Lawrence Journal and Its Political and Local News Outline
The Lawrence Journal, dating to 1857, outlines its history and rivals, publishes daily Associated Press dispatches, and notes a weekly edition every Saturday. It discusses Kansas politics including Calderhead and Rogers, regional crime and weather, saloon laws, railroads, and local college football excitement in Lawrence with Oklahoma visiting.
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Gommata Az
Ius
Daft
Peper
Sanaty
Kanrap
Lawrence
Hondas
The
Journal
Associated Press
White squirrel charms two boys near fort in silty timber
A Junction City Republican note describes a white squirrel with white eyes caught by two boys in timber near the fort, described as a curiosity attracting much attention. The piece contrasts varied views on politics and corruption across Missouri and Illinois papers, mentioning graft, bribery, and public distrust. It also notes Indian educators meeting east of the county and Marshall Field’s stance on municipal ownership.
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Junction City
Salina
Belog
Edein
Bhalmes
Milwaukee
el Dorado Republican
Congress
Senate
Over the Line with Dad a Topeka Ode to Family Rail
Poem reflects a child’s longing to ride the old caboose with father. Memory glows as the narrator recalls coffee, sandwiches, and custard while watching stars from the lookout. The piece honors a father and the cherished travel moments they shared on the line.
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Cara
Dad
Stranger at a junction recalls Col Scott and railway life
A Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt recounts waiting at a Georgia railroad junction where a woman extols Col. Scott as a gentleman. The tale mentions a railway conductor in Delaware and a brief street vignette. Other pasted items discuss railway laborers wages, sleepin cars, and a Hall’s Catarrh Cure advertisement.
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Georgia
Jtel
Col. Scott
Herpicide endorsed by beauty experts and users
Competent judges and beauty doctors endorse Herpicide. Letters from Bertha A. Truillinges and Grace Dodge praise the product for stopping hair loss and dandruff. Gold by leading druggists. Send 10c for a sample to Herpicide Co Detroit, Mich. Woodward & Co., Special.
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Newbro'e
Bertha A. Truilinges
Morrison Bt
Portland
Ore
Grace Dodge
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Empress Parlor Car Built for China Empress Ends Travel Doubts
The Empress Dowager of China ordered a perforated parlor car for France and China journeys. Antwerp shipped the imperial car to Peking. It features six compartments, deluxe drawing rooms, a full-width dining salon, glass panels, electric lighting, and a kitchen.
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China
France
Herveil
Antwerp
Peking
Tst An Herself
Bad Boy on the Road and a Loyal Firebrand Tale
This fragment recalls Judge Benjamin Lindsey famed for reforming Est Martin, a “bad boy” whose escapades include boarding trains, cracking safes, and stealing a twenty from a bank man in a cage. It also recounts a locomotive crew’s wage savings through careful firing, suggesting workers’ personal stake amid industrial routine. British rail travel volumes and a pitch for Foley’s Honey and Tar wrap the miscellany.
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Benjamin
Lindsey
Denver
Est Martin
Martin
Nevala
Fonny
Foley
A. A. Herren
Finch, Ark
Folay
Barber & Ben's
Thunderbolt hits freight train on old railroad line
A Kansas City Star account recalls a summer night freight on the Filat & Pere Marquette struck by lightning. The crew survived as a conductor and most men were knocked senseless or scattered, with the rear oil car destroyed and the bridge ruined.
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Engigver
Firensu
Tin
Division
Ofd
Reward for Right Man on Suburban Train
A chaotic subway scene unfolds as a young man resists a cabal to cancel a plan amid a crowd. A guard intervenes, the window is raised, and a male voice insists the incident will be resolved. The narrative shifts to a Kansas City Journal feature and reader testimonials endorsing Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh, with addresses and sales notes.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Ohio
Druggista
Hyxil
Chen
Bern
York
Arediad
Chein
Pat Et Bostuur
Amman
Kantas Cy
Winemp
Kirwin
Corm
Shurry
Kansas City Journal
Creosote for track ties spark world shipping scale
The re treating plant of the Santa Fe railroad at Somerville Texas is claimed as the largest in the world. A massive shipment of creosote recently arrived from London to Galveston aboard the steamship Peeifun. The load, 2 2004 gallons, illustrates the scale of the operation and the extensive use of creosote in track-tie treatment.
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Santa Fe
Somerville
Tax
Galveston
London
Peeiun
United States
Gail
Paul Eomstnes
Europe
America
Allie
Theaters Enforce Smoking Ban Amid Disruptions
The Mexican Herald notes strict enforcement of the theater smoking ban with actors removed to the comisaria during a Zaza performance. Gov Guillarita orders continuing crackdown. manager seeks permission to stage Anza if allowed, while a police guard maintains order during the scene.
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Mexican Herald
Fulks
Kenucimiento Theater
Comisaria
Zaza
Fertey
Fedevil
Guillarita de Tania Y Estandon
Sta Senor Cardenia
Sorig
Traveling in tourist sleepers on the Pacific Coast
The notice asserts that traveling in tourist sleepers offers a frugal way to enjoy a Pacific Coast trip without heavy costs. It promotes Union Pacific tourist sleepers as a budget option and mentions observation cars on Wabash day trains between Kansas City and St. Louis and on Watersport New York mall service.
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California
Pacific
Union Pacifc
U. P
Kama City
St. Louis
Waterss
New York
Cannibalistic Black Bass Report Prompts Scientific Debate
A Cleveland Leader excerpt quotes a Milwaukee writer discussing cannibalistic bass behavior in Lake Michigan waters. The piece notes dramatic anecdotes of bass consuming young fish and even swallowing a human brood, with researchers considering ecological impacts and the role of predators. The report reflects 19th century curiosity about animal behavior and its broader implications for science.
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Lerek
Fornstahe
Fred Lorena
Milwaukee
Black Fein
Sinita Stemart
Are You Going East The Wabash Lines Shortest Fastest Travel
Are you planning summer vacations this year Consider convenience and time savings The Wabash seeks to own rails to St Louis Detroit Toledo Buffalo and more This line offers through service to New York and Boston Visit your local ticket agent for Wabash tickets and schedules
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St. Louis
Detroit
Toledo
Fittsberg
Buffalo
New York
Boston
Barber college opportunity and local job ads in WAM column
Wanted men to learn barber trade in Kansas City with instruction and inducements until November 1. Apply Mme Gregor Barber College Kansas City. W. Murphy seeks packing fees rounds to north Lawrence opposite Santa Fe depot. Also ads for heating stoves, a white girl needed for child care and house work, and a lady boarder inquiry at 734 Mississippi Street.
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Wade
Mme
Gregor
Barber College
Kansas City
W. Murphy
Rounds
North Lawrence
Sunta Fe
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Eutered
Lawresce
Lawrence Journal
Zo. Publishers
H. H. Rogers
Kansas
Membhere
Rhode Island
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Oregon
Shonts
Isthmian Canal Commission
Devlin
Topeka
Illinois Central Railroad
Calderhead
Wangag
Standard Oil Company
al. H. Rogers
Maryland
Scotty
Death Valley
Chicago
Beef Trust
Carter
Asphalt Trust
Venezuela
Vans
Oklahoma
University of Kansas
Nowarlaya
Marshall Field
Fiaid
Jancy Woose
Tevall
Gad
Seult
Isaac Thomas Parker J
Delaware
National
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Indianapolis Star
Dowager of
Bad Boy ON the
Augusta Gas Herald
Kaneza
St. Loula
Wes
Beauty In Distress
Ely
Oscar Ostrom
Warren Ave
Tilmots
Ted Ely
A.c.clarke
Shawmut Ave
Grogxigta
Ely Brothers
Werren Street
Tage
Areseed
Mianuglen
Srdl
Seimur
Nebraska
Dts
Kidsey
Beer Grove
Iowa
Hoessye
Barber & Son
Droggisi
Mexico
Florida
Ieeper
Irises
Frisco
Bouthern Railway
Pallmas
Jatkeouville
Southern Limited
Karana Sty
Trarric Deranrwurr
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Cleveland
Inquira
West Warren Street
N. J. Hatton
Lady Boarder
Enyguira
B. A. Simmons
Mississippi Street
Ingare
J. A. Harrell
Louisiana Steet
Rhode Island Street
A. C. Silar
San Diapo
Calif
Santa Fe Hotel
Louisians Street
Astra
Cedar Rapids
J. B. Moore
Lake Street
Tennessee Street
Indiana
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Fe Ceasances Medicine Co
Mary Shelton
Poplar Blum, Mo
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Luague Colorado’Midland Railway
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Leadville
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Midland
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