The Journal Chronicle of Lawrence Newspapers History
The Journal, born in 1857 as the Lawrence Republican, absorbed the State Journal and later the Lawrence Tribune. In 1888 it stood as the territory’s leading paper, publishing Associated Press reports and daily dispatches while issuing a weekly eight page edition each Saturday. Daily delivery costs ten cents per week. weekly club rates are offered in the weekly edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Republican
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Deliy
Equin & Paper
Lawrence
Associated Preas
Dispatches
Journal
Hirana
the Journal
Twain’s Reputation and Roosevelt Critique
Twenty years after his last major work Mark Twain’s fame sustains him though critics mock his advertising. The piece notes labor leaders fail to sway opinion of President Roosevelt who stands firm, calls out arrogance, and remains unrepentant under scrutiny.
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Mark Twain
Mary Twain
Roosevelt
Taft's Good Sense and Tariff Talk In Lawrence Journal
A Lawrence Kansas item from June 29 1907 argues Taft cannot be Republican nominee due to free trade stance and tariff reform. It accuses the American Protective Tariff League of serving trusts and special interests while urging tariff reduction and a rock road debate dominates town talk alongside local political commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Protective Tariff League
Taft
William Nf. Taft
Republican Party
Philippines
Islancts
Journal
Lawrence
Friends of Protection
Tafti
Texas Wonder Cure for Kidney and Rheumatic Ailments
Ad for The Texas Wonder Cure sold by druggists or via mail for one dollar. Claims to treat kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. Includes address 2026 Olive Street St Louis MO and a prompt to send for testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Wonder
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Bend
Emporia Nickel Theater Opens to Crowds in Emporia
The Emporia Gazette reports Sam Usher and Lee Riling opened a nickel theater in Emporia yesterday. The venue features a drop front building with incandescent lights and a continually playing phonograph. Inside are several hundred inclined seats, a front screen, and four electric fans. Five cent shows drew good crowds and the theater aims to be a permanent addition to local entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia Gazette
Sam Usher
Lee Riling
Emporia
John F Wagner forms new bank in Girard after selling Lucompton interest
Dispatches report John F. Wagner sold his Lucompton bank stake and organized a new bank at Girard. The truth is uncertain, but Douglas County may lose a good citizen. Wagner began as a potato farmer and rapidly became a successful banker, regarded as a good community figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Wagner
Lucompton Bank
Girard
Douglas County
Wagner
House Burns on South Massachusetts Street
The new home of A. W. Lamb on South Massachusetts street burned about 2 o'clock last night. Origin unknown. The Lambs had moved in and planned to live there this morning but lost all personal effects except the piano. Building and contents ruined. the Lambs face heavy loss and sympathy. There were no flames observed inside the house prior to the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Lamb
Massachusetts Street
Hare's Good Advice Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad
Woolever of Le Raysville New York praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for piles and all sores wounds and burns saying it cured him 20 years ago. Available for 25 cents at Barber and Son's drug store.
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Woolever
le Raysville
N. Y
Bucklen
Barber & Son’s
Wheat Harvest Prospects Boost County Farmers
Farmers express optimism as wheat harvest advances with strong yield prospects. They recall a disappointing spring then note a surprisingly good crop, while corn grows rapidly and potatoes show record quality. The tone reflects cautious confidence in a favorable season for local agriculture.
Enjoys Life Captain Pingree at 86 in Fine Fettle
Marion township Captain L W Pingree, age 86, visited Lawrence yesterday and remains hearty with full faculties. A lifelong student of public affairs, he keeps a keen interest in current events and public life. Friends hope he may reach his century with the same vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Pingree
Marion Township
Lawrence
Emporia Plans July Fourth Fifty Year Anniversary
Emporia marks its fiftieth anniversary on July 4 with plans for celebrations. Dr G W Brown of Illinois will attend. he is the sole surviving member of the original Lawrence company that laid out the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Dr.ft G. W. Brown
Tlinois
Lawrence
Dr. Brown
Rooms for sale and home items in small ad bundle
Multiple real estate offers for a 9 room house with a good barn and ground near a fine location, with prices around $3,000 to $3,600. Also mentions SEWALL'S CHEMICALLY PURE PAINT, OILS, VARNISHES, BRUSHES by KENNEDY & ERNST at 826 Mass. St. The Journal offers a summer address forwarding service and carpet renovating and cleaning services with pickup and delivery by F. H. Bennett at 1011 Masa.
Wanted goods and services ads from Bosner Bros cigar factory
A dense cluster of classified lines seeks workers buyers and service with multiple employers. Listings include factory help for a 25 year old house, sales inquiries for Indian and Mexican goods, old bicycle purchases, laundry help, housework, a farmer on shares in Kansas, concrete blocks, a creamery with land and machinery, and rental notices for rooms and a 12 room house in Lawrence.
Real estate and goods ads from Lawrence area listing sales and exchanges
Live Stock Jersey Bull 1.00 cash sessions 5:00 to 7:30 morning and evening West Warren box WANTED Farmers to call about poultry. Wm F Helm Commission Co. T16 Maan Bt. WANTED Old carpet for Rouge Rog Factory 433 Ind Home 300. WANTED Corn wheat rye and cata seed potatoes sold by W H Pendleton. FOR RENT Two office rooms 704 Massachusetts over Wilder Metcalf. FOR SALE Clark Jewel Gas Range brackets Welsbach burners. A bargain by T R Robinson 839 New Hampshire. FOR SALE Household goods 629 Vermont call afternoon Mrs W N Rogers. FOR SALE Furniture and rugs 814 Mass St Up stairs. TO EXCHANGE Eight room modern house Forest Ave Kansas City MO Equity 4500. J M M Ketchum Mankato KS. FOR SALE One four year old colt top buggy second hand top buggy new runabout rubber tires F Williams 624 Massachusetts. FOR SALE Two Poland China brood sows Bell 7243. For Quick Sale elegant suburban property first time on market call John W Smith 700 Mass St. FOR SALE Two houses and barn s at 1000 and 1004 Kentucky St buildings to be removed sealed bids until July 5th noon see J W Creider chair building committee 1000 Massachusetts. FOR SALE Good runabout buggy needs help owner has no horse inquire 421 IL St Bell 1069. LOOK LOOK 8 choice lots Excelsior Springs MO free and clear sash for home in Lawrence. For Sale 23 modern houses on Louisiana St at less than cost two nice homes on Rhode Island Ind St sacrifice soon FRANK GEE Fox GALE 15 HP ver-
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Excelsior Springs
Missouri
Lawrence
Louisians
Rhode Is
Ind Street
Frank Gee
Notice of sealed bids for Lawrence Industrial School building
The Lawrence Kansas Board of Education invites sealed proposals by July 5 1907 for constructing an Industrial School building. Plans and specs available after June 20 1907 from the superintendent. Each bid requires a 5 percent certified check, payable to George Innes, with bid to be entered into contract or bond. bids sealed and marked outside with bidder name and addressed to F P Smith. Union Pacific timetable items follow.
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Board of Education
Lawrence
Kans
Kansas
Superintendent of Schools
George Innes
Classified Ads and Local Notices Fragment
A collage of old classified lines noting grocery and meat shops, a photography studio, horse barn, freight and transfer services, upholsterer, and lost mail notes. Mentions Misa June B Shane studio 615 Mass St, J Keitman 19 W Warren St, Lawrence Transfer Co, and various phone numbers. Contains political jab about vote selling and a quip on postage stamps.
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Misa June B. Shane
Studio
Mass
St. Bell
Home
Start an Account and Save Time the Wise Way
Plan ahead and open an account to streamline tasks. This tip emphasizes organizing finances or services early to avoid delays and wasted effort, helping you manage time more efficiently.
Financial Wisdom From Lawrence Bank Advice
The text urges ongoing saving and disciplined financial habits. It asserts the bank account will be absolutely safe with ample capital and surplus, managed by conservative businessmen in Lawrence, and promises financial success in life through these practices.
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Lawrence
Livestock Auctioneer Advertises Open Dates in Yard
J N Harshberger, an auctioneer with twenty years of experience, promotes open auction dates at Trovillo and Kreider's lumber yard. For details call the yard phones 34.
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Aalee
Trovillo
Kreider
J. N. Harshberger
Live Stoo Silver Heir Stallion Feature Sale Notice
Silver Beir, a top bred stallion with strong state reputation, headlines a sale for a limited number of mares at 82 New York. The horse displays excellent bloodlines and standard trotting ability with a notable track record. Service fees set at 20 dollars.
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Silver Heir
Silver Beir
Ilesh
N.Y
Rae
J E Gillham Keeps 30 Years of Shoeing at Vermont Street
J E Gillham, the horse shoer with thirty years of experience, continues business at 716 Vermont Street fitting shoes for all kinds of feet and guaranteeing his work. Have your shoeing done right.
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J. E. Gillham
Vermont Strost
The Chews and a Gum Chewer in Town
A local young woman buys six packages of chewing gum daily and artfully talks while chewing. She even pops gum between teeth, creating a popping sound that draws attention. The Ladies Home Journal condemns gum chewing as unfeminine, yet the girl remains confident in her habits and style.
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Chewing Gum Trust
Ladies Home Journal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Lawrence Baily Journal
L. Brady
Wember
The
Lawrence Journal Company
de. Lows
Kansas City
Grant Hornaday
Llarnaday
Fred Frnstun
Tie
San Francisco
Europe
England
Jay Gould
J. Pierpont Morgan
Tierriman
Law’rence
Emporia Nickel
Newbro’s
Herpicide
Newngos
Newbro
Herplelde
Col. Thomp Burton
Obie
Herpicide Co
Dept. L
Detroit
Mich
Woodward & CO
Hare
Castoria
Erehsiel & Drew
Sapers
F. H. Bennett
Bosner Bros.’ Cigar Factory
Seewir
P. O. Box
Indies
New Hampshire St
Dyche Cyely Co
Masa. St
Indiana Street
Ross B. Brodhead
Lawrence Granitord Mfg. Co
Mississippi and
Pinckney
W. H. Pendleton
Bell
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Jersey
West Warren
Box
Olmstead
Wm. F. Helm Commission Co
Maan. Bt
Rog
Sala
Wilder
Metcalf
Lawrence National Bank
Clark
T. R. Robinson
New Hampshire Street
Vermont Street
W. N. Rogers
Mass. St
Forest Ave
J. MM. Ketchum
Mankato
F. Williams
Massachusetts St
Poland
China
John W. Smith
Kentucky Street
J. W. Creider
IL St
Fox Gale
Union Pacific
Eing Kant
Overland Limited Veces
Woodward & Burr
W.J. Francisco & Sons
Windmill
Brown & Emmons
Alfred S. Eliot
Lawrence Transfer Co
Fred Olson
Bridge Street
J. Keitman
W. Warren Street
Hoffman
A. B. Chase
Marshall & Wendell
Oreoe
Bell Brothers
Chase
San Domingo
Richmond
Archer
Hallet & Davis
Root & Son
Fischer
Bell Brothers Pisno Go
E. B. Pierson
Pierson
A. F. Brook
Optomaetist
Moss
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