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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
2
The Lawrence Journal traces its lineage from the Lawrence Republican and State Journal, reporting 1908 notices for Republican candidates and primary topics. It lauds W. T. Hutchin for saving property during the North Lawrence flood and critiques federal currency policy while endorsing party figures and reforms.
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills for chlorosis or greensickness in girls during development. It claims cures from blood weakness, cites a Syracuse case, extols safe ingredients, offers a booklet and nationwide sale through Walbaum’s Medicine Co. It also includes a note on deafness treatments and Hall's Catarrh Cure with a price.
Willow Springs notes harvest time coming soon. David Flory is recovering from measles. Davil Kesler spent Wednesday in Lawrence. Jones and Walter Deay finished a new model home for Wm Lyons of Pleasant Grave last week. A dance drew many local folks at Chas Hazs. Boys in the area plan a ball game this week. Mr FP N Stanwix and family and Mr George Stanwix visited Mr Deay. Deay is staying this week with his son G U Dray.
An advertisement features O S Wooever of LeRaysville praising Bucklen's Arnica Salve for curing bleeding piles twenty years ago. It promotes the salve for sores boils burns and wounds and claims Barber & Son drug store sells it for 230. It also touts Texas Wonder for kidney bladder and rheumatic trouble with a one dollar bottle and two months of treatment via Dr E W Hall.
Mr C T Farthing of Mill Creek Indian Territory recalls a near fatal illness nine years ago. A druggist recommended Electric Bitters and the product restored his health, lifting him from a near relapse to sustained well being. Sold under guarantee at Barber & Son's drug store. 50 cents.
Gen Order No 5 requires seven midtubers of the A R to observe Flag Day but the hall is unavailable. Washington Dust No 12 Relief Corps No 9 and Ladies of the G A R No 73 will meet at Post Hall on Sunday June 15 at 2 30 p m to observe the day with no formal program. All Old Glory lovers invited. By order Post Commander J iu n nictt.
Randolph Pritchard of Randolph Mo describes a stacking method for wheat bundles. The system emphasizes center-to-out edge stacking, alternating wing and center positions, and keeping the center high to prevent slipping while ensuring dryness.
Citizens recount flood relief efforts with sacks gathered citywide and $2,000 in gear. Comedian Whitehin advised, then agreed to help, as officials discuss equalizing assessments. N. Hensley notes concerns the board may not reduce taxes though relief is welcomed.
A girl in a short white dress wanders the yard hoping for company and finds a boy across the street. Both clean in appearance, they wade into a dirty pool, trading glances and a shared wish to play. Her mother calls Dorothy to return as she contends with soiled booties and legs.
Silver Heir of Rae best and fastest stallion in the state with 2.17% and 2:00 trot records offers limited season south of ble. Gaited, either pacing or trotting in record time, service $20 Mer. Bell phone 620. Mammoth Black Jack Big Joe coming five, 16 hands 1000 pounds black with mealy nose, season 1908 at John Fritzel farm southwest of Lawrence, service fee $10 to insure living colt. payment due when disposed.
The Journal announces stock of official petition blanks for primary candidates, with city and country forms. Blanks priced 60 cents for 25 or two for five cents, plus advertising for home and loan services and notes on horse breeding and local auctions amid an extended notice.
A compilation of small ads and notices includes a moved grocery business at 546 Mass St and services from C. H. Set terberg, 810 Mass St, plus promotions for hat cleaning and bicycle repair. It also contains a final settlement notice for the estate of John M. Henrie with an August 3 1908 probate hearing.
In the Douglas County Kansas District Court the plaintiff Alex EL Protect moves to revive a cause against Peter A McCurdy and others. Helen Ann McCurdy and Peter Andrew McCurdy sole heirs are notified to appear by July 25 1908 to show cause why revival should not be ordered. Lawyer W B Brownell represents the plaintiff.
Reporting on repeated floods in five years residents discuss the flood habit as business across Topeka suffers. Register of Deeds A. W. Armstrong notes water levels rising and disruption as Sunday edition dated June 14 acknowledges delays.
A fragment describes ailments such as weakness, despondency, headaches, coated tongue, bad morning taste, heartburn and stomach gnawing. It notes many suffer these and claims patent medicines or secret remedies offer cures with full ingredient lists on the bottle wrapper.
Numerous short advertisements seek farm workers, horses hogs cattle pasture rent, and help. Listings include WANTED by Simon R White Baldwin Kan for pasture, various household staff, stenographer, manager, and help the Morris Wholesale House. Also multiple FOR SALE items including a 100 acre farm near Lawrence and household goods.
Multiple small rental notices for five to seven room modern houses near the university with contact phone numbers and addresses. Several lost items listed with locations and reward requests including a belt pin a brooch a back comb and a self filling fountain pen. A notice states stock moved to 1015 Mass Street to continue buying and selling clothing shoes hats.
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