Journal and era of Lawrence paper spanning years
The Journal of Lawrence Kansas is described as the leading and most circulated paper in the territory, with a long history dating to 1857, absorbing rivals like the State Journal and Lawrence Tribune. The piece notes its ties to the Associated Press, daily and weekly editions, and a focus on local news, society items, and editorials. It also includes miscellaneous remarks on public figures and local viewpoints from the era, including editor letters and political commentary.
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Lawrence Republican
State Journal
Heraldreedom
Lawrence Tribune
Fieain
Lawrence
Kany
the Journal
Lawrence, Ka
Lawrence, Kans
Margaret Forsythe
Mary Stewart
State of
Kansas
Martha Charlton
Edwin B. Good
New Charlton
Emma J. Meade
Katie Hampshire St. Ewing
District Court
Douglas County
Ohio Street
Cresmery
Mississippi
Jody
Pinckney
W. H. Pendleton
A. D
J. H. Mitchell
Bishop & Mitchell
Henry HL. Asher
Clerk District Court
Chicago
Chcago Cubs
Detroit‘ Tigers
Dooley
Reflections on societal duties and public trust
A mosaic of editorial musings condemns express shipping rackets while praising railroads, advocates communal welfare, and endorses forgiveness and time as moral healers. It rails against Sunday theaters, promotes Ely’s Cream Balm, and ends with a quip about a man’s folly in love.
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Sunshine
Widespread adoption of natural gas across counties and courts
The passage notes the slow adoption of new technologies like typesetting and gas mains, highlighting cautious officials and eventual rapid spread. It cites Lawrence as a example where natural gas moved from coal burning to clean use, with authorities gradually approving its installation in public buildings and courts.
Help Wanted and Classified Ads Column Snapshot
A busy page of 1920s style classifieds lists numerous help wanted notices for a college student, cooks, houseworkers, and farm workers, plus sales and rental prompts. Items mention specific addresses and phone numbers, including 936 Kentucky Street, 919 Indiana Street, 1215 Delaware, and 278 Maine Street, as well as calls for hay, potatoes, and farm produce. Also included are wanted items like a Sor 6 room college housing ad, a piano, a coal burner, a jockey of small farm stock, and lost items including a Theta Fraternity pin and a Tan automobile gauntlets, with locations ranging from Mass Street to the Journal office.
Predicts Special Session In Turbulent City Politics
Report notes Mayor Geede ker and Topera politicians discuss a possible special session amid primary election tensions. Said to depend on tax law anxiety and governor’s stated intentions, with cautious, uncertain prospects voiced by Barker and others.
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Geedeker
Topera
Sayd
Die Tal
Aleud
Barker
Jay Hawkers Last Workout Before Oklahoma Game
Coach Kennedy drills the Kan sas squad in a final week workout before facing Oklahoma. The team travels after supper and includes Reed Milton Stevenson Hense Crowell Caldwell White Carlson Ransom Anguey Steele Miller Dennis Forter Rive Lebaugh Lani Dodge Smith Priest. The article notes high pay in pro baseball lures players away and reflects on fame and money.
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Kennedy
Forter
Rive
Lebaugh
Lani
Dodge
Smith
Priest
Ke Deal
Texan Wonder Promises Health Cure Advert
An advertisement touts the Texas Wonder remedy claiming it cures kidney bladder and rheumatic trouble. It markets a $1 bottle for two months by mail or in person through Dr E W Hall of St Louis advertising testimonials and a widow’s wealth.
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E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
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First National Bank
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Hampshire Ball
Home
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Operas House
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Eldridge House
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Kas
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Ballable Abstracts of
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George A. Banks
Opticians
J. D. Bowersock
Bell Phone
Will Haverty
Kentucky Street
Sam Bryant
Delaware
Indiana Street
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North Lawrence
Connecticut Street
Weaver Station
North
Journal Office
T. H. Chialkley
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University
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Journal
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Panama
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Edwin L. Charlton
Katia Ewing
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Ohio
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H.C. Wheeler
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A. W. Lamb
Sinclair
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W. J. Gilthrpe
E. Winthrop
Hunzicker & Wahrenbrook
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Lawrence Investment Co
J. HL Gillham
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Ganran
Sither
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F. H. Bennett
1611
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S Theta Fraternity
J. E Riggs
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Gare Basement Werchants
Hugh Blair
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