Journal of Lawrence Sheds Light on Kansan Press History
The Journal, oldest paper in the Lawrence area, traces its roots to 1857 and absorbed rival publications, controlling the daily Associated Press report and publishing both daily and weekly editions. Notes praise for Victor Murdock, comments on Kansas politics, and brief health remedy mentions closing with a fire safety critique and Taft viability.
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Lawrence Republican
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Ina8
Lawrence
Daily Associated Press Report
Journal
Kanaan
Mass
the Journal
Lawrence, Ka
Mystery and labor in Lawrence towns and reform talk
A fragmented editorial voice argues against confining mystery to religion and predicts factory growth in small towns amid labor issues. It recalls remarks by Bill Sineakler, hints at civic sentiment in Topeka, critiques Taft era politics, and notes the Texas Wonder kidney remedy advertisement.
Marriage in Oskaloosa Unites Karl Sehenck and Bes Thompson
Karl Sehenck and Bes Thompson were united in marriage in Oskaloosa on Tuesday of last week. They visited relatives for a few days and returned Saturday. The bride's parents Mr and Mrs Alex Thompson hosted a reception at their home northwest of town. The couple will establish a home in the southern part of town. The groom, a rural carrier, is well regarded for his habits and by his colleagues, while the bride is highly respected and popular among friends.
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Karl Sehenck
Bes Thompson
Marr
Oskaloosa
Alex Thompson
Tows
Amt
Tougauesie Mirror
The New Pure Food And Drug Law Announcement
Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is touted as unaffected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law because it contains neopiates or eth nic harmful drugs, with a recommendation as a safe remedy for children and adults by Barber & Son.
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Foley
Barber & Son
Real Estate Quieting Suit Against Millard and Others
Douglas County Kansas district court suit filed February 13 1908 by W L Kiefer against Alden C Millard Edwin J Decker Isaac L Kidder Julia S Fitch Charles Q Fitch Edward Fitch and unknown heirs devises administrators executors and trustees seeking to quiet title to 30 acres in Douglas County described as South half of Southwest quarter Section 12 Township 13 South Range 19 East with judgment to bar defendants rights and interests and establish plaintiff's title.
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Alden C. Millard
Edwin J. Decker
Isaac L. Kidder
Julia
W. L. Kiefer
Edwin J.decker
Julia 5. Fitch
Charles Q. Fitch
Edward Fitch
Topeka
Opera House
Lawrence
Bow
Douglas
Kansas
S. W
Jesus The Bread of Life Lesson in Coatesville
Religious lesson note by William H. Ridgway from 1968 outlines John chapter six references. Address at Coatesville Pennsylvania Provides guidance for readers to find Bible references and study March 8 lesson.
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Jesus the Bread of Life
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Cuperighe
Wim. HH. Ridgway
The New Jail and Public Notices in Lawrence 1908
Fragmented readable text shows a public notice about a new jail for Peaigt, with speeches praising public works and references to court cases, local lore, and religious excerpts. It includes a 1908 public notice and assorted editorial fragments on faith, health products, and community concerns.
Bread of Life sermon contradicts church quarreling in mystery text
The fragment mentions a preacher and singers, notes church conflict and offense, then discusses the Bible teaching that Jesus is the bread of life. It questions modern breakfasts and asserts all food derives from sun and soil with spiritual bread from God through Jesus, citing a biblical verse and a cryptic reference.
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Jesus
Jesus Grip and Ingot Power Lessons from a Fragment
A mixed, fragmented item contrasts a sermon on Jesus receiving all who come to Him with a vivid hydraulic mill metaphor for sustaining believers. It pivots to a classic Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement, then jumps to snippets about pride, luck, and a woman watching a man fool himself.
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Sumlay School
Jesus
Det Jesus
Borhans Testifies After Four Years of Kidney Cure
G B Borhans of Carlisle Center N Y testifies that four years ago he reported cure from severe kidney trouble after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He says brick dust sediment and pain vanished and no symptoms returned in four years, staying cured.
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G. B. Borhans
Carlisle Center
Foley
Simple Home Kidney Remedy Promises Easy Relief
A vintage advertisement touts a home made kidney remedy using plant extracts. It lists ingredients Bluid Extract Dunidelion Compontid Kargite Sarsapaltia and claims to ease frequent urination backache and bladder issues. The ad asserts doctors approve and promises tangible results with nightly dosage.
Announg Seeks Republican Primary for Register of Deeds
Announg announces candidacy for Register of Deeds subject to Republican county primaries.
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Register of Deeds
Council hopefuls seek renomination in ward races
D W Littell seeks re election to the council from the Seventy See era Ward with Republican primaries on March 23. W E Hazen and R C Haney seek Fifth Ward council seats with primaries on March 24. Dr A P Waltz runs for First Ward council seat with Republican primaries. I seek reelection as leader of the council from the Fourth Ward with primaries on March 23. J Welder also appears as a candidate.
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Couneil
W. E. Hazen
R. C. Haney
A. P. Waltz
Meader
Pourth Ward
J. , Welder
Nomination Petition Blanks Sold For Primary Tickets
The Journal lists official petition blanks for city and country precincts to qualify candidates on party primary tickets. Petitions, approved by the state commission, are sold at 40 cents for five blanks or two for five cents, with smaller lots under 25. Also an ad for Dr King’s New Life Pills claims health benefits and a refund if unsatisfied, priced 23 cents at Barber and Son’s drugstore.
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Journal
Candates
Yirecinet Committeementp
State Commission
Dr. King
New Life
West Franklin
Maine
Barber & Son
Dri Sture
Local Kansas City services mix in mass of businesses
The notice compiles multiple offerings from beauty parlors at 817 Mass and 903 Mass, plumbing, harness and carriage services, packing and shipping by Lawrence Transfer Co, sewing machine sales, clothing and home goods, and loans. It lists suppliers, contracts, and contact numbers, reflecting a bustling small business district.
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Marie Morgan
Nellie Pace
Kansas City
Wanted ads mix of wares and trades in Wisconsin and Kansas
A flood of 1920s style want ads seek items and trades. Mrs J Yeager calls for washing home use and wall paper cleaning service with Ste venson at St Mass. A Wisconsin dairy farm trade for Lawrence property is offered with address Hex 1461 FY 1. 2 Greenwood Wisconsin. Cigar sales job offers F100 monthly at Peerless Cigar Co Toledo Ohio.acreage listings include a 20 acre creek bottom farm near Midland Kansas with strong improvements and price 4630 terms. McKenzie and Lovejoy at 733 Mass St list timber and orchard offerings and multiple stock seed items for sale. Wheat corn rye and seed potatoes are in stock from Pendleton.
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Wisconsin
Lawrence
Greenwood
Wis
Ureal
Belplunge
Sihacre
Sibley
Creek
Midland
Nweh
McKenzie & Lovejoy
St. Poss
For Sale Items Mixed in Local Classifieds
A busy set of local sale notes lists a Jersey cow with butterfat details, a Bell phone line and several properties and structures for sale. Other items include an incubator, a gas stove, white oak posts, and a nearly new gas range with prices and contact details for Mc Curdy Harris Herman Knope Morrison and J ML F.
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White Oak Posts
Herman Knope
Bell Phone
For Rent Notices and Local Real Estate Listings
Multiple rental listings and a sale notice describe 30 acres 34 miles east of North Lawrence and a 120 acre farm north of Midland station with detailed land use, buildings, access, and payment terms. Also included are rental ads for rooms offices and a furnished suite, plus lost and found notices and a city clerk resolution notice from March 1903.
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North Lawrence
Davenport
Way Down East at Bower Sock Opera House
Amusements note the play Way Down East drawing strong crowds with natural character sketches and a powerful story. Prices and cast details follow for Tuesday March 10 with May Robson in The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary a strong supporting company and a familiar cast returning from ChicagoStudebaker Theater.
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Panay
May Robson
Bowersock Opera House
Aunt Mary
David Proctor
Studebaker
Chicago
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Warren Sur
New York
Lawrence Daily Journal
Associated Press
The
Lawrence Journal Company
J. IL Brady
Ebiitor
Victor Murdock
Tie
Heaven
Ohio
Foraker
Rick
Gov. Bailey
Geo.r. Peck
Washington
Demerais
France
Cleveland
Taft
Roosevelt
Bill Sineakler
Vinland Cone
Threshey County Committee
Squire Dew
Mckinley
Ile
Watt
Presidi
Loway
Eloser Inlet
E. W. Hall
Olive, Street
St. Louis
Lesoun
March & Iron Rose Bible Class
William H. Ridgway
Coatesville, Pa
Peaigt
Tealani
Nak
District Court of
Douglas County
Kiefer
Moses
Caesar
Sthele
Atty
Tran Hose Bible
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toedn
Hall
J. Cheney
Thia
A. W._GLEASON
Hell
Borhans
Aindre
Fame
Announg
D. W. Littell
Empire Gream
Kenedy & Ernst
Carleon and Strahl
Pennsylvania &T
W. J. Francisco & Sons
Lawrence Transfer Co
Bell- Matcalf Implement Co
Samson and Theal Mills
Kennedy Plumbing CO
Hunzicker & Wabrenbrock’s
Clifton T. Hiatt
Clothing Man
Rochester Stamping Co's
Béauedy Hrost
Abe Wolfson
Morrison & Lemon
Neate
Bell
Janniea Eimen
J. H. Gillhans
Laveust St
Stevenson
Peerless Cigar Co
Texas
Pendleton
Jersey
Butler
University Fest
Bellplane
Halkimee
McCurdy & Harris
West
Warren Street
Tennessee Street
City Park
University
Warren
Indiana Street
Indiana
Liz
South Ohio Street
Inquire J. ML’ F
West Lawrence
ML Morrison
New York St
Tennessee St
Midland Station
Old Green
J. H. Doane
East 15Th St
Ober
John L. Kilworth
Louisiana Street
Quincy
C. D. Pickens
Billy Feat
St. Ail
Masa
Oscner van
Lawrence Daily -Behad Mareh
Lawrener
Ansas
City Sonnel
Joos
Mathama
Henty Street
Tinestelle
Brooks
Cis
Gowersock Opera House
Interanta
Hugh Blair
Union Pacific
Overland Limited
Pacific Coast
K. C
Geiling West
Junction City
Leavenworth
L. S. Steele
Massachusetts
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