The Journal of Lawrence Kansas 1908 History
The Journal, founded as the Lawrence Republican in 1857, absorbed the State Tribune and became the territory’s oldest widely circulated paper. It publishes the daily Associated Press report and morning dispatches, with a weekday evening edition and an eight page weekly issued Saturdays reaching county post offices.
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Journal
Lawrence Republican
Staterence Tribune
Lawrence
Daily
Associated Press
Batur- Bay
Kan
Omee
Mass
the Journal
K. Lawrence
Kansas
Announcement of 1908 Republican candidates for county offices
The notice lists Ge o Stuart J W McFarlane L M Walters W J Cummings Jr for Register of Deeds D W Littell J J Bunce Floyd L Lawrence. for Treasurer J J Eddy Frank D Brooks. Clerk of District Court Henry I Asher A C Roller W R Green. for County Superintendent J B Wilson C D Bowarian. Probate Judge Hugh Means. Commissioner 2nd Dist Gus H Brune. Democrats consider Bernard J Sheridan for Congress if nominated. Local notes reference Grimess, Votter, and a peace about safety razors, with various rural remarks and a Junction City chicken anecdote.
Parlor Socialists and the Prohibition Debate in Missouri
A fragmented column argues that parlor socialists are dangerous sentimentalists whose influence could derail reform efforts. It critiques Hadley and prohibition strides, mentions Missouri politics, and calls for decisive action to enforce laws, noting unrest and the need to push through policies despite resistance. The piece references rail freight rates, taxation, and the role of Congress in advancing or hindering reforms.
Best Healer in the World from East Raymond Maine
Rev Starbird of East Raymond Maine endorses Bucklen Arnica Salve for wound and sore healing in humans and animals. Ad cites price two cents at Barber Sons drag nature and touts testimonials from a veterinary user. Mentions Texas Wonder remedy for kidney and rheumatic troubles and a June wedding notice amid local farming notes.
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Starbird
East Raymond
Maine
Barber & Son
Diapepsin Claim Against Indigestion Cited in Ad
An old advertisement touts a case of Diapepsin as a cure for indigestion and sour stomach. It describes quick relief within minutes and promotes Diapepsin as restoring digestive order, reducing gas, nausea, and stomach discomfort, with heavy emphasis on taste and appetite.
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Ted Threston
Bearden
Flacitenes
Eric Finmis
Tidigerted
Fragmented May 14 7 news bit with garbled names
A garbled 19th century style clipping mixes medical ad copy and local notices. References include Hall's Catarrh Cure and testimonials from Toledo merchants. Miscellaneous fragments mention May events, entertainers, and prices, with unclear individuals and places.
Castoria Ad For Infants Seems Recalled In Court Action
George McKelvey faces a legal dispute over a claim about a young woman named Mande Medferd who allegedly stated she is nineteen. The article accuses the man of deception and notes the court will address the matter if guilt is proven. The tone condemns reckless accusations and warns of severe consequences.
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George McKelvey
Mande
Mee
Stewart Vanlandingham wedding at Miss Stewarts home
Miss Peart Stewart married Marry Vanlandingham Tuesday at the bride’s mother Florence Stewart home on Ninth street. Ceremony described as simple and beautiful. After refreshments, gifts were exchanged as the newlyweds departed for Roswell New Mexico where the groom works in the Continental Oil Company office. Both attended Baker University and are well known in the community.
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Ninth Street
Peart Stewart
Florence Stewart
Marry Vanlandingham
Copenhagen
Panama
Armstrong
Roswell
New
Elernzyman
Prohibition Sentiment Strong in Lawrence Town
Citizens show unprecedented support for law enforcement and stricter prohibition measures. The town, once tolerant, wakes to demand better enforcement and tighter controls amid historic intensification of temperance efforts.
Real Estate Transfers and Notices Snapshot
Real estate transfers listed including warranty deeds for properties in Lawrence, Kentucky and other locations with dates in 1908. Also brief notices of a lung medicine advertisement, a county prison count, and a juvenile court parole event.
Social Meeting of the Current Event Club
The Current Event Club held a year end social with Mas. Disathe Young May and sixteen members attended though some were absent due to illness. The entertainment committee organized the program with readings by Miss iArtine Young and songs by Mrs Rabpitt Miss N bite and Miss Addie Caerwood. The club plans to feature such social events again as a regular part of future exercises. Adjournment was taken until October first Wednesday with some super social meetings possible. Officers for the year: President Mrs t Mammig vice Mrs Byrd secretary Mrs Mina P treasurer Mrs Eila Petty. BF Dias
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Disathe Young
Cain
Champion
Ma's
Vias
J. MG. Watt
iArtine Young
Rabpitt
N Bite
Addie Caerwood
Margaret’ Nesbitt
Super
T Mammig
Byrd
Mina P
Eila Petty
BF Dias
Sutton Farm Stallions Offer Breeding Sires
Lawrence area livestock advertisement details stud fees and services for multiple stallions including Rutger Alcantara 14340 Diamond King Russell Black Diamond Tuesday McGregor Alcantara Boy and Silver Heir. Includes terms insure living cost refunds, locations near Lawrence Kanwaka Stock Farm and Farm southwest of Lawrence with various jacks and imported horses.
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Rutger Alcantara
Allie H
Billy Foster
Flossie Wilkes
Ile
Kansas
Diamond
King Russell
Black Diamond
Tuesday McGregor
Susie McGregor
Robert McGregor
Alcantara
Charles E. Sutton
Lawrence, Kaw
Wilkes Stallion at Walkill Wilkes Farm Seeks Booking
Walkill Wilkes, a celebrated grandson of George Wilkes, offers stud services at John Fritzel Farm south of Lawrence. The dark bay stallion stands 18 hands, weighs about 1,180 pounds, and has superb conformation. His progeny show large, well-formed foals. his sire Wilkes 2:2234 and other lineages are cited, with multiple successful offspring noted. Service fee $10 with $15 to insure a foal. mares removed from county nullifies the insurance. Also present Norvar, Electioneer Wilkes cross, at 16 hands and 1,200 pounds, fee $20 to insure.
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Nouth
Bismarck
Bridge
Silver Heir
B. Fritz
Mer
Bell Phone
Big Joe
John Fritzel
Lawrence
Walkill Wilkes
George Wilkes
W. Willis
Atmont
Oldemlin
Eld
Almont
Newrafeltt Wilkes
Valley Boy
Walkill
Ailler
BOB World
Sam Beste
Norward Stock Farm
Wilkes
Novar
Norvar
Law Examiners Set Topeka Tests June Fifteenth Seventeenth
The State Board of Law Examiners annual test in Topeka will run June 15 to 17. Forty nine applicants already seek admission with expect at least twenty more. Most applicants are students from University of Kansas or other law schools aiming to graduate and practice. Notable Lawrence entrants include J T Jennings J M Childress N C Campbell C C Adams R F Rice and C G Cook.
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State Board of Law Examiners
Topeka
University Law School
Lawrence
J.T. Jennings
J. M. Childress
N. C. Campbell
C. C.adams
RF. Rice
C.G. Cook
Interpreting the Fireworks Ordinance and Local Ads
The piece notes demand for interpretation of the fireworks ordinance and possible strict enforcement. It mentions Mayor Barker seeking a fair, noninterfering construction. The rest promotes local services: cement sidewalks by Lawrence Granite Mfg Co, Atlas home loans, T F Henderson painting, and hair goods by Matie Morgan.
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Barker
Lawrence Granitord Mfg. Co
Lawrence National Bank
Bell
Wanted ads mix from Lawrence newspaper column
A dense block of classified want ads seeks help, housing, horses, grain, land exchanges, clothing trades, and services. Listings include Varney Moore seeking labor, a modern house rental, elderly housekeeper for a family, horses on bluegrass pasture, wheat corn rye oats, mineral land exchanges in Douglas and Crawford counties, farm real estate, landscape work, clothing sales, osteopathy, and moving or storage services. Also notes on hats, back rigs, mortgage loans, and bicycle shop services.
City Examinations for City Schools
The city plans exams for applicants in grades 6 to 8 on May 16 in Reading Writing Geography English Grammar and Language Music Didactics Constitution of U S as of Kansas and May 23 in Spelling Arithmetic History of U S and Kansas Drawing Elements of Botany School Law F P Smith Supt School
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U. S. As. of
Kansas
Seelling
U.S
For Sale Listings From Early Kansas City Area
Bargain notice offers a three room rouge house for 385 cash with monthly balance zero. A small second hand law library listed on application. A fresh cow available from A Pine with owner sale. Harmony Realty advertises real estate services at 1211 Rhode Island Street. A wardrobe for sale at 724 New Hampshire Street. A 35000 acre farm ten miles south of Guthrie Oklahoma with 100 cultivated and 60 pasture acres, will trade for Douglas Jefferson or Leavenworth county farmland. John Adams R I D No 6 Lawrence Kansas.
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Douglas County
Rit
Caopur
Crawford County
Lawrence
Kan- Cin
Thayer
Neusho County
Kansas
Manhattan
Gev. Brecheisen, Jr
Eudora
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Douglas
Jefferson
Leavenworth
John Adams
Rentals and housing offerings listed in local ads
Multiple housing ads show units for rent including a five room cottage at 1109 New York Street, a six room modern house ready Sept 1 at $18 monthly, a three room house at a monthly rate, and a Bergman residence at 724 N HL listed for May rent. Also mentions bank loan services and a local investment firm Hosford Investment Co. and U S G Plank contact options.
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New York Street
Hosford Investment Co
N.hl
Bergman
G. Plank
Government lands open for homesteads in grain belt
May 5 and 16 select homesteads now open to the public. First come first served with fast-selling first choice. Adjoining lands available from $5 to $20 per acre on reasonable terms. Describes ideal climate, water, and soil. promises growing home value. Round trip from Lawrence quoted at $16.05. Write for literature or phone details.
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Lawrence
Farm for rent near Eudora with good buildings and water
For rent a good farm for cash six miles southeast of Eudora Kansas with solid buildings ample water and a solid neighborhood. Enquire O G Richards and Son Eudora Kan.
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Eudora
Kas
O. G. Richards and Son
Kan
Fraternity Pin and Money Lost at Opera House
A LOf&T-Phi Delt fraternity opal pin with owner’s name on back and about $3.50 plus a certificate of deposit were lost. Reward offered for return to Journal office. Also found a bracelet at the Opera House a week or more ago. owner to claim by paying for this notice.
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Lof&T—Phi Delt Fraternity
Lawrence National Book
Journal
Opera House
Poultry Eggs For Hatching From Prize Stock
Imperial Poultry Farm offers hatching eggs from prize winning Light Brahmas Barred and White Rocks Buff Orpingtons White Wyandottes 8 C White Leghorns Rt C Brown Leghorns Eggs from stock fit to win in any competition priced $1 to $3 per setting Visit 1 mile south of State University Bell prime Bis CHAS C MILLER Prop Lawrence Kans
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Imperial Poultry Farm
Rt. C. Brown
Mile South
Telephone politeness and wrong numbers in daily life
A 1908 Lawrence Daily Journal piece discusses telephone manners, wrong-number calls, and courtesy on calls. It questions rude interruptions, urges polite identification, and cites a 1908 notice of final settlement in the estate of Charles Johnson with Matilda Johnson as administratrix.
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Lawrence Daily Journal
Charles Johnson
Douglas County
Kansas
Matilda Johnson
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Chris Hunsinger
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