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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1906
Page
2
The piece lists governors and state officials with names like W J Fitzgerald and C E Denton, then reviews congressional and county tickets. It discusses party tensions, trust attitudes of Senator Lailey, and a volatile political mood in Kansas with references to Aryan figureheads and public distrust, ending mid-thought with a note on humor feeding bad temper.
The text argues that democratic leaders in Cuba and allied nations are corrupt, with leaders using money and promises to secure nominations. It asserts that changing leaders invites more robbers and criticizes rebel movements. It suggests endorsing Mr Mitchell while noting some Democrats acted with Republicans to achieve this end.
The article argues heredity governs human traits, citing Trepeili as a symbol of brutal cruelty shaping his era. It traces his obscure grandfather, a doorstep birth, and his life under the Russian czar, portraying blood as decisive despite environmental claims.
A collage of classified notices listing jobs and goods: young man wanted at Ed Anderson’s restaurant, multiple seeks for dining room girl and housework, two telegraph instruments offered, Edison phonograph with records, goods for sale including a 2 1/2 acre farm near Lawrence and a stock ranch, various rooms and farms for sale or rent, and an energetic man or woman to represent a Kansas manufacturer with weekly pay.
Campers from Lawrence camped beyond Perry Kansas and found a spring with pure water admired by all. A resident planned to have the water analyzed for medical properties and potential use as a summer resort. Miss Lillian Potter will teach in Lawrence public schools and spearhead the manual department after a year at Pittsburg.
Fragmentary OCR recalls a political referendum where the president faced scrutiny before the people. Ballots were not fully counted when a Republican vote slump emerged despite higher total votes. Critics blamed a perceived propertied influence, while backers hailed a broader endorsement of federal ownership.
A recent notice notes the Maine contest drew attention for its mockery of a single issue. Prominent Republicans Taft Lodge Cannon Beveridge and others spoke, arguing the campaign centered on Roosevelt administration, while observers say the question remained unclear and humorous.
A Kentucky stallion sired by Wight and Deatuck, weighing about 100 pounds, named Kaldwin, dazzled in the saddle horse class at Ottawa fair, taking top prize over rivals. Spurgeon promises expert farrier services at 718 Vermont Street, noting 30 years of experience and guaranteed work.
A mangled OCR fragment describes cleaning a soiled garment and restoring its look. The sparse text mentions touching up fabric, warding off wear, and making the item look nearly new. Context appears to be a note or quotation without clear subjects or dates.
An advertised remedy promises to cure Kidnay Bladder and Rhew Matin troubles for ten months treatment. The sales copy urges mothers to celebrate when their daughter uses the product and references a St. Louis address for orders and samples.
advertisement lists multiple rooms and facilities for rent including a house with 2 rooms and 1 bath, other rooms with bed, board, and furniture, street addresses given and prices noted. mentions kitchen, utilities, and proximity to Montreed and Verunnt streets.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions land parcels, buildings, and a westward property layout with acres and dates, but key names, places, and actions are unclear. The readable bits suggest a suburban property notice referencing four acres, two buildings, and a house, with unspecified dates and parties.
A Virginia reader recounts years of kidney and bladder trouble and failed treatments before Foley's Kidney Cure provided relief. After one bottle, symptoms diminished and a second completed the cure, returning the patient to work. Barber & San endorsed the remedy.
A physician criticizes earlier diphtheria counts and urges adoption of official terms. He notes ten known diphtheria cases with four city deaths and six cases with two country deaths, urging physicians to follow state law which requires reporting membranous croup as diphtheria with quarantine. He calls for using the terms invasive diphtheria and scarlet fever instead of membranous croup and scarlet rash.
Lawrence Kay shares a testimonial about kidney trouble causing headaches back pain and fatigue. After trying many medicines without lasting relief she used Doan's Kidney Pills and improved substantially, confirming her renewed health and trust in the product. Sold by Foster Milburn Co and Dick Brew, Buffalo agencies.
Multiple lost items are announced including a pocketbook with a check to WOC Laosiioan near Fleury street and University on Mississippi street with a reward, a Fleur de Lis pin from Rahskopf's store area at 722 New York Street, a silver watch from 522 New York Street, a peacock feather beauty pin, and a Kansas City Kansas high school leave at 1427 New Hampshire Street. Also glasses lost at Santa Fe depot on September 2, with Ethel Dougherty of Baldwin Kansas asked to claim reward.
OCR fragment lists several unreadable lines with street names and numbers, mentioning offices, trusts, and equipment like copiers. The text is highly garbled, offering few coherent facts beyond location fragments and miscellaneous items. No clear event or person emerges for a fuller summary.
Real estate listings describe several farms in Douglas and nearby counties with improvements, creek bottoms, and near Lawrence. Prices range from affordable per acre to several thousand dollars, with references to school access and railroad proximity. Listings mention 40 to 100 acres with varying improvements and potential financing options.
H G Parsons promotes a faster, cheaper house option with immediate possession. Also advertised are Clover and Alfalfa hulling services and a delivery contact for John Barban, R E F home delivery, phone 368 Clinton.
Classified ad brief listing multiple rental options. Includes a furnished room and piano at 931 Louisville street, an eight room modern rental near University at 1000 Streets street, Mrs J J Crowley as contact, and rooms for light housekeeping plus furniture for sale at 706 Tennessee street.
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