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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1906
Page
4
fragmented OCR notes show wind velocity and gusts with references to rainfall amounts. isolated phrases indicate windy conditions and precipitation measurements though many words are garbled. result summarizes a partial weather observation with unclear figures and missing context.
The president directs funds to go to Citizens Committee for San Francisco relief, not the Red Cross, with Former Mayor J D Phelan as chair. He praises the committee’s work and urges support directly to its San Francisco finance team. Also notes appeals for Mare Island Navy Yard relief and other local needs amid ongoing disaster recovery.
The week ending April 5 1906 letters uncalled for in Lawrence Kansas named include Sables Folco Mary Barris Emme Vows Ira A Hastings Annie Curry Susie Miller Mary Titman KH Martin Marin Grover Lou Feer Stella ThE Able Wi Pouetes Sle ugherty Ko Dodoo Gerpiint Whetstone Ads advise mail recipients to advertise and collect. Additional local notices mention hardware furniture and store sales including Ray monds G C Hawks 700 Mass Street and Ringwood Co. Also Dr E M Owen returns to Lawrence to reopen osteopathy practice.
The intermediate members of the Association organized a base ball team to schedule games this summer. Bad Cal and Lee Boughton were chosen captain and manager. Also notes on ice cream flavors at Wiedemann's and the Palace of Sweets, a street wagon delivery, a fire on New Hampshire Street with minor damage, and a shoe shining parlor at 137 Mass St.
Piss Tallertog advertises custom made men’s suits pants overcoats and shirts as well as ladies’ suits skirts riding coats and saddle skirts with spring and summer samples. Goods made to actual measurements with guaranteed fit. French dry cleaning pressing and repairs. Pick up and delivery. Pressing for $1.50 per month. J. H. Hintos 1% Mass St Bell 657 home 712
The spring fishing season opens with a reminder of section 5 from No 129 of the 1903 season laws. It prohibits catching fish from any waters in the state by any method other than rod and line, fish shooks, hand line, or set line.
Notice lists selling dates April 23 to 25 and return limit April 28 for the Democratic state convention in Lawrence Kansas with dates in 1906. It includes a letter praising Henefelas Brotherhood of Industrial Societies for prompt injury claim payment and a cigarette brand plug for Black Seal Congo Queen and Little Pug in Lawrence.
A letter from Hugh Blair of Lawrence Kansas touts the financial strength of four insurers Connecticut of Stratford German of Freeport American of Newark and Security of New Haven. The message claims total California losses could be absorbed with surplus and assets above 14 04 000, with a net surplus near 10 00 000.
The store promotes a month end sale of Silk and Dress Goods with discounts on black and colored Panamas Mohairs and Moneyback Silks. Prices range from 50c to 1.75 per yard for imported Mohairs and from 1.00 to 1.40 for Moneyback Silks, emphasizing quality and savings.
Letter from P F Walker warns Niagara River waterpower damage to falls beauty. Urges Congress to back Burton bill restricting diversions above the falls and halting new power plants in New York. Bill would ban cross border electric power transfer from Canadian water usage except existing amounts and seeks Canadian cooperation. Public action urged to support preservation of the landmark.
The Womens Missionary society of Plymouth church will meet tomorrow with Mrs E Hogan at 1238 Rhode Island street. Items listed include assorted crafts such as ribbons, pins, belts, collars, and bracelet supports offered for sale or display.
Article notes midwinter baseball travels to Canada cannot return north as February 2 passes. It describes Medicine Hat as a harsh, dry spot north of Montreal, where a Chinook wind arrives in winter. The warm, dry air melts frost rapidly and raises temperatures dramatically, reshaping weather and worker conditions.
The article quotes Ariadne Gilbert and Stevenson’s letters from Samoa, describing his jungle home, the veranda views of Viaea mountain and the sea, and the local life. It mentions the doctor’s remarks on the “fresh air” baby care system and a young physician who faced hardship as families left apartments. It also notes sailors in San Francisco resisting hospitalization and a nurse’s pistol demand.
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