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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1909

Page

4

Dependent Classes To Be Placed Under Medical Control

Dr. Woods Hutchinson urges medical men to lead and govern dependent and criminal classes. In a New York University of Michigan alumni talk he argues physicians should prevent unfit citizens and form a closed alliance with health and welfare, entering politics at state and national levels.

Woods Hutchinson University of Michigan New York Hutchinson New York World Hutchinaon Congress

Lawrence awakens to demand fair electric franchise

The Ottawa Herald notes the electric line dispute hinges on Lawrence settling back to sleep or staying awake. The town refuses to be held up and insists on a fair franchise, which it intends to obtain.

Ottawa Herald Lawrence

Fine Window Display at Dick Bros Pen Store

An attractive fountain pen display is being prepared at Dick Bros. store where most fountain pen items are available. A large fountain pen sale has begun. We offer ready service for your papering needs with stock at right prices and prompt workers. Home Book Co. See Stevenson in Wall Paper before choosing.

Dick Bros Home Book Co

Local Social Notes Include Ill News and Visits

Mrs O D Thomas received a telegram Friday saying her father was very sick. Mrs Frank Miller and Mrs Beaty Armstrong attended the Valley Chapel quarterly meeting. Mr and Mrs Will Slusser visited Mrs Albach Sunday. Mrs Louis Flinner of Jarbals and Mrs Harry Shirk of Tonganoxie spent days with sister Mrs A M Bears. Mrs A Schellhorn returned home from Kansas City Tuesday. Sam Beach not as well as last week. Mr and Mrs Clarence Slusser visited Mr R Ridley and family Sunday. Geo Coffman makes improvements this year reshingling his house and adding porches.

O. D. Thomas Frank Miller Beaty Armstrong Valley ‘Chapel Will Slusser Albach Louis Flinner Jarbals Harry Shirk Tonganoxie A. M. Bears A. Schellhorn Kansas City Sam Beach Clarence Slusser R. Ridley Geo. Coffman

Tax Law Changes Not Conflicting With Last Year

The 1909 legislature issued pamphlets on new tax laws causing speculation on assessment methods. Changes mainly affect county assessors and clerks. real estate valuation is carried over from last year. Notices to real estate owners begin next year, a beneficial shift. Also included are local real estate ads and a note that Rev. John T. Bergen will preach at the Presbyterian church next Sunday.

Court House Board of Equalization

April Fools Day Fun Across Town Schools Turn Tiny Tricks

Today was April First, All Fools Day, with widespread silliness in town. Children led the pranks with candy, pepper surprises, pockets and strings while adults recall their own youth. Some practical jokes caused mild mischief as collectors visited, and the day ended with forecasts that the joke would fade by tomorrow.

Criss Cross Relay Planned Between Topeka and Kansas City

Lawrence hosts a meeting deciding a criss cross relay race between Topeka and Kansas City to carry a message and cover 27 miles each direction. About 250 boys will participate with Topeka and Kansas City supplying roughly 100 each and Lawrence boys joining the rest. The May event will have a yet to be set date with organizers AD Sandburn RK Ibuyn etc noting roles for the local associations.

Topeka AD. Sandburn Lawrence W. B. Dye Topeka Association J. L. Montgomery

Health Officer Reports March Conditions in Lawrence

From Health Officer Dr J A dtudolphy city health officer summarizes March in Lawrence. He notes fewer hygenic gains than prior months with 90 mumps cases and an eye disease termed pink eye appearing in many. In nearby Edoura 120 cases of weds ies and school shutdowns, two smallpox and four enteric illnesses quarantined. Pneumonia remains prevalent among youths with fever and light cases reported in Boughton’s 1025 Mass St. Journal Want.

J. A. Dtudolphy Lawrence Eudura Fueumunia Young and Boughton

PURELY PERSONAL George Crum and many Kansans travel

Purely personal notices list George Crum leaving for Chanute and many townsfolk, including Mary Foley, Otto Fischer, Alfred Lawrence, Mrs. Hull, Miss Kate Miller, Martha Cowgill, J D Allen, Ida Parsons, and others traveling to Kansas City or visiting relatives. Several ill or recovering individuals are noted, with mentions of trips to Chicago, Topeka, Baldwin, Clearfield, and Garnett.

George Crum Chanute W. Laming Kansas City Mary Foley Kansan City Otto Fischer Chicago Alfred Lawrence W. J. Hull Kate Miller Martha Cowgill Baldwin J. D. Allen Clearfield Kansas Ida Parsons Kate Hart Irma Singleton Nate Eddy Arthur Mills Topeka Timothy Ladd Smith Western Kansas Meairs Salina W. E. Pennington Harry Perkins Garnett H. R. Robinson G. W. Berry Arlo ‘Taft Hanover Kans Rudolph Lora Baker Leavenworth Mary Sheldon Texas Margaret Frances Sheldon C. T. Rockland Connecticut Street Tadianapolis Ind Joliet Hester Philips Leda Fulton Baker University Erma Clara Rudolph Sloan Indiana T. N. Grahan Tonganoxie J. S. Albro Frank B. Potter Vineland N. J Matt Potter R. Evans Richland Belle Snyker Coffeyville Lawrence

A Good Member B U Bond Re elected in Second Ward

B U Bond is praised as an invaluable second ward councilman with a record of timely work and business acumen. He is expected to be re elected, alongside Hazen who will serve another year, as Lawrence benefits from experienced public service.

B. U. Bond E. U. Bond Bond Hazen Lawrence

Hopeful talk on interurban line to Topeka by Leslie M Shaw

Kansas City papers report Leslie M Shaw former Iowa governor and ex treasury secretary says the planned interurban line to Topeka will be built with foreign capitalists eager to invest. Shaw heads the construction company and notes shifts in headquarters do not affect the project.

Leslie M. Shaw Kansas City Leslie Um Shaw Iowa Treasury Topeka Mr. Shaw New York Philadelphia Shaw Son

Base Ball Tomorrow at McCook Field

The University baseball team will open the season with a tryout against Haskell tomorrow at 4 p.m. on McCook field. Kansas fields Burdick, Locke, Heizer, Harlan, and Lobaugh as pitchers. Rockefeller and Huff catch. Yuteh Walker at first. Gibbs and Harvey at second. Palmer and Haller at short. Blacker and Fisher at third. outfielders Lovett, Wood, Riling, and Carlson.

Haskell Eason McCook Field Burdick Locke Heizer Harlan Lobaugh Kansas Rockefeller Huff Yuteh Walker Geo. Gibbs Pat Harvey Tom Palmer Haller Shert Mike’ Blacker Charley Fisher Lovett Wood Riling Carlson

Unsettled Weather And Local Notes In Brief

A clipped weather note reports a light sprinkle this morning with a playful forecast of deteriorating conditions. The column mentions upcoming events including a lecture by Prof Hodder on Constructive American Politics at the Unitarian church and various local ads for ice cream flavors, supplies, and a transfer company offering packing services.

Hodder Unitarian Church

Pride Will Take a Fall in Wall Papers and Decorations

We have many fall bundles in rapidly and now offer a full wall paper department with quality colorings and designs. Also goods offered at low prices, including last year’s stock at greatly reduced rates, making a very attractive note.

Jon Thi

Today Begins Our Easter Sale of Dress Goods

Easter sale highlights dress fabrics priced to attract shoppers. Satin faced dress goods at 1.00, Mohair Brilliantines 0.65 to 1.50, Tussah Royal worsted 1.75, plus Wash Dress Goods and new patterns. April sale prices on bleached muslin and sheeting, four quarter unbleached muslin at 5 or 6 4 cents.

Tussah Royal Lonsdale

Recent Arrivals in the Suit Room Tailored Wool Suits

Tailored wool suits priced from 12.50 to 25.00 with three piece sets and princess dresses in wool materials. Wool sweaters in white red and gray offered at 2.50. Tailored shirt waists in linen mercerized and striped shirtings priced from 1.25 to 2.00 and up.

Antion Messaline

An Old Kansas Recalls Other Days

A letter from A R Greene to Jobo St Gilmore recalls old Kansas days, friendships, and changes since leaving Fredonia. Greene laments distance and time, notes aging legislators, newspaper figures, and the drift of life, while expressing longing to return and preserve Kansas history through a future editorial venture. He hints at his son’s success as a Portland columnist and ends with a cordial farewell.

Kansas Department of Interior Platt National Bak Sulphur Ukla Jobo St. Gilmore Fredonia Ligalls Gevat M Oregon Idaho Oklahoma Yourself Allen White Bent Murdock Ridlle Capper Howe Finch Braily Huch Wasser Yor McElroy Moody Downing Keizer Geo Martin Dan Anthony Jr Web Wilder Col. Anthony Hudson Prentiss Baker Marsh Murdock Lorlingeme West Congress John Wilder Topeka Portland Oregonian A. R. Greene Wilson County

March 1909 Weather Summary at Lawrence Kansas

University of Kansas report notes 1909 March near average for temperature with mean 53 degrees and highs of 76 degrees on the 23rd. Rainfall below normal, snowfall 4.05 inches, wind run 9762 miles. Mean cloudiness 45 3 percent. several measurable rainfall days. barometer around 29.05 inches. humidity generally high with values from 30 to 68 percent.

University of Kansas At Lawrence F. T. Snow H. P. Cady

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