The Journal legacy and scattered wartime editorials
The Journal lineage traces to 1557 with mergers including the State Journal and Lawrence Tribune, noting its authority over daily Associated Press dispatches and a 24 hour telegraphic report. Editorial asides critique press hypes on Japan, trust in Mark Twain as advertiser, and reference to Senator Chester L Long and R H Faxon in Anthony.
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Journal
Lawrence Republican
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Tertary
Lawrence
Daily Associated Press
Kanong
Senatorial views and direct primary drive in Kansas politics
A Kansas transcript discusses Harper county Republicans' shift against a longtime senator, the push for a direct primary to nominate the state ticket, and criticism of the last legislature for not passing primary laws. The piece also touches on crime curiosity around Orchard, fears of stomach trouble, and a Texas Wonder kidney remedy advertisement. It ends noting a girl’s desire for an engagement ring.
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Hale
Harper County
Anthony Bulletin
Treat Dandruff Cause With Herpicide Claims
Advert says dandruff spreads via a germ and only Herpicide removes it. Claims hair regrowth once germ is destroyed. Promotes sample by mail and lists Woodward & Co as sole agents. Includes stray notes about dogs and a Lawrence girl with two suitors.
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Rewbro
Seni
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Woodward & Co
Woman's life saved and cures praised by Dr Pengelly
An advertisement from Kalamazoo Michigan extols Dr Pengelly and his Zephora remedy for women's diseases. It claims decades of research and success in treating women at home with a sealed one dollar bottle and a medical book. The piece highlights a testimonial tone and calls readers to ask druggists for Zo-Phora.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
R. Pengelly
Dponevlly
Kale Amyung
Kansas poem by Esther Clark gains statewide attention
Miss Esther Clark of Chanute wrote a poem The Video and the Pram while in Los Angeles. William Allen White praised it as among Kansas best writing, prompting editors to seek the author’s name. The poem circulated nationwide, appearing in Lawrence journals and Los Angeles papers.
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Chanute Tribane
Esther Clark
Lawerenre
Karnes
Clark
Los
Lawrence
Kansas
Los Angeles
Swamp Root Advertises Kidney Cure Claims
An old time medical ad promotes Swamp-Root as a cure for kidney trouble and related heart and lung diseases. It warns of kidney poisoning and urges readers to mail for the full pamphlet from Dr. Kilmer and Co. in Otsego, New York.
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Kile
Wistake
Interested buyers urged for various ledger and system samples
A fragmented message appeals to Dinsmoor and others to review dual systems and binders for ledger work. It promises early exemplars, transfer binders, and month related documents, urging quotes and reminding about potential savings.
For Sale: EKREHBIEL & CREW Property Lot
Brick and frame dwelling with four rooms and a barn offered by EKREHBIEL and CREW. House near good location with ample ground, 100 feet frontage, convenient access. Priced at 3600 dollars.
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Ekrehbiel & Crew
Local ads and event notes from a Lawrence area page
A collage of advertisements and schedules from a Lawrence Kansas page in 1907. It lists paint and hardware suppliers, an upholsterer, a grocery, a transfer company, a plumbing notice, a windmill grocery, and a July 4th race day program with Buck's Band and various races. It also includes a Union Pacific timetable with east and westbound trains and local arrivals.
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Lawrence
Kansas
U.S. A
Driving Park
Buck
Sound Sense on Costs of Printing and Newspapers
In El Dorado Republican commentary the rising costs of paper and production are noted as outpacing static subscriber prices. The piece argues daily papers are a necessity, with multiple papers in many homes, reflecting the value placed on current, abundant news.
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Republican
Kansas
el Dorado Republican
Foley and Tar Cough Remedy Endorsed in Finch Arkansas
A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas writes that Foley's Honey and Tar is the best remedy for coughs and colds. The note highlights confidence in the product as a preferred treatment in the local community.
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A. A. Herren
Finch, Ark
Foley
WANTED AND FOR SALE ITEMS FROM Journal ClassifiedS
A dense list of wanted notices and local sales items. Entries include wanted correspondence with a former soldier, horses and cattle for painting, a young lady for work, unfurnished rooms, factory jobs for girls, poultry sales by farmers, rugs from old wool, seed potatoes, a creamery building for sale, second hand records, boats and sails, refrigerators, a Jersey cow, a horse and harness, a steam engine, lost items including a Maltese cat and a pocketbook, and a plastering service advertisement.
J H Gillham A Longtime Horse Shoer At Vermont Street
J H Gillham, a horse shoer with 30 years experience, continues business at 16 Vermont Street offering expert shoeing for all feet and a work guarantee. Have your shoeing done right.
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J. H. Gillham
Vermont Street
Live Stock Auctioneer Seeks Open Dates
J N Harshberger promotes twenty years of experience in selling livestock. Office at Trovillo and Kreider's lumber yard. Phones 34.
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Trovillo
Kreider
J. N. Harshberger
Women Embrace Billiards Growing At Lawrence Resorts
Women in Lawrence have embraced billiards alongside bowling with many female players showing strength comparable to a quarter of the male tenpin players. Recent winter popularity has grown as billiards venues attract local women, prompting proprietors to arrange play that suits their customers.
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Lawrence
Will Find It LIVE STOCK. SILVER HEIR
A damaged clipping advertises Silver Heir a fast trotting stallion with a 2:10 mile record and strong conformation. It notes service fees and lineage including Lena L. UW as a daughter and claims rarity of such low two-gait records at age. First published May 15, 1907 in Lawrence Daily Journal.
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Bruin
Stele Belle Brothers
Conover
Kimball Diane
AN. Pinto
Schneck
TeeeuEe Capeneege
Tarvard
Marshall & Wendel
Silver Heir
N.Y. St
Tim
Lena L. UW
Lawrence Daily Journal
Lawrence Kansas Seeks Industrial School Building Bid
The Board of Education of Lawrence Kansas invites sealed bids by July 5 1907 to construct an Industrial School building. Plans are viewable after June 20 1907 at the superintendent’s office. A 5 percent certified bid bond payable to George Tones is required. Bids to be sealed and addressed to F P Smith. The board may reject any bid and will require contract and bond if awarded.
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Board of Education
City of
Lawrence
Enga
F. P. Smith
Kansas
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Manas
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Green Bay
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Columbus
Japan
Gov. Hughes
Roosevelt
New York
Stubbs
Mark Twain
Chester L Long
R. H. Faxon
Anthony
Bulletin Printery
Weblaoo
Coburn
Labor Bureau
Bent Murdock
Luman
Texas Wonder
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Bend
Castori
Cart Lllidae
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Atoll
Arvaieries
Dinsmoor
Sieber& Trussel
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dTourtual
F. H. Bennett
Mass
Misa
June B. Shane
Studio
F Bell
Home
J. Keilman
W. Warren Street
Alfred
Eliot
New York St
W.J. Francisco & Lone Barn
Lawrence Transfer Co
Fred Olson
Bridge Street
Bell
Windmill Grocery
Brown & Emolons
Union Pacific
Overland Limited
HLC
Pacific Coast
K. C
Ballina
Pacific
Junction City
Leavenworth
Bell Brothers Pisno Go
C. C. Seewir
Si Ine Dexter
Co. By
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L. W. Hubngfield
Missouri
Kell
Simon R. White
Tetter
J. S& Ce
Buener Bros.’ Cigar Factory
Wm. Felm Commission Co
W. H. Pendleton
Mississippinuk Pinckney
Wer
W. HL. Pendleton
A. C. Johnson
Indiana Street
Louisiana
Jersey
Cris
Armertong
Indiana St
Emley
John Tarpy
Care Lawrence Iron Works
Buster
Ohio St
Business College
Post Office
Kullak
Journal Office
Franklin Road
C. A. Wright
R. D
Congregational Church
Massachusetts Street
Afiss
Ethel Morrow
Kentucky Street
UY Tee
E. B. Pierson
Colorado
Moraine
Estes) Park
Lawrenues
W. T. Carruth
J. F. Brock
Moss
St. Bell
Edward Russel
Creditora
Douglas County
Executrix
Ionia B. Russell
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