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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1908
Page
4
Chicago area forecast indicates showers in the east tonight with warmer conditions expected. A daily weather note references standard instruments and readings, noting wind, temperature, and barometric pressure in a concise station report.
In Market Letter from Stock Yards dated April 21 the report cites reduced livestock runs and waning prosperity. Beef supplies shrink while prices rise 5 to 15 cents, with demand weakened by high meat prices and cautious buyers. Hog and sheep receipts fall. weights trend light as packers adjust output. Local ads follow with varied goods and services.
The Handy Corner welcomes a new drug store run by F. B. McCulloch, Druggist. The storefront at $27 Mass. on the corner advertises its opening with a math playful note and a local welcome.
An illustration contrasts owning a home with renting. It notes rent of £16 per month for six months and argues borrowing leads to living in a home rent free, with investments in property. The ad promotes loans on completed buildings or buildings to be built and invites inquiries.
A fragmented society page lists meetings for Stay Spinsters with Miss Yazel O’Can bor, Priscila Embroidery with Mrs. T A Eumonds, and other social teas and sorority events. Mrs. Luther N L Lewis hosts a Saturday afternoon gathering in West Limerence while Mr. Will Altsen plans a later Eldride duet night for Mr. Dunnell of Portland.
A garbled article fragment discusses eye health and testing, urging proper care to prevent strain. It mentions a violin recital by Max Bendix at Fraser Hall tomorrow night as a likely highlighted event.
An event at the university brings several classes together as students compete for championships and prizes. The schedule shows matches and events across Saturday with teams like Wal and Freshiete facing Freshmen and Weerpery in predicted games.
A fragment notes Spalding’s new automobile listed at a price site as a pretty red compact from Kansas City. It mentions Thomas of Kanwaki bringing wolves yesterday and liquor permits issued to Homer A. White of Endaray. The Willis Wood theater plans an ambitious Shakespearean week led by Mr. Mantell and director W Brady with elaborate scenic setups and a star cast including Marie Booth Russell Lillian Kingsbury Leila Frost and Josephine McCallum. male leads Francis McGinn Guy Lindley and others are highlighted.
Leonnis Stadia for photographs. Notice to Auto Owners. To owners and drivers of automobiles. There is much complaint in restrdto speed and not sounding trumpet at crossings. The ordinance relating to automobiles will be enforced from this on. H. CARMEAN, Marshal. Dime Tea Friday night by the Rebekah Lodge No. 4 from 5 to 8 in L. O. F. hall. Proceeds to go to purchase robes. G. A. Hamman, specialist in diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat. Glasses fitted. Office over Dick Drug Store.
Thursday through Saturday special sale on fabrics for graduates. K U Haskell and high school grads invited. India linons Persian lawns Pearlline lawns wash organdies 68 inches wide offered at low yard prices with emphasis on quality and bargains.
A jumble of business notices and ad fragments mentions Turkish laths at 24 Vermont Street, Lawrence Undertaking Co, Olson Bros gardening, John Scheffer plants, photography by HL Leona Stinlin, and Wiedemann's ice cream with references to massachusetts streets and telephone numbers.
The column lists assorted Lawrence notices including repairs and purchases, visits by O. Smi ges, 183 Bridge street meat by A B Eliot, and various travelers from Topeka Oklahoma Muskogee Ottawa and Topeka. It reports attending dances Phi Lambda Phi Psi and Sigma Chi events, upcoming weddings and travel to California New York City and Mexico. Bright spots in dull days may be found by smoking Black Seal cigars.
A public address is planned this evening with a speaker discussing sanitation and Protestantism in the United States. The event aims to cover related social issues and reflect on contemporary religious and civic concerns.
Fragmentary notes reference baseball, teams, players and events with misread words. Names like Warren and Stevens appear among scattered terms but key details are obscured, yielding a vague, nondeterministic outline of a sports-related item.
The March meeting of the board of directors announced the retirement of Paul R Brooks. He will step down from his role after decades of service, with a possible successor from the bank's leadership team named at the meeting. The board also discussed changes in officers and future promotions within the bank structure.
A revival service at Christi church last night featured earnest preaching by Mr. Adams and Mr. Wilhite. The congregation noted strong interest from local youths, with parallels drawn to evangelistic leaders like Mr. Alexander and a sense the evangelistic meetings will continue in the town.
Spalding’s bright red Fort Inew amentel 8 roadster turns heads on the streets this morning. Bought through Lawrence Street Motor Car Co. as Ford agents, the four cylinder, 18 horsepower vehicle costs about 740 dollars.
Preliminary hearing for Etta Bewray is delayed until Monday morning at Hotduck as Tom Delahanty cannot appear this week. The postponement is to allow his presence for the proceedings.
The funeral for O Tlerrington, initially planned for this afternoon, is postponed to tomorrow. The service will begin following the Santa Fe arrival at 3 11 in Topeka where Mr Herrington died yesterday.
In police court today two drunks were dealt with. J Sievers, described as dusky, was fined $6.50 and Anton Gruss, also colored, received a similar fine as the dull court session continued with no major cases.
An application for the parole of John Lewis from the penitentiary was filed. John McNers led a protest today against the parole bid as Lewis serves a five year term for the murder of Tuustun McNers. A separate note mentions an upcoming Maskell Band concert with E. W. White of Topeka at Fraternal Aid Hall.
Market notes list livestock, cattle receipts, and wheat prices with scattered figures. Names and places appear in fragmented OCR text, including mentions of Kansas supreme court related speech and a Lawrence couple.
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