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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1907
Page
3
A sparsely attended local election frames the day with minimal campaigning and subdued turnout. Voters report few changes at stake with small contesting groups and muted enthusiasm amid a calm civic atmosphere.
Chicago forecast for April 2 and 3 indicates generally fair skies tonight and Wednesday with rising temperatures. Light winds are expected with variable speeds around city areas. Residents may prepare for warmer conditions and check local advisories.
The University hosts the Fifth Annual Exhibition of Paintings from April 1 to 20 with daily hours 9:00 am to 5:30 pm and evenings 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm except Saturdays. Admission 25 cents. season tickets 1. family pass 2.50. Tickets at Woodward's Drug Store, university office, and at the door.
A three year old boy, Leon Allendorf, died after accidentally ingesting poison mistaken for paragoric. The child wandered to a shelf, found the bottle, and drank it while his mother briefly left him unattended. Doctors exhausted efforts for twenty four hours before the child passed away. The funeral will be held tomorrow at Oak Hill cemetery.
Al Cox departed for Wichita while Ben Williams visited Kansas City. Prof H B Newson traveled to California and J G Lowerman left for El Paso. Couples and friends visited Kansas City and Denver, with many plans for gatherings, dinners, and club meetings noted throughout the day.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a proposed roadway from Rosedale through Turkey Creek Valley toward DeSoto with references to twenty foot width eighty feet set and farming areas. The text is garbled with several misspellings and unclear segments about alignment and stakeholders.
The letter questions a paving combine and a suspected graft in Lawrence as brick prices rise and contractors refuse higher wages. Officials consider an investigation and pause new contracts while costs climb and residents demand explanation.
A sick man named Fred A. Clarke worsens from typhoid fever as no change occurs since Saturday. The piece mentions Dr. Chirke, a warning about illness, and a violet fight season. It then notes the University exhibiting 101 paintings with various artist representations and references to chocolate, tailor Schulz, and investment in art appreciation courses.
The Lawrence Business College offers a summer session with elective courses in Shorthand Typewriting Penmanship Commercial Law Arithmetic and more. High school students planning for university study can boost skills while public school students profit from Bookkeeping and Penmanship courses at the Lawrence National Bank buildings. Call for a catalogue or details Bell 717.
Fragmentary ad notes garden seeds and flowers for sale plus home canned fruits. Mentions Mrs Prenties and a stave at 110 with references to local farm goods and general merchandise.
A garbled report notes a record breaking effort by Wis tews, surpassing all prior marks in Manel as well as the town’s history. The fragment mentions peak performance and pride but lacks clear connections to names or exact events.
Alaska Refrigerators, Herrick Refrigerators, enamel and opal lined units and Direct Action Gas Ranges advertised as high value. The store touts quality and economy in its selection of home appliances.
Woodward & Co. offers a full line of Johnson Floor Treatment products and Acme Color Co. paints in small cans. Also available are Murphy's jar remedies, Alabastine and Moresco finishes, Best Liquid Paints, and other spring cleaning essentials at the Round Corner.
The funeral of Prof Williams took place in the afternoon at the Baptist church with University of Kansas and Baldwin faculty members in attendance. The University Quartet and several professors delivered addresses while Mrs Ly and Miss Finnem sang. Pallbearers named included Professors Johnson Bailey Olin and Mes Grover F Willer and U Ly Raymond. Burial followed at a nearby cemetery.
The readable lines indicate a discussion of a course and a day, with references to AGL and possible events. No clear names, dates, places, or outcomes emerge, leaving the fragment insufficient to determine a specific article or result.
Readable parts indicate fruit prices rising rapidly with mention of 15 cents and references to sales. Text is garbled but suggests a notice about fruit safety or availability and price changes at local outlets. No clear dates or entities identifiable from the fragment.
Board of Education approved payment of bills processed, including the voucher by Mrs. Addison for 20, and ordered the amount be paid.
Fragmentary notice notes school closure on May 31 and references a May date. Mentions "Baby Ribbon Cigars" made by Billie Williamson in unclear context. No clear event details or organizations beyond these named entities.
Mrs W H Elder offers new millinery at 1238 Tenn St for former and new customers. Morrison Lemmon at 744 Masa street advertises Belduff chocolates in bulk or boxes and farm loan options at low rates. Emma M Schleifer provides Vital Science services at 702 Rhode Island St. Raymonds Cold Cure aids after heating term. Safety Razors from Smiths News. Luther’s Greenhouse sells Princess of Wales Violet plant at 25 cents a dozen.
City of Lawrence Kansas invites sealed bids for grading curbing and vitrified brick paving of Ontario Warren Kentucky Lee and adjacent alleys totaling about 29 000 square yards. Bids due April 15 1907 with 10 percent and 300 dollar checks required. plans available at City Clerk office. right to reject bids reserved.
Shoppers flock to stores for spring hats in many forms from tall to flat and bewitching to odd. Prices vary as women debate costs and choices, hoping to find the right style without breaking budgets. A curious scene unfolds as gossip and speculation mingle with the hunt for fashionable headwear.
An early telegram notes the death of Matthew Smith amid illness and prior sickness. The article mentions Mr Turner and a meeting of the association board set for this evening. It references university ties and a Lawrence girl, with local reactions from directors and residents.
E. L. Daugherty, a paper salesman, was arrested yesterday in connection with forgery charges in Lincoln Nebraska. Detec tive Bently of the Pinkerton agency secured the arrest. Daugherty’s identity was confirmed and he is held for further questioning.
Armin Players, led by Lawrence, return for a week of performances at Dar te vent. The troupe presents The Milde Pong Dek and Thy N aad with new plays and audience requests, including a special Saturday matinee for children at St. Joseph Cor and the Attain TMayers engagements.
A garbled court report notes Verbert Johnson bound over after a pretrial hearing regarding alleged break in at a local store. Details are unclear but reference to district court and the action saved STU and involved Perkins building a vehicle or project on the day in question.
The Women's Auxiliary of the Y.M.C.A. will hold its annual meeting and election of officers Wednesday at 10 o'clock in the association building. Also notes on local farm equipment ads and a brief farm land assessment from Breck and Charlie’s land claim, with references to manure spreaders and seed sales in the same issue.
The report notes Brook’s retirement and mixed local reactions. It mentions attendance at events with Lora and Tom, and references party involvement and regional sentiments about the decision.
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