Journal traces its lineage back to 1785 and its consolidation with the Stata Journal and Lawrence Tribune, claiming status as the oldest widely circulated paper in the Lawrence area. It details its advantages, including exclusive control of Associated Press dispatches and a daily and weekly edition, with publication schedules and contact info, set against local discussions of Lincoln pie commemorations and civic issues in Lawrence.
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Lawrence Hermiican
Stata, Journal
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Kansas
Announcements of Candidacy for Local Offices 1908
The notice lists candidates authorized to announce for respective offices in the upcoming August 4 primary. Names include GEO. STUART, B. W. McFARLANE, J. M. WALTERS, W. J. CUMMINGS, J. M. B. RAY, D. W. LITTELL, J. BUNCE, FLOYD L. LAWRENCE for Treasurer, A. C. ROLLER, W. R. GREEK, J. B. WILSON, C. Bowman, L. BRADY, A. A. WALTERS for Congressman, 2nd District, Sheridan. The excerpt also includes assorted local commentary from The Janetian City View and Leavenworth Post about politics and public sentiment.
Texas Wonder cure advert claims kidney and bladder relief
An old advertisement touts the Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. It offers a dollar bottle for two months and invites testimonials, listing Dr. F. E. Hall of St Louis and mail order options.
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FE. W. Hall
Olive Street
St Louis
Braceett family welcomes new baby amid flood concerns
Mr and Mrs Relph Jutking proudly announce a newborn. The mother and infant are well. Relatives and neighbors, including Mrs G Davis and Mrs WL Arthpe, stayed with Mr Win Martins as high water threatened homes. Alice Stanley, finishing at our school, will join exercises in Lawrence on June 24. Water is receding, though some neighbors like Mr and Mrs Johns suffered flooding. relief hopes the land will dry soon.
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Relph Jutking
G. Davis
Arthpe
North Lawrence
Win. Martins
Alice Stanley
Lawrence
Castoria Advertising Laughs Through Time
The piece jokes about changing times and youth work, noting how methods to earn money have evolved from street newspaper sales to telephone calls and other tasks. It humorously references a Kansas boy, a flood of comedies, empty bottles, and the odd image of a pig to illustrate shifting opportunities.
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Kansas
Adoption of New Freight Labeling Rules for Shippers
The article outlines new requirements for shipping goods including strict labeling and outward markings. It emphasizes freight must be clearly marked with shipment details and sender identity, with penalties for unmarked or misrepresented packages.
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Twenty Year Sentence and Arnica Salve Claim
A mispelled letter claims a twenty year “heart sentence” cured by Bueklen’s Arnies Salve now said to heal sores boils and wounds quickly. The note, attributed to O S Woolever of Lelaysville New York, mentions Luehlen’s Arnica Salve and Barber and Son drug store selling a 23 cent supply.
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Bueklen
O. S. Woolever
Lelaysvilley
N.Y
Luehlen
Barber & Son
Rail travelers throng Emporia station in busy flood time
Crowds gather at Emporia station as trains run through the area with mixed cars and schedules. Passengers from Topeka to Lawrence and Ottawa mix on theSanta Fe line, with tickets sold at counters and travelers watching the platforms for updates.
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Kansas
Emporia
Rupert
Harvey Tedee
Dane Bohle Park
MMT
Clagse
Tere
Topeka
Dre
Ottawa
Lawrence
Tepuka
Plood Incident Delights Crowd With Dog on Rising Track
A flood scene near Bower sock's mill drew a crowd as water surged over the dam. A small white ear dog, following its master, waded in and, balancing on the slippery tram track, managed to walk about six feet before the water receded, a remarkable act for an unsophisticated animal.
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Bowersock’s
Market Letter Reports Elevated River Levels and Livestock Prices
The letter notes rivers at their highest stage yet, hindering packing plants and yard operations. Packers in Kansas City and surrounding areas faced limited cattle supplies with bids up to 15 cents higher. top cattle sold at 47.00, including quarantine division. Hog and sheep markets showed varied activity with western and eastern buyers shifting loads, some animals rerouted to St. Louis for lower prices and losses to shippers.
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Stark
Dune
Missouri
Lgu
Droges
Oklahoma
Armour
St. Louis
Fellowships and scholarships across universities and colleges
Fragmented OCR lists various fellowships and scholarships at multiple institutions including Kansas, Yale, University of Chicago, and Vale. Mentions actuarial, historical, music history, and deafness treatment topics, with scattered names and affiliations. The text is garbled but centers on academic funding opportunities and related notices.
Silver Heir and other stock offered at farm near Bismarck
Silver Heir a premier pacing stallion, 2:17 trotting record, 2:00 mile, offers service for $20 to mares at a farm 33 miles south of Bismarck. Also listed are DPrince Arthur, Arthur, Mammoth Black Jack Big Joe, and Mount Dread, with service terms and locations near Lawrence. The notice mentions pedigrees, weights, and farms, plus sale and breeding details with contact info.
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Silver -Heir
Bismarck
Bridge
Silver Heir
Yreverd Utne
Olkes Ferae
Mar
Bell Phone
Schwalm
Dprince Arthur
Arthur
Fermione
Lawrence
Big Joe
Tie Joe
John Fritzel
Joan Fritzel
Scott
Lex. Lawrence
Teava
Kaiser
Alma Mater
Elect
Mount Oread
Fritzel Farm
Délore
Norwod Stock Farm
Novar
Wid
Norvar
Wanted column of help and rentals across Lawrence area
A mixed jumble of help wanted and rental notices from a historical Lawrence Kansas paper. Listings include for rent five room modern work on fart louse furnished Moise inquire R. E. Protsch 717 GetY & Dean Lone Star Kansas, several WANTED ads for housekeepers, servants, seamstresses, stenographers, managers, sales, and a variety of items for sale or trade. Also LOST notices for belt pin brooch fountain pen and a final notice of estate administration for Charles Johnson.
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Moise
R. E. Protsch
Gety & Dean
Lone Star
Kans
Tele Mass
Street
Square Deal in Clothing Special Order and Loans
Rent specialist ad style listing Abe Wolfson and mis labeled items. Mis appears in a fragmented draft offering loans on clothing values and selling special order garments. The ad mentions 919 Masa Street and 875 telephone exchange with 920 numbers in the line.
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Masa
Abe Wolfson
Brumage Resigns as William Kentel College Physique Director
The article reports Brumage resigning as physical director at William Ketel College in Liberty Missouri to pursue a medical career. Alpha Branieze is named interim director as searches for a successor proceed amid controversy and university politics. Powell is cited as a candidate or supporter, and the piece notes Brumage’s popularity with students and supporters.
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Alpha Braenieze
Tt Iis
Autiaut Univers
Tieumage
William Ketel College
Liberty
Missonth
Priumase Wat
Merle
Fertnis
Brow Aye
Uttawa Herel
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Endures Popularity
The article extols Dr Pierce's Medicines, especially the Golden Medical Discovery, praising its long lasting popularity over two decades. It contrasts with failing preparations, claiming superior merits for stomach, liver, and blood ailments and assuring fair dealing in its marketing.
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Doctor Pierce
Pierce
HORE BICYCLE SHOP FOR A SQUARE DEAL ON TIRES
Notice from Lawrence Daily Journal 1908 concerns Douglas County Kansas court matter involving Peter McCurdy heirs and executrix Ann McCurdy. Plaintiff seeks revival of a case. defendants listed with dates to appear and show cause by July 25 1903.
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Lawrance Daily Journal
Charles Johnson
Douglas County
Kansas
Matilda Johnson
Hore Bicycle Shop
Mass
Lawrence Daily Journal
District Court of
Alex
Protsch
Peter A. McCurdy
Elon Ann McCurdy
Peter McCurdy
Wielen Anardy
Peter Andrew McCurly
Bank Appeal to Customers for Honest Dealings
Correct business methods ample capital safe and accommodating of officers are easily recognized in deal ing with this bank. We try to make it an attractive and satisfactory place for you to do business.
Eggs Drive Kansas Farmers' Wealth in Quiet Market
The Fort Scott Republican notes Kansas farmers grow rich from poultry and egg sales. William Weeks reports selling 640 dozen eggs since New Year, while H. T. Totten sold 800 dozen. Town households consume eggs daily and maintain large flocks, with poultry yields boosting local coffers despite a recent financial dip.
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Kansas
Fort Scott
D. L. Eddy
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Weeks Haz
H. T. Totten
Mr. Weeks
Ile
Local Ads Offer Multiple Houses and Goods for Sale
A flood of classifieds lists FOR SALE items including a ten room house with cistern well and gas, two vacant lots at Warren and Ind, two enamelled beds and dressers plus dining and center tables, chairs and window shades in need of pickup. Also a violin, one acre with six room house and barn, gas on street, and various Lawrence and center Kansas land exchanges. Frank Gee advertises real estate and exchanges at 800 Mass.
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Ohio Street
Penna
St. N. Lawrence
Bell
Kentucky
Louisiana
Kansas
Colorado
Texas
Frank Gee
Mass
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