The Journal of Lawrence Kansas 1907 history and notices
The Journal founded 1857 absorbs earlier papers and becomes oldest Lawrence Kansas paper published daily and weekly editions. It claims comprehensive telegraphic news from Associated Press, daily in the evening and weekly on Saturdays with wide circulation in the county. Various local notices and remarks follow including comments about Mark Twain, Prohibition, and city happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Lawrence Republican
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Lawrence
Associated Prana
Use
Kannex
the Journal
Omice
Lawrence, Ey
Kansas towns and a real literary sensation across cites
A Kansas tale threads through Gossip on dirt roads and a supposed literary hit by Miss Esther Clark of Chanute. A California winter, a train shooting, and a man with a revolver test patience as tiny Kansas City fashion and Goodland rumors mingle with a journalist’s skeptical tone.
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St. Louis Post-Disputch
Kansas
Esther Clark
California
Real Estate Transfers in Lawrence Under Warranty Deeds
Wm W Y nio and ow joined with Lawrence concern to Charles H Cox. The conveyance appears to be through a warranty deed recorded in Lawrence real estate records. Separately a transfer involving PD Co to PL SEM nf is noted with a deliverable timeframe mentioned for property transfer.
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W. Y. Nio
Lawrence
Chas
RH. Cox
PD. Co
Newbro’s Herpicide Promises Dandruff Cure
An advertisement argues dandruff stems from a germ and only Newbro’s Herpicide can kill it. It claims scalp infection leads to hair loss and baldness, urging readers to send 11 shillings to The Herpicide Co. for a sample or brochure.
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Newhro
Earm Hut
Price of Thread in a Tariff Era
A reader recalls a 19th century incident linked to McKinley era tariffs. Senator Clarkson, then Republican chairman, visited European mills and heard workers lament the high thread duty. The letter argues tariffs pushed mills to move to the U S and alleges locals profited from inflated thread prices, citing Coats Thread Co. stock gains as a sign of blame.
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Lawrence Journal
Clarkson
Europe
Gloszow
United States
Femnes
Coun- Lawrence
Coats Thread Co
Possible governor race note follows Florodora ad tease
A Capital article on governor candidates may be paired with an advertisement asking Why suffer from the ifeh. The Florodora sextet reportedly quit the spotlight, as admitting membership would imply being past sixteen. Nearby Vinland, Jim Jenkins is rumored to receive a dress suit and a diamond ring upon his gain.
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Jim
Kansas City
Vinland Vine
Florodora Sextet
Vinland
Jim Jenkins
Poems Fame for a Modest Kansas Girl
A Kansas University student and stenographer Miss Clark wrote a heartfelt poem after blues and homesickness. Editors debated publishing with her name, and public interest grew as newspapers across the country took up the tale. Prof Hopkins praised her literary talent, and mentor support followed as she returned to Lawrence.
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Post-Dispatch
Miss Clark
Gwen
Prentiss
Weiner
Hawreworth
Itv
Thea
Kansas
Clark
Hopkins
Griffith
Texas Wonder Cure advertised by mail and druggists
The Texas Wonder Cure claims to treat kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. It is offered by mail in a two month treatment for a stated price, with testimonials available on request from R. E. W. Hall at 2926 Olive Street, St. Louis, Missouri.
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Texas Wonder
R. E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St.Louis
J B Wilson Leaves Teaching for Lecompton Work
Reports say J B Wilson former city schools teacher will teach at Lecompton next year and serves as secretary of the Republican county central committee. Some deny the plan while others confirm it. He reportedly traded his house for a threshing machine to harvest wheat and fund a life free of further summers.
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J. B. Wilson
Lecompton
Republican County Central
KREHBIEL AND CREW HOUSE LISTING
Eight room house in good location with a nice barn offered at 3000 dollars. Nine room house in fine condition close in with all conveniences and 100 feet of ground plus a good barn priced at 3600 dollars.
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Krehbiel & Crew
Sewall's Chemically Pure Paints and Tools for Sale
Advertisement notes Kennedy & Ernst offer paints oils varnishes brushes with a $26 Mass. SL, and promotion for the Journal to follow readers to summer destinations. It mentions address changes and a visiting system, plus carpet renovating cleaning and sizing services by F. H. Bennett at 1011 Mass.
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Sewall
Kennedy & Ernst
F. H. Bennett
Mass
Local Ads Showcase Groceries and Services In City
A collage of late 19th century business notices offers details on Groceries by Woodward & Bube and the Original Windmill Grocery with phone numbers. Advertisements highlight flour and feed, fresh meats, horse barns, trunk handling, and household storage services from Lawrence Transfer Co. plus upholsterer J Keilman. A funeral anecdote closes the page with a humorous misidentification.
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Windmill
Brown & Emmons
Financial discipline tips from HESTERS column
The piece urges starting a bank account, adding regularly, and maintaining awareness of the account. It promises safety due to capital and surplus and notes the account is managed by conservative Lawrence businessmen. The message links banking habits to financial success in life.
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Lawrence
Indian Store Ad and Help Wanted Classified Snippet
A collage of want ads and business notices from an early 1900s paper. Includes WANTS for a room, a competent housegirl, and a firstclass farmer on shares in Kansas, plus shop notices for Indian and Mexican goods, post cards, and stock auction services. Also small items about optometrist services and a rug factory listing.
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Kansas
Bess
Ross
Live Silver Heir Stallion Offered for Breeding
Silver Heir, a silver bay stallion with a 2:10 mile trotting record, is promoted as a top bred, fast trotter and pacer. The posting claims excellent bloodlines, strong conformation, and availability for a limited number of mares at a set service fee, noting his performance on slow tracks and potential offspring.
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Silver Heir
Local Classified Fragments in Lawrence Ad Page
A cluttered set of ads and notices from Lawrence listings includes livestock sales seed potatoes and seed discounts. real estate offerings. sold and for sale notices. rental hints. and various personal notices. Names and addresses such as W. H Pendleton John W. Smith 700 Mass St and 624 Massachusetts St appear alongside askings for oil liniments and insurance. The text shows miscellaneous items from a historical classifieds page.
Lawrence Kansas Board of Education bids for Industrial School building
Sealed proposals invited by the Lawrence Kansas Board of Education for construction of an Industrial School building. Bids due July 5, 1907 at 1 o clock p m. Plans available after June 20 at the superintendent’s office. 5 percent certified check required with bid, payable to George Innes President Board. Right to reject bids reserved.
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Office Board of Education
Lawrence
Kans
Board of Education
George Innes
City of
F. P. Smith
Kansas
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George Aryder
Napoleon
Andy Cathartic
Eureneyaor Mininy Desk Sterting Remedy Co
Chicago
N.Y
Lawrence ‘Daily Journal
Associated Press
The
Lawrence Journal Company
T. L. Brady
Mark ‘Twain
Wian
Weretary Coburn
Cherence Matson
Mark Twain
Piers Codly
Fred Funston
San Francisco
China
Shanghi
Goodland
Tialian
Tina
Chee
Lisimiqd
Che Hetlechins
Castoria
Rayo
Standard Oil Company
cosPoMa Ted
Samerica
Lake Shore
Michigan Central
ST. Louis
Boston
Saratoga
New England
Imak
Paeticuties Pac Tae
NEW York Central Lines
Warren J. Lyngh
Hoffman
A. B. Chase
Marshall & Wendell
Tees
Bell Brothers
Richmond
Archer
Hallet & Davis
Root & Son
Fischer
Bell Brothers Pisno Go
Bube
June B. Shane
St. Bell
Home
W. J. Francisco & Sons
Alfred
Eliot
N. Y. St
Lawrence Transfer Co
Fred Olson
Bridge Street
Bell
Yrome
J. Keilman
W. Warren Street
Tab
E. B. Pierson
Pierson
Eoe
Mass. Street
C. C. Seewir
Aleeve
J. P. Broce
St Bell
Trevillo
Kreider
H Ber Yard
J. N. Harshberger
Indiana Street
Edge
Hhem
Dyehe Cyele Co
Kentucky
Boener Broa
Wm. F. Melm Commission Co
Jersey Bull
Tevening
West Warren St
A. R. Olmstead
Thomas
W. H Pendleton
Lone Furniture
Mass. St.Up
Mudera House
Slate Roof
S City
Kane
JM Ketchum
Mankato
Williams
Massachusetts St
Poland
Bell Phone
John W. Smith
Lawrence Granitord Mfg. Co
Kentucky Street
J. W. Creider
Massachusetts Street
Excelsior Springs
Missouri
Louisiana Street
Rhode Island
Frank
Gee
Mississippi and
Pinckney
W. H. Pendleton
John Tarpy
Lawrence Iron Works
J. E. Gillham
Vermont Street
Union Pacific
Overland Limited
Function City
Leavenworth
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