Lawrence Journal Excerpt Reflects 19th Century Paper History
A fragment from The Journal Lawrence Kansas mentions its founding in 1887 and lineage from Stars Journal and Lawrence Tribune. It describes the Journal as the territory’s leading paper with daily Associated Press content, evening edition, and a weekly edition. Includes miscellaneous notes on editors, ads, and a mix of column chatter and literary quips.
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Liewrence Sterublicsn
Oun Affar
Stars Journal
Harald
Associated Press
Chua
Jarani
Lisual
the Journal
Lawrence, Ku
The Orchard Justice Debate Echoes From The Past
Fragmentary report quotes witnesses and jury debates about Harry Orchard and a town trial. The text recalls accusations, testimonies, debts, and public sentiment, with scattered names and phrases reflecting a chaotic courtroom recollection from an Abilene Reflector style item.
Reflections On Human Nature From Estelle Riddle
A fragmented excerpt from Estelle Riddle in the Minneapolis Messenger muses on human desire, memory, and disappointment. It contrasts cautious restraint with grand promises and notes how people misread prayers and motives while noting the busy, self‑interested pattern of everyday life.
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Estelle Riddle
Minneapolis
Cat Breed Quiz From Tanghidrad to Persdat Cits
The passage lists several cat types such as Angora and Manx and discusses purity and coloration. It notes that white cats are hard to keep clean and mentions Siamese links and tail length traits. It describes fur colors, eye shapes, and breed generalities without clear modern taxonomy.
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Gally
Andy
Siaoke
Bette
Dr Kings New Discovery and Patent Cures Mentioned in Ad
An echo of early 20th century ads touts Dr Kings New Discovery as the best cough and cold remedy with testimonials from C. Q. Eldridge of Empire Georgia. Also promotes Ely's Cream Balm and Lamative Bromos Quinins Tablets with claims of guaranteed relief and a 25 cent price.
It Does The Business Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advert
A testimonial for Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praises its usefulness for piles chapped hands and old sores. It notes 25c at Barber & Son’s drug store and the item is dated from March 26 1908 in the Lawrence Daily Journal. It also mentions a public notice in Douglas County Kansas where C E Lockwood sues S P Woolf and E H Hynson to quiet title to lots 102 104 106 on King Street Baldwin City and the defendants are to respond by a court date.
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E. Chamberlain
Clinton
Maine
Bucklen
Barber & Son’s
Lawrence Daily Journal
Douglas County
Kansas
C. E. Lockwood
P. Woolf
E. H. Hynson
S. P. Woolf
E. ‘H. Hynson
E. Lockwood
King ‘Street
Baldwin City
Weather Skip Delays Spring Plowing Across County
Uncertain rain and a slow thaw hinder spring field work. Winds shifted overnight, delaying soil preparation and delaying early plowing tasks as conditions remain too wet for full field activity. Farmers anticipate better conditions later this week as forecasts suggest improvement.
April 15 Paper Makers Strive for Best Edition
The paper staff works hard to deliver the best issue amid delays and questions about distribution. Editors seek reader feedback and report steady responses, with the team stressing quality and diligent effort to meet expectations.
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Ceomrain
Dorids
Unclear text fragment on medical treatment and address
Fragmentary note mentions a Texas Wonder remedy and a treatment, with obscured names and a street address in St. Louis. Details are garbled, making specific entities and events unreadable.
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Amail
Olive Street
St. Louis
Kidney Ailment Relief Prompts Local Testimony
A Lawrence resident Fannie J. Winchell describes dull back and kidney pain lasting years. She credits Dean's Kidney Pills, purchased at Rick Meus Drug Store, for relief after other treatments failed. Brand advertised by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Remember the ad.
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Fey
Bright
Lawrence
Fannie J. Winchell
Tot
Crumcettout Street
Kan
Saya
Tad Lowes
Dean
Rick Meus Ding
Seuss Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
York
Sele Ageris
United Staleis
Vear
Orine Jasative Fruit Syrup Promises Skin and System Benefits
An ad claims Orine Jasative Fruit Syrup clears the complexion and purges the system. It is marketed as a mild laxative for women and children, gentler than pills or aperients and not irritating to the stomach or bowels.
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Tirber & Sun
Announcements and local notices list political candidates
The page lists candidates for county officers subject to Republican primaries on August 4 including Floyd L. Lawrence for deeds, EDDY for county superintendent, J B Wilson for county clerk, C C Bowman for re election as superintendent, W McFarlane for sheriff, A Roller for county clerk, and a Register of Deeds candidate. Also ads for sewing machines, household goods, fuel oiling, and local services.
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Floyd L. Lawrence
Atust
Lama
J.B. Wilson
W. Redieees
Douglas County
Priaatrivs
C. C. Bowman
Kk. W. McFarlane
A. ©. Roller
Register of Deeds
WANTED AND FOR SALE CLASSIFIEDS IN Lawrence
Classified advertisements fill a Lawrence page with WANTED and FOR SALE notices. Listings seek rental and work, livestock, farm equipment, and household items, with contact details and prices. The dense notices reference Lawrence Kansas and area services, including Bell phones and local merchants.
Law renewal notices and probate warning in Kansas
The notice blends a 1908 public sale and probate notice from Lawrence Kansas. It warns of a petition to sell property and quiet title in the Douglas County court, naming defendants and heirs, with a deadline of April 23 1908. It references Lot 73 on belie street in Lawrence and lists attorney Fred A Clarke for the plaintiff.
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W. Stapleton Johnson
S. K. Huson
Charles E. Brown
Douglas County
Kansas
Platbselisetta Street
City of
Lawrence
County of
Douglas
State of
Alexander T. Jeffrey
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Per.u
Toronto
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Prian
August H . A. Eddy
Littell
Bell- Metcalf Implement Co
Hunzicker & Wahrenbrack’s
Tork
Mass
T. J. Henderson
Ohio
Bell Phone
Geo. H. Smith
People’s Bank
Matie Morgan
Samson and Ident Mills
Kennedy Plumbing UO
Empire Gream Separators
Kenedy & Ernst
St. Beth
W. J. Francisco & Bons Barn
Lawrence Transfer Co
Clifton T. Hiatt
Clothing Man
Rochester Stamps Co
Kennedy & Ernst
Abe ‘Wolfson
Oni An Ion
Bam
Ses Ua
Morrison 4
Levon
Experises Packers
Jersey
Art Nee
Cave
Weaver
Indiana
Hedites
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Mist
Truel
Chile
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Cave Journal
J. W. Heck
Buener Brothers
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Univ
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Uhos Street
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Bell
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City Water
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Hosford Investment Co
Plymouth Rock
Barrel Rocks
E. M. Morgan
Geo. Neck
Simon R. White
Mile
South
Venard & Bowers
St. Hellphone
J. Pierson
Maine St
West Lawrence
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Lawrence, Kans
Fennt
New York St
Sumter County
Kans
Bohannan
Brent
Vermont Street
Lobt
Lee St
Care Journal
Barber’s Drug Store
Hat Hospital
Straffon’s Drug Store
Uoload
At. Smith
Hlolcomb
Nhl Street
Imperial Poultry ‘Farm
Foi
Ne A. Bell
Chas
Miller
Prog
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Lawrenew
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Brinton
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Dole Bastness
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District Court of
Fred A. Clarke
Plaintiff
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Chase
Archer
Hoffman
Fiano
Golden Oak
Hesters
Mass. Street
Johnson
Woodward '& Co
Geta
Victor Talking
Straffon
Dmg
F. M. Perkins
Atlas Building & Loan Association
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