Journal and Press History of Lawrence Kansas 1907
The 1907 Journal of Lawrence Kansas describes its origins in 1857, absorption of the State Journal and Herald of Freedom, and later acquisition of the Lawrence Tribune. It bills itself as the oldest and most circulated paper in the territory, publishing daily AP reports and morning patches. It details editions, pricing, and distribution, plus a page of local commentary and a column called Vinland Vine with anecdotes and opinion on Kansas affairs and public events.
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Tas Journal
Lawrence
Noon
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Daily End
Associated Press
Journal
Kanna
The Journal on Tariffs Roads and Sunday Observance
The Journal urges tariff revision and better roads between Lawrence and Kansas City. It endorses a Pike road and criticizes the old tariff as unfair. It discusses President choices, Bryan, and the need for capable leadership. It laments declining Sunday observance and calls for renewal.
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Lawrence
Kansas City
The Texas Wonder Cure for Kidney and Rheumatic Troubles
The Texas Wonder Cures kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles sold by druggists or by mail. Two months treatment costs $1.3. Send for testimonials from E W Hall, 2926 Olive Street, St. Louis, Missouri.
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Texas Wonder
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Taft Favors Military Road From Leavenworth to Riley
Secretary Taft spoke in Leavenworth about government construction of a military road linking Fort Leavenworth to Fort Riley via Topeka. The proposed route would be about 125 miles long. He noted both forts may soon be under unified command, increasing the road’s importance.
Hatching Trouble In Collinsville Beauty Contest
In Collinsville Indian Territory a Fourth of July beauty contest is planned with three bachelors labeled "women haters" as judges. The community awaits the outcome with anxiety.
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Collinsville
Indian Territory
Swamp Root Advertisement Promotes Kidney Cure
A period piece ad touts Swamp-Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble. It claims women and men suffer, urges treatment, and offers samples and a mail order address for Dr. Kilmer and Co. in Binghamton New York.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N
Bryan Advocates Roosevelt Reforms At Ottawa Chautauqua
William J. Bryan spoke to about 6,000 at San Ottawa Chautauqua, arguing the reform credit belongs to the Democratic movement while Roosevelt hatches the ideas. He criticized Taft and urged direct senatorial elections and income tax support, with Democratic leaders debating tomorrow’s platform.
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Ottawa
Dane
Roosevelt
William J. Bryan
San Ottawa
Chautauqua Assembly
Bryan
Taft
W. A. Harris
Yoeh P. Fareelley
J. G. Johnson
Frank Foeckle
Senator Sheldon
Governor Elder
Sheldon
Harris
Bryer
Mr. Bryan
Oklahoma
United States
United States Senate
Farrelly
Poll tax collection rises as city raises rate
A city official explains that the poll tax increases by twenty five percent this year, now two dollars and fifty cents, due from men aged twenty one to forty five except exemptions. The tax hike is said to fund lawful city needs, with clerks detailing the changes and opposition to the burden.
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Brooks
Q Eénla
Bread crisis confuses bakers and buyers with rising costs
Fragmented text describes disruption in bread prices and supply. Bakers deny changes while customers echo price increases. References to fourteen ounce loaves, price pressure, and public confusion suggest a local market unsettled by shifting costs and availability.
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Ixteen
Social and Personal News From Local and Far Places
Frank Ford travels to Kansas to join P. Anderson of Chicago while Max Wilhelmi visits Atchison. Mrs Ed. Bape heads to Kansas City as others plan trips to Topeka and Lawrence for social events. Reports mention Miss Mesh, Miss Pry, and several residents attending visits and picnics, with various local and regional names and destinations throughout the period.
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Frank Ford Las
Kansas
Bet P. Anderson
Chicago
Max Wilhelmi
Atchison
Ed. Bape
Kyunsas City
Ios Leseher
Topeka
Bea
Bepelieee
Kates
Marve
Masih
Liaselved
Booth Gelbe
Rery
Topuba
Stadger
Dameas
Neal
Colemdie Springs
Mastre Hard
Pry
Teanecer
Mars
Balwea
Cmd
Taveld
Gyela
Remarkable claims for Electric Bitters in Nova Scotia
In Winterton, Abraham Brown reports doctors mixed up his diagnosis. He says one named tenet dhemases as kidney troubles while others cited blood poison and liver issues. Brown credits Electric Bitters from Barber & Son for restoring his health.
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Abraham Brown
Winterton
N. S
Barber & Son
A Good Band and a Quiditions Tidying Matters
unclear text fragment mentions a band and an bank, with confusion and garbled phrases about value and timing. No clear individuals, dates, places, organizations, or events can be reliably identified from the readable portion.
SREEBIES & CREW OFFERS HOMES AND PAINTS DEALS
Two real estate notices advertise an 8 room house with barn at 3000 dollars and a 9 room house near town with a good barn at 3600 dollars. Also promoted are Sewell's Chemically Pure Paints by Kennedy and Ernst at 526 Mass. St. plus a summer subscription offer: Have The Journal follow you as you travel.
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Sreebies & Crew
Local Ads Highlight Groceries Garments and Services
A collage of business notices includes carpet cleaning and sizing, upholstery by d Keilman, fresh meats from W J Francisco Sons, home goods storage by Lawrence Transfer Co, and plumbing services by Fred Olson. Also listed are June B Shana photography, and Alfred S Eliot soliciting new grocery customers by phone.
Band Concert and Indian Drills Draw Large Crowd
A Has kell last night show featured a well attended band concert and social events. The military drill was less understood, but the young Indians appeared neat and well dressed, giving a creditable impression to the gathering. Union Pacific timetable lists eastbound and westbound trains including the Overland Limited and Pacific Coast service with various locals and accommodations.
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Has[kell
For Sale Items Issued From Local Notices
Good survey or work horse, safe for women and children, weight 1350, view at 739 Alabama street. Creamery building with machinery and 150 feet of ground on the corner of Mississippi and Pinckway, Lawrence. Strong local cream trade with two cream routes feasible. W H Pendleton. 15 horsepower vertical steam engine, new at bargain. Inquire John Tarpy, care Lawrence Iron Works.
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Alabama Street
Mississippi and
Pinckway
Lawrence
John Tarpy
Care Lawrance Iron Works
Indian Store Ad and Lawn Work Wanted on Vermont Street
An old newspaper fragment advertises Indian store at 917 Mass Street with curios and post cards, urging updates for customers and noting stationery. Also seeks three acres of grass cutting on South Vermont Street, and lawn mowing services with mower provided at 25 cents per hour, telephone contacts given.
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Ny Place
South Vermont Street
G. W
Babcock
Live Stock Auctioneer Seeks Open Dates in Lumber Yard Ad
J N Harsh berger announces twenty years experience in crying sales and invites buyers to contact the office at Trovillo and Kreider's lumber yard for open auction dates. Phones 34.
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Trovillo
Kreider
Limber Yard
J. N. Harshberger
Silver Heir trotting and pacing stallion for limited mares
Livestock ad showcases Silver Heir renowned trotting and pacing stallion with a 4:17 record and 2:10 mile, offered at 4 N.Y. 3s. Described as a beautiful bay, 15 hands, weight 1080 pounds, with top bloodlines and versatility. Also notes seeking unfurnished rooms and domestic help listings in the same clipping.
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Silver Heir
L. A
J. S
Gallen
Lawrences Busy Help Wanted and Trade Ads
Classified page shows multiple WANTED notices for work by a 16 year old girl, cigar salesman, correspondence with Civil War veteran, and farm calls. Also listings for livestock, rooms, carpets to Rug Factory, poultry sales, and seed potatoes. Proposals for an Industrial School building in Lawrence Kansas, and a runabout buggy for sale. Contact details include Bell phone 1147, 421 Tul St, and George Innes.
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Office Board of Education
Lawrence
Kays
Board of Education
Kansas
Superintendent of Schools
George Innes
Joniah
of Education
City of Lawrence
Tul St. Bellis
F. P. Smith
City of
Kanna
City seeks bids to paint and repair City Hall exterior
Notice lists owners with unclaimed correspondence in care of the Journal. City Clerk F D Brooks announces sealed bids due by 5 pm July 1 1907 for painting the outside of City Hall with two coats and for repairs deemed necessary by the City Committee.
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Journal
Advenca
Odico
Muza
the Journal
Lawran
F. D. Brooks
J H Gillham Keeps Shoe Shop at 716 Vermont Street
J H Gillham, proprietor of 30 Yours experiences, continues business at 716 Vermont Street offering repairs for all kinds of footwear and guaranteeing his work. Have your shoes fitted right.
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J. H. Gillham
Vermont Street
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Edward A Mars
Albany
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Amkual
Lawrenge Daily. Journal
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J. L. Brady
Gove
Rowevelt
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Bonner Springs
Hitler
M Naelo Mathes
Andike
Begtis
Tietie
Canlo A. Keeler
F. H. Bennett
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Woodward & Burr
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Bell
Home
Nicol
D. Keilman
W. Warren Street
Homa Phone 98
W.J. Prancisco & Sons
Windmill Grocery
Brown 1
Emmons
Fred Olson
Bridge Street
Lawrence Transfer Co
Alfred S. Eliot
N. Y. St
Smay Wee
Hoffman
Marshall & Wendell Pine
Marshall & Wendell Piane
Peen
Marshall & Wendell
Bell Brothers
Widing
Hallet & Davis
J. 1. Hale
Root & Son
Fischer
Union Pacific
Overland Limited
K. C
Pacific Coast
Galina
Junction City
Leavenworth
Wales
E. B. Pierson
Pierson [Milling Co
H. E. Project
Henry Street
Smith's
McIntire
TOR
Inquire
Tennessee Street
Wm. Shuly
Ae Arwaye
Mass. Street
St Bell
Frank Ww. Brown
Mer
Jersey Bell
Roneo
West Warren
Bor
R. Olmstead
Walter Dyche
GM. G. Cars Journal
Monroe Cigar Co
Toledo
Ohio
Gilas Dexter
Co. B
12Th
Kansas Infantry
L. W. Hubbell
Springfeld
Missouri
Simon R. White
J. S. Oo Journal
Boener Bros.’ Cigar Factory
Wm. F. Helm Commission Co
Ind. Homs
W. H. Pendleton
Gale
Daily Journal
Kans
T ‘Sa Regal
Ogcs
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