Oldest Kansas newspaper notes rise of The Journal in 1907
The Journal of Lawrence traces its lineage to earlier papers and, by 1907, reports exclusive control of daily Associated Press dispatches and a complete telegraphic service. It details editions, circulation, and a critique of political figures, with local commentary on Roosevelt, Taft, and other topics.
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Lawrence Republican
State Journal
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence ‘Tribune
Territory
Lawrence
Associated Preas
Journal
Kana
Omco
the Journal
Kans
Taft
Roosevelt
Senate
New York
Lawrence Daily Journal
Elizabeth B. Cox
Douglas County
Kansas
N. W. Haas
Ness
W. E. Spalding
Dongiss County
Mary Brockelsby
Theo, Poehler
George Kirchhoff
Fred Smithmeyer
Witches and Skepticism in a Shifting Era
A fragment notes growing skepticism about witches and occult claims. It suggests the era questions traditional beliefs and challenges sensational props used to persuade audiences.
Witches invade Lawrence in Halloween pageant tale
In a vivid prose piece, the author urges a Halloween night of whimsy and belief, praising witches as both feared and friendly. The essay ferries readers from materialism to playful superstition, inviting a communitywide romp with broomsticks, pumpkins, and a festive, cautious skepticism.
Notable Offer for Hymns for His Praise No 2
Advertises a special 8 cent per copy offer for Hymns for His Praise No 2 to Sabbath schools and tent meetings. Notes regular price 15 cents, limited through Monday Nov 4. directs to A G Plank for details and promotes quick response amid chaotic closing lines about baseball and fortune.
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Hyms
Publishing Co
Manila
Mr. A
G. Plank
Real Estate Transfers In Lawrence And Pottawatomie Areas
John Hemann and wife transfer $600 property, Lots 11 and 12 in Block 26 Sinclair's Addition, Lawrence to Arthur W. Gillham. Charles Osborne and wife transfer $600 property, Lots 9 and 10 in Block 26 Sinclair's Addition, Lawrence to Eliza V. Gillham. William Sable and wife transfer $125 property, Lot 16, Addit ion North Lawrence, to L. H. Tuttle in Pottawatomie County.
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John Hemannand
Lawrence
Arthur W. Gillham
Sinclair’s
Add
Kansas
Charles Osborne
Eliza VL. Gillham
William Sable
Wamego
Pottawatomie County
L. H. Tultle
North
Local ads and want column from Kansas city paper
Classified items show medical and professional notices for C J Simmons and Anderson doctors with city addresses, hotel improvements, and service rates. Want ads call for a dining room girl, real estate brokers Peaks and Son, and several labor and household tasks with broad Lawrence area locales.
Ely Dream Balm Promises Relief for Cold Sickness
An old advertisement touts Ely's Dream Balm as trusted in thousands of homes. It claims immediate relief from sneezing and runny noses and notes the product fits beside other reliable family remedies in the medicine closet. The copy urges ongoing use to prevent serious illness.
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Ely
Noted Paris socialites linked to Gould divorce case
Public interest centers on Mme. Gould and Prince de Sagan as Paris dispatches note heightened ties. Reports claim the prince has spent fortunes and attends Mme. Gould at her chateau and in public, with a marriage settlement likely needing Gould family consent in America.
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Anna Gould
Paris
Elie de Talleyrail
Vanes de Sagan
Duc de Talleyrand
Prince de Sagan
Ae Castelline
Mme. Gould
Ron
Gould
America
Out of Sight. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised cure
An old time advertisement extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for sore wounds piles and chilblains claiming they disappear under its healing influence. It guarantees product availability through O. S. Barber & Son Druggist. The piece also contains a gender satire line about women and men.
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O. S. Barber & Son
Fish Fish Mackerel Cop FiaH Hearing Hunzicker
A court record from Massachusetts covers a case involving authorities and a mackerel related matter. The document names several individuals and notes a legal proceeding occurring in the Commonwealth with references to mass and a courtroom action. The details point to a scheduled hearing and potential rulings by the court.
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Cop Fiah
Heering
Hunzicker & Waheenbrook
Mass
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Tony Lawson
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Ripley
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Quantrell
Connelley
Kansas City
St. Lew
Anna
Helen
Kim Smith
Vinland Vine
Santa Claus
Tam O'Shanter
Rence
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Hallowe
Yale
E. W. Grove
Kensington Quack
E.W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Simmons & Son
Warren Street
Brooks
Capitol
Renown Engine
Standard Oil Company
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Riggs
Massachusetts
H. Menger
Massachusetts Street
Sarker & Means
Bohn
A. Norton
Omics
First Nations Bank
OF. C. J. Simmons
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Taspheus
G. W. Jones
Butte No. 2
Fla
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Bel
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E. J. Blair
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Hampshire
Ball
Fairfax Rooms
Massaghusetts Street
Opera House
Runaboota
Bell Phone
Mork Bros. & Bharp
Eldridge House
Hack
Lawrence and
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Lawrence House
Peaks & Son
Jackson Building
Inquires
Mass Street
Irving Hill
Tennessee Street
F. R. Copeland
U. P. Depot
Airs
J. H. Cobn
Indiana Street
Scipio, Anderson Co
Kansas Natural Gas Company
W. H. Pendleton
Wm. F. Helm Commission Co
E. B. Pine
Fist
Moss. St
Call On
Lawrence Investment Co
Mass. Street
P. QO
Journal Office
Pi Phi
Grand Avenue
Winthrop
A. E Huddleston
Tennessee
Berkley and
Emersid
Tournal Office
J. R. Blevens
W. J. Francisco & Seas Kara
New Hampshire Street
Maine Street
Kentucky Street
H. W. Haas
WM. T. Binclair
Telephone In
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Telephone Bell Bt
Seoror A. Banks & Son
Opticians
S&t
Boster
M. Young
Bell Main
Round Oak
No. 18
New Hampshire St
L. C. Brockelsby
Geo. H. Kuhn
BR. D
N.Y
McKenzie & Stockwall
South Lawrence
Hosford Investment
Fina
1220
Connecticut
Wm. Neff
Mit
Dresemaker
Honest
Noley
Stone Mason
Colorado
Denver
Union Pacific
J. B. Alexander
J T. Shanklin
A. HL Gillias
Vermont -Strant
Hungarian Patent & New
Cable
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