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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
2
The text discusses republican strategies in Jefferson county, campaigning methods, and calls for a square deal to mobilize support. It questions party funding, railroads, and waterway policies while urging allegiance to state and national races and stressing rural development and irrigation as future priorities.
University plans a new Jurassic exhibit on its top floor featuring three dinosaur parts secured by Prof McClung and Mr Moodie. The display includes large bones and a six foot long skeleton, with further parts expected from Wyoming and Colorado sources next year.
A fragmented newspaper item advertises Castoria claiming infant and child use, Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds, Dr Shoop’s Pink Pain Tablets, and local business notices. It mentions Barber & Son drugstore, Sunnyside meeting, Republican meeting at Jefferson township, and speakers Mr Brady and county candidates.
Local officials tighten dog muzzling to curb sods mud and bites. Strain notes some muzzles too tight causing dogs to lick noses, prompting adjustments for animal comfort and public safety.
A large Republican meeting last night at High Prairie drew a full house with intelligent attendees. Speakers praised campaign prospects and reported Willow Springs Township in strong shape, predicting a larger party majority. Local ads note University Meat Market and services at Eliot Johns 1023 Mass St, Beth phones, and Francisco Todd offering auto, hack, and carriage services with prompt handling.
It is a dry afternoon as football crowds focus on a showdown with an unusually strong visiting team in good shape for a hard fought contest. Weather remains dry, wheat sowing suffers in dusty soil and farmers report land hardness this fall affecting plowing and seeding.
A confused tale follows two young men from Chester allegedly fleeing after thefts. They travel through Willow Springs, Creda Rapids, and Phoenix, reach Topeka, face a police capture, and end up at the Union Pacific station. They plan further mischief before law arrests end the trip.
A political essay defends the Republican stance on labor matters and against Democrats. It argues labor questions are settled by individuals through trustworthy agencies, denounces Democrats for stirring class antagonism, and praises Lincoln Garfield and McKinley. It also critiques Bryan and calls Taft’s appeal decisive. includes local ads and business notices.
A Philadelphia letter to the Public Ledger argues colored voters should not back Bryan. Ex-brave Howard Anderson, writing from Philadelphia on Sept. 12, warns Democratic victory could disenfranchise colored veterans, reflecting post slavery era political strife.
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