Lawrence Journal Exposes Early 1908 Kansas Campaign Sights
The Lawrence Journal, October 7 1908, traces its origins to 1857 and details its status as a leading Lawrence newspaper. It critiques William Jennings Bryan and William Howard Taft while commenting on elms dying in Kansas towns and the campaign climate, noting the paper’s ties to the Associated Press and its daily and weekly editions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Republican
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Lawrence
Daily Associated Press
Journal
Kannas
Attica
the Journal
Ka. Lawrence
Kans
Topeka
Emporia
Ottawa
Kansas
City Globe praised for strong showing in Kansas City scene
A fragment notes the Kan City Globe in Kansas City Kansas gaining attention for its strong performance and rivaled only by a rival paper. It mentions merchants avoiding traveling salesmen and hints at future regional impact if the city awakens. Also includes an ad block about deafness cures and theater notices.
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Kan- City
Kansas Kansas
Kansas
Grand Liiel
Globe
Prophet
Mr Keysers Lecture At Methodist Church On Birds
The Methodist Church hall was packed for Mr Keyser s lecture on birds last night in Lawrence. The audience included many children and adults as a new electric setup caused a delay while a machine was installed. Prof Divehe and Port Dyche drew praise for stories and humor, while the talk highlighted birds like doves and wrens and stressed continued study of natural history.
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Methodist
Leander
Seyser
Leet
Lawrence
Theoint
Paidentimium
Divehe
Port. Dyche
Keyser
You Must Register Gun Register Mention in October
Fragmentary notice references registering a Culess gun register in October. Mentions Daw rence Wales and a vote context. Alleges deception or coercion tied to a register, with obscure brand names Sukd by O. P. Barber & Son.
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Dawrence Wales Ae
Public Notices and Local Gatherings in Sarcoxie
In Sarcoxie area notes for October eight record two public sales at homes of Elizabeth Edens and Mer Holley in Knowledge Hill. Other items mention Smith Brothers purchasing a gasol ine engine near Lawrence, molasses by Bird Erwin, visits between Amanda Lansdown Edens and Sarah Munter in Lawrence, John Patterson selling 227 acres to L H Kimmel for six thousand dollars, Weltses mother in McLouth dying, Frank and Clinton Welts visiting Topeka and Taft, a Taft speech in Topeka, and Pearl Leigh hosting Mary Mangledorph’s farewell in the neighborhood.
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Elizabeth Edens
Mer. Holley
Knowledge Hill
Smith Brothers
Thad Stevens
Lawrence
Bird Erwin
Amanda Lansdown
Edens
Sarah Munter
William Howard Taft
Mr. Taft
Topeka
Miss Pearl Leigh
Thorsday
Mary Mangledorph
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promised Worth Its Weight in Gold
A farmer from Rural Route 2 Em pire Ga, W A Floyd, claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured two severe sores and would mortgage the farm to obtain it. The ad touts the product at 25 cents and lists Barber & Son’s drug store as the retailer.
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Empire
A. Floyd
Bucklen
Barber
Son
NO DRAINAGE DISTRICT COMMITTEES DELIBERATE ACROSS THE RIVER
Across the river committees from North Yenee and Grant township agreed to delay forming a drainage district. The majority favored reporting no district at this time while two urged immediate organization. The chair did not vote, keeping the decision open and signaling likely further debate tonight.
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North
Yenee
Grant Township
Ursinage Digiriet
Tel Anauiwons
Curmittee
North Lawrence
Semerrow
Market Letter Stock Yards Prices Rise and Fall Through Week
Market notes from Stock Yards report a strong cattle arrival including 8 000 calves. The week closed with slower trading and persistent price declines, while demand for stockers and feeders remains active. Reports cite higher live cattle prices offset by lower overall trade as packers adjust to corn crop expectations and seasonal supply. A carload of graded cattle arrived from Gabriel, Honduras, Kansas, with price movement described as cautious but firm into the week’s end.
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Northsey
American Fermlers
Rugal
Lane Sipis
Lape
Ste Alto
Gabriel
Hondura
Kans
A. Rickart
A Healthy Family Praises King’s New Life Pills
L A Bartlet of Rural Route 1 Guilford Maine says the family has enjoyed good health for three years since using Dy Kings New Life Pills. The pills cleanse and tone the system gently and are sold at Barber and Son’s drug store for 2 cents.
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L. A. Bartlet
Guilford
Maine
Barber & Son's Drug Store
High School to Receive Silk Emblems Friday Morning
Kansas City report notes Went’s Corps prepares decoration and a theater event at Willis Wood Theatre on Friday morning. James Tanis to be among welcome dignitaries. program includes readings on religion, literature, and community service with a focus on school pride.
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Went 'S Corps
Fea
Srlund
Phiese Maes
Kanaas City
Tanis James
Willis Wood
Get
Pete Senet
Barber & Site
Bonis
Selva
Fragmented 19th Century Advert And Mistranscribed Notes
A garbled OCR style snippet lists prices and items such as Rest Room and roof repairs. It mentions G. P. Barber & Son and various jumbled phrases including The Devil is Coming Here and references to pills, advertisements, and dates like February 25. The legibility is poor with numerous misspellings and inconclusive fragments.
Concert Friday Night Features Rawlings and Local Guests
A Kansas City event at the Baptist church Friday night features G Rawlings and a lineup including M Robinson and local musicians. The program includes prominent artists, a municipal fundraising plan for an electric line project, and a cooking lectures series by Eva R Robinson in November at the Baptist church.
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City
Topeka
Ile South
Eva R. Robinson
Chicago
Where Bullets Flew and Electric Bitters Endorsed
David Parker of Payette New York, Civil War veteran, claims Electric Bitters cured his stomach trouble after costly doctoring failed. Barber & Son’s drug store advertises the remedies and sewing machines, touting low prices, new styles, and chain stitch machines from New Home and Domestic brands.
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David Parker
Payette
N. Y
Suleran
Gettysburg
Lund
Barber & Son
Evans-Metcalf
Water Power Flour Mill Seen At Lawrence Kansas
The Lawrence Daily Journal notes Zephyr Four flour mills show water power efficiency and cleanliness, with airy, clean facilities and minimal smoke from steam power. It highlights Bowerseck Mills & Power Co and the quality of Byron Jones meat, along with local notices, estate final settlements, and public ads. The page includes final settlement notices for Celinda H Stanwiz estate, and rental and service notices across Douglas County.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Bowerseck Mills & Power Company
Lawreence Daily Journal
Celinda H. Stanwiz
Douglas County
Hunsinger
Charles E. Stanwix
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Minnie Dupres
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MR. Keyser
DeWitt
O. P. Barber & Son
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Castoria
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Washierdon Post
Chilis
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G. P. Barber & Son
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Heme
America
Kansas City
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Nettie Browning
University
Eliot & Johns
Mass
Abs Wolfson
R. A. Schwegler
B. J. Dalton
Baptist
Byron Jones
Miss Bancroft
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Lawrence National Bank
Woodward & Co
Apdo
Kate Hugh Blair
Indiana Street
Soman
Mrz. S
Couny
McKenzie Realty Co
Journal Office
Lawrence National
W. L. Luty
U. G
Sayu
Sehuiz
Lawrence Transfer Co
Lawrence Transfer, Co
Opraneises & Todd
Vermont Street
Serested
Bsaihandle
Texas
Aeres
Hawortis & Brinker
Lawrence Business College
Bell
C. C. Miller
Ben Davis
Plaskett’s
New York Street
Frank Summers
B. M. Hawkins
Alabama Street
Bell Phone
Sehule & Inner
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Suici
M. C. Bethel
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Heth
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Ral Order Clothing
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Lee F
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J.T. Curbey
Eldridge House
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Mr. Cribey
Lawrence Daily Journal
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Johm Rapp
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John Ringhoffer
J. Ringhoffer
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Sail
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Steele
Plaintiff
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Overland Limited
Harris
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Atlantic Express
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Salina
Pacifee Coast
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Travenworth Branch
Weat Lawrence
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C. B. Ensaid
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Meee
Mme, Celeste
Lawrence House
Lawrence Bottling CO
Jaedione
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Ford District
Pheu
WR. Stiner
Lawrence, Kansas
L.S. Steele
Massachusetts ST
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