Journal of Lawrence founded and evolved newspaper history
The Journal of Lawrence began as The Lawrence Republic and absorbed the State Journal after. It later acquired the Law and Weekly and merged into the daily Journal. The item notes its telegraphic reports, county reach, and 1908 Lawrence edition dates with social commentary including Mrs Nation and Taft.
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Lawrence Republic
Fitate
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence
Amecienees
Kansas
Religious tone shifts amid civic debate and politics
A fragmented column laments blasphemy and swearing, praises moderation across denominations, and notes a push for electric streetcar lines. It critiques Gompers and Taft rhetoric, defends simple living, and condemns receivership scandals while urging careful franchise decisions and civic responsibility.
Runaway horse on Seventh Avenue causes wild chase in New York
Mr and Mrs Rose stroll with Rosalind the horse when a rear car horn startles it. The animal bolts along Seventh Avenue causing a citywide chase as patrolman Dooley and others pursue with bridle and mortgage in hand. The scene ends with the horse recaptured amid a chaotic, old time street drama.
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Giddap
Rosalind
Samuel Rose
East 108Th Street
Rose
Seventh Avenue
New York
Daniel Dooley
Dooley
Ananias
Great university on Mount Oread grows rapidly
The passage notes record numbers of new students returning to the university on Mount Oread, calling it one of America’s ten great universities. It predicts continued growth with broad public support and liberal treatment from the community.
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Mount Oread
America
Real Estate Transfers and Agreement Entries
Real estate transfers listed include B Hosford and wife to Hugh Blairgle of Lawrence for one half acre in section six, township thirteen, range two dated Aug 24 1908. Alies B Robinson and husband of Lawrence to Wm T Sinclair for $100 dated Sept 10 1908. Additional items show Ge B Hays entry and an agreement where Dida Rady agrees to answer to Levi with $80.00.
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B. Hosford
Ife
Lawrence
Hugh Blair
Gle
J. B. Stockwell
B. Robinson
Wm. T. Sinclair
Geo. B.hays
E. Bryan
Dida Rady
Ansiwer
Levi
Democrats Split Over Race Issue in 1900s Context
The piece analyzes West Virginia and other Democratic lines courting Black voters via Bryan clubs, while denying rampant disfranchisement and segregation. It notes regional contrasts on tariffs and race, references Brownsville fallout, and questions the impact on the 1900 campaign dynamics and party unity.
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Baltimore Sun
Winfield
Hancock
Pennsylvania
West
Democratic Party
West Virginia
Tim
Unit State
Nebraska
Kansas
Nanigers
Lin
Bryan
Roosevelt
Brownsville
Oho
South
Mr. Bryan
Ohio
Draka
Dr King New Discovery praised as healing remedy
Mrs. E R Pierson of Auburn Centre Pa touts Dr Kings New Discovery as the remedy that heals where others fail. She credits it with long standing throat and lung relief and anticipates full recovery with continued use. Also promotion for Colorado rail excursion folders and a Kansas probate notice.
Dr. Lyons Tooth Powder and Flys Cream Balm Adverts
An old time advertisement outlines Dr. Lyons Tooth Powder praised for cleansing breath and teeth while Flys Cream Balm is promoted as a trusted family remedy. The copy claims immediate relief for colds and head congestion and warns that truth is scarce among men.
The New Pure Food and Drug Act Announcement
An ad laden piece extols Ohcys Honey and Tar as safe under the Pure Food law, claims no opiates, urges it for all ages, and promotes Barber & Son. It also touts Dr Shoops Restorative for stomach heart and kidney ailments, offers a reward for catarrh cures, and includes testimonials and drugstore pitches.
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Ohcy
Barber & Son
C. P. Barber & Son
Publication Notice in Douglas County Kansas Case
The State of Kansas informs Siman William King and King You and others of a pending lawsuit filed by Mary E. Boone et al. asking to cancel a deed to land in Douglas County. Defendants must answer by October 8, 1908 or the petition will be deemed true and judgment rendered. Includes description of property and notices of legal action.
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Ety Tournal
Dail Journal
State of Kansas
Siman William
King and King
Mary E. Boone
William L. Boone
Martha Wright
Blanche Boone
Martha J. Willams
Louise Morris
Mary Frantis
Elijah W. Smith
John W. Smith
Hardin Smith
Sallie Young
James Fortner
Richard Smith
Mattie Davis
Walter Smith
J. Hf. Mitchell
Charlotte Coleman
Martha Bennett
District Court
Douglas County
Kansas
You
Alex Brent
Mary E. Brent
Armstead Smith
Rock Creek
Range No
J. J. Mitchell and Paxton & Rose, Atty
John E. King
District Court of County
Chi Mabel King
George King
Arthur King
Lawrence Daily Journal notices from 1908 Douglas County court
Publication notices and legal ads from the Douglas County Kansas court docket include Alfred Eisele seeking to quiet title to lots 6 8 and 10 in block 182 Endora with October 20 1908 deadline for defendants to answer John E King named in a divorce petition with custody questions for Mabel George and Arthur King due October 21 1908. Local ads promote buggy harness moving services and plumbing fittings.
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Lawrence Daily Journal
Douglas County
Kansas
Sadie King
Lawrence’ Daily Journal
District Court of
Lfred Eisele
Berhard Betringer
Christian Schuft
John Friedrich Moegilin
Adan
Alfred Eisele
Endora
Douglas
State of
Steele
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