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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
2
The article lists candidates J B Wilson C O Bowman and Hugh Means for Commissioner 2nd District and notes Bernard J Sheridan of Paola Kans if Democrats nominate him for Congress. It mixes campaign talk with dubious items about New York thefts an asylum case and sensational gossip about Gunness and Bryan’s son in law.
A fragmented wartime column attacks Bol Evans, argues for more ships and fewer politicians, and discusses university roles, leadership hopes, and public figures like Governor Hughes. It references Kate Bender, Mrs. Gunness, and the press's handling of sensational cases amid national debates.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney disease and urinary issues. It asserts wide effectiveness and urges readers to buy the remedy from druggists with local Linghuston NY branding.
The Canily on Ma S Davis and Miss Elizabeth visit Miss Aghine atii's home. Mrs Wy HL and Mee Levers host guests Tuesday. A relative in Sida Colorado visits Mrs doting with kin. Walter and Henry receive attention as money is spent in neighborhood gatherings. Mrs Bell Smith entertains relatives from a distance with children and paper favorite.
Mrs. J. P. White of Rushboro Pa credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her life from lung trouble. She says it loosens a cough quickly and cures lung disease even when hopeless. Barber Son’s drug store sells it with guarantee at 50c and 1.00 and offers a trial bottle free.
Ederhardt and others attend the District Conference opening tonight. The Epworth League travels Friday afternoon to meet at Daerts Grove and ends with a rally at the German M. E. Church. All are invited to join the gathering.
A damaged ad fragment touts Castoria for infants and children and mentions Dr E W Ball of St Louis offerings. It praises Texas Wonder and promises $1 bottle two months treatment by druggist or mail with testimonials.
In territorial Kansas a Virginian named Bourne brought six enslaved people to Washington Creek Douglas County. Among them a thin woman known as Tom resisted slavery as Bourne planned to establish it. Tom told him she would help build the institution, and they chose the underground route to freedom. Tom and others fled along the network to escape bondage.
A brief line notes a payment tied to a boxed item, hinting at a consumer purchase or storage offer. The fragment mentions a box of goods and the act of paying out, suggesting a sales or delivery context within a local advertisement.
David Giomient of Lawrence Vine plans to buy a weapon in Laporte Indiana while awaiting a station duty. He claims he learned of a brutal crime by Mrs Gunness in Laporte and says he was misled about a fortune. He was drawn into a tale of a fiendish murder and expresses remorse for his actions. The account merges a sensational widow case with local rumors.
Doan's Kidney Pills are advertised as a cure for overworked kidneys and related back pain. Mrs J J Helm of 815 Connecticut St Lawrence Kay testifies the remedy relieved dull ache and eliminates symptoms after purchasing at Dick Bros drug store. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York is listed as the safe agent for the state. Remember the name Doan's.
An extensive Lawrence Kansas classified-style notice markets numerous stallions Rutger Alcantara Diamond King Russell Black Diamond and more with insure fees of 10 to 20 dollars. It promotes colt prospects in a range of breeds Percheron equines and Belgiums with terms, refunds, and contact details. Visitors invited to inspect in Lawrence and Kanwaka stock facilities with rates and office numbers.
Money to fosn on farm and city property with interest as low as six percent and optional payments. Visit Morrison Lem on at 744 Mass street. Lawrence Transfer Co offers storage for household goods with experienced Packers. Found. A Sure Way to Make Money. Hat cleaning service advertised. Robe Bicycle Shop offers tires and repairs at 1017 Mass Street. City examinations announced for May 16 and May 23 with required subjects listed. Pharmacists notice for alcohol permit renewal at No 909 Massachusetts Street with May 11 hearing date set by Douglas County Probate Judge.
Walkill Wilkes, a grandson of George Wilkes, stands at John Frizeel Farm south of Lawrence. Sire Kansas Wilkes and dam Puritan line claim strong speed and near record connections. Terms: five dollars cash per service, ten dollars for season, insured living costs eighteen dollars. Novar, the Electioneer Wilkes stallion, offered at twenty dollars to insure, stands sixteen hands, 1250 pounds at Norwood Stock Farm.
A Baltimore firm orders extra apices of The Journal edition containing a Spaulding advertisement. The letter notes the ad will model how large ads should be and praises the Journal for leading in advertisement setting. Try a Journal Want.
Lawrence city authorities approve a resolution at an adjourned May 4 1908 meeting to grade and pave alleys west of Massachusetts street from Winthrop Street north to the right of way. The action, ordered published in the official city paper, cites public good and convenience as reasons for the project involving concrete pavement.
Notice from the City Clerk of Lawrence dated May 8 1908 states that copies of the Journal class edition can be bought at the Journal office for five cents each. An adjourned city council meeting on May 4 1908 ordered publishing the printing renovation in the city paper for five days. The plan includes paving part of Henry Street alley first west of Kentucky to Warren Street.
A compact column of varied classifieds includes WANTED notices for rental bases with several room counts, a West side residence after July 1st, and charitable companionship. Also seeks bluegrass pasture 200 acres, wheat corn oats, and various farm land trades. Listings show realty, livestock, and employment needs from multiple Twin Cities area firms and individuals.
FOR RENT We will build a six room house with modern improvements ready September 1 two year lease at 18.00 per month Plans and specifications at our office Hosford FOR RENT A good three room house with good well price 4.00 per month See D L Eddy 1228 R 1 Bell 1630 The Bergman residence at 724 N El street will be for rent May 15 modern condition rent 25 per month Call U S G Plank 97 IFOR RENT Modern 8 room residence 530 Louisiana St Apply to M Robinson POR RENT A good farm six miles southeast of Eudora Kas good buildings plenty of water good neighborhood Enquire of C G Richards and Son Endora Kan
A list of lost items including a black hand satchel with about $3.50 and a Lawrence National bank certificate of deposit, a silver watch with initial W, an elk head on a watch fob, a large gray silver belt buckle with a broken pin, and a bracelet from the Opera House. Rewards are offered for returns to the Journal office or owners.
Fragmented notice describes moving stock and steps to continue business in a new location. Mentions Stevenson Book Co and attending an appeal. References to public stenographer and delivery of work. Lacks clear names or dates.
Imperial Poultry Farm advertises prize winning Light Bralasas Barred and white Rocks Buff Orpingtons White Leghorns Brown Leghorns ready to win in any competition. Slty 3 per setting. Come and see them. Fawn 1 mile south State s Bell CHAS C Miller, Prop Kana.
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