Lawrence Proclaims 1908 Bond Election on School Buildin
Lawrence Kansas mayor George J Barker proclaims a special city election to vote on increasing the interest rate on bonds for the Manual Training High School Building. The measure would raise 40000 dollars in bonds at four and a half percent annual interest, semi annually, with polling hours set from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at specified ward locations.
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Lawrence Daily Journal
Board of Education
Lawrence
Kansas
Kaes
Aus
Guy of
City of
Board of Envcation
Saul Eity
Effy
George J. Barker
Cansas
Vermont Street
City Hall
W. Warren
City Official Seals Attestation Amid Faded Text
A fragmentary archival note shows an attestation by GEOL Barker and Poe Binks with a seal, referencing the City of Vive heads. The incomplete text includes names and dates but remains largely unreadable, suggesting an official document or record stamped and dated this day.
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Rogan
Molues
Laurence
Otis Meneh
Geol Barker
Poe Binks
Origin of Moving Pictures Across Early Experiments
Fragmented OCR text hints at early exploration of moving pictures and recording devices. References to experiments, individuals like Wyeth and Hy Te, and notes on prototypes suggest a discussion of early cinema concepts, devices, and theoretical groundwork alongside scattered, unclear details.
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John
Wasi
Saul
Kilmer’s Swamp Root Sold By Mail Offer
A vintage remedy ad touts Dr Kilmer’s Kilmer Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder trouble. It claims extensive testing in hospitals and private practice and offers a free sample bottle and an informational book by mail to readers who mention the notice. Regular bottles are sold at fifty cents. The copy urges readers to spell the product’s name correctly and provides the Binghamton address for samples.
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Kihner
Mer
Bright
Kilmes
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Kilmer
Binghamton, MW
It Was a Long Time Ago in Ottawa
Under sheriff W P Latimer arrived in Ottawa 41 years ago as a young man when the town was a village with few saloons and no buildings at Second and Main. He recalls arriving by stage from Lawrence and helping pull wheels from mud, noting the city’s transformation since then.
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W. P. Latimer
Ottawa
Latmier Teave
Lawrence
Latimer
Democratic Minatio
Sher
Viewpoints on Art Explain Why Paintings Move Viewers
A lecture at the exhibit discusses how art aims to evoke emotion rather than intellect. Professor Griffith and instructor examine Whistler, Van Dyke, and specific works, noting harmony, detail choice, and the artist’s personality shaping meaning.
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Hamian Abbott
Oyifith
Qiebares
Oriftii
Innistier
Arite
View Dyke
Ihent
Chittish
Dian
Whistler
Ure
Taness
Artain
van Dyke
Mr. Griffith
Ieral
Griffith
Brownell
East
Tennesse
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Under New Pure Food Law
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is declared not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. Barber & Son recommends it as a safe remedy for children and adults.
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Foley
Barber & Soa
Masa. Ie
King
Irvine Iy
Eldridge
Pherkeley
S Empire
Poynton
Henry
Barber & Ben‘s
Kotes
Lawrence Woman in Case Linked to St Patrick Baby
Lawrence story links Mrs. Addie Easters of Leavenworth to a St Patrick’s day baby found on a Kansas City doorstep. A fifteEN year old girl in Easters’ house is named, and Easters claims past nursing work and acting as a medium in Leavenworth. The Lavender case is referenced with Easters’ contested involvement.
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St. Patrick’s
Kansas City
Addie Easters
Leavenworth
Origin of skating and early wheel skate history
Fragmented extracts trace the origin of skating to northern climates where snow and ice prompted the use of runners. The text mentions Norse and Swedish usage, early wheel-equipped forms, and references to 18th century demonstrations in London and Paris. It also includes a legal notice about F J Cheney & Co and a promotional claim for Hall's Catarrh Cure.
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Norway
Sweden
Leah du
Daiwa
Craival
Ehbrary Listathestter
London
Wea Opera Tronse
Aris
Ravelsz
Aerghais
Harr
Fitzpethon
Ravel
Skare
Toledo
Lucas Nty
J.cheney
F. J. Cheney& Co
Luk
Frank J. Citeney
Irebrogean
A. W._GLEASON
Siat
F. J. Cheney & CO
Hall
The Outing Magazine April editorial mix grabs readers
The April issue surveys modern farming, travel, and invention with Agnes C. Wellied on The New Spirit of the Farm and coverage of agricultural colleges, government stations, and the rise of the new farmer. Also features Vance Thompson on The Vagabonds of France, Robert Dang on Saving College Graduates, The Practical Motor Boat by H W J Rirehtl, Ralph D Paine on Old Salem Ships, and a Poultry piece Profitable Chicken Raising by Hosea B. Sandow.
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Outing
Sone
Ames Af
Agnes C. Wellied
Obaf
Vance Thompson
Globe Trotter
Amen
Frayce
Thompson
Robert Dang
New York City
Columbia
Yale
Cornell
Marvard
Princeton
Brown
Pennsylvania
HW. J. Rirehetl
Ralph D.paine
Salem
Hoseoe B. Sandow
Barhans Testifies After Four Years of Cure
Carlisle Center resident G B Barhans testifies that four years ago he wrote claiming Foley's Kidney Cure cured his severe kidney trouble. He says brick dust sediment and pain vanished and have not returned. Related notes praise Foley's Kidney Cure and Dr Thomas Electric Oil. Local obituary mention notes H J Penington’s death at Altamont, Kansas, Feb 2, after 23 years in the area.
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G. B. Barhans
Carlisle Center
Foley
Barber & Sam
Tra Dick
Lawrence
H. J. Penington
Altamont
Kansas
Mr. Penington
Carpenter
Mr.Dick
Sheridan Ride a Myth Debate Sparks Kansas History Row
The Kansas City Star commentary questions March 19 remarks claiming Sheridan’s Ride as a myth. The letter criticizes Esther Sherman’s misattribution of a St Patrick’s Day banquet speech and urges caution in history reporting.
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Kansas City Star
Jill Heets
Ware Lawrence
Kan
Sur
Mareh
Sheridan
Farher Sherman
St. Patrick's Day
Esther Shernan
Sheridan's Ride in Civil War Memory Sparks Editor War
William T Sinclair argues October 19, 186? diary of Duryee's Zouaves details Winchester Cedar Creek and Mill Creek actions, defending Sheridan's Ride against Father Sherman. He asserts the poem reflects historical truth and urges readers to trust the poem's depiction.
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Isg
Duryee
New York
Nineteenth Army Corps
Martinsburg
Uun
Sheridan
Winchester
Father Sherman
Tate
Father Shernin
Cedar
Mill Creek
Rienzi
Nicuzi
Father Shermian
Thomas Buchanan
William T. Sinclair
Iths
Financial Statement of City of Lawrence Finances
Municipal financial statement listing receipts and disbursements for various funds from January to May, including Water, Sewer, Improvement, Paving and Interest funds. Documents show balances, transfers, and overdrawn totals with entries referencing taxes, bonds, and maintenance expenditures. The text lists specific line items for streets, printing, postage, water, and paving projects, and includes endorsements of local officials.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup Incomplete Ad Claim
An early 20th century ad fragment touts Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as stimulating the liver cleansing the system and clearing the complexion of pimples and blotches with bold health claims.
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