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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
2
The Lawrence Journal reports Lawrence residents strongly favor Taft for president, noting original Taft supporters outnumber others and detailing reaction to the Chicago results. It covers local political mood, the Wichita repeal dispute, and postmaster Henry Abels’ dedicated service during floods, plus a city paving resolution.
The Pine road was opened for travel last night and is in use today. No further bad breaks are reported at Ut Township and repair work will continue to complete travel access toward Lown.
The Journal stockpiles official petition blanks for primary tickets with forms for city and country precincts. Candidates for every spot on the party ticket can circulate a state approved petition. Blanks sell at 50 cents for 125 or two for five cents, with smaller lots under 25. Other local notices advertise real estate, moving services, painting, and clothing.
An assortment of ad snippets mentions Kodol for indigestion promising relief, sold by O P Barber & Son. Also notes about binding work, a decorator named S J Hertz in Lawrence, and various local services including money lending, secondhand goods, and a packing company with Lawrence Transfer Co offering storage and experienced packing.
Lincoln era notice features testimonial from Geo A Sherman of Lisbon Red Mills Lawrence Co Iowa detailing long kidney illness alleviated by Foley's Kidney Cure. Includes unrelated ads for hot weather furniture pumps and lawn mower woes.
The Rain Journal lists taxpayers near Lawrence and details a broad advertisement for Halls Catarrh Cure promising one hundred dollars for any deafness case cured. The piece blends weather notes with medical sales pitches, citing catarrh as the cause of deafness and urging readers to send for circulars. It also promotes local services like refrigerator sales, papering rooms, and lawn mower sharpening in Mass Street businesses.
Headquarters for developing and finishing Ko daks and cameras to rent at Lawrence Studio 734 Mass. Bt. Piano toning and all work done satisfactorily. Leave orders at Peirces Music Store. Hat Hospital offers cleaning and blocking with hats made over to look like new. Phones 171 and 604 listed.
Notice of final settlement in the matter of the estate of John M Henrie Dedeseed F 152 Douglas County Kansas probate court will hear the administratrix request August 3 1908 for allowance of services attorneys fees and expenses and final discharge from duties.
The law class of 08 organized in Topeka yesterday before members were admitted to the bar. Emile Brumier is president and Tryden Eaton of Kansas City is secretary. Also includes notices of a Douglas County Kansas District Court case involving Alex E. Protsch and Peter A. McCurdy with heirs, and an advertisement for shoe repair at 728 Mass St and a grocery move to 946 Mass St with Ellis Cash Grocery contact.
A fragmented ad style item touts Kodol for digestion and biliousness with Mrs. Nancy Hanson of Hamburg NY cited. It also mentions Dr King’s New Life Pills as a reliable laxative and purifying aid. The piece includes a humorous exchange about long factory hours and suggests cleaning routines.
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia recounts a near fatal spring 1906 pneumonia attack. He describes extreme weakness, fear, and a persistent cough that alarmed his friends as his health deteriorated before recovery.
A collection of small classified items from Lawrence Kansas includes pricing at Lawrencs Photo Studio 734 Mass Bt and mentions of affordable sales. Listings cover shoes, piano, featherbed, parrot, farm for sale near Lawrence California Road, and several houses, lots, and vehicles with contact details and local services.
Announcements authorize candidacy for county attorney sheriff register of deeds treasurer clerk of district court county clerk county superintendent probate judge representative 14th district and congressman 2nd district to the Republican voters at the August 4 1908 primary. Also weather notes and stray quotes reflect river concerns and humorous city chatter.
A Ithaca woman credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for ending years of nervous headaches. She describes onset during study, weight loss, poor digestion, and frequent headaches. After taking the pills, she regained appetite, improved digestion, and could study again. The Pills cost 2.50 and are sold by druggists with the company address provided.
Notice to subscribers living east of Massachusetts Street and south of Berkeley Street within the city limits that ownership has changed. Mr H C Ford will collect subscriptions accruing since June 21 until further notice and no money should be paid to anyone else unless backed by a written order from Mr Ford. Lawrence Journal Co.
In house cleaning remnant ads invite donating usable furniture to the Associated Charities, with drop-off points at the work room and Mrs Poff’s rest room. The page also promotes Black Seal cigars, W L Douglas shoes, carpet cleaning, and eye, ear, nose and throat services with glasses fitting at the Dick Drug Store area.
A reader reports that A Needham of Tila Crave Ta used Devoe lead and zinc paint to save a third on his project. The dealer claimed the product required a large quantity and implied savings, noting coverage and square footage estimates.
An intense rainfall night caused streams to swell as ground could not absorb the water. The downpour overwhelmed drainage, with waist-deep puddles reported in several districts and emergency crews cautioning residents to stay indoors.
An advertisement promotes Teras Wonder claiming cures for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. It offers a $1 bottle for two months and asks readers to send testimonials to Dr. E W Hall at 2926 Olive Street, St. Louis.
Classified column items include clairvoyant ad, various wanted notices for milk cow rental and companionship, sale ads for cottages and houses, rental listings, lost items including amethyst bracelet and Greek New Testament, plus moves of clothing stock to 1015 Mass Street and other small notices from Rochester New York to Topeka Kansas.
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