Lawrence Journal history and subscription rates
The Lawrence Journal, oldest paper in the territory, dates to 1857 and absorbed multiple predecessors. It publishes daily in the evening and a weekly eight page edition each Saturday. Subscription options include daily and weekly club rates with advance payment available.
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Lawrence Kansas Holds Politician Reception in 1907
A March 12 1907 report from Lawrence Kansas notes Senator Quincy and several lawmakers will attend a reception with the aim of fostering party unity and addressing railroad policy. The piece reflects on local political interest, upcoming events, and mentions a respected resident's death in Miami County.
Fragmented Voice in Press Debate on Morals and Power
A garbled postwar fragment discusses press conduct and public trust, noting critics accuse media of misusing influence and sensationalism. It hints at tensions between elites and laity, calls for restraint and reform, and questions the press role in shaping moral standards and public discourse.
Improvised Dispatch Hints at Heel Lead and New Assignments
A garbled report notes Heel's potential return and a new role for a Tee tare bureau figure. It mentions a term expiration and a promised weekly or nightly income, with a reference to Representative Phil and dispatches about a platform.
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Building strains urge new school facilities in old town
The article notes rising enrollment from 237 in 1889 to 363 in 1907 and calls for a new high school building. It details cramped physics, chemistry, drawing, and domestic science spaces, repeated room shortages, ventilation and lighting problems, and the need for dedicated labs, a sewing room, latheroom, and storage to support expanded curricula and faculty.
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Remedies and questionable claims plague patent medicine ads
An old advertisement touts THE TEXAS WONDER as a universal cure for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles with mail order option for a dollar. It lists Dr E W Hall of St Louis and hypes testimonials while casting bans on a named critic. A second claim promotes LAMBROMG Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee and Dr Groves signature on a sick box.
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Texas Wonder
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
KE. W. Grove
Primary candidate filing for Republican ballots in Marel
Candidates desiring to run in the Republican primary must file their fees with the City Republican Central Committee Chairman before 8 o'clock am on March 12, 1907. The petition and fee must be in the chairman's hands, not another member, and every provision of the notice will be enforced. J. B. Wilson, Chairman. There's a note on dress differences observed.
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J. B. Wilson
Kidney Trouble Remedy Promoted by Authority
A well known authority warns of rising kidney trouble and related diseases. The article urges urine tests and links back pain, frequent urination, and other symptoms to clogged kidneys. It prescribes a home remedy with Com Yeaund Kargon and Sitosaparilla, advising daily use after meals and at night.
Reporter Fired Over Kansas Legislature Scandal Recall
The Ottawa Herald recalls a high profile incident from the legislature where a preacher turned statesman faced charges of crooked dealings. A special committee summoned the Star reporter who could not substantiate the allegations, exonerating the preacher and prompting a corrective investigation. The piece also notes a Nasal Catarrh remedy ad and a brief humor exchange about Sunday naps and wedding invitations.
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Are You Interested In Lawrency Mas Merchants
There are mas merchants in Lawrency who are losing money daily due to faulty accounting systems. Workers toil late at night to copy accounts and produce statements at month end. The Journal secures exclusive rights for Sieber and Trussel ledgers and asks readers to contact with samples of vat wan systems before ordering.
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Sieber & Trussel
Entertainer Act At Theater Ends In Odd Parable
Fragmentary review notes a Weber and Fields performance at a named theater with surreal lines about earthsavers and duties. References to a possible star Molly Toity and a Bawerseck Opera House text hint at a controversial, provocative program.
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Weber & Fields
Bawerseck Opera House
Healthy plants and products advertised with old marketing tone
An old-time advertisement notes healthy plants and hair care products, with sample details and pricing. It promotes a Detroit Michigan contact, a drugstore, and agents Woodward & Co, plus an arrangement for samples and marketing claims. It also includes a photography studio notice and a Lawrence Transfer Co storage service tease.
House Gleaning and Upholstery Inquiry
A note asks to contact W. Warren about furniture repairs or upholstering, suggesting someone to call or mail for item pickup or services. The phrase references a person named Ke man and mentions a phone ending in 98 and postal delivery.
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W. Warren
Time to Call F H Bennett for Gutter and Tin Work
Now is the time to contact F H Bennett for guttering spouting and tin work. Reach home phone 128 or Bell 708 for estimates and service.
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F. H. Bennett
Bell
Brown and Emmons Grocery Opens for Staple Goods
The new firm of Brown and Emmons, successors to Dick and Lewis, the original Wind Mill grocery, corn ers Warren and Mississippi streets, is ready to fill orders in Staple and Fancy Groceries. Fresh and gar meats. Orders delivered to any part of the city. Both phones 246.
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Brown & Emmons
Dick & Lewis
Wind Mill
Warren
Mississippi Streets
Lecompton’s Tumultuous Present Rewrites Local History
In Topeka dominated prose a fragmentary account outlines Lecompton’s political rifts and evolving identity. Mentions include state parties, legislature, and public figures as the town navigates change since past eras, with tone tracing continuity and disruption in the Kansas city’s legacy.
Money Guarded by Young Workers at City Office
Two 19 year old employees, left in charge of a city's offices, found the safe open after a late shift. They stayed all night to guard the money, locked the doors, and kept watch. At dawn the employer checked the safe and noted only two dimes and one nickel were in the money drawer, all undisturbed.
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Meat Market Ad by Schleifer at 40 Mass Street
J Schleifer successor to E and Edmonds offers choicest fresh and cured meats. All orders promptly killed. Located at 40 Mass Street, phone 63.
Gas Fitting to Coal Furnaces Offered by E R Learned
E R Learned of 107 West Henry offers service to fit coal furnaces to burn gas and perform all necessary furnace work. Leave orders at the shop on 1101 Kentucky Street.
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E. R. Learned
West Henry
Kentucky Street
New Plumbing Establishment Opens in Local Area
Loam prepared to do all kinds of plumbing work. Orders promptly attended to, first class work guaranteed. Fred Olson, plumber, phone 57, 1220 New York St. Bell phone 13808. and all other.
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Fred Olson
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New York St
Hardware dealer ad from Lawrence Kansas
QO H Letterberg runs a hardware tinware gin stores and ranges business offering furnace work routing air guttering and tin shop services in connection with plumbing and bath fixtures. Located at 423 S 810 Mays Street Lawrence Kansas with moderate prices.
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The Kang Motel At 102 Vermont St Under New Management
Mr and Mrs Julio Shields of Ottawa Kansas have refurnished The Kang motel thorough and fitted up all rooms in first class shape and will be thankful for a share of your patronage.
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Kang
Vermont St
Julio Shields
Fragmentary OCR item on Harnber store trade line
Fragmentary text mentions HARNBER STORE and a line about trade. Names, places, or dates are unreadable. no clear event or outcome can be determined from the readable fragments.
Seidel's Meat Market Ad Offers Fresh Groceries and Trunks
An old advertisement from Massachusetts street promotes Seidel's Meat Market with fresh groceries. It touts first class horses at the W. J. Francisco Sons barn and mentions rubber tired rigs. The note requests telephone orders and promises prompt handling of calls. It invites readers to give a trial and mentions trunks being handled.
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W. J. Francisco & Sons
Unclear Text About Management and Individuals
Fragmentary notice mentions Alfred Sines and ER Het, with references to challenges and praise. Details are obscured, including roles, dates, and places. Unable to determine concrete events or entities beyond scattered names.
Spring clothing line highlights at Latour Mass store
Local ad promotes a spring clothing collection with items described as new and stylish. The message notes affordable 0% financing and directs readers to a Latour Mass location for the spring lineup.
The Smith Undertaking Co. Shifts Name and Address
Fragmentary notice mentions The Smith Undertaking Co. and Thayer, with references to coffin offerings, robes, and a St Lawrence area. Details are unclear but suggest an obituary or funeral service listing with addresses and items.
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Faith
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Real Estate Firm Seeks More Farms for Sale
Henry G. Parsons of the basement of FP A building in Lawrence Kannas reports the real estate firm has sold several large farms recently and anticipates more sales as customers seek additional properties.
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Ienry G. Parsons
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Lawrence Kannas
J. BR. Kenyon Seeks Buyers for Farms and City Lots
J B Kenyon buys and sells farms city lots and improved property. For sellers or buyers call at 731 Mass street. Also serves as headquarters for Jamestown Exposition literature and railroad routes and rates information.
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J. BR. Kenyon
Mass. Street
Craig Mile Restaurant Ad
Regular meals and short order lunches offered at reasonable weekly rates. Confectionery cigars tobacco and notions carried. RK B Craig mile proprietor at 633 Mass St. Home 1 phone 169.
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RK. B. Craigmile
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University Meat Market Ad Features Low Prices
Trust Buster of meat prices offers fine native beef porter house livin steak 1214¢ and a 12¢ roast 10e. Host sugar cured Hamslie fish oysters and poultry available at all times. Located at 1023 Mass street.
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University Meat Market
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Pare Grocery at 1300 Mass. St. by Woodward and Burr
Pare Grocery run by Woodward and Burr offers groceries fresh and salt meats Heinzs pickles and sauer kraut. Both phones No 40. Located at 1300 Mass St.
Wanted and For Sale Classified Fragments
Fragmented column lists Wanted notices and sales offers with diverse occupations and items. Entries mention jobs, cigars, bees, animals, household goods, land and property, and various personals with scattered locations and contact hints. The text shows multiple ad items mixed with nonstandard OCR errors, lack of dates, and broken names.
Lost Lane Mystery Attracts Local Curiosity
Fragmentary notes describe a missing person incident at a street corner involving a bystander named Weet Tarnienes and a man called Ute Lewy. The report hints at a possible police inquiry and a community response at the POPP Pewapd.
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