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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1908
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment describes local notices about a county paper in Lawrence Kansas. It mentions public publications, the Journal Daily, and a weekly edition on the last page. The text references liquor sales in Kansas City and a political remark by Mr Taft about being praised on the platform.
An 1859 timber story ties past and present as James W. Shrader, a building committee member, recalls old framing timbers from the native lumber used for the first church. Now nearly 50 years later he works on the new edifice. Also noted is a historic Sabbath school line started by J. W. Roberts, continued by his son F. H., and now by John Roberts, three generations of the same family in Oskaloosa.
Grewsome Lawrence shows 13 174 residents, climbing 787 in a year. it ranks eighth among Kansas cities by size with Kansas City Topeka Wichita Leavenworth Pittsburg Coffeyville Atchison Independence Parsons Fort Scott and Hutchinson ahead. Douglas County totals 25 941, up 538. Baldwin tops the 1 405 mark, up 24. Other notes cover Dr Shoop’s cough remedy, local editorials on fame and a drainage petition led by Mrs Dias, plus theater notices for The End of the Trail at Bowersock and local amusements.
Joseph H. Sutton born August 1879 in La Sally Hawaii moved with family to the mainland studied on farms attended district and high schools while working. He pursued law and business studies, married Miss Label Mena in 1907, built a Kansas City home with wife and baby, faced gallant health struggles, and died after an abdominal surgery and a malaria fear while cared for by family.
Dr Thomas Finn of Burnsboro Missouri says he has used every prescription for kidney and bladder diseases and finds Foley's Kidney Cure most effective for chronic and acute cases. Dr Kerr and family will move to Lecompton in September to form a medical partnership. Dr Chambers will move to Lawrence as university medical school instructor while practicing medicine part time. Dr Kerr will handle Lecompton work. both physicians leave many friends in Perry Mirror community.
The article recounts early attempts to poison prairie dogs in U S forests, beginning in New Mexico and led by Dr C Taft Merriam. It notes large infestations in Yeadville and Pike forests, initial poisoning successes of 80 to 100 percent, and plans for wider future operations with low per acre costs.
A compact notice page from the Lawrence Daily Journal includes a Kansas legal petition filing in Douglas County seeking cancellation of a deed to land in Section 19 and other parcels, with defendants named and a court date set for October 8, 1908. It also lists assorted local classifieds, bicycle repair ads, remnant embroideries, freight and transfer services, a railroad timetable with train numbers and times, and a tailor shop promotion.
A dense OCR of numerous classified ads seeks general housework help delivery and clerical tasks, farm stock like Jersey cows, secondhand goods including furniture, gas appliances, carpets, sewing machines, vehicles, and real estate. Multiple entries mention cities, streets, phone numbers, and prices, reflecting typical late 19th to early 20th century urban classifieds.
For rent furnished five room houses in Lawrence. Strictly myer house in West Lawrence for the school year. Apply by letter. Inquiries at 623 Alabama St and 718 Ohio St. Brick house No 361 KK 1 street with five rooms above basement gas and barn. Bell phone 1606.
Lost a silver handled umbrella with a band inscription and cord on the band. Found a bugle with cord. Owner please prove property at the Journal office for claim and reward. Call the Journal office.
The notice invites readers to write for a free folder about a Denver to Mt. McClellan Summit trip via Gray's Peak Route and notes the 1908 Harvest Home picnic at Brown's Grove with speeches by Joseph Le Bristow B J Sheridan and Judge G A Smart. It lists events including declamatory contest at 11 AM two ball games and a dance plus premiums and prizes.
Notice of examinations for classification and makeup work to be held at the High School building. Tuesday September 1 at 9 a.m. for Arithmetic, Wednesday September 2 at 9 a.m. for Geography, Thursday September 3 at 9 a.m. for Grammar, and Friday September 4 at 2 p.m. for all other studies. School begins September 14. F. D. Smith, Superintendent.
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