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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1909
Page
2
A 1909 note from the Lawrence Journal highlights its establishment in 1867, listing publication details and prices, and referencing editorial work from towns like Chanute. It mentions local hazing debates, West Point ties, and ongoing Kansas political discourse in a retrospective column.
The text discusses Taft's need to sign the tariff bill and a newspaper stance against dictating politics. It analyzes county tax increases, noting last year’s taxes were lower, and argues the state’s rapid growth justification. It also defends the Legislature’s funding of Kanbas university and the nation’s institutions.
A fragmented religious page discusses Zion and Jerusalem, quoting Isaiah style prophecies about restoration and messianic servant imagery. It shifts to a local notice: The Froebel Kindergarten opens Monday September 6 at 1316 Tennessee Street with contact Bell 2097 for appointments. Hours are 9 to 11:45 am and 1:30 to 3:45 pm. The item ends with a disparate moral line about self-satisfaction.
The piece contrasts freshman idealism with real college life. It follows Mary as she enters university expectations clash with campus distractions, dean notices, and exams. The essay notes youth ambition, social allure, and a blunt shift from lofty aims to practical study pressures. It ends with Mary facing academic consequences and a hard learned lesson about college realities.
The first inheritance tax money, three percent, totaling 531.47, was paid to the State Treasurer from James J. Patten’s Cowley county estate valued at 18,849.48. The payment supports the new tax law amid several cases pending across the state.
Fragmented text discusses governors, holidays, a central bank issue, and editor influence. It mentions public figures and a journalist receiving a letter about bank guarantees, plus reflections on courage in leadership and political party dynamics. The passage is garbled but hints at ongoing financial and political tensions.
First published in the Lawrence Daily Journal September 29 1909 notice states that on September 24 1908 the Probate Court of Douglas County Kansas appointed and qualified Jane Dickson as executrix of the estate of Dicey J Beecham deceased. All interested parties are notified to govern themselves accordingly.
A fragmented OCR page blends home remedies and bragging notices with druggist promotions. It touts Hall’s Catarrh Cure, endorsements from WALDING KINNAN MARVIN, and local business ads for cement sidewalks, osteopathic doctor Dr E M Owen, and real estate transfers.
An old advertisement touts a dyspepsia treatment called Reval Dyspepsia Tablets. The copy promises relief from digestion issues and stomach irritation and urges readers to try a tesserae trial guided by provided directions. The ad notes availability at a Lawrence store, with pricing and retailer details.
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