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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
2
A scanned passage discusses the Lawrence Journal founded 1887, its absorption of the State Journal, and distribution details. It notes the Ottawa Herald’s view of Lincoln and includes vignettes about community life, speed of automobiles in Lawrence, and opinions on international marriages and social trends.
Bernard J Sheridan of Paola Kansas seeks Congress this fall if Democrats nominate him for the Second District. The piece references local offices including County Superintendent J B Wilson and Commissioner 2nd Dist with mentions of Roosevelt cabinet ambitions and early public lighting efforts. It blends political notes with anecdotal historical vignettes.
A Sanita Lion era new business in St Louis boasts prosperity yet carries a stinger. The Sunshine League is accused of masking anti business aims to curb corporations, urging the president to take a hard line. The public is urged to see through the group as a threat to prosperity and oppose its demands.
The readable text suggests a muddled discussion about a deal and procedures. It mentions a president awaiting outcomes and references a procedural requirement, though much of the original meaning is lost in garbled phrasing.
An advertisement touts the Texas Wonder remedy claiming cures for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. It offers a $1 bottle covering two months treatment and notes sales by druggist or mail from Dr. E W Hall at 2026 Olive Street St Louis with testimonials promised.
In Pleasant Grove a small gathering Sunday included Mr. Levi Flory and guests Miss Bertha Atle and Miss Corsa Atle. Bertha Flay and Bertha Horst of Anderson County visited friends in the area. John Jones and another man bought a new horse Friday built last fall and not finished. Flory of Columbia District visited Monday afternoon. a friend of Mr. Harwood from California also called on Sunday.
One hundred dollars reward offered for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio advertised. Endorsers Walding Kinnan Marvin Wholesale Druggists Toledo credit Cheney as honorable. Cure claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price 15 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Mall’s Family Pills mentioned for constipation.
Rainy weather slows farming in the Sarcoxie vicinity affecting corn planters and potato growers. Local news notes activities in Lawrence including Daniel Smith selling hogs, a baby girl born to Mrs. Amanda Garner with Dr. Carl Phillips in attendance, and updates on residents William Keller and Lydia Harrison. A county exam passed by Elmer Stillings and a Valley Grove primary meeting elected local officials. Socials and gatherings by Millard and Vinnie Stewart noted.
Market letter reports mixed cattle and hog trends with steady to higher steer prices around 6.00 to 7.10 while heifers and cows show softer demand. Hog supplies tighten eastward, aiding a balanced market. sheep and lamb runs are large but prices slip 5 to 40 cents versus last week. goat prices range 3.00 to 3.60 with limited strength ahead.
An advertisement touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills the “luck quaster” for headache biliousness constipation and malaria with a cheerful refund promise at Barber & Son’s drug store. A Tex. grocer endorses Doan’s Hegaleta for constipation and regular bowels.
News notes hospitalize Grandpa Wulfkuble as family members Elmer and wife attend. The report lists Mr and Mrs John Boehringer with kin visiting George Houk, and William Knies of Naperville visiting cousin Hoffsommer and family. Fred and Emma Wulfkuble spent Sunday in Lawrence. Mrs Eberhart called to Lecompton due to sister illness. Rain Sunday drew many from their homes.
Auction and stallion listings for Alcantara Boy and Silver Heir with fees and terms. Local notices describe petition blanks, printing services, and horse stock at Lawrence Kansas including multiple imported horses and jacks with terms and contact details.
Several horse listings advertise Percheron stallions Prince Arthur Jer ome 30177 and Prince 53700 plus Arthur 52833 at Schwalm's farm four miles south of Lawrence with service fees, plus Mammoth Black Jack Big Joe a five year old at John Fritzel's near Lawrence with a $10 fee. Also contact details for local businesses and ads for storage, loans, and clothing in Lawrence.
Matilda Johnson administratrix of Charles Johnson deceased applies July 7 1908 for allowance of services attorney fees and final settlement in Douglas County Probate Court seeks discharge. Contains prior advertisement for Bork Bicycle Shop at 1017 Mass Street. The notice appears in Lawrences Daily Journal May 14 1908.
Walkill Wilkes, famed grandson of George Wilkes, offered for service by Norwood Stock Farm. Figures praised include 16 hands, 1250 pounds, 3:32% speed, strong feet and legs, large stylish foals. Seeks patrons for 1908 service fee $20 to insure Novar 26464, comment on pedigree and performance claims.
Good prospect for wheat in the locality as farmers anxious for dry weather to finish corn planting. Residents like L Jones and Walter Deny are visiting William Lyons’ new model home. Flory spent Wednesday in Lawrence. Pleasant Grove grows prosperous and may soon need a mayor and police force. C E Stanwix of Vinalspent Sunday with Elwood Day. Flora of Anderson County visits with sister Mrs J C Flory. A A Flory completed Lone Star Tele phone Line No. 7 Tuesday by detaching from Earl Jacobs.
A fragmented note discusses health and wealth, integrity, and the role of personal ethics in business. It hints at tensions between profit and trust without detailing an identifiable event or figures.
Multiple short notices seek horses workers and grain. F B Pine and Mrs C W Babcock advertise horse buyers. Mrs Eschange Denver and Barney Moore list labor and job wants. E A Smith Norwood Stock Farm seeks pasture friendly horses. W H Pendleton offers seed potatoes and grains at Bath Street address with phone numbers.
A collage of sale notices lists Maple Sugar, a driving horse, a four room cottage, a mare and colt, city property, a law library, a fresh cow, a $5000 farm for exchange, mineral land options, and farm listings. Names include W E Mazen C G Hawk D L Eddy S Carr John Adams EU Brecheisen Jr and locations Kansas Lawrence Eudora Guthrie Neosho county plus addresses and phone references.
For sale Mammoth white Pekin duck eggs and hatching eggs from prize winning light Brahmas Barred and White Rocks Buff Orpingtons White Wyandottes S C White Leghorns R C Brown Leghorns eggs per setting 31 to 3. Visit Farm 1 mile south of Bates University Lawrence Kansas. Also train schedules for Overland Limited Pacific Coast and local trains with daily departures and arrivals. Notice of appointment Admin of estate Harry Sedgwick issued May 16 1908 by Douglas County Probate Court.
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