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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1907
Page
4
Weather report notes fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with slight temperature changes. Also mentions a last piano recital and a girls wanted job notice at Wilder Bros seeking 10 sewing room workers with finishing free laundry duties, applying at the office.
A garbled page fragment lists various local notices and ads. Mentions cigars, wallpaper, books, and a Christ iith Park event. Mentions Wallace Wall store prices and a Fletcher Park display. Includes references to safety, schooling, and a transfer company.
A fragmented set of shop ads mentions walnut ice cream at Wie demann s, sweaters at Smith s News Depot, and automatic tuckers for sale. Stores tout refrigerators from Alaska and Herrick, gas ranges from Direct Action, and wallpaper assortments with low prices. A cigar promo and safety razor sample appear amid supply notices and dining tips urging early visits.
Notice announces a sale at a specified time and place in Douglas County for lands and property, with names and dates indicating the legal action. The fragmentary text references a notice published in-lawed records and a transaction connected to the county seat Lawrence.
The University of Kansas and Manhattan baseball squads meet on McCusk Field tomorrow. Lineup includes Holmes at second Carlson in right field Young at third Brookens in left Trusley. Kansas record and Beeu! are mentioned with scattered notes on hits.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Te Wat isha oP Hae Rassias and references Topeka Capital vom. It alludes to travel to San Ant El Vase and other places with vague actions and dates, mentioning a last Friday and a night event with several places named in a scattered sequence.
Governor Leedy sustained a broken leg after a fall described as severe with extensive injury to the ankle. Reports note he will be laid up for several weeks as medical care continues and officials monitor his recovery.
Fragmentary report notes a bridge was weakened last winter and attempts were made to stabilize it. The text is incomplete but suggests ongoing concerns about structural safety and potential repairs. An uncertain bridge condition may impact local travel and safety.
The community around Baker University has contributed $50,000 over the past three years. Local donors are described as openhearted and generous, with Sarah E. Carruthers, a registered osteopath, listed at 932 New Hampshire Street.
As vacation time nears the question arises what to do with care during the long summer and who will supervise youth activities. The text discusses planning an organized approach to summer projects and balancing responsibilities while keeping children engaged.
A garbled report describes a contested event involving multiple named places and groups. The readable fragments reference a person and a location, with unclear details about action or outcome. Further context is needed to identify the main event and participants.
The wreck occurred during a Utopian Society picnic in a river valley near a turnpike bridge. Eyewitnesses say an automobile sped and veered off the road tumbling down the bank, with several bystanders reporting shock and minor injuries.
Job notice from Wilder Bros seeks ten female applicants for stitching finishing room and laundry work. Apply at the office.
A monkey in a circus act grabs a 50 horsepower car and appears to drive it down the main street as spectators watch, while handlers escape a risky cage, marking a historic show business moment with the animal performing an automobile somersault.
A garbled text fragment references a political move and names in a foreign or misOCR script. It mentions people and events in disjointed form with uncertain dates and places, providing little actionable detail.
The Festival chorus time for rehearsal has moved from Wednesday to Tuesday for the rest of the season. Members should note the new schedule and plan accordingly. Tickets may be obtained tonight. Wiedemann's offers a chocolate dipped nut assortment.
This week will practically etd Torrid t.
Fragmentary text mentions Collin pardon requests and several personal names with scattered phrases. The readable portion lacks coherent event details, dates, or locations to form a definite news item or outcome.
Readable fragments mention pet names and a street scene with references to befores and new developments. The text hints at a person or group passing through a location and some objects like clothing or items related to a market. Names and places are unclear due to damage.
Washburn achieves victory in a readable summary fragment amid unclear OCR text. The item references a win by Washburn with no verifiable opponent, date, or location available in the fragment.
A fragmented police court note lists an arrest touching on a recent incident. The readable lines mention a defendant and the magistrate, with incomplete context about charges or names.
An old advertisement notes W. IL Douglas shoes sold by Abe Wolfson at 637 Masa Street. It mentions a dim, garbled product prompt and pricing hints, reflecting a vintage retail listing.
A fashionable bodice and skirt in checkered silk featur eplaited hip- seam lines and a bias finished deep hem. White lace yoke, taffeta and silk braid outer sleeves, mulberry silk soutache straps with tiny end buttons, horsehair braid in brown and pale mauve, tulle bandeau at back, ruched ribbon, and side rosette complete the toilette.
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