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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
2
The article contrasts Bryan and Taft as likely candidates, notes voter confidence shifts and a typical slump in election years, and discusses social issues from prohibition to art decency, crime cases, and urban reform. It questions handling of poverty, child welfare, and moral standards in Lawrence.
Voter page lists Democratic and Republican nominees for sheriff and commissioner in the Second District. Bernard J Sheri dan of Paris Kansas is noted as a possible Congress candidate if nominated by Democrats. The article notes strong party unity after nominations and describes spirited Grand Army contests and local pride in Lawrence's civics.
The advertisement extols Swamp-Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder woes affecting men and women and even children. It claims the medicine provides mild immediate relief and invites readers to request a free sample and pamphlet from Dr. Kilmer and Co. in Binghamton New York.
Friday chapel featured Mrs. Margaret Hill McCarter urging clear inside out writing and lively humor. Campus reports note biology department collecting trip to the Gulf for dissecting materials and a Boston clipping bureau incident. Spring serenaders and campus socialize with serenades on the block amid dormitory life and student movement.
A fragment remarks on a homely woman unable to look pretty in a photo and includes a quoted line about not dying from lung trouble as long as...
The article discusses Oklahoma's depositors guaranty law, its impact on state banks, and support from officials like U L Smork. It notes deposits flowing back to state banks, predicted nationwide adoption, and quotes advocates and stockholders about the plan stabilizing finances and restoring confidence. It also includes an unrelated medical advert excerpt on remedies from Dr. Pierce.
In Topeka yesterday Washburn defeated Kansas University 3 to 2 after fourteen innings. No scoring until the final extra frame. rain then began and players relaxed after a fiercely contested game hailed as the greatest diamond battle in Kansas.
The Journal lists official petition blanks for candidates and a range of stallions and jacks for breeding. Prices for blanks are 50 cents per 25, two for five cents. Stallion fees include Alcantara at 14940 with various terms, Diamond at 25890, and Silver Heir at 35844 with service details. Lawrence and Kanwaka Stock Farm advertise multiple imports and insured colt options with specific fees and contact details.
Three registered Percheron stallions in service at Schwalm's Farm four miles south of Lawrence are offered. Prince Arthur Jer ome 30177 is a fine bay shown at the Douglas county fair, Prince 53700 is a young colt sired by a show horse, and an imported black four year old Arthur 52833 weighs over 1800 lbs. Terms 12 dollars to insure living colt. Also Mammoth Black Jack Big Joe stands near five years, 16 hands, 1000 pounds, pure black. Lig Jue to stand 1908 at John Fritzel's farm one mile southwest of Lawrence with a ten dollar service fee and payment due when disposed of or moved from county. I F Henderson offers painting at 1312 Ohio Street with six percent monthly payments. Bell phone numbers provided.
A mixed listing of sale notices and notices of appointment includes for sale cow and windmill items, a piano and organ, clothing cleaning, a hat hospital, a transit of district goods, and real estate ads. Also notices of appointment appoint Fritzel Dairy Farm and Norwood Stock Farm with horses Mount Oread and Norvar.
Matilda Johnson administratrix of the estate of Charles Johnson deceased announces a final settlement and application for fees at the Probate Court of Douglas County Kansas on July 7 1808. She seeks discharge and approval of services attorney fees and necessary expenses.
Mr. Norman E. B. Coulter, a prominent architect, is mentioned in connection with the Delbert Building project. Further details appear to outline his role and involvement in the endeavor.
A fragmented phrase notes a businessman and a friend with a check account tied to Tata Rare. The readable text is sparse and unclear about context or outcome.
Eggs for hatching from prize winning Light Brahmas Barred and White Rocks Buff Orpingtons White Wyandottes S C White Leghorns R C Brown Leghorns. Eggs from stock fit to win in any competition 1 to 3 dollars per setting. Farm 1 mile south State University Lawrence Kans Bell phone 8663. CHAS G MIDLER Prop
Perry Mirror reports fruit loss from frosts in the fenders area with about one third of a Jeunesse apple crop possible. Other varieties largely fail in valley trees while upland conditions seem fair for a full yield. The piece ends with a daughterly remark on marriage.
The listing shows trains including No. 102 Overland Limited at 7:50 am and No. 101 Overland Limited at 6:54 pm, No. 104 Pacific Coast, No. 108 K C Local, and No. 103 Pacific Coast with 11:08 am, plus No. 105 June t City Local at 5:23 pm. Leavenworth Branch arrivals and depart times for No. 121 Motor Car, No. 171 and No. 172 Accommodation, and No. 122 Motor Car at 4:05 am complete the timetable. Daily trains run except Sunday.
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