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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1907
Page
2
An old Lawrence Journal issue describes the paper’s history and reach, notes Republican era political banter, and comments on local figures. It includes remarks on public figures, reformers, and local bands, with scattered social and political observations reflecting 1907 Lawrence sentiment.
The obituary notes James C Horton has died and describes him as a humorous, cheerful figure who carried his own sunshine. The tribute likens his presence to a phosphorus glow, highlighting his lively spirit and positive influence.
Patent medicine ad claims The Texas Wonder cures kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. Sold by druggists or two months treatment by mail for 1. Address Dr E W Hall 2926 Olive St St Louis Mo to obtain testimonials and information.
Albert H. Gosler, Emporia Poehler Mercantile manager, quit school to join the firm in Lawrence. Employed first in a tobacco-partitioned office, he rose from road work to Emporia manager five years ago. His colleagues gave him a cut glass water pitcher and twenty carnations to mark two decades of service.
The Rev Dr Rufus Clark of Detroit Michigan will preach at Trinity Church this evening May 17th at 8 o’clock marking the Three Hundredth Anniversary of the first religious service in the United States. A cordial invitation is extended. Also promotion for Man Zan the Great Pile Remedy with money back guarantee if relief is not found. Sold by C P Barber & Son.
In Wichita this week the annual Knight Templar officers conclave met with Grand Master and other officers listed. The record mentions Fraters Callagh and Sten, with notes on wardens and junior officers. Bee's Laxative Cough Syrup advertised as a safe, honey and tar remedy for coughs Krons, cronp and whooping cough. guaranteed satisfaction and child friendly.
Dick Patch 37a in training at Topeka State Fair Grounds has shown a 3 second sprint for a quarter and 14 second last eight with a 2 08 gait. Proposals to breed mares to him are invited with free return transport. Jack Patch oversees at the fair grounds under trainer M K Duffy. Gov. Willis, Silver Heir, Selver Heir, and other horses are noted with breed and service fee details.
HACCARE I 3535 a Fenecly Stallion with splendid pedigree listed among horses for registration. KEN SAL 1356 tine saddle stallion CAPTAIN MANIGAS black with white points, high quality bands. Terms: insure with Kentucky Colonel or Vapata Manigun. Belvair farm 1 Swest of Lawrence E G Steele Mell and Kansay KF 2 No. 3 Bell Hum and Independent Tel connections.
Lawrence Kansas horse trading notice details Alcantara 14940 with 2:13% to 5:30 percentages and other stallions like Lou Strauss 41039 and King Russell 41054. Breeding terms, insure options, and sale prices are listed alongside mares, dam lines, and show prospects. Also includes unrelated carriage and packing services and a public notice about Douglas County legal proceedings dated 1907.
A long mixed run of help wanted, sale offers, and services. Listings include a housekeeper wanted in Endora Kansas, office work for a boy, quilt buying before June 1, and several sale offers such as a hay mare a pony a fresh cow and household goods. Also calls for farmers to sell poultry, rugs from carpets and seed potatoes for sale, and multiple real estate near 1901 New Hampshire Street. Also requests for farm equipment and a coal yard property sale plus rental listings.
Mrs Arthur Pease and her daughter have been ill this week. Mr and Mrs Henry Manwarring hosted Mr Dou and family on Wednesday evening. Piper and children visited Mrs Orr on Wednesday afternoon. Amos Wilson William Martin families shared dinner at Levi Martins. George Stubblefield of Pleasant Valley visits Mr Manwarring and friends. Mrs Johnson of Oskaloosa visits sister Mrs Arigsby. Nora Tarpy stayed in Lawrence from Saturday to Wednesday. Arthur Stanley welcomed a daughter named Margaret Olive. Mrs Brackett of Maple Hill Waabaunsee county visits Douglas and plans to return Saturday. A E Hitchcocks from Pleasant Valley visited Holloways. Edna Hitchcock stayed longer. Nina Holloway stayed at home a few days.
The ad promotes Dade's Little Liver Pills as safe reliable relief for sick headaches billiousness and lazy livers. Sold by O. P. Barber & Son. A joke about fasting notes there is nothing to eat at home making fasting less religious.
David Parker of Fayette New York who lost a foot at Gettysburg says Electric Bitters cured his long stomach trouble and he would not trade the remedy for money. Other testimonials claim New Discovery cures severe lung issues and coughs, with guarantees from Barber and Son druggists.
Fragmentary ad notes a bargain on a dome cellar well cistern and furnace. The copy mentions KREHBIEL & CREW and a date line as the 21d but legibility is poor. Related details about location or terms are unclear.
A fragmented note describes meat market prices and inspections. It mentions S Eliot aspirations, Woodward and Burr as a supplier pair, and a first street location. The text is garbled but centers on meat market inspection and price information in New York.
The Mo will give a pres evening at Haskell as extensive preparations have been made. Mont will be Tair.
A collage of business notices and service pitches including L RICH offering awnings and tents with orders via Vic Johnson, SEWALL'S CHEMICALLY PURE PAINTS and KENNEDY & ERNST hardware listings, a new plumbing establishment promising gas fitting work, FRED OLSON advertising enlarging and copying photos, MISS JUNE B SHANE photography studio details, Moths Exterminators by B J Falley with carpet care, and The Original Windmill Grocery promoting fresh meats with wide city sales and Brown Emmons contact lines.
A fragment urges readers to rely on Dean's Regulets after meals to ease stomach and bowel passages, describing the product as providing easy regularity for the stomach liver and bowels. The tone hints at a general health tip embedded in a promotional style.
William Messenheimer advertises a full line of groceries and fresh vegetables with a market offering all kinds of fresh meats. Located at 45 New York Street, contact numbers are 114 Home and 1594 Bell. All goods are promptly delivered.
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