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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
2
A historical look at The Journal of Lawrence Kansas, tracing its origins from absorbing earlier papers, its status as the oldest continuously published paper in the territory, and its widespread circulation. The note covers editorial stance, health advocacy, and a local scene reflecting social values and charity evolution.
The notice lists Republican candidates for county offices including Edw. T. Riling for County Attorney and L. W. Littell for Register of Deeds among others. Democratic ticket details show Commissioner 3rd District and Congressman 2nd District races. The text also includes a satirical local remark about a dry town and commentary on tariff politics.
An old advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills relieve stagnation of the liver and bowels, headaches, biliousness, and jaundice. It promotes the pills as reliable and gentle, available for 25 cents at Barber & Son’s drug store.
A new ruling bars employment of boys under 18 in post offices including special delivery carriers. Current workers won’t be fired, but vacancies must be filled by adults. The move aims to limit youth mail handling as wartime staffing continues.
Report notes Mexican quail appearing near Cedarvale and potential introduction by farms. Squire Land and locals discuss origins and safety, with warnings to refrain from killing any birds for a few seasons to allow the population to establish. Authorities seek careful management to prevent spread and protect crops.
Fragmentary text shows Castoria promotion for infants and children amid garbled weather prose. The readable portions reference familiar product language and unrelated local scene details, producing a stray, partial advertisement-like snippet without clear news content.
Q D Woolever of LeRaysville credits Bucklen’s Arica Salve with curing bleeding piles twenty years ago and touts its effectiveness on sores boils burns wounds and cuts. Barber & Son drug store offers the 25 cent remedy.
In Lawrence a sociable block shows gendered neighborly patterns with men on one porch and women on another. After wives urged more time together, three wives returned from a party to find their husbands chatting with other women, causing friction at home. A second note shares a testimonial about Electric Bitters restoring health and strength after near collapse.
A late 19th century Lawrence gathering described as one of the most memorable evenings featured segregated dances for men and women. The event, tied to a smallpox vaccination theme, included strict invitations, medical supervision, and detailed entertainments. Guests were examined by physicians, and curios from the night are prized by attendees and hosts.
On a street corner near the Journal office, three college youths in dusty working clothes discuss finding cheap lodging for harvest work. They seek a hotel as they travel to fields, learning from a local that the town’s cheapest option is Eldridge, and that other accommodations are scarce or pricey.
The Journal advertises official petition blanks for candidates, price 50 cents for five, and two blanks for five cents, approved by the state commission. Also listed are services for horse breeding, transfer and storage, clothing sales, money loans, hat cleaning and blocking, and local business ads with contact details. People named include John Fritzel, T. F. Henderson, R. Sarah Carrothers, Clifton T. Hiatt, Abe Wolfson, and Lawrence Transfer Co, with locations on Mass and Ohio streets.
Fritzel Dairy Farm advertises Mount Oread Mamb rino Horse Dread a 15% hands standard bred stallion, with detailed pedigree prices of sires grandsires and mares. It notes stud fees 15 dollars to insure living costs and 20 dollars for the Norval stallion Novar with 16 hands and 1,250 pounds. It lists sale prices for relatives and references Alma Mater Patchen Wilkes and other bloodlines.
Friday visitors mingle with town life as Elver Wagerman gains a new threshing machine start up and Mrs. John Jenkins has a visiting nephew. Sunday churchgoers include Miss Reeve from Baldwin and families from North Lawrence. High water draws 250 to town. railroad service remains irregular while Presbyterians place new yard rails. A few village events feature alfalfa talks and fair planning discussions.
Notice of final settlement in the estate of John M. Henrie deceased. Administratrix seeks allowance, attorney fees, and discharge at the Douglas County Probate Court on August 3, 1908. Also a revival motion in McCurdy heirs case requires defendants to appear by July 25, 1908.
Column of help and goods ads listing laundress and farm help requests, horse and cattle pasture offers, a barn purchase, wages and room rentals, stenographer position, manager for a Lawrence office, and seed stock for sale with several enumerated phone numbers and locations.
A rapid sale list from Lawrence Kansas items including Buff Co Bantams and bedroom sets. Real estate offers include a 100 acre farm six room house and several residences on Kentucky and Louisiana streets. Also furniture piano and household items offered by multiple sellers with contact details.
Multiple short rental notices list five to seven room modern houses with various Inquiries and phone contact details. Items include addresses on Mass Tenn Garfield Vermont Fa street and Berry livery barn. Lost jewelry and belt items seek return with rewards. shop moves to 101d Maas St for clothing, hats and misfit goods.
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