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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
2
A fragmented 1908 Lawrence Kansas column discusses politics in Kansas, referencing Gov. Haskell, Everett Colby and New Jersey politics. It critiques campaign confidence, crime excuses, and public funds while echoing rural Kansas concerns and local satire.
Theodore Roosevelt urges public support for Taft and a Republican Congress pledged to back him. He warns that electing Taft with a hostile Congress would thwart policies already in motion and hinder national progress, stressing cooperation across branches as essential for continuing current policy.
Plans for the first football game of the season at McCook field detail a University eleven facing State Normal School with a strong squad and training improvements observed. Admission is fifty cents for seats or carriage space, with a special auto area between north bleachers and side dine.
The Cowboy’s Girl a western life play draws crowds at the Bawerseck Opera House. Nell the Cowboy’s girl and Jack Sutton star in a tale of Texas plains and cowboy romance with prices 25 3 See 50e. Wakarusa township reports influx of high grade cattle from Cameron Missouri and WD Guin brings feeders for county fulfillment.
The report recalls Hielard Peetsch once praised as a weather prophet who predicted rain yesterday. It did not rain. by evening there were only a few drops and not enough to call for rain. Another prophet has faded from view amid ridicule.
Downtown studio hosts Miss Hubbell in the university voice program daily from 10 to 12 and 1 to 3 six. Kodel promised to ease indigestion quickly and relieve symptoms. Sold locally by C P Barber and Son.
Mrs Ella S. Burton, the Democratic nominee for state superintendent of schools, traveled via front Baldwin to Kansas City and will address the crowd here tonight at 10 o clock.
Public notices announce final settlement in the estate of Ann Beal and a divorce petition filed by Sadie King against John E King in Douglas County District Court. The Beal executor seeks discharge and fees at the November 1908 probate term. The King divorce case seeks custody of Mabel George and Arthur King with response due by October 21 1908.
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