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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1908
Page
1
The article discusses Cannon and his political impact, noting a controversial stance on public questions and the potential influence on party outcomes. It critiques his leadership and questions the effect on the election. It reflects the era's debate over prohibition and reform proposals.
The country laments student hoodlumism at Aum Arbor and notes reformers urge balanced action. The piece argues reformers often judge harshly while history shows worse excesses, and stresses youth need a constructive outlet amid social pressures.
The article discusses water infrastructure challenges and the need for improvement to support growth. It mentions funding and planning concerns, urging action to ensure reliable service and support for residents and institutions.
A government survey shows Kansas leading in wheat production with strong farm value figures across seventeen states. The report notes rising production and rising domestic prices, while Iowa tops potatoes and Nebraska leads in another crop.
Willow Springs community updates describe carpenters finishing a project, Elwood Deay hauling sand to a cistern, and residents Baldwin and Caittith visiting. A school play was postponed from Friday the 20th to the 27th amid a large Sunday meeting attendance and various social visits by Walter Peay Earl Jacobs and Chas Myre.
Jumbled text suggests a Baker University item involving a chapel incident and a theft by an individual named Peet. Mentions of Myer, Juree, Latbie, and possible dates or votes are unclear, with scattered references to a traction, a seven year period, and a tense scene around an event in a chapel.
Fragmented ad style notes claim a one day cure for colt ailments using laxative bromide and Grove's remedy. The text mentions repairs, ear issues, and numerous vague patient reports, with references to doctors and a Warren Streit figure and assorted regional terms.
An old obfuscated ad and a district court publication notice appear together. The text mentions Castoria for infants and a testimonial about Arnica Salve by Mr. E. Chamberlain of Clinton Maine, plus a public notice in Douglas County Kansas involving C E B Lockwood versus S P Woolf and E H Hynson and unknown heirs and trustees.
An old medical advertisement touts Viapepsin as a miracle for indigestion. It claims the product digests 3000 grains of food and cures sour stomach within five minutes. The copy urges readers to ask their pharmacist for the formula and emphasizes rapid, pleasant relief.
An old newspaper fragment touts a supposed cure the Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims rapid relief from chills bilious attacks fever and feverish back pain and markets Electric Bitters as a blood purifier sold with a guarantee. The ad mentions Barber’s Drug Store and uses sensational language of miracle cures.
The copy asserts the institution offers liberal progressive accommodations aligned with legitimate banking. It emphasizes unmatched facilities for handling all financial affairs and a commitment to broad customer access.
A string of candidate notices shows Tam 2 for County Superintendent J B Wilson W R Green running for County Clerk C C Bowman seeks re election as superintendent W McFarlane runs for Sheriff Roller for Press Clerk D W Littell announces for Register of Deeds. Also local ads for sewing machines Atlas financing White fish cod and mackerel at Hunzicker Wahrenbrack Bicycle shop painting varnishing and Bell phone 1743.
A flood of help wanted and goods for sale items from Lawrence Kansas lists exploration schemes, cattle and horse needs, sewing and home work jobs, farm and property wants, and various sales offers including seeds, eggs, furniture, and services. Many entries include names and local phone numbers or addresses.
A collage of lost item notices in Lawrence Kansas includes a brown silk belt with topaz buckle, a gold filled Elgin watch between Central School and University, a brindle bull pup, two strand coral necklace, and several other lost items with rewards. Also mentions stallions at Holcomb's barn and poultry farm ads, plus a shoe fitter at 716 Vermont Street and a lost lady's gold watch at Theta House.
Actress Miss Trace Ufeward appears in Hew annual tour at the Buwersock Opera House March 23 with The Session of a Wife a teledrama packed with comedy and vaudeville between acts. Tickets priced 10 25 45 60 cents. Public notices follow.
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