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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
2
The Journal reports Lawrence Kansas items, including editorial notes on politics and economy, local meetings and civic issues, a health advertisement, and community commentary. It covers Bloos mbington turnout, deafness cure claims, local tree girdling damage, and political warnings.
November instructions on Bristow primaries for United States Senate race and state offices in January frame the March election. Voters weigh Bristow versus War Farrelly and judge whether Mr. Stubbs can be governor, as Republicans push for unity and platform adherence ahead of Gis all state and legislative tickets.
A fragmentary 19th century advertisement mentions Orine Laxative and Sympaids digestive aids claiming to clear blotched complexions by aiding liver and bowels. It references various patent medicines, a ship’s cargo mention, and testimonials about cures and cures for general weakness, with names of local sellers and stores noted in a verbose sales pitch.
A major showdown is planned tomorrow with the Farmers facing the University in a tug of war at McCook field at 4:30. The lineup lists Rice or Fen nessay at right tackle, Spear at quarterback, and multiple players including Jeluson, Steeles, Handal, Ford, and Watthack in key positions as both teams prepare for the clash.
Report from the university notes a surge of applicants for entrance to the Masque Club of the University Dramatic Organization. A fraud claim surfaces as a pink receipt scheme allegedly entices women and promises a premium book, with details inconsistent and unclear.
Local advertisements, notices, and public announcements blend store openings, service offers, and professional notices. Includes references to banking, baking, painting, art lessons, house moving, harness and livery services, and estate settlement notices from 1908 Lawrence area sources.
A page listing quick sale offers for a five room home with modern amenities priced $200 under cost, Edison phonograph set, and a top carpet sweeper. Also notices of loans, trades, lost items, a fox terrier, and Union Pacific timetable details with Eastbound and Westbound trains.
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