The Journal of Lawrence Kansas Founded and Expanded History
The Journal, published in Lawrence, Kansas, traces its origins to 1855 under the Lawrence Republican name and notes absorptions of the State Journal and Herald of Freedom. It acquired the Lawrence Tribune in 1847 and added another paper in 1988. The Journal claims broad circulation and exclusive control of daily Associated Press reports. The daily edition is published each evening except Sundays, with a nightly and a separate weekly edition. The paper is described as the most completely circulated in Kansas, with contact details for The Journal office in Lawrence.
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Lawrence Republican
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Lawrence
Associated Preas
Journal
Ivory Batur
Ivory
Ken
Lawrences Daily Journal
Kansas
Kentucky Street
Hancock and
Lee Fliers
Gka
P. F
Roosevelt Taft debate stirs Wichita crowd and Chicago cameras
A Wichita audience reacts to Roosevelt and Taft policies with chants against protest against injunctions and party leaders. Chicago coverage highlights Mrs Dover's camera harassment tale and photographer storms as photographers swarm public figures. The piece notes Taft stances, Roosevelt praise, and party dynamics.
Democratic ticket listed for county and state offices
The notice lists candidates for sheriff register of deeds county superintendent probate judge representative district 2 commissioner state senator and congressman. It references Theodore Roosevelt era politics and Chicago convention reactions with commentary on enthusiasm and the Kodak fiend among delegates.
Not a medical ad The Kidneys and Swamp Root Claim
An old promotional blurb argues weakened kidneys harm blood and body health urging use of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root. It touts a sample bottle offer by mail and notes druggists sell bottles in 50 cent and one dollar sizes, claiming broad restorative effects.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Baghamton
N.Y
Sam Dr. Kilimen
Binghamton
Castoria and Texas Wonder Advertisements Mixed in Notice
A garbled mix of baby tonic claims and a kidney remedy pitch appears in a single column. It references Castoria for infants and children and promotes the Texas Wonder remedy with testimonials and an address in St. Louis. The text also notes alleged prison details and an incident involving Blalock, with fragmented phrases about sentencing and violent outcomes.
Abe Levy and the Lawrence School Goods Trade
Abe Levy ran a popular student oriented shop in Lawrence, supplying hats shirts and ties to University students. He financed student outfits and extended generous terms, becoming beloved but later leaving the town causing sadness among many students and a lasting impression in Atchison Champion accounts.
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Abe Levy
Uiws
Abe
Lawrence
Abe Snanetime
Hyeey
Antil
Aby
Atchison Champion
Taxpayers list for Douglas County printed in Journal
The Journal releases a ready to print taxpayers list for Douglas County outside Lawrence. The book spans thirty two pages and includes over 500 more names than last year. Order early.
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Douglas County
Lawrence
Pleasantly Palatable Potent Tartament Advertisement
An old catalog style ad touts a tonic named The Bowels with bold claims and claims of universal cure. It mentions Sterling Remedy Co of Chicago and New York and touts an annual sale of ten million bottles.
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Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Passing Was on His Heels in Pneumonia Recovery
Jesse P Morris of Skippers Virginia faced a near fatal pneumonia in spring 1906. After a fearsome cough his friends feared consumption. He used Dr Kings New Discovery and two and a half bottles restored his health. Barber Son drug store offered a trial bottle free.
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Jesse P. Morris
Skippers
Jie
Dr. King
Uuder
Barber & Son
Cares Woman's Weaknesses and the Favorite Prescription
A fragmentary review promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Unicorn root as treatments for women's ailments. It cites medical authorities and claims efficacy for back pain, reproductive health, and general weakness. The piece repeats promotional language and critiques, reflecting period medical advertising.
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Piarce
Fasoitt
Sohn Fyfe
Tae Equicrio Medical
Helentas Drotea
Elling Wood
Badenett Medical
Sree
Low
M.D
Efenen
Gallege
Change of ownership notice in Journal route east of Massachusetts Street
Subscribers in the Journal’s East of Massachusetts Street area are informed of a ownership change. Bir. Lt. CG. Ford will collect subscriptions since June 1 until further notice, and payments to others require a written order from Mr. Ford.
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Journal
Massachusetts Street
Berkeley Street
CG. Ford
Ford
Lawrence Journal CO
Clairvoyant and Trance Medium Advertised at Lawrence House
Local notice seeks Celeste a permanent clairvoyant reader at the Lawrence residence offering life guidance and business advice. Services available from 10 a.m. to 8 30 p m daily except Sundays with hours posted.
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Celeste
Lawrence House
Wanted ads mix near university and shop prospects
A flood of want ads seeks buyers for land near the university, cigar salesmen, milk cows, raw bottom land, moving and packing services, compression of household items, and various jobs in Lawrence. Entries call for odd jobs, sewing, washing, horse use, milk cows, stoves, and storage. Several firms offer services, with names like Munroe County Supply Co and Lawrence Transfer Co.
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M. Neville
Bell Phone
Lawrence area classified items and notices from 1908
A collage of business ads and legal notices and property sales from Lawrence Kansas includes bicycle shop offers, piano tuning, refrigerator claims, shoe repair, goods moving notices, estate administration filings, court notices, and multiple for sale and for rent listings with addresses and phone numbers. The era's local commerce and probate actions are shown in dense OCR text.
Lost items and moves listed in local notices
A fragment notes a lost amethyst bracelet in a silver setting with reward for return to 33 Ohio Street and a lost Greek New Testament on Mass Street near EB Cherch Church. It also mentions leaving at Journal office after moving stock to 1015 Mass Street to continue buying and selling clothing and accessories.
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Ohio Street
Bell
M. EB
Cherch Aml Star Cash Grocery
Journal Office
Mass. St
For Sale Live Stock and Farm Property Near Lawrence
The undersigned offers a 100 acre farm for sale located 40 miles west of Lawrence on Cal-Going California Road. Features include a 6 room house, a good barn, granary, large barn and 60 acre meadow. Also listed are 50 acres with 102 Pacific Coast frontage, 198 KC Local, a house and pasture on 60 acres, and various water and cultivation conditions. Suitable for investors seeking a nice farm and home. inspection by appointment via the Overland Limited lines and local connections.
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Hax
Lawrence
Cal
Ifornia Road
K. C
Salina
Paciffcc Coast
Walling
Overland Limited
Leavenweeth
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Lawreage Daily Journal
Kapaa
Member
Associated Presb
The
Lawrence Journal Company
J. L Brady
Roosevelt
Taft
Mort
Wichita City
Lamd
Jes Au
Cleveland
Nevada
Neces Treme
Norination
Kanesas
Chigage
Ehnerver
Seyuibliciay National Committee
Dover
Caeras
State Street
Dha
Edw
T. Riling
Thomas Sarley
Geo. Stuart
B. W. McFarlane
L. M. Walters
W. J. Cummings
J. M. B. Ray
D. W. Littell
J. J. Bunce
Floyd L. Lawrence
J. J. Eddy
Frank D. Brooks
Henry
Asher
J.B. Wilson
C. D. Bowman
Hugh Means
DIST
John M. Newlin
Gus
H. Brune
J. Brady
A. C. Walters
B. J. Sheridan
Cea
Rat Enthisiisim
Jevity Im
Burrew
Providence
Talleh
Chiergo
Kodak
Tov
Hyo Brurke
Infante
Willbo
Colitis
Nied
Pardore
Ciaveriir
Mbelhitod
Jas
Wills
Ronnie Sac
Chen Sined
Elise
Blalels
Blalock
Stalin
Sewer Tims
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
ME Creek
Ind
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Fibenrkrohenel Gp Rechog
Elgin
Canpreamuane Ag
Death
Feo
Owen
Amn
Deine Maceial
Almchepett
Desley
Chichester
Bat
Tur
Syare Neal
W. L. Douglas
Abe Wolfson
Mann Street
F. H Bennett
E.G. Samman & Co
G. A. Hamman
Eoller
Jaedione
Job Roome
State Commission
Atlan
T. F. Henderson
Sarah E. Carrothers
American School of Qateopathy
A. T. Still
Maia St
Atlee
Cood Sound Mare
General Wee
F. Willams
Mennw Cigar Co
Toledo
Ohio
D. le Eddy
Hime
Munroe County Supply Co
Rochester
Julius A. Eriksen
Mass
St. Bell
Parkentaes All Maid
Lawrence Transfer Co
Geo. J
Clifton ‘T. Hiatt
Clothing Man
Mase
Ex Creer
Masa
J. Hertz
Wolfson
Laura
Bundy
Louisiana
Gamfort
Ecke's Economy Store
O’brien & Co
Maza, St
Julius Eriksen
Home Book Co
Panama
N. H
Journal Ofice
Branch Offics
Morris Wholesale House
Cincinnati
L. F. Conklin
Lawrence Transfer Ca
Robe Bicycle Shop
Peirces
Julius A.eriksen
Penny Arcade Bridge
W. J. Broadhurst
Lawrence, Daily Journal
John M. Henrie
Probata Court
Sallie A. Henrie
Lawrence Daily Journal
District Court of
Ales. E. Protsch
Byron Jones
Peter A. McCurdy
Helen Ann McCurdy
Peter
A. McCurdy
Helen Ann
McCurdy
Peter Andrew Bete
Neat
Ellis Cash Grocery
W. B. Brownell
F. Broeker
West Warren Street
Union Pacific Tea Co
Toomes Studio
FH. Bennett
Gustav Wolf
EB. G. Saxagers
Texas
W. H.J. Pendleton
St. Beth
E. G. Hanna
St. North Lawrence
New Jersey Street
J. W. Clark
Kentucky
John Hunsicker
Indiana
Bohannon
I. L
Bethel
Street
Penna St. N. Lawrence
West Lawrence
Blair
Indiana Street
F. Williams
Massachusetts
Maine
Tennessee Street
Li J. Horton
Staiths
Tow Mass
Mrs. i
LA Louisiana Street
Cali Beil Phone
Dave Litwin
Imila
Glaves
Bismarck
Bilver
Big Joe
John Fritzel
Rimperia Gazette
Lawrence Daly Journal
Sale
Circuit Court of the United States
District of Kansas
Onawneas
Pitney
Werner Broraras
Mastracrouina Co
Court of United States
District of Hamas
Lal Master
Atcuba
Lawrennce
Douglas
Wansaa
Jane
Anid
Doltawieg
Roth«Ars Manufacturing Company
Weber Brewers Piano Manufacturing
Bowarsock
Lawreamau
Sunyames
Weber Hor
Tha
A. L. Berger
IFOR
C. A. Bailey
Tennessee
Hesters
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