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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
2
A collection of names for treasurer clerk of district court county clerk and superintendent positions appears. References to Congress nominee Bernard Sheridan and remarks on presidential campaign dynamics, strikes in Scotland, and Purdue president notoriety are interwoven with local political chatter and a depot sighting.
Fragmentary text discusses the Warkentin family in Newton, debates over republicans and democrats, and criticism of local leaders. References to paving streets, farmers, and claims about artificial respiration methods and public health ideas. The passage reveals tension between townspeople and the Warkentin family, with broader commentary on societal issues.
A mixed page item presents Castoria for Infants and Children claim and a correction addressing false impressions spread by county papers. It notes a tree limb dispute over property, asserts the editor acted within rights, and references Dr. E W Dall advertisements and testimonials.
Robert R Watts of Salem Missouri credits Foley's Kidney Cure with curing his kidney troubles after five years of poor health. He claims relief in under two bottles and urges others to address kidney issues promptly, noting summer relates to overheating and excess drinking. The piece also contains a social observation about a girl's courtship behavior and a closing note on friendship.
The article chronicles Richard Forsythe a returned soldier from the Spanish American War who learned his parents had moved from Salina to Spokane Washington and Calambons Ohio. Forsythe, age 19 at enlistment, served in Cuba and the Philippines before settling into writing again after years of wandering. His letters last arrived eight years ago from Vancouver Washington as his parents finally received word.
The recollection recalls Cameron Kunkle and companions leaving on a Sunday from a hive railroad form to see off a group, with sadness and tears among mothers and wives. It notes dissolution and wrecked lives from the trip, listing names such as Cameron Kunkle Robert Log van Bulb Low m Pale George Young Will Nelligan Dave Gullusher Charley Lippy Barton Champe mul Bertrook Eecomptun Stun. Also mentions the New Pure Food And Drug Law and Foley’s Honey and Tar as safe for coughs and colds.
Elks plan their annual convention and jollification at Parsons from May 26 to 28. The local lodge expects about ten delegates with a larger Elk attendance, including members from Topeka Ottawa and Chanute, arriving by private car and sharing in three days of events and planned entertainments.
The Kansas river service linked Lecompton to booming upriver commerce from 1854 to 1886. The Minnie Bell in 1858 carried walnut lumber for Governor Stan's mansion and docked at Second Street levee beside a large cottonwood that stood there until about fifteen years ago. The piece also notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as a trusted healer, 25 cents at Barber & Son's.
Lawrence's unusual press scene features two tiny rival papers The Gossip and The Breeze created and run by office youths. They publish semi monthly issues with humorous local content and playful rivalry, while larger journals dominate the town's many papers.
About 12 000 head of cattle have been shipped to Greenwood county in the past week. Most were from Texas and will be pastured in Flint Mills and girded for the market next fall. Shippers include Tull and Landergin of Eureka with 3000 head and Isaac Covall handling pasturing contracts. Estimates suggest 115 000 to 125 000 cattle may be pastured in Greenwood county this summer.
Rice and René counties in Kansas produce the best broom corn for whisk brooms, with prices up to 125 dollars per ton. Sterling brush fetches double the usual price, and Kansas supplies most whisk broom fiber for the United States. Much of the crop goes West to Montana and Washington, with Cuba becoming a growing trading partner as Robert Findlay’s firm expands Spanish language aid to staff.
Lawrence Kansas breeders tout Rutger Alcantara 14940 as a premier sire for trotters and high class driving horses. Ads promote Alcantara progeny, Diamond 25896 Percheron, Silver Heir 2:17% trotter and pacer, and multiple stallions with terms and insurance options. Local sales notes mention prices, service fees, and farm locations.
An ounted display of horse breeding services and agents lists a Walkill Wilkes stallion, its large bay frame, 16 hands high, 2,150 pounds, and promising foals. It notes lineage to Kansas Wilkes and Almont line, with breeders Morrison & Las offering single service at $5, stud fee, and options for breeding/colt care. Also includes local business notices and transfers.
A special car carried nineteen boarders to the Hotel Has kell en route to Lansing at 11 30. Enrollment now stands at 1276, the highest on record since the prison was built. Fifteen year old Juli Williams faces a two-year term for burglary as he is moved with others from La Flore county. A rain delay occurred during transfer from Jefferton county as bracelets could not be unlocked and were sawn off at the machine shop. Lawrence Granite Manufacturing Co offers cement sidewalks and blocks, with plans upon request.
Three registered Percherons in service Prince Arthur Jer ome 30177 a fine bay shown at the Douglas county fair Prine 53700 a sired colt and an imported brick 4year-old Arthur 52833 weighing over 1800 lbs Terms 12 to insure living cost Farm four miles south of Lawrence Home phone 7026 Black Bell 7816 Mammoth Black Jack Big Jee Big Joe coming five years Stands 16 hands high weight about 1000 pounds Pure black with mealy nose Season of 1908 at John Fritzel farm one mile southwest of Lawrence Service fee 10 to insure living cost Money due when more is disposed of or removed from the county John Fritzel
On April 20, 1908, Clarence H. Roberts was appointed administrator of John W. McMillan’s estate by the Probate Court of Douglas County Kansas. All interested parties are notified to govern themselves accordingly.
Norward Stock Farm advertises the standard and grandly bred Novar 26464 son of Norvar as a top stallion for 1908. At 16 hands and 1250 pounds he is praised for size blood and conformation and offered for $20 to insure. The notice also cites lay out considerations for fare and undertaker arrangements.
A historical note highlights CaPa Bank as a trusted partner for businessmen, emphasizing its check account features and a commitment to sound banking methods. The text praises personal integrity shown by the bank's directorate and its dedication to service during times of need.
A dense jumble of 1920s style want ads seeks cooks house help sales staff and room shares with multiple names and addresses. Listings promote employment trades livestock land and goods for sale and missing items with contact phones and locations.
Found items include a lady's gold watch on Tennessee Street claimed by owner who pays for this notice and proves property. A girl’s red cap found in front of Eldridge claimed by owner who calls at the Journal office and pays for this notice. A lens from an opera glass found in the Spent famse and kept at the Journal office.
Government lands offer choice homesteads in the grain belt to the people with first come first served. First choice lands are going fast. adjoining lands available at five to twenty dollars per acre on reasonable terms. Promises ideal climate, good water and rich soil. Include home ownership with yearly value growth. Round trip from Lawrence and contact details provided.
Orchard spray pump with four row attachment from Phillips Fruit Farm seeks buyer. Contact Phillips Fruit Farm at phone 1846. Also offered Peach Hill 714 acres with peaches apples pears plums and small fruits near west city limits. A H Griesa home phone 56. 5000 acre farm 100 acres cultivated 60 acres pasture near Guthrie. exchange for farmland in Douglas Jefferson or Leavenworth counties. John Adams R F D No 6 Lawrence Kansas. For rent six room house 14 miles southeast with 3 acres pasture. Bell Phone 1380. Rooms for light housekeeping 808 New Hampshire.
Mixed notices advertise clairvoyant readings by Prof Silerwood and Mollium Tren Linde, claiming name, age, and occupation revealings for 60c. Also listed are landscape gardening by D. R. White at 721 Tennessee St, roofing and carpentry by T. K. Holloway and McKarmes, and assorted quips and ads.
The item combines two notices: Imperial Poultry Farm offers hatching eggs from prize stock of Light Brahmas Barred and White Rocks Buff Orpingtons White Wyandottes 8 C White Leghorns and Brown Leghorns priced 1 to 3 per setting with farm at 1 mile south State University Bell 8663. Hammond's Barred Plymouth Rocks eggs at 100 200 per setting Toulouse Goose eggs by A G Hammond Vieland First. Also a public notice from the Douglas County District Court informing Alexander T. Jeffrey plaintiff against Stepleton Johnson S K Huson and Charles E. Brown and unknown heirs devisees administrators executors trustees that they must answer by April 23 1908 to quiet title to the south half of Lot 73 on Massachusetts Street Lawrence Kansas and barry them from any interest.
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