Lawrence Daily Journal of 1907 reflects early Kansas newspaper history
The excerpt details the Lawrence Journal established in 1887, its lineage through prior papers, and its status as an Associated Press daily and weekly, with subscription rates and contact information. It also includes a selection of local editorials and opinions about politics, crime confessions, and transportation debates of the era.
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Journal
the Journal
Lawrences
Lawrence
Kansas
Political debate and local notices mingle with market data
A garbled column mixes temperate shoutouts for Square Deal and anti rail agenda with local beef and lamb prices, farm notes, and a death in Hutchinson. It also advertises Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for pain and a St Louis doctor’s cure catalog.
Which Way Did the Tiger Come Out
A man faces a moral dilemma in a fable where the princess must choose between revealing a lover or signaling a tiger behind a door. The story ponders human passion, jealousy, and the heart's hidden decision.
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Amie
Lady
Market Letter Kansas City Stows Steady Grain Cattle Hogs
Market letters report cattle receipts steady with 11 000 head, steers to 6.24 top, bulk above 5.50, prime heifers to 3 75, cows 2 75 to 4 75, bulls 3 40 to 5 00, calves 25 higher. Hogs example a weekly loss 6 cents cwt, 19 000 head run, top 6 22 1 6 20, packers active, fresh meat demand strong, no shortages seen.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Douglas County Fails to Grow Despite Resources
Assessors report shows the same number of residents as a year ago, with the city inching up while the county declines. The piece questions why growth stalls despite education, natural gas, crops, and opportunities, urging residents to renew energy and attract families.
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Douglas County
Then Lady of the Tiger story excerpt note
A vivid dramatic moment unfolds with a woman signaling from a parapet as a man advances into an arena. The crowd’s attention collapses into a tense hush while the man crosses the space with a firm, swift step. The scene emphasizes suspense and audience anticipation.
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Frank R. Stockton
Lawrence Has Champion Pitcher Will Hollowsy
Lawrence claims a champion pitcher Will Hollowsy with a flawless record never beaten. His friends have challenged the Johnson county incumbent and other regions noting his rare two-ring throws to win and the strong revival in horse shoal pitching contests.
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Fierea
Merriam
Stanley
Johnson County
Lawrence
Pitcher
Will Hollowsy Hand
Wills
Erehbiel and Crew Offer Fine Villages and Barns for Sale
Listing describes a 9 room house with modern conveniences and a good barn on 100 feet of ground. A second option includes a nicer room house with location touches and amenities priced at 5 000 with a good barn.
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Erehbiel & Crew
Cnicer
Kentucky Street
John W. Smith
Mass. St
Local business directory notices and service ads
A collage of shop and service advertisements listing Sewall’s Chemically Flake prints groceries and supplies. Kennedy & Ernst 826 Mass St offers moths removal and carpet cleaning by S J Falley at 1026 Mass St. Various businesses promote furniture upholstery, grocers, photo enlarging, transfer and packing services, plumbing, and windmill groceries with contact details and phone numbers.
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S. J. Falley
Mass St. Bell
Fair prospects for Douglas county fair amid good crops
The piece notes improved weather and moisture after cold rains boosting fruit, wheat, and corn, predicting an unusually prosperous year for the Douglas county fair with strong racing plans. It lists train schedules and mentions the Indian Store at 917 Mass offering Mesivon drawn-work goods and new postcards.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Mass
Wanted and For Sale Classifieds Telegram Style
Multiple short notices offer unfurnished rooms barns houses and farms for rent or sale. Advertisements seek tenants buyers and services including secondhand wheels pets and rugs. Prices ranges quoted for a 12 room modern house and a 4 room cottage with contact details and phone numbers.
Let Us Throw Some Light on the Aub Jhet
A terse personal interview notice invites inquiry by calling Bell Phone 2099. The fragment hints at a light oriented topic and potential advertising for an individual named in the snippet. The source lacks full context or details.
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Man In the
Live stock notices at Topeka State Fair Grounds and estate probate
Breeding stallions Dick Patch and Silver Heir offered for mares and service at Frank Fair Grounds under M J Day and Gov Willis with multiple horses described and rates listed while in Lawrence Daily Journal May 15 1907 probate notice states TONIA B RUSBELL applies for discharge as executrix after final settlement and fees on July 2 1907 in Douglas county Kansas
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Dick Patch
Topeka State Fair Grounds
Lawrence
Vick Patch
M. J. Day
Fair Grounds
Lamb
L. A
Edward Russel
Douglas County
Kansas
Tonia B. Rusbell
Lawrence Kansas Sealed Bids for Industrial School Building
The Lawrence Board of Education invites sealed proposals by July 5 1907 for the construction of an Industrial School building in Lawrence Kansas Plans and specifications available after June 20 1907 at the Superintendent's office A 5 percent certified check made payable to George Incer is required with each bid and may be forfeited if a contract is not entered into or satisfactory bond provided upon award Bids must be sealed and marked with bidder's name and addressed to F P Smith Clerk of the Board of Education Lawrence Kansas.
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Office Board of Education
Lawrence
Kans
Board of Education
Kansas
Superintendent of
Schoola
Jume
George
City of
Lawren
F. P. Smith
Board of Eduucation
Innes
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Sheen
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Square Deal
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State Agricultural College
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Pete
Airdene
J. A. Rickart
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Sen Wible
B. O. Wible
Fraternal Aid General Council
Hutchinson
Mr.Wible
Texas
Wonder
E. W. ‘Hall
Olive Strest
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Market Letter
the Tiger
What Is
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Bell Brothers
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Pino
Harvard
Marshall & Wendeld
Ion Wal
Bell Brothers Pisno Co
E.B. Pierson
F. H. Bennett
Woodward & Burr
June B. Shane
Studio
St. Bell
Home
J. Keilman
W. Warren Street
Alfred S. Eliot
New York St
W. J. Francisco & Sens Barz
Lawrence Transfer Co
Fred Olson
Bridge Street
Bell
Windmill Grocery
Brown & Emmons
Union Pacific
Overland Limited
K. C
Pacific Coat
Ealing
Pacific Coast
Junction City
C. ¢. Seewir
Sun
Indiana Street
Wiedern
Tike Ein
E-O Journal
Dyche Bicycle Co
A, Ewing
North Watkins Bank
Booner Bros.’ Cigar Factory
Wm. F. Helm Compassion Co
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Ind
W. H. Pendleton
Louisiana Street
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Jersey
Cris. Armstrong
Indiana St
University
East Front
Ky. St
Entley
L. PF
Conklin
L. S. Steele
Mass. Street
Columbus
Alabama Street
Bell Phone
Alabama St. Bell
New St
John Tarpy
Carn Lawrence Iron Works
Journal Office
Franklin Road
C. A. Wright
Congregational Church
Massachusetts Street
Ethel Morrow
Dune
Cail
Call Bell Phone
Divilbiss
AD Man
J. H. Gilsham
Vermont Street
J. F. Brook
Moss
Trovillo
Kreider
J. N. Harabberger
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