Lawrence Journal 1903 Prospect of City Improvements
The Lawrence Journal outlines Lawrence's mid 1900s revival with paving plans, a new courthouse, Carnegie library pledge, and a $50,000 federal appropriation via Congressman Bowersock. It notes local employment gain, treasury funds, and anticipated construction that will boost the city and county economy.
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Lawrance
Bod
Syary
Lawrence
Kansas
Court House
Andrew Carnegio
BEC
Bowersock
Congress
Bial
Asighbota Boro
Lawrones
Lawramce
Dosgies County
Cami
Kansas City rivalry and Pompeii disaster compared in Times voices
A Leavenworth Times remark hints at friction between Cal Anthony and the commercial club over plans for Kansas City growth and finances. The piece contrasts this with dramatic notes on Pompeii’s ancient destruction and the Martinique volcano, reflecting on catastrophe and public duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth Times
Cal Anthony
Opthors
Pompeii
Martinique
St. Pierre
Hood's Sarsaparilla claims health benefits
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a constitutional remedy for catarrh scrofula salt rheum and numerous ailments. It asserts relief for eruptions pimples boils and various skin issues and digestive kidney and liver troubles. The copy urges readers to try Hood's and promises overall nerve and blood health.
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HOOD
The Pulpit and the World Wide University Link
A long lectured essay argues ministers must be educated broadly in university studies not theology alone. It urges pastors to engage with society’s big questions, warns against religious narrowing, and cites Dr. Arnold on reading widely to avoid narrow thinking. The piece stresses breadth, tolerance, and knowledge to preach effectively.
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Teele
Nacre
Itil
Arnold
Rugby
W Bole
Goder
Jona
Theodore T. Munger
Presbytery debate over Adam and biblical literalism
A historical analysis cites the Presbytery of New York and the Presbytery of Elizabeth regarding a candidate’s belief on Adam and Eve. It argues that whether the story is history or legend should not determine ordination or fitness to preach the gospel, stressing ministerial independence from doctrinal tests.
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New York
Adec
Ellisbeth
Adam W
Presbyterian
Union Seminary
Adam
Eva
St. Paul
Titus
Adar ‘—Tha Onilook
Improving Satien's Capital and City Beautification Plans
City planners touring Europe have drafted schemes to make Washington flourish as the world’s most beautiful capital. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is touted as a trusted American remedy with over fifty years of credited cures for ailments like indigestion nervousness and kidney troubles.
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Washington
Commie Ficpura
Hostetter
Veiled Statement and Credibility Question in Public Address
A garbled letter fragment presents a long and unclear statement attributed to an unnamed figure. The text references political themes, requests, and appeals to authority, with scattered mentions of a president and a trial sized product advertisement inserted within the jumble. The overall document appears to mix political rhetoric, testimonials, and consumer promotion in a single page snippet.
Civil Commission Answers House on Eligible List
Washington May 1. The civil commission transmitted to the house of representatives an answer to Representative Gillet of Massachusetts asking information on the eligible list of the ton. The statement shows three Bibles on the register. From July 13 1861 to April 13 1902, 7 972 persons were appointed to office from this register. An alleged charge letter scheme by Van Kirk Robins of Wilkes-Barre was named a fraud by the postmaster general and mail clues at Wilkes will return remittances amounting to over 1 000 000. Doane's Ointment advertisement claims relief for itching piles.
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Fligitie Dant
Washington
Civil Commission
House of Representatives
Gillet
Ot Massetts
Frand
van Kirk & Robins
Wilkesbarre
Wul
United States
Wilkes
Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People Advert
Cleveland business leader Charles H Bradley touts Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People after recovering from typhoid. He credits six boxes for restored health and urges others to seek the remedy, while noting alcohol and fever fatigue can leave the body weak and the need to purify blood and build tissue.
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Charles H. Bradley
The
State Investment Co
American Trust Building
Cleveland
Ohio
Ltty
Laas
Iran
Dr. Williams
Thad
Leonsider
Williams
Pr. Willisus Medicine Co
CHURCH DIRECTORY LISTS SERVICES ACROSS CITY
A long list of local churches with address cues and service times. Entries include English Lutheran at Quincy and New Hampshire, First Baptist, United Presbyterian at Kentucky and Berkley, First Church of Christ Scientist on Massachusetts, Pilgrim Church, and others. Also notes on St Johns Catholic, Trinity Church, and local clergy such as Rev A B Shrader, Rev A M Thomas, and Rev T Downing.
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English Lutheran Church
Quincy
New Hampshire
A B Shrader
First Baptist Church
Plymouth Church
YPSC
United Presbyterian churc _ ner
Kentucky
Berkley Streets
Hpm
Unitarian Church
M Bennett
Presbyterian Church
Wzino
M. E
M. Bamford
W. E. Higgins
G. W. Mallitt
Epworth Jeange G
Ralph Price
Free Methodist Church
St John's
Kentucky St
Kev T. Downing
Trinity Church
Holy Communion
Fire destroys Iowa School for the Deaf walls and chapel
A wall and chapel at the Iowa School for the Deaf on May 10 were destroyed by a major fire. The four story building, 200 by 73 feet, housed 210 pupils with 63 teachers and staff all absent when flames erupted. Firemen and a local plant failed to control the blaze. uninsured state funds bear the loss. Superintendent Wy Hobert reported minimal belongings saved as students were temporarily housed on campus grounds. Judge John Downie of Des Moines and state officials arrived to oversee the aftermath.
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Council Hiro
Wilding
Iowa School
Templeton
Wis
Teeberg
Mba Theta
Wy Hobert
Sean
Wmildinga
Growids
John Downie
Kinny
Des Moines
Cone Food
Philippine Inquiry Reveals Tarnished Treaties and Silence
Fragmentary dispatches from Rev William Walker and others describe disputed loyalties and alleged mutilations, with accounts naming Terrell and Stetson. The reports touch on testimony, political tension, and allegations of violence as the scene shifts from Lincoln Nebraska to regional debates, including a Missouri line project and a murder at Beatrice May 10. A stray medical advert ends the text, unrelated to the main events.
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Walker
Ronnie
William
Serit
Tolan Stetson
Nerfol
Lavi
Maes
Siar
Theo Cooof Mahonnger
Lincoln
Jersey
Stork
Missouri
Linecolo
Beatrice
Renee Uily
Dreamlike musings and ads in a late 19th century page
A fragmentary OCR page blends spiritual reflections and moral exhortations with commercial notices. It mentions faith and perseverance, then shifts to dental ads for Gillings and Wheeler plus a Messiah concert in Lindsborg with train and ticket details. Names include Mary Mapes Badge and Dr Wheeler.
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Lawrence Journal Co., Publishers
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Lawrence Ore
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Dreseding Dusania
Beachy
the Journal
Lawre
Kan
Towos
At &Menting
Temperance Workers
Topastani
Parker
Topeka
Kansas City Journal
Read
Reed
Ofice
Topska
Leavenworth
Kansag
Hannan City
Harm Wilson
Kansas City
Laikpatches
Washingloy
Eugene Ware
Wabingtom
Thame
Ware
Pansion Echenos
Meat Trust
Senate
the Times
Ottawa
Hartin
Atchison
Chester
Long
Ita
Chester Long
Carlaw
Kensas City
Kagnas City
Province of m
Mao
J. K. Griggs
Seaking
Alice
Griggs
Wall
Republicanian
Quenion
Sette Dhateorson City
Mer
Chater Abia
Caairge Gi
West
Kanegs
Dentul Drrostae Fins
Batvhinseni
the Dismmigy Smooth University
Eathione
Hatna
Bete CQ
White House
War Department
Laver
Koo
Picht
Chiesgo
W.antonio Michi
Joseph Deandre
Tmrological
Satien
H. Clay Evan
Seritietaeek Bey
Senearts
Ptate de
Carne
Mr Binley
Remy Wath
Hanol EU
Whiten
G. Brown
Granger
ELY Bros
Warren St
Doane
Chunch Directory
Comscloienens
Weber
Welch
Nuremburg
McKint
Gaurin
Denver
Col
Lindsley
Palmer
Criminal Court
Albert Gabrin
Wold
Gasipong
T. Allen
Sixth Avenue
Otto Floto
George Dailey
Iowa School For Deaf
Chivayn
Marana
Philip
Vieetherlag
Earaces Lapmetos
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Drogglisre
ROYAL
Royal Baking Powder CO
William ST
Pawar
Anya
Arn
Cormier
Aldrich
Caliginn
Sir Thomas More
Morris
Louiaa M. Alcott
Hower Wold Hint
Eepaud Judd Shelley Jide
Childran
Joubert
mieckurKs
Bath
Holy Grace
Mary Mapes
Emerson
Wheeler
Massachusetts
Lindsborg Soundsy
Fic Topeka Sod Kotare
City Ticket of Ice
U. P. Depot
Belle Roer
J. T. Shacklin
U.P
Lindsborg
Sala Satercay
Lawrence Sanday
U. P
Bert
Oumdin
Burdock Mlind Hutwra Crea
St. Louis
Souh Sixth Street
Atchison, Kansas
I. F. Nyseawendee
Indianapolis
Indiana
Ra Harris
Mississippi Street
Rop— Ning
Illinois Steel
Cratera
Oearly
Henry
Winthrop Streets
Maine Street
Chadwick
Alfred Whitman
Indiana Street
A. Willert
Jones, Bulleca & Asckman
Threano
Houston
Brz
Rhodesand Street
Sal God
Chris Mpley
Resiaceant
Kesbrook Wewi
Christi Herald
Talmage
Clark& Co
4Th Street
Philadelphia
I'a
Kent
Louisiana Street
Mendenhall
Masaachu-satta Street
Vermont Street
Louisiaom Street
Price Bro
Reonourt House
Kentucky Street
Learmard Avenue
C.L. Edwards
Ssie
Tha
Hammond
Keeler
Stora
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