The Journal Lawrence Kansas history and telegraph reach
The Journal of Lawrence Kansas describes its origins dating to 1857 and mergers with the Biats Journal and Lawrence Tribune. It notes ownership of daily Associated Press reports, a daily edition published each evening except Sunday, and a weekly eight page edition issued Saturdays with nationwide and county distribution. Subscription rates are listed and contact numbers provided.
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Lawrence Republican
Biats Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Journal
Joy
Kansas
Masa
the Journal
Lawrence, Ke
Republican Ticket and Primary Law Debate
A list of local Republican candidates is presented for mayor treasurer and other posts along with ward representatives and officers. The column then argues for a strong primary law with safeguards and penalties for improper influence and illegal voting, praising Barker and critiquing the party lineup and local politics in Leavenworth. It also notes a shift toward rural residence for wealthier citizens and comments on stock market confidence and a dubious city clerk renomination.
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Democrats
Leavenworth
M. A. Przybylowicz
America
Kansas City gossip and political squabbles in one column
A scattered roundup notes public sentiment on a Kansas City widow’s dealings with con men, plus remarks on D B Anthony’s chances in the first district, a social mix up with Prof. Smith, debates over primary election law, and local chatter about Baldwin, Tom Watson, and railroads. Also includes an ad for The Texas Wonder kidney remedy and a quip on diplomacy and misjudging women.
Beauty Doctors Endorse Merplelds and Hair Care Claims
Letters from Portland beauty professionals praise Newbro’s Herpicide as stopping hair loss and improving scalp health. Bertha A. Trullinger and Grace Dodge report positive results after use. Sample requests and agent listings appear, with Woodward & Co. named as Detroit distributors.
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Newbro
Bienen
Bertha A. Trullinger
Mls
Morricon
Portland
Ore
Grace Dodge
Rampte
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Woodward & Co
Sullivan Announces Candidacy for First Ward Councilman
Joseph G. Sullivan declares his candidacy for the office of Councilman of the First Ward in Lawrence. He seeks the vote of ward citizens at the April 2 1907 election. If a man has no enemy he has enough.
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Lawrence
Joseph G. Sullivan
Bewaerd
Fluid Dandelion and Sarsaparilla Cure Claim
An advertisement touts Fluid Extract Dandelion with Compound Karyon and Syrup of Sarsaparilla as a harmless inexpensive remedy for bladder trouble urination backache kidney complaints and rheumatism. It claims a local druggist backs the one week results with symptom relief after meals and at night. The message ends with a facetious note about men and favors.
Dean's Kidney Pills Proven To Relieve Kidney Ailments
Lawrence readers report lasting relief from backache headaches and indigestion after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs Lola Helm of 819 Connecticut Ave credits the remedy with removing pain and itching and leaving symptoms absent to date. Sold by all dealers 40 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for United States Remember the name Dean's and take my other.
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Dean
Lawrence
Lola Helm
Connecticut
Kansas
Dick Bros
Dream Balm ad and assorted notices mix in Kansas page
An old Kansas page features a drug ad for Ely's Dream Balm claiming to cure nasal catarrh and head cold with a 50 cent price, plus scattered lines about a chauffeur, awnings, a transfer company, and funeral directors with addresses and phone numbers. The fragmentary items read like classified notices and local business blurbs.
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Ely
Ely Bros
Waren St
New York
Are You Interested In Loose Leaf Ledgers
Lawrence merchants waste time and money from faulty accounting. Many do double labor on month end bills and statements. The Journal offers Sieber & Trussel loose leaf ledgers and related items with no obligation to purchase. Call 48 and ask for Mr. Dinsmoor to see samples and prices.
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Lawrence
Dinsmoor
Sieber & Trussel
Meat Market Promotes Fresh and Cured Meats
Schleifer succeeds E. Edmonds at Mest Market offering all kinds of fresh and cured meats. All orders promptly filled. Located at 840 Masa Street. Phone 63.
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Schleifer
Edmonds
Mest
Gas Fitting to Coal Fuel Wages
E. R. Learned of 107 West Henry offers to convert coal furnaces to burn gas and perform related furnace work. Orders taken at 1101 Kentucky Street shop.
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E. R. Learned
West Henry
Kentucky Street
New Plumbing Establishment Advertises Services
A new plumbing establishment announces readiness to do all kinds of plumbing and gas fitting work. Promises prompt service and first class work. Contact Fred Olson at home phone 87 or 1229 New York St, Ball phone 1808.
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Fred Olson
New York St
New Management at The King Hotel Ottawa KS
The King Hotel at 831 Vermont St is under new management by Mr and Mrs John Shields of Ottawa Kansas. They have refurnished and upgraded all rooms in first class shape and invite patronage. Also listed are local business ads for H Smith Harness Store Krebbies and Crew and property offerings from W J Francisco Sons barn.
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King Hotel
Vermont St
John Shields
Ottawa
Kansas
University Meat Market Emphasizes High Prices and Ready Orders
Alfred S. Eliot has taken over the grocery and meat business, building a strong trade in groceries meats and feed at 1200 New York St. Ruth phones 442. University Meat Market offers highest prices for poultry eggs butter and veal calves with both phones at 1023 Mass St.
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Alfred S. Eliot
New York St. Ruth
University Meat Market
Mass Sr
Brown Emmaons and partners announce new firm details
The text lists the new firm Brown & Emmons successor to Dick & Lewis the Wind Mill grocery at Warren and Mississippi in Etaple and Fancy Groceries offering fresh and salted meats with delivery to the city. It also advertises P Leonard Tailor 733 Mass Pare Grocery Woodward Burr Beth phones 40 1300 Mass St meals and boarding. R B Craigmile 633 Mass St Home Phone 160. Miss June B Shane photographer 615 Masa St Bell 614 Home 876.
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Dick & Lewis
Wind Mill
Warren
Mississippi Streets
Lawrence
June B. Shane
St. Bell
Wanted help and merchandise ads fill local jobs
A flood of classified notices seeks workers and goods. Listings include farm help at 17 Tenn. St and a housework position at 181 Vermont St, a clerk or stenographer, a white girl for housework at 919 Indiana St, and a cigar factory apprentice at Boener Bros. Cigar Factory. Buyers eye seeds, furs, produce, and farm equipment. several real estate offers appear, plus livestock and horse gear.
Fragmented Early 1900s Classified Snippet
A mixed set of local notices and ads from Lawrence area items dated around 1907. Mentions improvised farms near Lawrence, small homes valuing 800 to 2000 dollars, insurance offer by Henry G. Parsons, requests to pick up hats or clothing before March 25, 1907, notices about Te Store and Mass Street addresses, furniture repair and upholstering services, a withdrawn reward for spectacles, and a retail line about cookware.
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Lawrence
Henry G. Parsons
W. T. Neate
Mass
The Spring Bride Fashion Show Gowns and Costs
The piece describes spring wedding gowns emphasizing soft fabrics like liberty satin and chiffon with lace embroidery. It highlights machine embroidery as a cost saving method and outlines a gown built over satin veiled with chiffon featuring lilies of the valley and leaves, with a bias cut bodice, lace yoke, and layered sleeves.
For Rent and Exchange Notices From an Old Journal
FOR RENT Store room at 149 Mass St inquire upstairs. FOR RENT For light housekeeping two or three unfurnished rooms desirable Iveality Address W care Journal. FOR EXCHANGE Good residence in a good five town German Catholic settlement County seat. Good parochial school Best county in the state WH exchange for arm and pay cash difference. Box 343 Seneca Kans.
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Mass. St. Inquire
Care Journal
Seneca
Kans
Lost Friday Evening, Collar Found Near Tad St
A lost collar was reported Friday evening near Tad Street. Residents are asked to check nearby areas for the item and return it to the owner if found.
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St. Rewate
Livestock auction ad offering farms and homes for sale
Frank Gee of 300 Mass St offers a grant all purpose farm of 214 acres near Lawrence at 35 per acre, a 100 acre parcel at 37, an 80 acre lot near Lawr-en, a 150 acre tract at 45, plus 5, 500 for closeable properties. Also 2 suburban homes and several lots. Open dates by J N Harshberger at Trovillo Kreider yard. Phones 34.
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Trovillo
Kreider
Lunder Yard
J. N. Harshberger
Lawrence
This
Laweu
Chin
Aml
Gillham Shoe Shop Still Serving 715 Vermont Street
J H Gillham continues 30 years of shoeing at 715 Vermont Street, offering fitting for all feet and a guarantee on workmanship. Have your shoeing done right.
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J. H. Gillham
Vermont Street
Staver Buggy Contest Offers Prizes for Closest Guess
The Staver Carriage Co lists production by year 1904 to 1906 and invites guesses for 1907 with prizes of 85 dollars in a buggy and a 20 dollar Merry-Go-Round. One guess per five dollars spent guides entrants to win. The company promotes a full line of implements buggies wagons and hardware.
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Staver Carriage Co
Staver
Geo. Prine
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Lawrence Journal
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Tenn
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Iialy
Artie Strong Alexander
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Ray Factory
Tu Rett
Shires
Will Hoverty
Alex
J. Fo. Broeker
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W. C. Simons
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W. H. Peneton
Joln W. Smith
Herd & Jones
GO Mass
Boener Bros. Cigar Factory
Kern
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Reve
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A. Sibley
Lawn
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Paul Lakkan
Eo Journal
Hosford Investment Co
John Tarpy
Care Lawrence Iron Works
G. W. Watts
Alabama
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Fred Heck
Thoroughbred
Orpington
C. Barrisklow
Renees
Union Pacific Tea Store
J. Keilman
W. Warren
Bowersock
Mills & Power Co
S Bank Senomat
Pey
Hugh Blair
A. A. Mayer
Optician
K. Seal
SAROR
Ay Noif
Hell Phone
Stug
R. U
Bell & Bell
Plastico
Herrington
West
Hang
Oppenia
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