14 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1907
Page
1
A Lawrence Journal issue describes its long history, AP reports, and editions. It notes subscription rates and delivery in Lawrence with editor J. E. Brady. The column mixes local musings on governors, prices, social quirks, and farmer loneliness in a small town setting.
Fragmented text shows party factions pressing for Theodore Roosevelt renomination amid talk of spring primaries and a reshaped field. References to Copeland, Tucker, and various political figures hint at intra party tensions and public reactions to leadership dynamics.
Confusing OCR text discusses finger print use at the county jail, noting Woodward involvement and notes on officials, prisoners, and potential adoption of prints. Mentions accuracy, privacy, and the push toward a standardized biometric system in law enforcement.
A muddled reminiscence on a boy mocked as a plug with shy youth transforming into a successful, confident figure. The narrator warns against overvaluing the clever schoolmate while praising the underestimated student who gains later status and earnings.
An old advertisement extols The Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney bladder and rheumatic issues sold by druggists or via mail for one dollar. It cites Dr E W Hall of St Louis and promises testimonials. The piece also mentions Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for instant pain relief and notes on a Manayonk girl and divorce jokes reflecting era attitudes.
Mrs. Clapp reports a dramatic recovery for her son from exhausting coughing and throat trouble after using Dr King's New Discovery. The great medicine promises relief for coughs and colds, throat and lung issues, offered by Barber & Son with 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes and a trial bottle free.
Morris and Frank Lenedict are in town. Miss Anne Siveenry went to the dorm today. Larry Beammage of Kansas City was in town yesterday. Us Jones Jett to dig for Colored where he will spend the summer. Miss Bessie Taylor left this afternoon for an extended visit in Colorado. Merle Greene, in Lawrence a few days, went to Kitn sux City last night. Miss Lois Stevens leaves next week for Green Mountain Falls Colorado. ALN Townsend returned to Kansas today after visiting Holland Wheeler and family. Prof. Edsgin Stimpson and Prof. Charles M. Sterling left for Chicago to do summer work. Misses Hazel Foster, Helen Thumper, and Mrs. Dora Norton are guests of Mrs. Brinton Woodward over Sunday. Alive and Nell Wilhelmi, who have been abroad, sailed from Southampton June 7 aboard the America and will arrive in New York early next week.
The passage contrasts Andrew Carnegie admired for wide generosity with John D. Rockefeller condemned for selfishness. It notes social fashion changing from giving tice and old shoes to new romance gestures like rose petals on weddings.
Lawters angry merchants face extra labor from Taaliy accounting errors and copying mistakes. The Journal offers Lieber & Trussel lease leaf ledgers and transfer binders, with sheets available to view without obligation. Call 48 for samples and price quotes before ordering.
An assortment of local business notices and services from 1907 including Sewall’s Pure Paints at 826 Mass St, Falley’s carpet renovation, Kennedy & Ernst at 826 Mass St, and other trades. The item also promotes The Journal’s summer address-change rates and a Lawrence driving park event on July 4 with Buck’s Band, trotting and running races, a mule race, base ball, motor cycle radio, and auto race.
The document lists Union Pacific trains for east and west routes including the Overland Limited Nos 102 and 101, Pacific Coast Nos 104 and 103, Kansas City Local Nos 10 and 0, local departures and arrivals at Leavenworth with Nos 171 173 and 12 percent motor car noted as accommodations, outlining schedule figures and service classifications.
Silver Heir, a 15 hand, 1050 lb stallion with a 2:10 mile record, stands as a premier trotter in the state. Bred from strong lines including Silver Belt and Lena L, he is praised for form and disposition. Service fees are listed as £0. First published Lawrence Daily Journal May 15 1907.
Notice to creditors and all interested: I will apply at the next Probate Court term in Douglas County Kansas on July 2 1907 for allowance for my executrix services and attorneys fees and expenses and for final discharge. Rewards offered for found items including a pocketbook a ladies gold hunting case watch with initials and a Beethoven score set etc. Lost items請 listed with contact at Journal office and various addresses in town.
A fragmented Lawrence newspaper snippet lists Wanted notices for a young lady with profitable work, unfurnished rooms, a good girl for house work, girls at a cigar factory, farmers to sell poultry, and a rug factory seeking old carpet. It also advertises seeds and a Mass Street listing.
Auction style classified item notes a creamery building with machinery and 140 feet of corner ground in Lawrence, urging a good paying business with two cream routes possible, plus trade for butter buttermilk and cream. Also lists a graphophone records sale and a hand somely finished craft, launch ready boat options with contact numbers.
A four room cottage is for rent and inquiries should contact by calling the home phone number 799. The notice provides a simple rental option with no other details.
The Poehler Mercantile company secured a large contract at the site yesterday. The firm was awarded the order for toilet soap sardines starch sail tiploed, signaling a significant gain in business.
Report notes only six inmates remain at Pinackis county jail and will not last long. The facility is described as not desirable, though winter confinement keeps some inside.
The Lawrence Board of Education invites sealed proposals by July 5 1907 for constructing an Industrial School building. Plans may be viewed after June 20 1907 at the Superintendent of Schools office. Bid must include five percent certified check payable to George Innes. Bids sealed and marked with bidder name to F P Smith clerk. The board reserves the right to reject any bid.
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