Lawrence Daily Journal: an 1909 Kansas Chronicle
A reprint of the Lawrence Daily Journal from October 4 1909 notes its Republican alignment and long local reach. It mentions Taft irrigation plans and tariff debates, rumors about Esquimors near the equator, and comments on Kansas politics with focus on Topeka and Topeka Capital as sources. It closes with party tension between insurgent and regular Republicans and banner editorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chi- Tribune
Republican Party
Senate
Topeka
Lawrence ‘Daily Journal
Lawrence
Kansas
Tennessee Street
Berkley and
Warren Streets
Sant
F. D. Brooks
Kansas and Tariff Promises Pleads for Revision Understanding
A skeptical view of Kansas newspapers led by Rhode Island owners argues the Chicago platform promised downward tariff revision. The text cites ex Senator Long as an 8 member authority, underscoring a partisan dispute over policy commitments.
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Kansas
Chicago
Long
Kansas sentiment on tariff revision in Taft era
Kansas public opinion three years ago reflected a demand for tariff revision, not upward, driven by concern over high costs and graft in rates. The Kansas City Star argues the platform promised revision downward and accuses Republicans of deceiving the people or breaking faith with voters.
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Chicago
Curtis
Aldrich
Kansas
West
Taft
Senator Long
Republican Party
Kansas City Star
Best Kidney Remedy Credit From Lawrence Folks
Lawrence residents seek a dependable kidney remedy and praise Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co. Testimony from Mrs. E F Thornton of 1130 New Jersey Street recounts relief for her son's kidney symptoms after scarlet fever and back pain. Ad copy urges faith in Doan's and warns against imitations from DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills.
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Lawrence
Dean
Lawernce
E. F. Thornton
New,Jersey Street
Kan
Thornton
Doan
Prica
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Twenty Business Men Plan New Town Association
Twenty merchants and professionals met at Baldwin State Bank to discuss forming a permanent town association to boost local business. Committees on constitution and membership were named and a second meeting was scheduled at Baldwin State Bath to solidify plans and counter foreign advertising in farm and country trade.
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Directure
Baldwin State Bank
W. M. Clark
F. ML Oakley
J. B. Ross
C. W. Mitchner
C. L. Mann
IL Weaver
B. Upham
C. J. Fischer
Baldwin State
Will Peary Crazy Over Pole Discovery Debate
Dr Rolvix Harlan, historian at the college, speculates that if conclusive proof disproves Peary’s polar discovery he may become obsessed or possessed by the idea he did or ought to have reached the pole. He compares this to reactions to Mahomet’s visions in a history class discussion.
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Peary
North Pole
Pole
Rolvix, Harlan
Mahomet
Harlan
Conk
Ottawa Herald
Isaiah and prophetic rebuke with soothing medicine ad
A fragmented text blends biblical verses about judgment and deliverance with a dated advertisement for DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and Early Risers pills. The religious passages discuss trust in God, suffering, and justice while the ad touts DeWitt products as gentle safe remedies sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Ninth Annual State Library Session Opens in Ottawa
The State Literary Board meets October 20 21 at the Ottawa Carnegie Library with 50 to 100 delegates. President Clara Francis of Topeka opens the program with reports and a talk on Book Selection and Technical Works by Pard B Wright.
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Ottawa
Kansas Library Association
Carnegie Library
Clara Francis
Topeka
Pard B. Wright
St. Joseph, Mo
I. F. Shelton
Ada Hendry
Mcpherson
Rora Renn
K.G. Library
E. T. Fairchild
Reecen
D. Kiner
Brown Enmity
Carrie ‘Watson
K. U.brary
Malcom Wyer
Ste University
Dean's Regulats Promotes Natural Bowel Movements
An old advertisement touts Dean's Regulats as a remedy for digestive issues, claiming it degniates the bowels and promotes natural movements with a constipation cure. Available through druggists for 23 cents per box of three.
Real Estate Transfers and Warranty Deeds Listed
Real estate transfers dated Sept 20 1969 show William T Sinclair and wife to Charlotte Layport for several lots in South View Lawrence. Earlier deeds include R A Glessner to J Manor Scott in 1908 for lot 176 New Hampshire St Lawrence. Clara C Todd and John L Todd to J M Brown in 1909 for a tract on Sec 27 Two Mile 13 R 21 with bearings and lengths described. additional details reference Sec 28 and measurements in rods and feet.
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Wm.t. Sinclair
Charlotte Layport
South View
Lawrence
R. A. Glessner
J. Manor Scott
New Hampshire St
Tanerence
Clara C. Todd
John L. Todd
J. M. Brown
N. W
N. E
Auctioneer Offers General Services and Calls for Contact
Auctioneer W. E. Nevin advertises general auction work with satisfaction guaranteed. Provides contact at 923 Louisiasz Street Law rence Kansas and lists incoming and outgoing train numbers and times for East and West routes, indicating available services for scheduling and transportation.
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W. E. Nevin
Louisiasz Street
Lawrence
Kansas
Fine Tailor Made Clothes On Mass Street
Frank Koch promotes tailor made suits overcoats and waistcoats highlighting textures and workmanship. Wall styles await inspection at 727 Mass Street as Koch positions his shop to fashion top dressers. Residences Wanted lists rental interest. exclusive agency in city and Main 970 contact. Miss Mira Belle Vickers to teach piano in Lawrence at Dr Kennedy’s residence weekly with piano lessons by appointment.
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Kentucky Street
Lawrence Realty Company
J. M. Beard
Peoples
Batik
Indiana Street
McKenzie Realty Co
East
Henry St
Frank Koch
Wall
Mass
Koch
Phines Main
EAW Valley Investment
Roy Baum
Mgh. Rental Dept
Mira Belle Vickers
Kanxas City
Lawrence
A.J. Kennedy
Park Street
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Lawrence Daily Journal
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Herald
Lawrences
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Exod
Pepart
Tae Journal
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Esquimor
Equator
Scott
Douglas
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House of Representatives
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Republiah
Thomas
DeWitt’s
Cornallen & Vention
Chichester S Pills
Isaiah
State Literary Board Today
Gastoria
Infants and
Bears
Castoria
Ed, Anderson
Lawrence Paper Mfg. Co
N. H. and
Pinckney Sts
IW. Hl. Pendleton
Sewinz
Luckan
Tourn
Ion
Rhode Island St
Moon Bros. Cigar Co
Kans
Kansas Home Nursery
New York St
Ed. Anderson
Mass. Street
Exclusive Territory Fund
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Bell
Lawrence House
Sase
Mass. St
Wdatone
A. M. Neville
FLALA
Brig. Belt
Poland
Arkansas Street
Maine
Pinckney
Frisco R. R
Madison Co. Ark
State University
Martin Investment, Co
R. I. St
Mass St
C. G. Hawk
Winthrop St
West Lawrence
Journal
Martin Investment Co
Rhode Island
E. A. Bowman
Richland
Kimbal Organ
Sfresh
Fans Realty Co
East Lee St
Robert R. Clark
15Th St. St. Joseph
Skusehold
Andy
Bell Phone
Govt Reds
Kaere Realty Co
University
J. Ro Kenyon
Office War Mass
Chas. Johnson
New Jersey Street
TI Mass
St. Martin
Tnvestment Co
M. J. Wheeler
New Hampshire
Alabama Street
W. J. Gilmore
E. Winthrop
Brent
N. H. Street
Denry Street
Fence Railway & Light Company
Lionse
Rhode "Tend Street
J. Lenganecker
R. D. Ni
F. H. Haver
St. Nome
West Pinckney St
Ark. St
Tenn. St
Kentucky
South Park
Journal Office
Journal Fur
Winthrop Street
Lawrence National Bank
Indiana and
Elliott Streets
Nes
Alfred
Bell Brothers
Union Pacifio
Motor Car
Denver Limited
St. Louis-Col. Lim
K. C
Atlantic Expr
Salina
Pacific Expresa
I'n'e't City
Nor
Pam
St. L-Col
Lim
Leavenworth
Itea
K. U
W. F. Weise
Lawrenor
Santa FR
Auslins
Kansas City
Via
Union Pacific
Pallas
Hetuin
E. EB
Alexander
Folowane
J. Dicker
W. A.anire
Halrapaésen & Co
R. Holloway
Hunter Bros
Hhungleker
Fin Caah Grocery
Ocery
Wee
Schell
J. A. Spaulding
Guenther
John & Beal
Wis Jouscon EA
Keagid Win
LaCoe Oy
R. Lawrence
Sam RicCard
Tank Melero
Menenhelie
Parker Sit Waneaf
Kislop
Geoford & Ewing
Chan Teter
Ro Bree
T Fue
Peoples State Bank
Jones’ Dry Goods Company
Jones’ Dry Gports Company KG Mu
New Hampshire Street
W. H. Neil
Jene
Leme
Lawrenge Planing Mill GO
Wm. T. Sinclair
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