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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1908
Page
2
Bernard J. Sheri dan of Psula Kansas is named as a Democratic candidate for state senator in the Second district while the Conner Advertiser notes the Kansas press scene and comments on a paper trust investigation ending as expected, praising local papers as best in the state.
A fragmentary column discusses a Chicago banker and a banking question amid political attacks on Bryan. It condemns ignorance in policy and praises Roosevelt while criticizing Cannon. It laments bath shortages, urges regular bathing, and argues against class patronage in religious labor outreach.
The passage celebrates graduation season across schools colleges and universities. It portrays pink ribbons budding beauties harvest time and holidays as a happy period. It reflects on schools as happiness for parents and preparation for future duties.
Lawrence Kansas stallion listings promote Rutger Alcantara 14940 and Diamond 25590 with $20 and $15 to insure, King Russell 11084 at $10, Black Diamond, Tuesday McGregor 41039 and H Alcantara Boy, plus Silver Heir 35844 at $20 service. Rates vary by animal, cash or bankable note due by October 15 with refunds if mare loses or not in foal. Multiple farms and handlers, including Fritz, Al Smith, Kanwaka Stock Farm, and Lawrence facilities, advertise Belgian and Percheron stock, jacks, and trotters with live-foal guarantees.
Three registered Percheron stallions are listed Prince Arthur Jer ome 30177 the bay shown at the Douglas county fair Prince 53700 an eight and one half year old colt sired by the above and out of a registered Percheron mare and an imported black 41 year old Arthur 52833 weighing over 1500 pounds Terms 12 to insure living cost Farm four miles south of Lawrence Some phone numbers Black Bell 7816 Mammoth Black Jack Big Joe coming five years stands 16 hands high and weighs about 1000 pounds Big Joe will make the 1908 season at John Fritzel s farm one mile southwest of Lawrence service fee 10 to insure living cost Money due when more is disposed of or removed from the county John Fritz el The Journoss job rooms stock official petition blanks for candidates Forms prepared for city and country precincts Petition forms sold 50 cents for 25 blanks or two blanks for five cents Painting varnishing finishing T F Henderson 1312 Ohio Street Bell 1743 Hair goods and services Matie Morgan 817 Mass St LR SARAH B CARROTHERS Osteopathy 913 Mass St office hours 9 to 12 1 to 6 If you want money Atlas home see Atlas An Even Dozen Always call No 12 for stylish rigs or rubber tired hacks Chris Hunsinger First class horses W J Francisco & Bons rubber tired rigs Telephone number 15 House hold goods moved stored or packed Lawrence Transfer Co In Clothing Clifton Hiatt 919 Mass St Special Order Clothing Man Phones 920 Money to loan on valuables M t clothing bought and paid The Journal binding services Store household goods Experienced packers A Sure Way to Make Money Panama felt or Stetson hat cleaning blocked and made over Hospital phone con 943 N HL St
Notice from 1908 Lawrence Daily Journal details business and property adjoinment, with multiple fragments on estates, horse pedigrees, and notices. Addresses include 1017 Mass Street, notes on admin appointments, and farm stock breeding prices and terms. Names include Matilda Johnson, Fritzl, and Charles Johnson.
A fragmented note describes banking departments and the role of funds. It asserts faithful observance of sound methods and highlights a directorate. It includes vivid phrases about a blind man and superiority in Kansas.
Norman R. Coulter of San Francisco endorses Electric Bitters as beneficial for all, stating it corrects stomach liver and kidney disorders and supports general health.
The article discusses the impact of improved rural life on women and sociable clubs. It notes women’s increased leisure and activity, mentions rural delivery and phones quickening life, and praises organized female efforts to enliven urban areas. It cites skepticism about some peers yet foresees growing cultural engagement led by women.
A whimsical exchange unfolds as the brook taunts a river with taunting lines about speaking and staying quiet. The verse toys with personified water bodies in a playful, coy exchange set among nature imagery.
A garbled, OCR like excerpt mixes a discussion of social figures and a reward notice. It mentions a Merry Widow style waltz and casting judges, then abruptly shifts to an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Dr. Cheney references. The fragment includes disjointed dialogue and stray phrases about a catarrh remedy and a domestic scene.
An exhortation on medical misdiagnosis and female ailments leads to a promotion of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as scientific, gentle care for nervous, digestive, and reproductive symptoms. The ad touts tonic benefits, pelvic and systemic relief, and includes patient-friendly claims plus a brief nod to Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder issues.
Real estate notice advertises a modern eight room house with barn well cistern city water bath and furnace in first class condition recently remodelled at 500 Louisiana street. Inquiries addressed to Soe Bee ee.
Imperial Poultry Parmer offers eggs from prize winning Light Brahmas Barred Rocks Buff Orpingtons White Leghorns and Brown Leghorns for batching at 3 dollars per setting. Visitors invited to inspect at Karta 1 mile south State University RF D No 4 Bell phone CHAS MILLER Prop.
A brief lost notice describes a small white dog with brown ears and eyes, missing in front of Hou Cloth It. It asks the finder to leave the item at the Journal office and promises a reward. A separate line mentions a bank accounts package and gold rimmed glasses lost with the dog.
Researchers estimate longevity across species with wide ranges from the whale at 800 to 1000 years to tortoises and ravens at two centuries. Other notes include elephants, camels, and crocodiles around a century, cats and dogs much shorter, and drones and workers with brief lifespans. The piece questions any universal rule governing animal ages.
Trains listed include Going Hast No 102 Overland Limited at 7 50 am and No 107 Salina Local. Pacific Coast No 103 and No 105 June 1 City Local. Times show 5 23 per No 10 Overland Limited and 6 56 pm Leavenworth Branch Arrive No 121 Motor Car 10 55 am No 171 Accommodation 6 45 pm Depart No 172 Accommodation 9 10 am No 122 Motor Car 4 05 am Daily except Sunday services noted.
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