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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1910
Page
4
An ad listing spring suitings, coatings, varnishes, and paints from brands like Murphy Varnishes Dutch Boy and Acma Quality. It mentions Floor Paint and Floor Varnish, along with plumbing and wiring savings by HE Bennett and references to Woodward & Co. as dealers and sponsors.
Advertisement seeks information on land for homesteading worth 5000 to 10000 per quarter. Mentions all fruits and crops can be grown with a limited area and fast selling. Promises reasonable locating rates. Contact D H Wen rich at Lawrence Kane.
PURELY PERSONAL items report residents and visitors across Kansas, Oklahoma, and Minnesota. J Gordon Gibb visits Kansas City on business, Howard Phillips returns from Ottawa, Isaac Johns heads to Marysville Washington, and more returns home or travels to cities including Topeka Fremont Amherst Wamego and Leavenworth. Also notes of social visits and new business locations in Topeka.
Lawrence to hold a general clean-up day as Civic Improvement Department backs the push. City bodies discuss back yards, alleys, and streets to be cleaned with support from the Lawrence Street & Lift Co and local volunteers. Council actions include street, sewer, and sidewalk improvements and approvals for paving projects.
Minor Johnson reports pocket pickings in Santa Isla district. Suspects Larkin McCloud and others. McCloud arrested. Nelson McCloud volunteers to accompany him to jail but is found wanted by Ottawa sheriff. Scott Beck, 16, dies from injuries after a horse kick at home. The Peerffess offers a dinner prompt.
The Office Suites in the Kress Building are now under U.S. G. Plank management. Rooms described as modern in every detail with reasonable rates. Janitor services provided. Exclusive charge, contact via Phone 97, Room 5, FAA Building.
An illustrated three window sale feature from a department store promoting ladies and misses suits with varied fabrics and designs at modest prices. Also showcases the Summer Quarterly Style Book with patterns for all ages and the Hodges fiber rugs in multiple sizes. The Duntley Pneumatic Cleaner is pitched as a top electric rug and drapery cleaner with in home demonstrations offered free.
Herman Broeker, chairman of the parks and sidewalks committee, offers suggestions to enhance city parks. Proposals include building a tool storage structure in South Park, teaching respect for property, adding flowers, shrubs, trees, benches, and painted bands stands, plus leveling surfaces and curbing to prevent hazards. The committee also favors cement walks and uses old iron posts for park needs.
Lawrence to get a summertime amusement park announced by W E Sullivan of the street railway company. Location kept secret but near the fence line and within three blocks of streetcar lines. Park will be high class with festive lighting and shut on Sundays except for passive cool rides and shade.
The regular monthly meeting of the Charities board met at the Industrial School on New York Street. Reports note summer closures of the Work room and a theft after a room cleanup. The Industrial School remains open for the Story Telling Hour by University girls. Chancellor Strong left for Mankato Kansas for high school dedication ceremonies. Professor Tonk of Princeton spoke on Italian Art at the University with many club women in attendance.
A death in a cast member's family forces Lone Star to postpone The Deacon last Saturday. the production moves to next Saturday and has enjoyed unusual success in past showings. Tickets for The Redcoat at the Bowery sock opera house, next week, support the DAR and fund state convention entertainment. Texas Grown Red Rest Proof Seed Oats at the Barteldes Seed Co.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends especially the FLA A for help during illness and death, mentions Grace Woodward J J Woodward and family. Also notes various local ads and product sketches including chocolates sale, ice cream flavors, Kodak supplies, Samuel J Clarke tailoring, and Barteldes Seed Co horticultural offerings.
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