Bryan as a receptive candidate for senator stirs Lawrence talk
Lawrence Daily Journal notes March 16 1909 quotes Mr Bryan as a receptive candidate for senator but argues he is not receptive in politics. Gov Stubbs seeks a trusted board of textbook commissioners. Vineland Vine reflects on a mother’s passing and a son’s remark about feeding sugar to mush and milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Gov. Stubbs
Bill Sineakler
Sie
Charlie H Case
Dickinson
Mr. Case
Lawrence Progress and Plans for a First Class City
The piece notes Lawrence's notable yearly progress and predicts the city will become first class within three years if population growth continues. It argues the town has already reached a size capable of supporting metropolitan conveniences and urges active efforts to improve living conditions. It emphasizes human faults yet highlights substantial civic advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Friends University Plans $75,000 Gymnasium and Dormitory
The Wichita Eagle reports Friends University aims to fund a new $75,000 gymnasium and boys dormitory. Athletics director Erick Cahoon will lead a fundraising push after spring term, seeking eastern donors and a second eastern millionaire’s backing to speed a fall start. The current gym is basement level and insufficient. North Hall houses the old dormitory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends University
Friends
Wichita Eagle
Erick Cahoon
Fis
Cahoon
Western Colleges
Diapepsin Promises Fast Stomach Relief and Digestion
A long ad style column discusses health remedies and political campaigns, urging use of Diapepsin to fix indigestion while debating editor influence in newspapers. It cites relief from gas, belching, and headaches and promotes a 50 cent case. Also notes Gov. Stubbs appointments and tea tax as policy topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man Wirz
Andersonville
Lawrence testimony boosts Doan kidney pills through local claims
The Lawrence notice repackages patient statements from 1903 and earlier praising Doan's Kidney Pills as a lasting remedy for back pain and kidney issues. It cites James McCreath of 929 Tennessee Street and mentions Foster-Milburn Co. as U S agents. The piece also references Victor Murdock and Charlie Case in Dickinson in a wider political tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Doan
James McCreath
Tennessee Street
Kans
Dean
Victor Murdock
Dick Bros
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United Aman
Doon
Joe Cannon
Real Estate Transfers and Quit Claim Deeds in Lawrence
Several warranty deeds record transfers in Lawrence including C E Bryan to Sophia Bryan for 1.00 and Thomas C Jones to John L Kilworth for 9600.00 plus wife D Co. to Kilworth for 1.00 and other parcel details. Quick quit claim transfers show Wm T Sinclair and wife to Magdalene Hertzler for 1.00 with 88 New Hampshire street. Also notices of property lots on Rhode Island and New Hampshire streets and Park Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Bryan
Lawrence
New Hampshire Street
Rhode Island Street
Park Street
Jeremiah Sugren
Ernest H. May
Rhode Island
Jacob Montfort
D. Co
Wm. T. Sinclair
Wm.t. Sinclair
Law‘rence
Magdalene Hertzler
Eat
Fred Harpster
M. A. Harpster
Martha A. Hier
John D. Hier
District Court
Douglas County
Kansas
Baldwin
County of
Douglas
State of
Newton
Orange
Monroe Street
Name Book Co
Ky. Bt. G
IC. Wolf
Kans
Youse
J. H. Doane
W. O. Banning
Street
Brian
Saint Patrick Day celebration and related customs
Saint Patrick’s Day on March 17 is described with wear of shamrocks and ribbons, notes on observances during Lent, and new novelty items in stores. Accounts include cultural reflections, medicinal ads, and event listings for March 24 theater at Bowersock Opera House with Dixon White’s The Traitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Patrick
Emerald Isle
Ireland
Roy Geil Ae
Green Isle
Patrick
Lawrence
Bowersock Opera House
Legion
Hutchinson
Kan
South
Hall
Texas
Walter E. Perry
Barber
Paolo
Francesca
Son
Launceloy
Guinevere
Lare
Mr. Dixson
Richmond
Times-Despatch
Dixon
John
Grabaos
Randolph Shotwell
North Carolina
Quy
Frank J. Cheney
Capitol
Fo. Cheney
Raleigh
Butler
Under-jease
Wood
Jefferson
Ayatem. Send” Or Glance At the Roster Shows Such Well Estimenlale Tee Er & CO
Toteds
Catherine Tower
Ath Drugelets
Adel Barker
Joba
Maurice Sullivan
Deen
Pilta
John T. Doyle
Guiuts
Sneezing lore and a parcel of legal notices in 1909 Lawrence
A mixed page from the Lawrence Daily Journal includes a long, wandering note on sneezing folklore across cultures, then moves to a trio of legal notices and public summons. The items include a public summons in Douglas County for Cresence Maichet versus local defendants, a sheriff’s sale in Baldwin, and several notices about land, properties, and court actions with dates and names such as Henry H. Asher, J. H. Mitchell, and Bank of Denton. Also referenced is a letter to Kaiser Wilhelm and a gift of funds to a boy from Hechingen.
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Lawrence Daily Journal
Couet
Douglas County
Kansas
Eagerly R. Bailes Vlaiatit
Arthur E. Blood
Fly J. Roni
Fannie L. Blush
Ida LU. Lanselman Seirs
Ktiza
Ile
Edverdy R. Bases
Sail Court
Alegine
Towit
Hallain
Palmora
County of
Pourtas
State of Kansas
J. E. Sawyer
Sawyer
Thomas Brown
Drucilla Brown
Christine Schmelz
Cresence Maichet
Enid Court
Henry H. Asher
District Court
J. H. Mitchell
Plaintiff
The
Bank of Denton
District Court of
Douglas
P. Washington
Flaintiff
Daniel Henricks
Nancy Henricks
R. P. Washington
City of
Lawrences
North Lawrence
Mr Olabach and Miss Oldgirl Divorce Question
A playful dialogue about divorce leads to a sharp line from Miss Oldgirl. A newspaper ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills claiming to prevent and cure ailments from appendicitis to constipation with a 25 cent price at Barber and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Barber & Son
Going Back to Uncle Sam Quote Recalled
A fragment recalls Lincoln’s quip on leg length and body reach. The obscure line questions how far back abstracts extend, hinting at memory and interpretation limits in a political cartoon or editorial.
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Uncle Sam
Lincoln
West End Bakery Ad Promotes Best Bread Label
Auto and beck Livery offering prompt service by day or night. Chris Sunsinger. Two phones listed. Housewife urged to buy Wolf and Menzel's Best Bread with red and white label. Delivery offered to any part of the orange area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto and
Beck
Chris Sunsinger
Wolf & Menzel
Sea Loaf
Auctioneer seeks household furniture sales and services
John Buck, teacher of string and brass heeds to resell household items via W. E. Nevin at 923 Louisiana Street. General auctioneer Trymer offers home and Bell contact. Aalto and Fins Tavern advertises carriage painting and trimming services with Francisco & Todd at 12514 Vermont Street.
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W. E. Nevin
Louisiana Street
Trymer Telephones
Bell
Aalto
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Lawrence, Kannas
Lawrence Journal Company
Ofice
the Journal
Lawrence, Ka
Lawrence, Kang
St.‘ Patrick
Iola
Wrence
Garnett Journal
Stubbs
State Temperance Union
Hiquor
Reaedy Co
Chicago
Ejly
Ely Bros
Warren Street
ST. Patrick
C. P. Barber & Son
Dr. Shoop
Cosmopolitan School of Magic and Dramate Art
Cable Hall
Cosmopolitan
Helen Broeni I
Harold Heary
Daisy C. Judson
Hannah Butler
Heinze Musical Club
Auditor - Fitsist
W. A. Guenther
Sarker & Means
Attorneys- atyLaw
Omce
Opera House
W. D. Goode
Mase
Physicians
Ed. Anderson's
Maze St. Furs
New Y Street
Ralph E. Barnes
PH. G
Ia. W
Louisiana
Atlas Building
Loan Association
P. M. Perkins
Business Directory
Attorneys-At-Law
LH. Menger
Massachusettes Street
Connecticut St
Pi Phi House
University Inc
E. Collins
Bell Phone
W. Quint Wall
Acs
Santa Fe
Jerrity
Mrorkers
Tal
Denver
Journal
Remington
Ty. Smiths
Care Journal
H. IL. Chambers
M. S
Core Journal
T. A. Underdown
East Lee St
Lawrence ‘Daily Journal
Mary Anglim
William Maichel
Lina Maichel
Sfteen
Range Pigbtaes
Will Bates
Mamet
Kelephone
Ship
Old Clark Barn
Doughes County
Cory
Fatees Vinita Ie Cle
Rea Hinds
Eames
Ak L
Steele
D. Morse
Solward & Cos
Stora
Ohlu Orekt Telephones
Bell and Hume
Blair
Jalle
Ely
John C, Rudolph
Act
Kentucky
Home
Santa FE Nctel
Donnelly Sros
Mamypatire
Winthroy
Talephore Tev
Larence
Kane
Meaney Alway
Sliver Typewriter Agency
Reni OW Sale
Morrison
Mork Bros. & Sharp
Eldridge House
Bownling
Fuller
Hack Cata
Vegage
A. Banks & Son
Tillie
Elven
Keon
A. FB. Brock
Sd Mass
Opera Furniture
HL Jorgensen
Prop
Bmlass
LS. Steele
Piaintid
Gaion Pacific
Palmer, Plasterer
Overland’ Limited
New Hampshire St
EK. C
Salina
Pacific Coast
Jone’t. City
Overland. Limited
Leavenworth
Arriva
Po Dewart
Aus
Boener Broadgar Factory
Connecticut Street
Woman's Nat's Art Exchange
den Iver
Col
Perdue’s
Sanitarium and Street Railway Co
Claremore
Missouri
First National Bank
Add
IFOR
Missouri Street
Yister
Whitman & Ee Fraternal Aid
Yoomy House
Indiana
Plymouth Rocks
East Winthrop St
Call Bell Phone
Pinkney Lt
Eur
Mississippi
W. H. Pendleton
Awrence
Brazil
Fiji
Suffolk
M. Tittervision
St. R. & Bell Phone
A. L St
Kawk
Hampshire
Everything
Gore
A. D
Henry H.asher
Plaintif
Kaiser
New York Herald
Mr. Kaiser
Hohenzollerns
BR. Ro
Hechingen
Hohenzollern
Thig J Eelipil
Castoria
Chicago, Ill
Dept. F
Oange
West End Bakery
John Buck
THOR
Rork Cycle Shop
Mass. Street
Hesters
Jewelst
Mara Ff
Serern Ogre Basset Yateee
Hugh Blair
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