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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
3
A garbled report traces a strange Clover Epidemic with wild claims about numbers and effects. The fragment hints at public alarm, references to odd symptoms, and mentions communities facing unusual plant related events.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions several unclear names and terms, including possible references to people and places. The text lacks coherent events or a clear news item, making it difficult to identify a definite incident, person, or date.
The Journal stocks official petition blanks for candidates seeking signatures for city and country precincts. Every candidate for every party primary position must circulate the approved petition form. Blanks sold at Journal job rooms for 50 cents per 200 blanks or two for five cents in smaller quantities.
A testimonial page touts Doan's Kidney Pills as curative for urinary disorders and kidney ills. Florence Me, Lawrence papers, and Henry Streets are cited as endorsements. poster ads list Dick Bros drugstore and Milburn Co as sale agents with a 50 cent price.
Topeka residents weigh rural influence as Stubbs gains county strength while Leland dominates urban centers. Old soldier sentiment shifts as party blocs weigh loyalties, with Kansas City events and Civil War memories shaping support.
The state encampment of the G A R begins today in Kansas City Kansas with a large delegation from the Washington Post post and many Ladies of the Circle and Relief Corps traveling to attend. Notable attendees include Mr. and Mrs. William Nadelma, Mr. and Mrs. S Perry, Mr. and Mrs. B Engle, Mr. and Mrs. C Hu, Mr. and Mrs. J Church, Mrs. J Lyman, Mrs. B A Suit, and many others from Circles and Wards.
Miss Sarah Wilder travels to Paris to study language and culture, aiming to master French like a native. The article notes her determined hope to return home with elevated fluency and confidence, reflecting a bold educational pursuit abroad.
East Raymond Maine minister Rev P Starbird testifies Bucklen's Arnica Salve heals his old army wound and other obstinate sores. He also uses it in his veterinary business with great success. Price 25 cents at Barber & Son's Drug Store.
Grover Cleveland Glass, a veteran worker at the rock pile, deserted his post for a few hours this morning. Upon being confronted by Jim Gill and told that the pile did not care, Glass returned to work after losing a wage share.
The local council held a meeting of high interest with T Martin of Baldwin delivering a strong address on the order. A banquet followed served by ladies, drawing a large crowd for a general, enjoyable night.
Topeka May 19 There seems to be little chance Coburn will seek higher office and he requests to be left as secretary of the Kansas State board of agriculture He turned down a United States senatorship when offered on a platter and has rejected candidacy for governor He says he has no need to issue interviews and that it is widely known he will not pursue the Tama Jim Wilson succession rumors persist but Coburn remains noncommittal on any new role
A petition filed in Shawnee County District Court accuses W A Morgan Cottonwood Falls I S Elder W J Whittekind E W Penny J D Coddington and Edward G Moore of criminal libel for allegedly composing and publishing libelous material about P H Coney aimed at defeating him at the 1907 Grand Army of the Republic reunion in Saratoga County. Coney reported the matter to the grand jury but no indictments were returned. Moore and Coney were out of town.
A garbled scene shows two figures arguing and trading odd sounds and actions on a corner. The muddled narration mentions a dainty plate, a feast, and a lingering question about loving, while a stray line hints at a tense moment and uncertain outcome.
T A Borman of Topeka, president of the Kansas States association, says Kansas milk producers gain strong revenue from butter fat. He cites ability to sell cream cash to nearby creameries at top prices, emphasizes economical production and better cows to boost net income, noting western creameries often offer best results. Also mentions R F Ingalls purchasing hydraulic machinery and listing contact details.
A garbled OCR fragment describes marking historic places around Lawrence under Pod. Crist. Mentions gravesites, churches, cemeteries and notable locals, with scattered named sites and figures. The text lists locations like Lawrence lines, First Mhiee du Latwrenie, Congregational Church, and other era references, though many names are unreadable.
An OCR fragmentary page includes testimonial claims for Hall’s Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward offer, notes from W Wal ding and others, promotion of Ke Hall’s Family Pills, and political references to J J Fugate’s Democratic daily plan in Lawrence. Mentions a plant move from Chae nite to Hugh 2 Parrelly.
Ecker’s Economy Store advertises new goods and regular wagon deliveries from 824 Vermont Street with 10 to 12 percent higher prices for noncoupon family trade. Griffin Ice Co emphasizes cash terms and visible card placement during routes. Esther Clark of Chanute promotes a Mother poem card priced at 25 cents from Home Store.
The Smith Hall formerly Everett Hall undergoes thorough renovation with full funding to please the public. For information contact G. W. Smith at 534 Ohio Street or call Bell 1705.
Prominent architect Norman R. Coulter of the Delbert Building in San Francisco vouches for Electric Bitters as a universal remedy. He says it corrects stomach, liver, and kidney issues, purifies blood, and serves as the best spring medicine sold by druggists. Available at Barber & Son's for 50 cents.
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs cold and lung trouble is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs. Barber & Son warns about a spinster who asked for a match during leap year in a brief public notice.
The timetable lists trains for Union Pacific. Eastbound trains include No. 102 Overland Limited at 7:50 am and No. 106 K. C. local at 9:03 am. Pacific Coast Nos. 104 at 5:55 pm and 108 K. C. Local at 6:15 pm. Westbound trains show No. 107 Salina Local at 9:35 am, No. 103 Pacific Coast at 11:08 am, No. 105 Jane's City Local at 5:23 pm, No. 191 Overland Limited at 6:56 pm, Leavenworth Branch No. 121 Motor Car at 10:55 am, No. 171 Accommodation at 6:45 pm, No. 172 Accommodation at 9:10 am, and No. 192 Motor Car at 4:05 am. Trains run daily except Sunday.
A historical note touts medicinal value in native American forest roots. Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo markets Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic and blood purifier, with All Healing Salve for wounds and skin ailments. The text promotes healing through extracts, urging nursing mothers and women to seek these remedies for vigor and relief.
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