Lawrence Mayors Proclaims Bond Interest Increase Election
Lawrence Kansas to hold a special election on April 7 1908 to decide raising the interest on 40000 bonds for a Manual Training High School from 4 to 4.5 percent per year payable semi annually. Polling hours 8 PM to 6 PM at ward facilities including First Ward 747 Vermont Street.
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Lawrence Daily Journal
Board of Education
Lawrence
Kansas
David
State of
Nottal
City of
Anid City
George J. Barker
Vermont Street
City record seals March 16 1908 testament
The document ends with a formal seal and attestations from GEO. J. Barker and F. B. Brooks, City Mayor and City Clerk, confirming the oath or official act dated March 16, 1908 in Lawrence.
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Lawrence
Geo. J. Barker
F. B. Brooks
Cure for Misery touted with Electric Bitters
R. M. James of Louellen South Carolina proclaims a cure for malaria misery using Electric Bitters. Sold in 50 cent bottles, the tonic is claimed to break chills bilious attacks and remove yellow jaundice. It purports quick relief for stomach liver and bladder issues and lame back, guaranteed at Barber & Son's drug store.
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R. M. James
Louellen
S. C
Barber & Son
Keeping Lent at an informal afternoon gathering
At a recent afternoon event several ladies notice Mrs Blank arriving with a new hat from St Louis. The group teases her about keeping Lent as she jokes she will attend card games and a quiet bridge gathering at her house that evening, planning to enter by the back door.
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Mrs. Blank
Belle
St. Louis
Mr. Blank
Public halls safety urged after disasters and school exits
The letter argues city owners must fit public halls with safe exits and fire escapes. It notes outward opening high school doors and keeping exits unlocked during sessions. It recalls the Cleveland fire tragedy with 170 children burned and urges timely installation of proper freescapes for protection.
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Cleveland
Dr King’s New Discovery Endorsed By C Q Eldridge
A Georgia resident from Empire, C. Q. Eldridge, extols Dr King’s New Discovery as the best medicine for coughs colds throat and lung troubles. He praises its seven year use and its quick relief for croup in children. Sold at Barber & Son’s drug store with a guarantee 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free.
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Barber & Son’s
Postmaster General Aids Travelers by Adding Town Names to Signs
Meyers plans to have all 70 000 postmasters add the town or hamlet name to post office signs for clarity. Fourth class offices will have signs funded by local communities, as no appropriation is available. Department files show many public requests for this action, with expected compliance.
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Meyers
United States
Jessor
Market Letter Kansas City Stork Yards March T7
Market report from Kansas City Stork Yards notes a firm market with upward movement across cattle hogs and sheep. Prices rise to new highs for cows calves bulls and weights with strong demand from shippers and buyers despite lighter overall run. Sheep lambs and yearlings show gains amid small receipts and expected moderate future runs.
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Kansas City Stork
MD Bulls
Fae
Aweights
J. A. Rickart
Sharp Dilvanves
Victor Cone Appointed Scientific Assistant in Agriculture Dept
Victor M. Cone of Kansas has been named scientific assistant with the agricultural department. Son of John P. Cone of Lawrence, he grew up in Lawrence and attended Kansas University before graduating in a special engineering course. He helped survey the Neosho river last year and is currently in California with government irrigation work.
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Washington
Kansas City
Victor M. Cone
Kansas
Agricultural Department
Victor
John P. Cone
Lawrence
K. U
Neosho
Emporia
California
Kansas University
Victori
Police raid on New Jersey street joint leads to arrest
Police descended on 742 New Jersey Street and shut down an alleged illicit operation run by Cora Hughes. They seized beer, whiskey, and other evidence, with Hughes posting a $100 bond and pleading not guilty. The case heads to trial Monday as authorities push to close similar venues.
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Cora Hughes
New Jersey Street
Cora
Coral
Cone
Heine
Lawrence
Marshal Carmean
Adopt Williamsport plan for Lawrence manufacturing push
The Lawrence committee met in the Fraternal Aid building to discuss adopting the Williamsport plan. They expect a guaranty fund to encourage manufacturing, deeming it the most practical method to attract and reengage enterprises to locate in Lawrence. E H Harding piano tuner now in Lawrence offers tuning and repair services, Bell 152, residence 1133 R L.
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Lawrence
Williamsport
Will.iamsport
E. H. Harding
Carl Hoffman Music Company of
Kansas City
Lawence
Bell Phone
Arbor Day Observance Promoted by Kansas Officials
Governor Hoch issues Arbor Day proclamation urging Kansas schoolchildren to plant trees. State Superintendent Fairchild plans a comprehensive program for schools statewide including suggested celebrations and tree planting, with twelve thousand copies distributed. Arbor day falls on April 10 and promoters stress ongoing care for water purity and civic duty.
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Kansas
Star
E. W. Hoch
O’brien
Mosler Portraits a Story Painter of Vital Life
The article praises Henry Mosler as a story painter whose figures seem ready to move, likening him to a novelist in painting. It recounts his Civil War Lieutenancy, work for Harper's Weekly, and study in Munich, Dusseldorf, and Paris, noting his Legion of Honor and devotion to American audiences. It highlights two works, Devotion and Egyptian Water Carrier, describing their vivid, momentary religious devotion and sunlit city scene respectively.
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Henry Mosler
Robert Lois Stevenson
Mr. Mosler
Europe
Legion of Honor
France
Mr. Muster
Loyal Legion of the
Ameri
Munich
Dusseldorf
Paris
Higher Health Level with Dr King’s New Life Pills
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine says the pills keep his stomach liver and bowels working right. If the trial disappoints money is refunded at Barber Son’s drug store. 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Jacob Springer
West Franklin
Maine
Barber & Son’s
Barteldes Seed Co promotes seeds and catalogues in Kansas
Spring prompts Garden planning as Barteldes Seed Co offers a complete stock of garden and field seeds in the West. Customers are urged to send for the catalogue and place orders at once from the 504 Massachusetts Street address in Lawrence Kansas.
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Barteldes Seed Co
Massachusetta St
Lawrence, Kans
We’re selling groceries fresh meat and feed cheap
Here We Are Again advertises groceries fresh meat and feed at low prices. Successors to Sim Eliot at 1200 N Johns Bros. Norris Carriage Co. offers savings of 10 to 20 dollars on buggies. F William manager notes refrain from pleasure seeking leading to financial trouble.
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Sim Eliot
Johns Bros
Norris Carriage Co
Massachusetts St. Lawrence
F. William
Brilliant Lyceum Lecture At First Methodist Church
At First Methodist Church a complimentary Lyceum number drew Honorable George C. Alden of New York City. Alden, once a Boston judge, spoke on The Needs of the Hour, delivering a powerful and comprehensive talk despite a smaller audience due to ticket misunderstandings.
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First Methodist Church
George C. Alden
New York City
Alden
Boston
New York
Douglas County Horticultural March Meeting Program
The Douglas County Horticultural Society will meet on Saturday the 1st on the court house third floor at 8 PM. The program includes Poultry in Connection with Horticulture led by Q F Whitney, How to Utilize the Young Apple Orchard from Planting to Fruitage by Charles Phillips, Grapes Best Sorts for Kansas and How to Grow Them by A H Griesa, plus the month's reminders. Samuel Reynolds, Secretary. The article notes loud county claims to have the worst jail in Kansas and hints readers have not seen the Douglas County jail. Try a Journal Want.
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Douglas County Horticultural Society
Court House
Q. F. Whitney
Charles Phillips
Kansas
A. H. Griesa
Samuel Reynolds
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