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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
2
A scanned 1900s column covers local politics, seed corn adoption in Douglas County, and river engineering needs. It urges electing the Republican ticket, warns Democrats, and contrasts with flood devastation. Local figures referenced include Fred C. West.
The column lists Republican and Democratic candidacies for county offices including county attorney sheriff deeds treasurer clerk of district court and superintendent with names such as Edw T Biling Geo Stuart Behnke D Brookes Henry H Asher J B Wilson Gus H Brune LL Brady and A C Walters. It also covers campaign commentary on Taft and party dynamics and local society notes about visits, church events, and water damage from floods.
A long letter from ALG. Meng er of Reno Oklahoma dated June 15 1808 to Lawrence Journal discusses the Lincoln Pie controversy. He details locations and buildings around Mass Street in Lawrence and recalls wagging sales and a bakery tied to the pie. The piece reveals local lore and memory of Civil War era events.
A. H. Thurnes, a Buffalo coal operator, reports years of kidney and bladder trouble with gravel and stones. After using Foley's Kidney Cure he notes brick-dust urine and gradual relief, claiming it has done him $1,000 worth of good and left him pain free. Barber & Son advertise the remedy.
Farmers in the Wakarusa valley, facing thick land now, hope to harvest part of their wheat once it dries. They plan to cut the stalls still standing and press on with a cautious season, clinging to the belief that some crop can be saved despite hard times.
A fragment notes a man achieving a long sought outcome nine years after an unspecified start. It hints at persistence and a retrospective assessment of needs met through time. The available text does not specify names, places, events, or concrete outcomes.
Harvest will soon be here. Children’s Day at the Evangelical church was observed Sunday with a good sermon and a large crowd. A number of neighbors visited Kaw River on Sunday while many shared dinner at Geo Rollers. Families including Swig, Brass, Hoffsomers, Miliken, Baldwin and Nichols were mentioned with visits and chores around town.
Geo A Sherman of Lisbon Red Mills Lawrence Co New York wrote that after twelve years of kidney problems and failing remedies the first half bottle of Foley's Kidney Cure relieved him and four bottles cured him, ending constant urination brick dust sediment and slimy discharge. Barber & Son.
Mrs J Lenile attended Gov Johnson lecture. Mrs Given of Kansas City Mo visits her sister Mrs DeWitt. Miss Mabel Martin hosted guests from Lawrence. Mr Tustin spent days in Columbia Mo. Mrs Wiggins enjoyed time with her mother last week. Miss Deila Neal plans a short visit. Mr and Mrs Thine odpolt visit their daughter Mrs Polleir of Kansas accompanied by her daughter.
The Journal announces a ready to print complete list of taxpayers for Dough County outside of Lawrence. The book will contain thirty two pages and include over 500 names beyond last year’s total. Roy Tapley of the World notes an article in the latest Tymical World on liquid air at the university. The item hints many men avoid marriage.
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia recounts a near death in 1906 from pneumonia and a fearful cough. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with quick help and full recovery after two and a half bottles. Sold under guarantee at Barber and Son’s drug store 50c and one dollar with trial bottle free.
In Lawrence the Fire Department's mascot L F D stands as a beloved bulldog with brass harness bearing his initials. He rides the hose cart on practice runs and is famed for his enthusiasm for fires, making him a modest yet celebrated figure in the community.
The sale notice announces Big Joe a pure black five year old stallion, 16 hands high and about 1000 pounds, standing at Jobho Fritzel's Lawrence area farm. The service fee is $10 to insure living cost, due if the animal dies or is moved from the county.
Notice to subscribers living east of Massachusetts Street and south of Berkeley Street within city limits. Change of ownership. Mr C Ford will collect subscriptions accrued since June 1 until further notice. Do not pay others unless given a written order from Mr Ford. Lawrence Journal Co.
Community groups urge residents to donate serviceable furniture during cleaning time. Items no longer needed can be left at the Square Deal work room or with Mrs. Hiatt in the cellar, to be inventoried by Clifton Hiatt and 919 Mason Street contact 920.
Notices announce final settlement for the estate of John M. Henrie and related probate actions. Included are requests for administrator fees and discharge, plus revival notices in the Peter A. McCurdy matter and legal actions involving Helen Ann McCurdy and Peter Andrew McCurdy.
The Journal’s job rooms stock petition blanks for city and country precincts. Each candidate for every primary slate must circulate an approved petition. Blank forms cost 50 cents for 25 or five cents each for orders under 25. Also notes on home loans, moving services, and local ads appear.
Madame Celeste Clrvoyant and Tranca Medium set up permanent location at the Lawrence House. They will provide full life readings and advice on all business transactions. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 30 p.m. daily except Sundays.
A garbled page lists numerous Wanted ads including a violin sale at Gustafson's store and various services. It also shows many real estate and household items for sale or rent, horses, a piano, a parrot, and lost items. The ad mix includes names, addresses, and phone numbers from Lawrence Kansas.
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