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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1908
Page
2
The Journal keeps in stock official petition blanks for primary tickets. Forms cover city and country precincts and all party candidates must circulate approved petitions. Blanks priced at 50 cents per 25 or two for five cents in loose lots. Also notices for Osteopathy graduate Sarah E. Carrothers and other local ads follow.
In Vinland Vine a comic note mocks rumors about the flood and a posthumous rib at a local minister and a brewer. Bill Lincaster quips he is not dead, while others debate what is fair to discuss in pulpit or meeting.
The article discusses the Kaw valley floods, noting two damaging disasters and the need for preparedness. It lauds The Journal of Lawrence for extensive coverage at home and abroad, including flood reporting and courteous telephone service, while criticizing financiers and urging community church attendance data.
An advertisement asserts deafness results from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It promotes a constitutional remedy, Catarrh Cure, claiming it can restore hearing and offers money for cases not helped. Sold by druggists and Vigil's Family Pills for constipation.
A fragmented report details rising expenses over ten days to protect the river, with counties and cities debating who bears labor and equipment costs. Proposals seek cost sharing, including potential citizen contributions, while sacks and sacks’ value drive urgency as authorities weigh division of a costly program.
A chaotic city scene unfolds as a whistle signals the return of water after a days long drought. Residents awaken to find pipes flowing, while authorities and the AUT company face criticism and vows to investigate. The narrative hints at fear, damage, and calls for accountability.
The passage muses on wealth desires, routine habits, and beliefs shaping work and salary. It contrasts practicality with know how and notes mothers trust in faith yet keep Pond s Extract close. It ends with a reflection on a woman enjoying not deciding her summer outing.
A LeRaysville, N. Y. resident claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured bleeding piles twenty years ago and praises its healing of sores burns wounds and cuts. The advertisement notes the product is available for 25 cents at Barber & Son drug store.
Passengers stranded by rising floodwaters crowd a station car aboard a Pullman. Lawrence woman feigns concern for friends and feeds them from a restaurant meal while a dying hunger grips others. A man fights emotions as delays worsen a fevered wait, with a wife in Kansas City and a five year absence weighing on him. A chorus of improvised hunger and tension fills the scene as the train remains stationary.
An old style ad claims the Texas Wonder cures kidney, bladder and rheumatic troubles. It offers a one dollar bottle for two months treatment and invites orders by mail or in person from Dr. E. W. Hall in St. Louis with testimonials.
Sunday afternoon crowds gather on the promenade bridge as locals admire water views and parade new clothes. Observers note fashionable outfits, hair trends, and social chatter, with a playful aside about a stylish young woman and a whispered story drifting along the crowd.
A mixed poultry and horse advertisement lists Silver Heir a fast trotting stallion with two gait records and a $20 service fee, Big Joe a Black Joe progeny at $10, and Norvard stock Farm offerings. It notes transfers, breeding, and delivery terms near Lawrence and the University area, with other fashion and storage notices interspersed.
In the matter of the estate of John M Henrie a final settlement is sought by the administratrix. She will apply at the next Probate Court term in Douglas County Kansas on August 3 1908 for an allowance for services as administratrix attorney fees and expenses and for discharge from duties.
In the District Court of Douglas County Kansas Alex E Protsch plaintiff sues Peter A McCurdy and Helen Ann McCurdy executrix of the will and heirs to revive the action. They must appear by July 25 1908 to show cause or the order will be made. Attorney W B Brownell represents the plaintiff.
A local notice touts services at the W J Francisco and Bona barn with emphasis on telephone orders and prompt replies. It mentions carriages, painting trims, and the handling of trunks, highlighting the broad range of transportation and finishing work available.
A historic notice describes back pain and pelvic weakness in women linked to falling or displacement and other symptoms. It notes frequent headaches dizziness spots before eyes gnawing stomach pain and a dragging sensation in the lower abdomen. It promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Remedy as providing relief and claims a long record of efficacy.
Classified notices show several “WANTED” ads for a daytime employed woman needing a companion and board, a 3 or 6 room house with gas, and various farm, laundry, and clerical job requests. Listings include properties for sale or rent, farm help, stables, and business exchanges in Lawrence and nearby areas, with contact details via Bell phone and local addresses.
Notices list several lost items including Grovk New Testament from M Street near Star Cash, a dark green suit jacket with black braid, a small gold bead neck chain with cross, an oval belt pin, and a pearl brooch. Rewards offered. finder asked to contact various addresses and office.
A notice says keys were found in North Lawrence and the owner can claim them by calling the Journal office and paying for the ad. It also advertises moved stock at 1015 Masa Boulevard for buying and selling clothing and misfits. It lists a for sale item two bedroom sets and provides contact for C. A. Bailey at 1646 Kentucky Street.
A 100 acre farm for sale six miles west of Lawrence on California Road with a six room house barn corn crib meadow and cultivated land plus water access. Also shopworn ads offer encyclopedia dictionary two canaries a parrot canned fruit and household goods. Includes notices of house lots near the University and railroad schedules with various property listings and a cheap violin for sale.
Correct business methods, ample capital, and a safe and accommodating officers are clearly shown in the bank’s dealings. The institution strives to be a satisfactory and attractive place for patrons to conduct business.
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