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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1907
Page
3
The University hosts its Fifth Annual Exhibition of Paintings from April 1 to April 20. Daily hours 9:00 to 4:30 pm and 7:30 to 10:00 pm on most evenings. Admission 25 cents, season tickets 60 cents, family ticket 2.50. Tickets at Woodward's Ding store, University office, and at the door.
An editorialish piece discusses post election expectations for city offices and the mayoral race. It notes public desire for capable leaders, emphasis on law enforcement, and appeals for qualified candidates across various city posts. The text also includes unrelated advertisements for beauty products and an art exhibition at the University.
Circulars from the Russian Famine Relief committee in New York urge US donations to aid famine sufferers in Russia. Endorsed by President Roosevelt and Governor Hughes, a $5 gift is claimed to save a life. The piece details 21 provinces, about 1.5 million square miles, 3 million dependent people, and severe harvest failure. Relief funds are to be directed by the committee at East Fifteenth Street, New York, with Bishop Henry C. Potter as president and the Morton Trust Company as treasurer.
In Wellsville a disputed tie vote between two Watkins factions ended with M. G. Watkins unsatisfied and hinting at a legal challenge. The dispute involved rival candidates, a city marshal and a volatile town meeting atmosphere before the final count.
Packers raise meat prices this time of year and the market will not meet higher costs. A stock of beet slips and related items are offered with prices around 20 cents per pound for beet slips and other modest advances. Contact W250 Mass street for orders.
Friends of equal suffrage are urged to hold a meeting at Dr Laney Taylors Vermont street tomorrow at 3 p.m. to discuss the present situation prospects and plan of work. President R E Rice signs the notice.
Advertises hot weather goods including Hernck refrigerators enamel and opal lined and Direct Action gas ranges. Emphasizes value and durability offered by ECKE'S Economy Store.
Henry Sickel of Leavenworth in the city today. Dr J F Brock to Eu dora this morning. Jim Mitchell from Topeka. Dr and Mrs Loomis of Baldwin here yesterday. Marshall Gorrill from Topeka. Miss Nannie Fischer of Baldwin here today. Q B Gardner visiting old friends. Dan Servey of Iola here to see The Crisis tonight. Glen Ruggles of Marysville pledged Alpha Tan Omegs. Miss Lucy A Wight to Kansas City today. Mrs Otto Kuhne of Topeka and son Fred here yesterday. Mrs L Lewis and Mrs Hugh Means back from Excelsior Springs. J Wot tonight. Mr and Mrs W P Holmes of KC here for The Crisis tonight. Miss Helen Smith of Topeka visiting. Sunflower club dance in IOOF hall Friday. Mrs Waldo Durr visiting, returned to Kudera. Dudley Doolittle of Cotton Falls here for The Crisis. ACP Riddle of Minneapolis in for The Crisis tonight. Miss Lucile Dillard and Miss Kit Irwin test for Ft Scott for Sunday. Helen Balsley of Oskaloosa visiting Miss Helen Setuefter. Mrs Harvison Parkman of Fimporia to visit daughter Elizabeth Parkman at Pi Beta Phi. Mrs Dolisi and Miss Elsie Armstrong entertain Skidie elu last evening at whist. Eas cor a regulations in rooms and fur course dinner noted. Miss Mabel Dick sang several solos. Those at the gathering included Mr and Mrs, Miss Nell Williams, Mr and Mrs Art Wise, Geo Low, Sophia Armstrong, and Con Lowman winning first prizes with Mr and Mrs Fred Colman receiving honors.
Real estate transfers record shows warranty deeds involving Stevenin and Celina parcels with legal descriptors and prices. Note lists Gardon Grovenor and others, with property indications and street addresses. Contracts mention Tract 31 32 Solomon's Sub and related ownership transfers.
The first performance of The Crisis is billed for tonight at the Opera House with final scenery touches completed. Ticket sales are strong especially in the parquet with balcony seats still available, and Georgia Brown makes a notable return as director of dramatic events in Lawrence.
A Journal report describes a long sought ordinance prohibiting all trailing refuse on paved streets. It notes widespread trouble and cost from litter and argues enforcement will deter further dumping by residents.
Al E Smith plans a Saturday street horse display after noon featuring four Percheron stallions. The event promises a fine show with swell pictures from The Crisis cast in front of Woodward's. Squires bred the horses. Georgia Brown leads The Crisis cast, described as the best show ever. Also notes baseball goods at F J Boyles 725 Mass.
University of Kansas outlines a two calendar year route to bar admission via two Summer and two Regular sessions. The Graduate School highlights a 59 000 volume library and four engineering and science degrees with twelve graduate fellowships totaling 265 dollars each for 1907 08. Professor Frank K Sanders will lead the second annual Bible Institute on April 10 1023 focusing on The Growth of the Testament.
A Gustafson store promotes jewelry to match any new spring dress. The ad urges customers to view the latest Combs Hatpins shirt waist sets neck chains brooches and bracelets and warns against old styles. The shop offers guidance and delivery of fashionable pieces.
A review extols a travel book about a newspaper party from Chicago to Los Angeles aboard the Los Angeles Limited. It praises Schuyler of the New York Times for a vivid American spirit, his Prairie to Pacific journey, and his return with patriotism. The piece notes social topics in later chapters and calls the book vigorous and wholesome, published by G. P. Putnam's Sons. The column also mentions a Lodge initiation and local dressmaking ads.
A fashion feature notes two toned hats as a spring trend, highlighting women’s accessories displayed at a department store exhibit. It discusses color pairings blue grey black and white, praising bold contrasts while critiquing overstatement and urging refined styling.
Funeral details follow as friends and Synignette te Prteils at the parents helped Penny teo arrange the burial. The ceremony featured a bed of flowers and expressions of sympathy from Graperios and others as the casket moved from hearse to grave.
Readable text lists garden and flower seeds for sale at Mrs Prentice's Home store located at 1105 Mass. St. The fragment mentions related items and a generic agricultural setting with no clear dates or events.
The Husford addition to Lawrence has been platted and seeks city annexation, promising more property and population. The message notes Lawrence is growing and highlights local businesses, including Keister Dressmaking School promotions, a Lawrence Lyceum lecture by Dr. Thomas E. Green on The New America, and various ads for goods and meals at local outlets.
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