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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1907
Page
3
Indications show fair weather in Kansas tonight and Tuesday with warmer conditions. Chicago reports the same period in April 1 notes noting warming trend ahead.
Weather notes indicate mixed conditions with light wind and scattered clouds. No significant precipitation or temperature extremes are reported.
The Fifth Annual Exhibition of Paintings at the University runs April 1 to 20 with daily 9 am to 5 pm hours and evenings 7 30 pm to 1 am except Saturdays. Single admission and season tickets pricing are listed. tickets available at Woodward's Drug store, the University office, and at the door.
Irving Hill becomes Lawrence postmaster succeeding George J. Barker who retires after four years. Barker leaves the service to pursue municipal work. Hill pledges a businesslike, nonpolitical approach and says no office staff changes are planned beyond required Civil Service rules. Also notes retention of H. D. Whitman and other staff, with local endorsements.
Hot weather goods from Alaska refrigerators to enamel and opal lined Direct Action Gas Ranges advertised by Eceke’s Economy Store.
The Journal remarks on Arthur Bradley through his family background and character. It notes his descent from Del Bradley, his schooling at Stine University, and a steady, respectable path since. Neighbors praise him as a trusted, well-liked man amid social talk of his nuptials.
The new minister Dr M Nethercwtz arrived by train and preached at the Lawrence Methodists. He spoke clearly, held the audience with concise sermon, and earned warm praise from the congregation, which unanimously welcomed him.
The Journal endorses A Kasald for re election in the First Ward praising his council tenure and hard work while noting critics claim he favors his ward. It urges voters to consider his familiarity with city work and warns against careless opposition. Also mentions a University art exhibition and Wiedemann's treats.
Fragmentary OCR shows an upcoming election note and candidate mention, with scattered ward and street names. It references a Republican slate, a Massachusetts location, and street corners, plus a sales offer for seeds and canned fruits at a home store on 1105. The readable text is garbled and uncertain.
Mrs. W. H. Elder offers a new stock of up-to-date millinery at her Tenn. Street home 1238 and invites former customers and new shoppers. Wiedemann's stocks Boldoff chocolates bulk or boxed. Ewing's ice cream in popular flavors. Delivery by small mules. Luther's greenhouse sells Princess of Wales Violet plants at 25 cents a dozen.
A fragmented report notes a day of gatherings at the acre in South Park with evangelist activities, Bible drills, and prayer meetings. It mentions crowded services, a song service, and local notices from church leaders and merchants, including a real estate loan ad and Easter preparations.
Many Lawrence residents spent Sunday in Kansas City and Topeka while others headed to St Louis Odessa or Colorado. Visitors include Mrs Champlco Mrs Moore Mrs Addison and Miss Long returning to Midland College as well as families or groups from Clinton Topeka Ottawa Perry and Ellsworth.
Three blazes fully wrecked homes on Indiana Street and nearby areas, caused by overheated stoves and laddered by delayed fire response. J Thompson residence and others burned completely. residents evacuated with extensive damage totaling over twenty thousand dollars. Fire officials note this is the department’s first three-fire day in its history and promise repairs to equipment.
The article describes a pongee silk ensemble featuring a cream skirt with a rice frill and olive folds, a de lightful short coat with a silk girdle and straps, cream lace trim, and an Empire silver braid yoke. Laces and braids enrich coats and jackets of taffeta for afternoon wear.
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