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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
3
A long Vinland Vine column railes at politicians and labor, notes Ed. Howe on Missouri borders, praises Lawrence’s kindness, and quotes editorials on Cannon and congressional discipline. It laments Kansas politics, honors a Kansas lawyer’s son, and mocks literary campaign fervor.
The Democrats plan to meet Saturday to complete their ticket with a few places still to be filled. Candidates were named last Saturday but some had not been consulted and it was uncertain if they would participate. The party aims to finalize arrangements at the meeting.
Brackett locals report a Friday Kanwaka Hall dance attended by many youth. Mrs Wm Martin and relatives returned from Ottawa. Mrs Frank Wiggin’s mother visited Sunday. Mr and Mrs E F Smith traveled to Lawrence with daughter Mrs Frank MacFarlane. Mrs Guy Bigsby hosted by Mrs Bell Bigsby. Mr George McCreath a guest at the De Witte home. Archer Pease injures knee. rain subdued attendance at Mrs Duffee’s birthday party. Ma J Levett injures two ribs in a fall. others on the sick list.
Local notices show drug ad for Texas Wonder promising cures for kidney bladder and rheumatic trouble. Social items mention Kennedy Valley visits and gatherings among Halderman Tucker Ulrich and Warner families. Town events include a club meeting, ice cream supper, and a Sunday township convention with prayers and meals.
The June issue showcases five hundred Roosevelt photographs across the United States, highlighting his public career and energy. It includes the opening chapters of A Hundred Army Man, stories by Phelps Gale Gillman Bailey Dangerfield, Russia tale by Kellogg Durland, essays by Sangster and Everett, fashion tips by Gould, and Sam Loyd puzzle page for lovers of puzzles.
A vintage advertising blurb extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for lame back and kidney bladder troubles. It touts hospital and private practice success, offers a free sample bottle and a booklet by mail, and directs readers to send their address to Kilmer Co in Binghamton. The piece promotes the product and lists its availability through druggists.
Mrs A Henley brings home four new paintings described as fine additions to her private collection. The English artist Fargacebarsen is noted for an evening scene full of delicate detail and quiet figures. The article praises the Hodges and other private collections and mentions the paintings as highly valued treasures in the city.
A literary issue features Hp Lamsevelt inspired views and varied prose. It surveys essays, stories, and poetry by Dove, Janusnal pieces, and notes on illustrators and color art. Notable contributions include Zane Urey on a vivid article, James Hager on Vollippine stay, and Edwilda Nochall’s “A Lowly Diplomat,” with color illustrations and drawings by Vernon Howe Bailey.
The Journal sells petition blanks for primary nominations and advertises numerous stallions and horse breeding offerings. Rutger Alcantara and partners highlight sires including Black Diamond, Susie McGregor, and Alcantara Boy with fee terms, breeding claims, and sale details. Staff, services, and unrelated local ads follow, including osteopathy, hair goods, and real estate financing.
A May 15 1908 appointment as Administrator of Harry Sedgwick estate and notice of final settlement for Charles Johnson estate filed in Douglas County Kansas Probate Court. Wm T Sinclair named administrator. Matilda Johnson seeks discharge as administratrix after final accounting and attorney costs.
Walkill Wilkes, a celebrated grandson of George Wilkes, stands 14 hands high and 1,150 pounds with strong feet. His lineage includes Kansas Wilkes and Puritana with Almont connections. Stud fee 5 dollars cash, 10 dollars to insure living foal, duties payable immediately. Norwood Stock Farm also offers Electioneer Wilkes stallion Novar at 20 dollars to insure.
The Willard W. C. T. C. meeting in East Troy discussed painting a Baptist church Friday at 2 30 PM. The first coat cost 13 80 and the second 7 60 with Devoe lead and zinc paint cited as the preferred brand. The group noted savings if the first coat had used Devoe and mentioned estimating by building dimensions.
Fragmentary text describes a bank’s check account and loan departments aiding transactions, promising timely funds and faithful adherence to sound banking methods. It asserts personal integrity and a Directorate’s leadership as guiding principles.
A collage of rental and work notices including requests for a girl to bake, mineral land exchanges in Missouri and Kansas, farm help in Kansas and Vermont, and banter for horses, cattle, grain, and farm labor. Multiple named individuals and places appear, with contact details and offered payment or trade terms. The fragmentary ads reflect a loose rural classifieds page with varied bidding and employment prompts.
A mixed collection of sale notices lists items and properties for sale. Items include a Vermont Maple Street water spread, a driving horse, assorted fruit, and a 190 Vermont Street listing. Real estate ads cite a 100 acre Oklahoma farm 10 miles south of Guthrie with exchange interests in Kansas.
A. J. Clunsteal offers White Pekin ducks as well as hatching eggs from prize Brahmas Barred and White Rocks Buff Orpingtons White Wyandottes S C White Leghorns Jr C Brown Leghorns and more. Eggs priced per setting. Visit the farm to view stock. CHAS. C. MILLER prop Lawrence Kansas.
Announcement promotes June 2 and 16 homestead openings with first come first served terms. Describes adjoining land purchasable at 5 to 20 dollars per acre, climate, water, and value appreciation. Offers literature from Lawrence, a free sleeper, and a contact for rent and lost item notice. Includes rental farm near Eudora Kansas and a lost silk bag notice.
The June Metropolitan issue surveys upcoming national conventions and political climate with essays by Charles Watworth Camp and others. It reviews The National Conventions and offers numerous articles on science, West Point youth, loyalty tests, and cultural topics. A broad mix of entertaining pieces and profiles highlights contemporary and historical subjects.
Train schedule lists No 102 Overland Limited at 7 50 am going east along with No 106 KL C Local and No 104 Pacific Coast. Westward No 107 Salina Local at 9 35 am and No 103 Pacific Coast at 11 08 am plus No 105 June 1 City Local at 6 23 pm and No 101 Overland Limited at 6 56 pm Leavenworth Branch shows No 121 Motor Car 10 55 am and No 171 Accommodation 6 25 pm Depart No 172 Accommodation 9 10 am No 122 Motor Car 7 05 am daily trains except Sunday.
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