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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1907
Page
4
The revival at the Christian church tabernacle added ninety new adherents with seventy six professions of faith and fourteen by letters or reclamation. Evangelist Wilhite and Pastor Milton report strong turnout, with several hundred cards turned in and pastors to visit interested parties.
Reports say green bugs are within twenty five miles of Lawrence heading toward the area. Prof. Hunter taunts them with a defiant remark, insisting the insects pose no danger and will suffer their own defeat. He claims they will not threaten his wheat or nearby fields if they exist.
The forecast from Chicago notes generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday with warmer temperatures. No significant precipitation is expected. The report references regional Bay area data and city observations to outline the expected pattern.
A quirky piece notes Topeka plans a dandelion day while Lawrence fare remains less severe. Dandelions spread across Kansas after a past local fad when a dandelion tunic sold widely under George Leis. The idea of quick dandelion wealth faded as investors moved on, leaving yards full of blooms. Baseball supplies advertised from Boyles at 725 Masa.
The text notes nightly freezes despite daytime warmth. Early spring loses its edge as nights stay cool, delaying full warming. The cycle suggests continued near frost conditions, with days warming but nights remaining cold.
Preliminary hearings for Tom Middleton and Bob Ingalls are in Leavenworth today with Fred L. Morris Sell Ray Ike Johnson and Emil Thomas appearing as witnesses. A marriage license was issued in Topeka yesterday to Samuel E Gallagher of Topeka and Pauline Pearson of Lawrence. Local notices reference various goods, services, and promotions from Smith's News Depot F J Boyles Atlas and other providers including spraying materials and ice delivery in city routes.
State wide meeting of high school principals and superintendents will be held at the University on April 19 and 20. Lodging for attendees may be arranged with Registrar Geo O Foster. accommodations paid by visitors. Other notices include a marriage license issued to Clarence Zebring and Kittie Daniel, and various local ads on footwear, real estate, packing services, and school sewing machines.
The Armin Players stage Daniel Sully's The Parish Priest known as The Peacemaker a beloved Irish American comedy about everyday life and a lovely love story. Mr Hogan stars as the Priest with the full company delivering strong performances and entertaining between acts with moving pictures and songs.
Walkill Wilkes son of Geo Wilkes and Valley Boy offspring are offered at Lambs Stable 624 M St with single service five dollars season ten dollars and thirteen to insure. Owner GEO W WILLIS announces the deal.
The International Improvement company plans a new planing mill foundation here. Bids have been received and sent to Topeka by Mr. Hosford. The contractor selected will be notified tomorrow and work will begin soon, bringing another industry to Lawrence.
The Armin Players present a string of plays with affordable pricing at fifteen, twenty, and thirty cents. Jat Bawersock’s troupe performs all week, with a matinee slated for Saturday. Call Xtar House for information on the best and safest electric light.
Personal and bodial notes detail travelers and visitors: Woods leaves for Denver. Miss Bird Coven returns to Cha nute to teach. Krause attends Miss Emma Stottler and Earl Pipes wedding at noon. Mrs Borey and others guests of Mrs Cooke r in town. E W Weidlein visiting son at University. Wallace Sullivan back from Kansas City. M J McWilliams visiting Fort Scott. Mrs Usher hosts birthday gathering. Rev J E Baxter from Topeka. Miss Edna Snepp to visit Miss Madge Lane. Miss Carrie Dorward entertained at home. Card club night with Carl Drennan scoring high and guests at one table.
For sale carpet room at 847 Conn. St with home phone 840. Wanted person to travel in home territory for salary 3.50 per day plus expenses. Send details to J A Alexander at 125 Plymouth Place Chicago. Also a note to try fudge sundaes at Wiedemann's.
Wheat receipts 64 cars May 70%¢ July 7254e Sept Fic Cash No 2 hard TW T4e No 3 hard 66 70c No 2 red T41S 75e No 3 red 6714 73e Corn May 40% July 42% Sept 424ge No 2 mixed 40%e3 No 3 mixed 38%4c No 2 white 41Y4 4114c No 3 white 40 40%40 Oats No 2 white 4114c No 2 mixed 4c Rye 60 63e Hay Choice Timothy 14.50 15 Choice Prairie 10.50 11 Butter Creamery 23 29¢ packing 18 Eggs lée Livestook Cattle receipts 8 000 native steers 4.60 6.40 cows heifers 2.90 5.10 stockers feeders 3.80 495.25 bulls 3 4.15 calves 3.50 7 Hoga receipts 12 000 heavy 6. S2UG EST4 packers 0 57 4GH 60 pigs light 5.75 00.62%4
The Commercial Club passed a resolution urging citizens to invest in the Weber piano factory which is nearing production. It is well equipped but will need more capital as demand grows. The venture has seen initial work and a credible factory in Lawrence, with stock offered to help expand and meet market needs. Early buyers face minimal risk while the factory plans a larger facility to sustain a ready market.
First published in the Lawrence Daily Journal April 10 1907 ordinance 267 orders grading curbing and paving Ontario street from Massachusetts to Louisiana streets in Lawrence. It provides for brick paving on sand foundation limestone curb and ten yearly assessments with 5 percent interest. Street width twenty feet between curbs. Public notices reference a petition filed March 16 and define assessment method and payment terms. The record includes unrelated local notices and quotes from civic officials.
Fred W Fein offers gas mantles specially prepared for natural gas. Available for Both Phones Jackson block.
A spring frock in columbine pink foulard with cream flowers outlined in pale blue. The full shirred skirt features a deep nine inch hem and lace insertions, paired with a pale blue silk trimmed blouse and a pink straw hat with blue satin ribbon and pink roses.
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