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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1906
Page
1
An early 20th century appeal urges Lawrence residents to adopt natural gas for cooking and heating. It praises ease, cleanliness, and safety, noting gas eliminates coal chores and ash, reduces kitchen heat, and lets families start days more readily. The piece urges readers to apply early and avoid rush and mentions Smith's News Depot.
Morrison Companies pledge Chicago losses and Continental exposure totaling up to 2.5 million dollars, with assets estimated at 15 million after payouts. Henry Evans, president, notes safety fund laws and New York state deposits protect policies even if more cities burn, while R. M. Morrison represents the company locally. Dick Bros advertise best finish for furniture.
Gustafson led with a 554 high for the 264 pin margin and a 2341 team total while Ber jeer posted a 500 high and 2211 overall. Tonight Bar teldes and Dablens clash as rivals for the turnsmeet title with Palmers perfumes and local shops advertising goods.
Reckoning the San Francisco disaster, Charlton and Orr report North British and Mercantile Insurance Company to meet claims from London via the U S office. They cite prior payouts and a £5,000 contribution to sufferers, noting continued support and urging confidence in the insurer's stability.
An advertising brief urges readers to inspect Welfs wallpaper before purchasing. It emphasizes evaluating patterns and quality options, hinting at a sales pitch toward informed buying decisions. The note reflects a local newspaper style for consumer goods.
In San Francisco on April 21, martial law begins. Street fires are suppressed, lights banned except hospitals, and police restrict movement by written permit. Mayor orders no fires in houses. citizens enforce darkness. Also reports KU–Hoffman blank Oklahoma 6–2 with Wilson and Hetherington starring in a baseball game attended by about 2,000.
Robinson Nurseries offers Baby Ramblers shade trees elms maples and other nursery stock at close prices. Call office at 818 Mass St or home phone 129 for orders and planting services.
A well attended YMCA meeting in Lawrence approved rapid relief for San Francisco with a raised cash plan. Mayor Keeler led to form a committee including A L Selig Geo Innes J N Roberts WF March and TJ Sweeney to solicit contributions and authorize county and city cash allocations. The relief car to Kansas City will depart tonight or tomorrow, with more cars joining en route.
Dispatch from Funston dated April 21 reports fire not advancing west from Van Ness avenue with a fresh strong west wind. East of Van Ness and north to the lay are threatened with destruction though Fort Mason may be saved. Weather is fine and warm with minimal suffering. Sanitation will be slow to establish. water supply improving with Spring Valley capable of 10 to 12 million gallons daily. Palot your buggy for 75. Straffon's drug store advertises carriage palot.
West Union bulletin from San Francisco reports foggy conditions and westerly wind worsening the city. Firefighters battle flames near the waterfront while warships and tugs spray water from the bay. The Ferry Building supervisor says the building is now safe with no fire danger.
Abe Wolfeon sells L Douglas shoes at 637 Massetree. Gustafeon recently received stash pins and belt buckles that were made, with only a few left.
The county convention in the court house endorsed Theodore Roosevelt policies, elected R Stubbs as chairman and backed Aurel R Clark for lieutenant governor and W R Stubbs for U S senator. Delegates and alternates were named from wards and townships for the May state convention in Topeka. The meeting approved reforms and a fair primary system, adjourned at 11 45 a m, and urged continued legislative progress.
Bolcourt filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy yesterday and W C Simons was named receiver. The assets will amount to about 1,500 with a coverage of up to 1,200. A creditors meeting is set by Judge Slonecker for May 4 in Old Clipgman's office.
The KOD Freshmen defeated Marysville High 35 to 12 in a one sided morning basketball game. Gustafson’s Jewelers offers up to date jewelry and stresses a well kept stock and pride in service.
Central high school dominates the meet at McCook field in Kansas City taking first place with manual training second and Lawrence third. A crowd of about 2000 witnessed events including 109 yard dash 220 yard dash and hammer throw with Central securing multiple events and relay. Edison phonographs and records advertised at Station's Drug Store.
City council shelved a proposed special meeting planned for funds for San Francisco sufferers citing no applicable city ordinance. An afternoon interval covered inter-school track results, and a later Kansas at Oklahoma game with Jones for Kansas and umpire Carl Morgan noted. A stray notice mentions a list of goods for sale and various local happenings including a marriage license issued by Judge Mitchell and a choir meeting at 1312 Ohio street with plans for Gounod Mass preparations.
Trade notices invite pipering and date arrangements with Iowlands and Stevenson. Waning lines offer Marshrosilow sundaes at Wliademann’s and pew screens via Achning’s hardware. Miss Todd Porter from Kansas City to join Mrs Patterson during busy season. Presbyterian choir performs tomorrow at 4 with Mise Phipps on violin. Royal and Born garments marketed as made to measure. Hiatt promises satisfaction and advertises office at 24 Mass Tel 180 Bed.
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