Journal of Lawrence Kansas 1908 political notes and quotes
The Lawrence Journal outlines its history as a lineage from 1857 to the State Journal and Tribune acquisitions, broadcasting daily Associated Press reports and a weekly edition. It prints a mix of political commentary, editorials, and local remarks including remarks about Gov Johnson, Senatorial sending, and quotes attributed to Bill Sincaster and Cy Leland.
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Lawrence Republican
State Journal
Hornl of Freedom
Lawrenes Tribune
Tertary
Lawrence
Associated Presa
Turbulent Talks Ripple Through Early Congress
The piece reports heated debate in the House about leadership and Speaker control. It notes a conservative bloc, led by the Fourth district Republicans, pushing back against consolidating power while Miller resists public censure.
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Cintion
Miller
Fle
The Tyrant Speaker and Political Turmoil
A fragmented summary recounts public discontent with Speaker Camm and references to a political clash over an appropriations bill for a pest extermination program. The piece includes satirical scenes with lawmakers and local figures, plus a tangential note about a Toledo legal oath and a joke about Broad Street Station.
Street harassment blamed on boys, not girls
A reader letter condemns daylight grabbing and blames the offending boys. It asserts the boys must curb their acts and show respect, arguing girls bear no fault and urging corrective action.
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Seous
Grover Fasten
FINE MIXTURE Promises Kidney Cleansing at Home
An old health journal promotes a home mixture using fluid extract of Danley Sarsaparilla and related compounds to purify blood and aid kidney function. It claims clears impurities, boosts energy, and reduces skin sores, touting a combination as superior to standard tonics and easy to prepare.
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Danley
Saysaperilla Tires
Eve Fink
Jeanie
May Robson at Bowerserk Opera House Tuesday
Amusements note May Robson will be seen at the Bowerserk Opera House on Tuesday in a show billed as Marvel Toutino. Reviewers praise her stage presence and the pictorial possibilities of phase and line, highlighting a polished performance and the actor’s reserve. Prices for seats are listed as 5, 40, and 75.
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May Robson
Bowerserk Opera Tose
Local Grocer Dunakin Takes Over 181 Bride Street Store
Dunakin assumes control of the former T. Pine and Sons grocery at 181 Bride Street. He brings prior retail experience from a Nine Street shop and promises reliable service, backed by noted personal connections and community familiarity.
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Dunakin
Bride Street
T. Pine and Sons
Dunap
Nine
Texas Wonder and Ely Cream Balm Advertisements
An OCR fragment contains an advertisement for Texas Wonder kidney and rheumatic cure by Dr E W Hall and a nasal spray Mayo cream balm by Ely Bros. It notes price details and mail order options, with testimonials and a cartoonish dialogue about preparations. The text also references political nomination blanks and a newspaper job room setting.
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E. W. Hall
Olive
St. Tooisa
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
Ordinance 317 Approves Upnry Street Improvements in Lawrence
The Lawrence Kansas city council orders the widening paving and curbing of Henry street from Mississippi to Maine, and upgrades Henry street with limestone curb and brick pavement. It sets payment methods via ten annual installments funded by improvement bonds and special assessments based on lot value.
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Upnry
Mississip
Maine Street
City of Law- Trenee
Kansas
Qeraher
Tmt
Lawrence
Mississippi Street
Henry Street
Edulis. Barber & Son
Cogneil
Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad and Sale Notice
A Maine resident praises Dr King s New Life Pills claiming improved digestion and biliary function with money back at Barber Son s drug store. A farm sale led by F B Pontious is announced for March 12, forty miles west of Lawrence offering stock and farming implements.
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Dr. King
Jacob Springer
West Franklin
Maine
Barber & Son's
F. B. Pontious
Lawrence
The New Pure Food And Drug Law
Public notices outline the new Pure Food and Drug Law and how consumer dollars will stretch to purchase safer products. Officials warn enforcement will target mislabeling and unsafe imports, urging readers to verify claims and report violations.
Local Shop Ad Jumble Echoes Early 20th Century Commerce
A fragmented ad page showcasing a flood of business offerings around 1900. Mentions ECKE'S ECONOMY STORE, hair goods and shampoos, Empire Cream Separators, Kenedy and Ernst cement work, W. J. Francisco & Sons barn, Lawrence Transfer Co, sewing machines, and various household items with contact numbers and addresses on Mass and Pennsylvania streets. The jumble hints at mixed services from plumbing to clothing and implements.
New Inonder corn touted as top field variety
Floral Park seedman Shin Lewis Childs extols the new Golden Superb corn in his catalogue. He claims it is the most valuable field corn, extremely early, highly productive with ears of twenty four rows, often bearing two ears per stalk, and superior to other dent varieties from Maine to California.
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Shin Lewis Childs
Floral Park
Maine
California
Connecticut
Price Fralumat Baking Art Exhibit at University of Kansas
Sixth annual exhibition of oil paintings and water colors by American and foreign artists runs March 4 to 28 at the University of Kansas Gallery. Open weekdays 9 to 5 and evenings 8 to 10 except Saturday. Admission 25 cents, season ticket 1, family ticket 2.50, on sale at the door. First published in the Lawrence Daily Journal March 10, 1908.
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University of Kansas
West Point grad Edgerton visits campus. notes and events
Glen Edgerton, recently ranked honor man in his 708 class at West Point, visited the university with Paul Eilverton a junior in Engineering. The Biz Alpha’s plan an installation Thursday. Varsity tryouts have batting practice this week. J L Bristow of the Salina Republican will address the journalism class Friday. Goals were set outside McCook field for spring football practice. Nearly 100 junior law students attended the Dick Halk smoker Saturday with songs and speeches from Prof Moore J P James Stan Myers Ward Coble and class officers.
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Glen Edgerton
West Point Military Academy
Paul Eilverton
Edgerton
Trenton- Janes
Biz Alpha’s
J. L. Bristow
Salina
Harvey Starbuck
Prof. Moore
J. P. James
Stan’! Myers
Ward Coble
Biseau
Announcements of Republican Board and Council Candidates
A series of notices announces candidates for public offices. A. R. Maxwell George Innes and others seek Republican primaries for the board of education. Register of Deeds and city council seats in various wards are listed with pending primary dates and reelection bids.
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A. R. Maxwell
Board of Education
George Innes
Register of Deeds
Wanted column of 1920s classifieds with many items
A dense run of classified notices seeking workers and goods. Advertisements include WANTED dishwashers, farm help, horse usage, cigar salesmen, and nursery stock. FOR SALE heifers, gas ranges, Percheron stallion, gasoline engine, houses, and land. listings show names like P. Baker, A. H. Griesa, J. D. Taylor, Adaline Towler, and M. C. Magill. locations Kansas and Ohio appear, with prices and contact cues such as Bell phones and street addresses.
For Rent Listings Include Land and Home Offers
Classified ad offers 40 acres of land 3144 miles east of North Lawrence or five year rental in Davenport for sale. Also a five room house at 43 East Quincy with gas water and sewer connections. Inquiries to O. D. Pickens 1109 New York St Home phone 933.
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Conn
West Lawrence
M. Morrison
North Lawrence
Davenport
Ky. St
Quincy
O. D. Pickens
New York St
Lost and stray notices and city bids in March 1908
Lost dogs and a goat are offered rewards, with contact details for the finders and owners. A lost Lady’s gold watch is reported near a church and residence. a reward is offered for return. The city clerk announces bids for sewers in Lawrence with specifications and submission rules.
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United Presbyterian Church
Elgin Works
S. M. Warren
Louisiana St
Republican City Primaries Set for March 23
The Republican City Central Committee schedules city primaries for Monday March 23 from 2 to 7 p.m. at usual voting places. Nominations include one councilman per ward and two school board members. Supervisors listed by ward: 1 C L Linton, 2 Becker, 3 Adam Carter, 4 D Barton, 5 Gen Campbell, 6 S B Lines. Chairman George W Kuhne and Charles M Gilmore presiding.
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Republican City Central
Mare
C. L. Linton
A. Becker
Adam Carter
D. Barton
Warl
Gen. Campbell
S. B. Lines
George W. Kuhne
Charles M. Gilmore
City ordinance warns on poultry and pets trespass
Lawrence Kansas city notice warns dog and domestic bird owners that trespassing on others property is a misdemeanor with fines from one to twenty dollars. City Marshal St Carmean approves the enforcement dated March 9 1908.
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City of
Lawrence
ST. Carmean
Kans
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