The Jovanal and State Journal Consolidation
The Jovanal, under Lawrence Republican name, absorbed the State Journal which had replaced the Herald of Freedom. In 1876 it served Lawrence and surrounding areas, offering daily Associated Press reports four hours before publication and a weekly Saturday edition. Subscriptions included daily carrier delivery, with weekly and yearly rates listed.
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Jovanal
Lawrence Rapublican
Goonafer
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribuce
Wees
Lawrence
Associated Preas
Jourmal
Abday
Kanvas
Gdvence
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Associated Press Report
Republican Ticket and Political Turmoil Highlighted
A fragmented political piece outlines Republican ticket names for governor secretary of state state auditor state treasurer attorney general supreme court judges and other offices. It laments Democratic misrule in Kansas political machines while praising Oklahoma Indian Territory statehood and justice, noting campaign rhetoric and public concerns over packers inspection and government duties.
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W. J. Fitzgerald
Danton
Jackson
Supreme Court
W. A. Johnson
B. A Burch
Silas Porter
C. B. Graves
Charies Barnes Railroad Commissioners
Frank GL Ryan
D. A. Ryker
George W. Kanaval
T. A. McNeal
Kansas
Opportunity politics and justice in the Standard case
A political quarrel centers on Gov Goh and the Standard affair. Senators Logalla and Stubbs are discussed amid accusations of outlandish conduct and missed opportunities. References to Jim Lane and Rockefeler frame a critique of alleged lawlessness and failed leadership.
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Gov Goh
Stubbs
Congress Debates Canteens at Soldiers Homes
Congressman Haversock sparks a House debate on delaying funds for old soldiers homes with canteens. Pro and con arguments center on morality and rule infractions linked to liquor, noting aged residents are more vulnerable, and urging Congress to restrict or abolish canteen operations at these facilities.
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Haversock
Habttta
Theia
Han
Kowersyck
Congress
Public sentiment on Salvation Army misperceptions
A reflective piece critiques common views of the Salvation Army, noting its harsh public image and limited coverage of its battles and hardships. It argues that despite misformings and misperceptions, the Army serves a grim social need, aiding the needy while a comfortable segment remains distant from its realities.
Neuralgia Cure Promoted by Dr Williams Pink Pills
A testimonial from Mrs Charles Schmitz Newark New Jersey describes severe neuralgia attacking the heart. After extensive suffering including scarlet fever aftermath and misdiagnosed heart pains, she credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with complete relief. The pills claim to build new blood and heal nerves without narcotics and are sold by mail order.
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Williams Pink
Charles Schmitz
Thomas
Newark
Deseriya
Tynes
Drassists
de. Willits Medicin Co
Schencetady
Salvation Army reaches alleys and misery in city streets
The army seeks out poverty on paved streets and in alleys, delivering relief where traditional charities fail. It helps prideful individuals who would not seek alms, entering homes to aid those in degradation or immorality.
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Orme
Amell
Ganpowder
Salvation Army
Seattle
Nights of Unrest and Remedy Ads Across Columns
Fragmented reader text presents anecdotes on kidney pills and a weight gain cure, including Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy for a boy's kidney and back pains and Dr King's New Discovery for coughs. The piece also includes a miscoded ad snippet about rent signs and shop notices. It resembles a shuffled 1900s newspaper fragment.
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Aloe Thornton
Lawrence
Kansaya
Uvan
Dick Bros’ Druggors
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Wanted help and land offers in Kansas and Illinois
Classified briefs seek a houseworker no washing, two acres near city halls for nursery packing yard, and energetic Kansas representative for a large manufacturing company with 40 to 90 dollars monthly plus advances. Also seeking lady agents and local reps for Sterling Supply Co Chicago with daily pay.
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Kansas
Manuaecuring
Moore
Lawrence
Kap
Sterling Supply Co
Chicago
For Sale items mix with property and horse notices
Classified style notice items advertise various sales including tires saddles and wagon gear from Walker Dyche at lll Mass St and a property cornering Kentucky and Ontario streets with a 225 foot front, seven rooms barn fruit trees and options to buy whole or single lots, plus an almost new plane from Mrs ST Mreck and a family horse near 1237 Tenn. Bt.
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Stingeles
Walker Dyche
Lll
Mass St
Kentucky
Onitario Streets
For Rent A Six Room House Near University
For Rent a good six room house convenient to the University inquire at Luther's green house 1447 Masa Street.
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Luther
Masa Street
Agents Wanted Pr Agents Seli san Francisca dis aster
American publishing house announces agents wanted for Chicago distribution. High commissions, freight paid, credit, and postage allowance. Illustrations and 600 page hook sample offered. Beautiful free household programs included.
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Seli San Francisca
American Publishing House
Chicago
Unclear Investment Offer Promises Big Returns
An advertisement from H G Parsons invites readers to invest with promises of over 20 percent returns on allounta up to 500 with vague safety claims. It includes a jumble of typos and contact cues for a basement room, a second hand store at 734 Mass Street, and references to loans and bargains.
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H G Parsons
Room U
Mass Street
Livwia
Lost and found notices from Journal office request rewards
A set of fragmented loss notices lists a white paragon way left at the home of A L Selig 182 New Hampshire Street May 13. Call at this office. Also a plain gold bracelet and farm implements for sale with inquiries at 1100S Y St.
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Wilte Parang
A L Selig
New Hampshire Street
Ofice
Silver Hel, a premier stallion from York Street
MB Silver Melty 38944 12:17 time notes Silver Hel a top state bred stallion famed for trot speeds. Describes 154 hands, 1020 pounds, strong brood lines, and high conformation. Mentions bargains in vacant lots and promotional lines from Jones & Holford in The Telegraph alongside eclectic medical and social ad copy.
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MB Silver
Melty
York Street
Hughly Galted
Fragmented Text on Gambling, Baking, and Odd Phrases
A garbled OCR passage blends gambling jargon with stray culinary instructions. It appears to mix hints of betting language with a faded recipe for a cream flavored cake or dessert, mentioning sugar, cream, and a buttered pan. The readable parts offer no cohesive news event.
Foley’s Kidney Cure Promises Relief for Bright’s Disease
A damaged ad copy claims Foley’s Kidney Cure cures Bright’s disease and diabetes, offering quick relief and comfort. Testimonial from Marlon Lee of Danreath Indiana reports dramatic improvement after taking three bottles, with other cases described as slight disorders improved in days.
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Bright
Foley
Tven
Marlon Lee
Danreath
Ind
Foley's
Barber & Bou
Fragmented diary style musings on social norms
A noisy reflection on what makes people want jobs and marry. The text mocks social pressures, noting that impatience and playful jealousy influence choices in work and romance. It presents odd spellings and garbled phrases but hints at dating, gender roles, and public perception.
Gas and shoeing ads and property trades
An assortment of old classifieds promotes gas fitting services by University Gas and Mantle Co, shoeing by Gillham at 716 Vermont Street, and real estate exchanges. It also advertises branch manager positions with weekly cash pay and a housing option, plus a trade offer for a residence for a farm and a land exchange deal with Lawrence property.
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OH Gillham
Vermont Street
Live Stock Auctioneer Seeks Sale Dates in City Yard
Twenty years experience in crying sales. See me now for open dates at Omica near Trovillo and Kreider's lumber yard. J. N. Harshberger advertises seven room property and fine city residence. Includes sheep at 83, tones, Hosford.
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Omica
Trovillo
Kreider
Fhonea
J. N. Harshberger
City
Hosford
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Lawrence Dell Sournal
FRESE
Lawrese Jesaal Company
B. L Brady
Andreas the Nudrnal, Lawrence, Zena
Congressional
Congressmas
Ohas
F. Scott
UL Alen County
Republican County Ticket
Ceeses Jed
J. E Woodward
Hugh Means
Tom Harley
Frank Kerns
A. W.armstrong
HL Asher
O. Bowman
Loyd Duffes
Carl Philipps
A. O
Mitchell
Btobba
Walton
Phage
Kagasvelc
Normal Institute
Tiiselty
Thie County
Oxahoma Sad
Indian Territory
Jim Lane
Logalla
John D Rockefelier
Europe
Tit Salvation Army
Bowersock Mills & Power Co
Dr.williams
Theresa
Barber & Son
Draggata
Heing
Cies
Wamy Colube
Hong & Tospori
Eadfoa
Anwaraai
Wadrendiy
Dventtiy
Conkatoord
Pladm Wold
Ohio Street
University, Indies
Watkin'’y National
Journal Office
Y. St
LiverStock
Jones & Holford
Telegraph
Hall
Gentlo
F. J. Cheney &,Co
Toledo
Druggiats
Dado
OA. DP
de. Fowler
Jatwits
Thos
S. Austin
Leavenworth
Lad
Ivery
de Thomas
PniGgontiun
Adolph Buesing
Davenport
Iowa
Barber & Bon
Phine
Prac Ving
Towig
Claveland
Quaint
Jethou
Courter
Athens
Cenagne
Anernsey
Sheffiel
Lloyd
FHC OV
Glasgow
Thedy Pyeuh
Ila
Lenvon Mayne
King Cactus Oil
Epredily
Beunufecturer
Olney & McCdaid
Cilio
C.P, Barber& Son
University Gas and Mantle Co
Aervice
Texas
Lawrance
Hama
Chatfeld
Mion
Jones & HC Tosford
Tess
Muse
BORAX
Per LeRoy Sonal
Salt Lake City
Ogden, Utah
First Colorado Point
Swebbs
Geo, C. Bailey
Santa FE
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Goth
Colorado Point
Geo. C. Bailey
Weekly Journal
Doug
Lag County
Frea
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