The Journal and Lawrence republican legacy
The Journal dates to 1867 and absorbed the State Journal, with a weekly and daily edition serving Lawrence, Kansas. It touts extensive coverage, rapid 24 hour reporting, and a strong weekly paper reaching county post offices. Commentary covers politics, tariffs, school reform, and steady recovery in hog markets, urging balanced middle-class values and prudent local leadership.
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Lawrence Rrepublican
M¢Nifter
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Arnir
Breas
Journal
Avery Post
Kansas
the Journal
Lawrence, Ke
Lawrence area turns land into profit and residence hubs
The text describes idealife development around Lawrence with small land tracts being tamed for profit and desirable homes. It notes animal husbandry gains including ducks, horses, hogs, chickens, ducks, and dogs. Dr Prim thrives in wild duck farming while HL Lowe gains a reputation with dogs. The Journal argues Lawrence as a prime living area for these pursuits and comments on political mentions about Bryan and Johnson. It also touches on health, stomach wellness, and temper, linking digestion to life satisfaction.
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Lawrence
Dr. Prim
HL. C. Lowe
Texas Wonder Pill Ad Claims Kidney Benefit
If you know the merits of the Texas Wonder you will never suffer from kidney bladder or rheumatic trouble. One dollar bottle covers two months treatment sold by druggist or by mail. Send for testimonials. Dr BE Wali 2026 Olive Street St. Louis.
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BE. Wali
Olive Street
St. Louis
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
An old advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a key kidney remedy. It claims kidney health improves overall body function, urges trial, notes availability in fifty cent and one dollar bottles, and offers a free sample and pamphlet by mail from Binghamton NY. It warns readers to mention the paper when writing.
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Dr. Kilner & Co
Tingshamton
The Mean Thing and a Toledo Catarrh Cure Ad
Fragmented OCR text recounts a scandalous scene with fear and dirty water, mentioning a father and a team. It shifts to a legal affidavit from J Cheney promising $100 for cures of catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised as a remedy with testimonials and a Toledo address.
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Lear
Farm Dispute Near Hay Farm Ends in Accident
A farmer and his wife argued as a buggy turned from a road near a hay field. The wife protested a turn, leading to a crash with the farmer left on the ground. The scene includes a wood of hay and the couple at a rural farm setting.
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Aamin
Dyov
Has It Bad. Clarke Ponders a Man's Cylinders
A garbled remark notes Bred A Clarke asking about a man's financial standing and cylinders. The piece mentions cures for croup and bruises, a sore throat, and references a household remedy labeled Dr. Thomas Kelectrie Oil.
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A. Clarke
Willie
Maura
Thomas Kelectrie
Man Confesses Recovery and Mood in Jail After Guilty Verdict
Eph Vaneil appears to recover spirits after jury finds him guilty of first degree murder. He shows no emotion at sentencing and, while upbeat, takes on the task of brightening jail life by assisting inmates and making the facility pleasant.
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Eph. Vaneil
Simolay
Asin
High School Assembly Bell Mystery In Theory
A student named Setieonie reportedly climbed into a second story window at a high school and triggered an elaborate bell system with wires and pedals. Investigators puzzled by bells ringing at odd times while plans to test the mechanism failed to reveal a clear culprit.
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Setieonie
Elimbitar
Worth
Cine
Msie
Laxane
Mindawune
May Deport Many In U S By Inspector J Eager
United States immigrant inspector J Eager, based in Washington, visited the city from St. Louis to inspect penal and charitable institutions for aliens. He left a copy of the new draft deportation law and warned that aliens who become public charges or criminals, or who are found insane, face arrest and deportation.
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Dv. J. Eager
United States
Washington
St. Louis
Comeree
Luther
Gemey
Hivrel Wall
King of throat and lung remedies in old advertisement
An empire Georgia man extols Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs croup and throat ailments. The ad promotes a $1 bottle with a free offer and lists local drugstore Barber & Son as seller amid garbled filler text and dubious claims.
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Barber & Son
College Editors to Meet at University Conference
College editors from Whinite Giher and other campuses convene at the university to discuss student press policies, editorial standards, and collaboration. The gathering features representatives from Stites j Hitloting, Yovetvan prertee wipers, and Banpo Cowper College, with talks scheduled across several sessions in Shawhatten, Washington.
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Dellece
Williaa
Banpo Cowper College
Chitin Holts
Uaiiversiny Wes Bitends
Wiehitas
Fudimiont
Sorflowe
Orange tree described as small specimen with abundant fruit
A fragmentary report describes a small orange tree two feet tall with abundant ripened fruit and a potential year round crop. Mrs. Durham tends it in sun and cool indoor spaces, noting frequent root watering and soil refreshment. The tree originated from a family member long associated with a former reporter in the Philippines service.
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Mes T. AW
Lupeka
Mumge
Mas
Ham
Durham
Pormer
Tarthe
Milion
Philippines
Announcements and local business notices mix in county race bids
A jumble of political candidate announcements for Douglas County positions and Republican primaries dated August 4 appear alongside local ads. J J Eddy and W R Green are named for county superintendent and clerk races, with various others listed for sheriff and register of deeds. Additional lines promote sewing machines, fish and groceries, bicycle services, and plumbing get rich quick style prompts.
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W. R. Green
Douglas County
WANTED COLUMN FROM LAWRENCE DAILY JOURNAL 1903
A patchwork of rental and sale notices from the Lawrence Daily Journal lists wanted ads for a three to six room west side house, help-wun job postings, pasture needs for 15 head, and stallions to stand for the season. Also advertised are seed potatoes, white Leghorn eggs, and various local business offerings. The notices reflect early 20th century classifieds with names, addresses, and contact details in Douglas County Kansas.
Lawrence Daily Journal classifieds and legal notice Fragments
A collage of 1908 notices and ads including sales of fence posts cows tools dirt plants and seeds plus aii court notice about Mary Ann Flory filing to quiet title on land in Douglas County Kansas and a short farm sale offer with contact details and rewards
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W. Stapleton Johnson
S. SK. Suson
Charles E. Brown
Douglas County
Kansas
Ory 8
Pont Hanse
Massachusetts
Trafford Lawrence
County of Douglas
State Threstmont Co
City
New Ee
Alexander T. Jeffrey
Hosford
Lawrence Daily Journal
State of Kansas
Jackson Bower
Mary Bower
Peter Canty
Canty
Ephraim Scudder
Sendler
Mary Ann Flory
Adaline J. H. Mitchell
Dowler
Lawrence
Kans
Beli
Henry H. Asher
District Court
Noted Conversation Sparks Belief in Ambition and Talent
A fragment recalls Lyman Abbott and a society woman discussing hunger for ideas. Mentions mental inertia among women and a hope to avoid it. Praises a clever brain cultivated talent and charming personality as possible motives for ambition.
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Lynn Abbott
Bucklen Amica Salve Praised By Clinton Resident
A Clinton Maine man Mr E Chamberlain says Bucklen Amica Salve does the business curing piles and chapped hands and old sores without leaving a scar. The ad notes Barber Son drug store listing and cites a March 26 1908 Lawrence Daily Journal item. Also references a Douglas Court action involving E Lockwood and E P Woolf heirs and trustees.
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E. Chamberlain
Clinton, Maine
Bucklen
Barber & Son's
The Herbert Remonstrance and Parole Protest Calls
The Lawrence protest against Will Herbert parole is urged to mobilize before next week’s court hearing. The piece notes lax efforts and warns that inaction harms public stance. it also advertises Doon’s Regulats as a remedy for liver and digestive ills.
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Lawrence
Will Herbert
Fragmented Obscure Objection At Presidential Message
Odd forum notes a dispute over a president calling citizens his people. Farmers brief yelp about trusts and editors using terms. Maybelle and Grayce appear in a scattered dialogue with snippets about a bird nicknaming.
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Land of the Free
Penne
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Atebison Globe
Iften
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Rank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
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Frank J. Clheney
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Anne Hall
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Chile
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Topeka
J. J. Eddy
Jan
J. B. Wilson
C. Bowman
B. W. McFarlane
Repub
A. M. Roller
Register of Deeds
D. W. Littell
Belt Metcalf Implement Co
Hunzicker & Wealkenbrock’s
T. WF
Henderson
Obie Street
Bell Phone
Geo. IE. Smith
People’s Bank
Matie Morgan
Masa
Samson
Ideal
Kennedy Plumbing
A. VW. Weaver
Indiana
Mral J. HL Colin
Cictinna
West Side
Gow
Ware Journal
Jersey
W. Heek
Lawrence, Kamsits
Buener Brothers Char Factory
Chity Ya
Mike
Elome
Simony
Kh White
Trontis
Babcock
Vestnant Steeer Bell Phone
Imperial Poultry Farm
Brahmas
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C. Brown
Ems
Stuck
U Kk
Chas. C. Miller
Kats
Alexander ,T. Jeffrey
Ill
Texas
Barred Rocks
E. M. Morgan
Bellphone
Empire Gream Separators
Kenedy & Ernst
Mass
St. Beth
W. J. Francisco & Sons
Lawrence Transfer Co
Square
Clifton T. Hintt
Rochester Stamping Co
Kennedy & Ernst
Wolfson
Morrison & Lenon
Seped Packers
Fred A. Clarke
Plaintiff
Bell Plane
Heck
Sid Dail
Simon R. White
14 Mile South
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Venant & Bowers
St. Bell Phone
Hed River Seed
W. J. Gilmore
E. Winthrop St
J. Pierson
Maine St
West Lawrence
New York
Sumner County
Bobannon
Stanway
Varmont Street
W. T. Neate
New Hampshire Street
Vermont
Atrest
Fittshoes
Gost
Barber’s Drug Store
Woodward & Co.'s
Warren Street
Stratton's
Drag FM
Perkins
Sec
Atlas Building & Loan Association
Titian
Olnary
Bell Brothers
Iastern Kansas
Overbrook
Chanute
Peru
Toronto
Comig
Lyman Abbott
District Court of
C. E. Lockwood
P. Woolf
E. E. Hynson
E. P. Woolf
E. H. Hynnan
Plaintitt
Herbert Remonstrance
Doon
Merriman
Chase
Archer
Hoffman
Golden Oak
Victor Talking
Straffon’s Drug Store
Hesters
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