Lawrence Journal 1907 History and Editorial Notes
The Lawrence Journal, founded 1857 and now oldest paper in its territory, controls daily Associated Press reports and morning dispatches. The long issue outlines subscription terms, editions, and distribution details while interweaving a column of political commentary and local reflections on elections, reform, and notable figures.
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Journal
Lawrence Republican
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Law France Tribune
Lawrence
Associated Press
the Journal
Weber Wees
Maas St
Rail interests overreach in Washington defeat noted
A clipped report notes that railroad lobbyists in Washington overreached themselves in the defeat of a measure, signaling backlash against industry pressure and suggesting political consequences for the lobby.
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Washington
Murdock Plan Pressed to Weigh Mail on Railways
The Topeka Journal notes railroads backed by lobbyists blocked Victor Murdock and Senator La Follette from a fair mail weighing rule. If enacted, the plan would have taken effect July 1, with weight checks and new contracts starting on old terms until then. Postmaster General Cortelyon ordered immediate adoption of the Murdock idea for new contracts after March.
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Murdock
Topeka Journal
Journal
Washington
Victor Murdock
Senator la Follette
Congress
Cortelyon
House
Lafollette
Senate
Missouri
Canada
The Texas Wonder Cures Kidney Bladder and Rheumatic Troubles
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. Sold by all druggists or receive two months of treatment by mail for $1. Dr E W Hall lists address at 2926 Olive Street St Louis MO and offers testimonials on request.
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Texas Wonder
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
The High School Tea and Manual Training Display
A school event hosted by the High School showcased 61st year decorations and a vendor with chocolates cookies and candies. Guests viewed the manual training room exhibits including boys handiwork while Prof. Smith spoke on the value of a Manual Training building for American boys.
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Elf
Smith
Terp Tatroit remedy offered by Woodward and Co
A fragmented ad text claims a remedy called Terp Tatroit targets baldness and hair loss. It mentions samples via druprists and Woodward & Co as sole agents offering two sizes priced 60c and 1.00. The passage includes suspicious language about proof and substitution.
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Woodward & Co
Anniversary Services At First Lutheran Church
The First Lutheran church marks the fortieth anniversary of its congregation with pastor Rev. Luther P. Ludden delivering the sermon. A meticulously prepared musical program will offer a spiritual treat.
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the First Lutheran Church
Luther P. Ludden
D. D
West Omversary
Tome Missions
Pirates of Pennnuer concert raises funds for McDowell Fund
The second performance of the Pirates of Pennnuer cleared 107.50 dollars for the McDowell Fund. The opera was repeated to raise money for the same cause. A woman notes her husband brags about many things except how old his family is compared to hers.
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McDowell
Strang interurban plans advance with new gas electric cars
Topeka motor line progress notes four survey routes for the Topeka extension of the Missouri Kansas Interurban. Strang Gas Electric Car Co plans latest motor cars for use on the line to Topeka with front and rear observation compartments. Board of directors includes W B Strang James Brill and others. New cars to be built in Elizabeth New Jersey and staged for operation between April and May.
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Missouri & Kansas Interurban Railway
Strang
Olathe W
Topeka
Lawrence
New York City
Fins
Strang Gas Elec_tric Car company
Tuprks
Typon
Elizabeth
S. J
Stranz Gas-Electric Car Company
New Jersey
W. B. Strang
James Brill
J. G. Brill Comput
N. J
W. T. Haelings
Elizabeth X. 3
Merman Sieleken
Kansas City I Southern Railroad
Jefferson D. Thompson
Automobile Club of America
Ch Sen
Caxen Tater
Kar City
Olathe
Peteware & Thudson Railroad
Bet Reateoad
Chieang Alton
Kansas City
Kansas City Star
Poison in Kansas Oysters On Copper Poisoning Risk
Prof. E T S Bailey of the state health board analyzed oysters to see why some turned green when sold. Five samples from Topeka and Lawrence contained copper sulfate in amounts up to a grain per quart, a level that can be poisonous. Copper compounds are harmful, with small doses able to cause emesis or death in severe cases.
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E. T. S. Bailey
State Board of Health
Bee
Te ‘Peka
Lawrence
Twenty Two Carats or no Wedding Ring
A man buying a wedding ring learns the bride is English and the clerk declares only a 22 carat ring will satisfy her. He notes 18 carat rings are common in England and France and elsewhere. The line ends with a quip about half the world’s trouble arising from not being worse to get into.
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England
France
Meat Market Ad by J. Schleifer in Mass Ave
J 8 Schleifer succeeds E S Edmonds at Mest Market offering choicest fresh and cured meats. All orders promptly filled. Located at 810 Mass Ave. Phones 63.
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Schleifer
E. S. Edmonds
Mest
Gab Fitting to Coal Furnaces In City
E. R. Learned at 107 West Henry offers to fit coal furnaces to burn gas and perform all furnace work. Leave orders at the shop 1101 Kentucky Street.
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E. R. Learned
West Henry
Kentucky Street
New Plumbing Establishment Opens in Town
Fred Olson announces a new plumbing and gas fitting business at 1220 New York Street. He promises prompt attendance and first class work, with home and Bell phone numbers listed for orders.
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Fred Olson
New York St
Bell
Theater listing for The James Boyes production at Thaverseck Opera House
A rough theater ad announces The James Boyes production at Thaverseck Opera House each Saturday. Star cast includes Harmen, Mal Fel, Harvey Bryant, Bil Ferns, Willard Beard, Alien B. Hawley, Echel Jordina, Miss Taturs Love and Larry Grave. The piece describes stage music, dance, and scenes from American life with a West drift, plus a period ad for cold remedy and funeral services by Smith Undertaking Co.
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James Boyes
Thaverseck Opera House
Walter Harmen
Wo PL Harmen
Mal Fel
Tharvey Bryant
Bil Ferns
Willard Oeard
Fh Wore
Alien B. Hawley
Echel Jordina
Miss Taturs Love
Tlarry Grave
Apthorpe apartments cover entire city block skyscraper plan
Apthorp Apartments Aim to cover a whole city block with 18 story height. Fireproofing uses terra cotta blocks and steel vast quantities. Project would rise as the tallest structure in the city’s finance district, square footage and rail-like steel data cited.
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Apthorp
Apthorpe
Sreuindlie
Verona
Astor
Ipsice
Broadway
West End Avenue
78Th Street
Rigth
Riverside Drive
Hudson River
Real Estate Firm Seeks More Farms for Sale
Henry G. Parsons of the Real Estate Company based in the basement of the F. A. A. building in Lawrence Katsas announces plans to acquire more farms. He notes having sold several large properties recently and reports customers are lining up for additional listings.
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Henry G. Parsons
Lawrence Katsas
Laboring Man and Householder Endorsed by Business Patrons
A glimpse highlights the laboring man and householder as essential, with business firms and corporations supporting their efforts. It notes good business people maintain bank accounts and settle obligations by checks.
Local Hardware Dealer in Lawrence Kansas
C H Setterberg offers hardware, tinware, gas stoves and ranges with furnace work roofing and guttering. First class tin shop in connection. Accepts phone inquiries at 423 and 810 Mass. St. Lawrence, Kan.
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Setterberg
St. Law
Rence, Kan
New Management At The King Hotel Ottawa KS
The King Hotel at 831 Vermont St. announces new management by Mr. and Mrs. John Shields of Ottawa Kansas. They state they have refurnished the hotel and fitted up all rooms in first class shape and invite patronage. Also notes local business entries for G H Smith Harness Store and Kreheiel & Crew with ad text.
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King Hotel
Vermont St
John Shields
Ottawa
Kansas
Seidel's Meat Market Ad at Bath on Henry Street
Seidel's Meat Market advertises fresh atti salt meats oysters and fish at 105 West Henry street Bath with phone contact 1s. Give us a trial.
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Seidel's
West
Henry Street
Bath
Real estate and expo literature headquarters ad
J R Kenyon offers buying and selling farms city lots and improved property. Call 731 Mass Street for Jamestown Expo literature and railroad route information. W J Francisco & Sona advertise horses and rubber tired rigs with prompt telephone service. Trunka handled.
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Massachusetts Street
J. R. Kenyon
Mass. Street
W. J. Francisco & Sona Bart
Trunka
University Meat Market and Eliot Grocery Ad
Alfred S. Eliot has taken over the family grocery and meat business at 1200 New York St Beth, building a trades in groceries fresh and cured meats flour and feed. University Meat Market offers top market prices for poultry eggs butter and veal calves with phones 442 and 1023 Mass St.
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Alfred S. Eliot
New York St
Beth
Brown & Emmons Wind Mill grocery ad
The new firm Brown and Emmons successors to Dick and Lewis offer staple and fancy groceries, fresh and salt meats with home delivery across the city. They share two phones for orders. Also J P Leonard Tailor showcases spring suits at 733 Mass. St. Park Grocery run by Woodward and Burr advertises groceries and meats with Heinz pickles and sauerkraut, phones and 1300 Mass. St.
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Brown & Emmons
Dick & Lewis
Wind Mill
Warren
Mississippi Streets
J. P. Leonard
Mass
Restaurant Ad for Regular Meals and Lunches
A local restaurant advertises regular meals at 15e and short order lunches with weekly boarding. It lists confectionery cigars tobacco and goods. Managed by R B Craig at 633 Mass. St with home phone 160.
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Nations
R. B. Craigmile
Mass
Lawrence Ward One Councilman Candidate Announcement 1907
Joseph G Sullivan announces candidacy for Councilman First Ward in Lawrence. Election set for April 2, 1907, subject to ward voters.
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Lawrence
Joseph G, Sullivan
Reward Withdrawn For Lost Spectacles
A man who offered a five dollar reward for lost spectacles withdrew it after buying a better pair for three dollars and fifty cents at a nearby shop. The notice appears in the Journal.
Wanted ads crowd a bustling classifieds page
A dense OCR of classified lines lists numerous WANTED and FOR SALE notices. Items include employment, personal services, goods for sale, farm equipment, livestock, seeds, real estate, and a cigar factory notice. Names and addresses appear with phone numbers and locations such as Lawrence, Mass, and Burlington. The jumble shows typical early 20th century urban classifieds and job leads.
Local Lumber Yard Ad Promises Open Date and Service
An old classified style notice advertises twenty years of experience in sales and invites customers to visit an office at Trovilla and Kreider's lumber yard. Contact J. N. Harsh herzer by phone for details.
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Trovilla
Kreider
J. N. Harshherzer
Farm land and properties for sale by Frank Gee
Looking for U inquires sale list offers on farms near Lawrence with improved acreage at 35 per acre, 57 per acre, and 5,000 dollar lot nearby. Describes 100 and 150 acre tracts, suburban homes, and hill properties with exchanges possible. Contact Frank Gee at 800 Mazs. St. for investments or deals.
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Lawrence
Tenn
Ohio
Frank Gee
Veteran horse shoer J H Gillham still at 716 Vermont Street
J H Gillham, with 36 years of experience, continues to operate at 716 Vermont Street offering shoeing for all kinds of feet and guarantees his work. Get your horse shoed right.
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J. H. Gillham
Vermont Street
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