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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a marriage in Kansas City and Lawrence, a person named George Spear, and a claim of assault involving a young girl. Details are unclear and sources are incomplete.
Local clubs announce meetings and social gatherings this week. The Miercoles club plans a gathering with Mrs. Dun, Miss Barteldes hosts Monday, and sophomores invite seniors to Fraternal Bill Hall. Faculty entertain seniors Friday, April 24, and N E B B Q U hosts a recent hostess gathering.
Levi Flory at the University reports a number of sigall ys or dive pests killing clover and alfalfa. Prof Billings and Prof Hunter discuss a disease causing the damage and predict rapid decline of the lice, which do not eat wheat or corn but attack clover.
A fragmented local notice describes a Christian church revival led by Mr. Adams and Mr. Wilhite. It highlights singing, sermon, prayer, and hope to reach many during a prolonged service event.
The Paint and Wall Paper Store advertises 25 percent off Berry Bros Pratt & Lambert Murphy varnishes to move over 400 gallons from stock. Indications show a cloudy night and Wednesday in Kansas. Chicago dispatch dated April 21.
Weather report notes wind direction SE at 3 miles per hour. Wind velocity 4 hours 19 miles. Rainfall 0.03 inches.
The column lists numerous residents and visitors from Perry to Kansas City and Winnipeg. A political dispute in the local Democratic party centers on whether to launch a daily or weekly newspaper, with J B Fugate supporting a daily edition as factions clash.
550 acres of pasture with good feed fences water and salt priced at 3.25 per yearling and 360 for two year old cattle for the season. Local notices advertise gas prices and products at Raymond's Drug Store. Fashion and portrait services offered at Loomas Studio and Merry Widow Hat promotion. Medical eye ear nose throat specialist A Hamman advertises glasses fitting at Office over Dick Drag Store.
A group of Lawrence youths plan a Colorado summer working as hotel staff to earn board and room, forming a temporary orchestra while avoiding waiting tables. One Kansas University youth who went west previously found mischief and later worked as a waiter before returning to Lawrence. He says he will dig potatoes on a farm this summer rather than return to hotel life.
A western railroad bans rice throwing by wedding guests at stations and trains. Bridesgrooms, groomsmen, and spectators with ribbons and placards chased the couple, blew horns, and created a public spectacle, prompting calls for more courteous conduct.
Wiles marshal notes complaints about speed and failure to sound signals at crossings. The ordinance for automobiles will be enforced to curb this issue.
Fragmentary OCR item lists names and places including Wiedemann, Home Book Co, 924 Masa St, and a local festival or sale. Ambiguity and garbled phrases limit concrete facts. Presents as a street level notice with multiple entities but no clear event or outcome.
The article notes that many customers buy Wiaingodg on down payments and installments, prompting Gustafson to offer diamonds on easy terms. Buyers can pay any amount at purchase and settle the balance later, making the investment feel prudent.
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