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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
2
The article reflects on the Journal’s stance in Emporia and Lawrence, criticizing opium joints, praising police vigilance, and condemning a judge’s humiliation of John R. Walsh after a Chicago bank wrecking conviction. It discusses political alignments, party lines, and local civic concerns, including youth, public morals, and newspaper influence.
The Journal questions whether it supports the downtown YWCA and notes the organization often stands for social recreation the downtown girls seek. It states the paper has looked with favor on reforms but remains undecided on the issue.
The Stay Spinsters, a town club of working girls, is praised for fostering a downtown social life. They host parties for workers and avoid merging into university society, reflecting intelligent social effort and potential for broader community benefit. Their organized activity earns local approval.
A stream of aphorisms on human nature economy and manners from Estelle Riddle in the Minneapolis Messenger. It savvily critiques generosity education and social roles with wry humor and practical observations.
A fragment discusses changes in marriage affecting health and endorses a nervine for women’s ailments by a renowned physician. It mentions letter consultations and the Dr. Pierce and the Surgical Institute as a source for treatment and guidance.
Last night marked the opening of Professor Simmons week engagement at the Standard rink drawing a large Chanute crowd. Simmons, famed on little wheels, presented a top stilt exhibition. he is a known Chanute figure and former proprietor of a rink in Lawrence. He has performed for twenty years and recently returned west, promising two exhibitions daily all week before resuming eastern engagements. Professor Simmons is Harry Simmons in daily life, son of Mrs. E. A. Simmons.
Mr E E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as effective for piles chapped hands and an old sore with no scar left. He reports it cured each condition and notes it costs 25 cents at Barber & Co.
The trees are coming into bloom with one tree in full bloom in Fred Morris Yard on Kentucky street. More trees are bursting forth townwide and will soon create a wilderness of blossoms. Dean's Ointment advertised for hives eczema itch or salt rheum cures obstinate cases and is sold by all druggists.
An advertisement praises Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. It offers a $1 bottle for two months, with mail order from Dr. E. W. Hall of St. Louis and testimonials available on request.
Mrs J Long and children visit Holton relatives for a week. Rose Rollers visits William Bross. Stoll and Hoffsommer families attend Albert Eberhart’s gathering. Fanny and Jennie Kizer of Lawrence visit home folks. Rev E F Boehringer travels to Holton for conference. D P Rake reports a runaway Thursday night with no serious injuries. Chris and Mary Wulfkuhle visit daughter Mrs Wilson. Wulfkuhle family involved in a Saturday night accident near town when neckyoke broke and horses panicked, causing bruises but no serious harm.
A young Japanese agent, Sadaharu Katsuno, acts as a de facto liaison for Japan in Kansas City. He operates from the fifth floor of the New Ridge building, claims no official appointment, and says Chicago remains the nearest consular office. He cites need for formal representation as water quality and local grievances simmer in the community. He is connected with a New York Japanese support firm and engages with American locals during recent gallery events.
All candidates for nomination at lefty primaries must file their names with the secretary of the Republican City Central Committee before 5 p.m. March 21. Charles M. Gilmore, Secretary.
The Journal announces candidates for re election to Lawrence city council from several wards subject to Republican primaries. It also notes a Kansas Athletic Conference move to a faculty managed system and eligibility rules to curb professionalism. Also shown are election notices and local notices.
Journal job rooms offer official petition blanks for city and country precincts. Every candidate from precinct committeemen to the top of the party primary slate must circulate a petition on the form approved by the state commission. Blanks are sold at 50 cents for 45 or two for five cents in smaller lots.
A Massachusetts street clothing salesman notes a shift to early spring purchases by young men who want to secure choices now. Spring men’s clothing shows improvements over last year, adopting winter in-cut styles with season adaptations.
Insurance writers in the state warn of moving picture machine dangers and urge safer exits. City progress lagging as a city council ordinance sits in committee. The article calls for Lawrence to act, noting neglect endangering property along the street.
Kenedy and Ernat advertise Empire Great separators described as durable and lightest running clean skimmers with phase details 341 and Wass 826. The notice highlights two models or configurations and lists associated names and numbers for potential buyers.
Public schools will not take children to the picture exhibition in classes this year but all grade children will be admitted for five cents. Next Saturday is a special day with talks to children at 10 o clock and 2 o clock.
A mix of old notes states fruit demand is weak with lingering habits keeping purchases low for oranges apples and other produce. The message includes a March 15 1908 city proclamation by Mayor urging Lawrence voters to elect education board members and ward councilors on April 7 1908 with polling places listed and hours.
A bustling classifieds fragment lists WANTED notices for unfurnished rent two elderly laundry workers lace repair lace laundering and a good second hand wheel. Also WANTED competent house workers and a general helper. Several sale offers for fruit plants lots houses and seed potatoes plus farm boards indicate a busy local classified page.
A sprawling collection of sale and rental notices from Lawrence lists vehicles, furniture, livestock, and real estate. Items include a covered delivery vehicle, chairs, beds, a piano, bicycle, stove, and various houses for sale or rent with contact names and addresses across Mass and New York Streets and West Lawrence.
The Lawrence Daily Journal reports Republican city primaries set for Monday March 23 from 2 to 7 pm with nominations for one councilman per ward and two school board members, plus Democratic mass convention March 15 to nominate candidates. Also legal notices announce a district court suit over land at 69 Massachusetts Street and various rental listings.
A white teddy bear baby coat is missing between my home and Lawrence. Finder should return it to D. C. P nesshel. Also lost is a black pocket book containing some money and a nail lens. A reward is offered and will be returned to Mrs. Patterson's Millinery Store.
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