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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1906
Page
3
Local column notes a question about celebrating the Fourth of July in Lawrence, plus a parade of notices on city matters. Items cover a church meeting, hardware store ads, real estate for sale, public cleanliness efforts, transit and dining promotions, and a Kansas football score update.
In Wichita on April 26 federal court, twenty individuals indicted for fencing government land in eastern Kansas were told the fences must be removed within 60 days and the case would be dismissed. Other items note a Japanese social for relief funds, Easter perfumes, a funeral for Mrs Lulu Strode, a YMAA bowling tournament opener, and a correction about a fire caused by a suspected electric wire clash.
A report notes a strange disturbance in the Pacific Ocean causing alarm. The item mentions banks, varnishes, and furniture finishes, with prices and suppliers like Morrison Lem Light Company and Rowlands Stevenson, though details are garbled and fragmented. The piece references a blaze and property concerns, plus interest rates and payments options.
Geo M Falley paid £ 820,000 in cash to become owner of the Jackson block. Falley now holds three business properties on the block, a gain noted as the building’s era creating prosperity. San Francisco date is given as April 2 with scattered notices of sea weather, a wreck, local ads, and social events interleaved in the era’s press style.
The Lawrence Iron Works announces buys for scrap metal and cast iron while a growing trend in Baby Ribbon Cigars draws attention. William son demonstrates how to make a good cigar, reflecting local business and craft notes.
Patron visits Wiedemann's Cave for the apricotee while recalling the shoe shop Peter Samion once ran at 137 Macs Street. Notes varied offerings and shine services once available.
Ralph Valentine of the class of 1893 visited the University as enrollment climbed this year with every school showing gains over last year. The registrar will meet on May 5 to discuss Rosedale shop matters, while upcoming events include a track meet with Emporia College and KU, a freshmen sophomores baseball game, Phi Delts versus McCookfield, and freshman baseball practice. A University views pamphlet will go to high schools. the Miolog Journal meets and Prof Hodder speaks on The Honest Ake.
Letters from Connecticut of Hartford German of Freeport American of Newark and Security of New Haven report strong solvency despite heavy California losses. American cites assets and surplus even if all policies in San Francisco were total losses. Similar confidence from other firms, all veteran institutions unlikely to call on external markets.
The Sugar Bowl, a new confectionery in the 700 block on Massachusetts Street, will open Saturday morning in the former Foadley building. It promises high quality fixtures, an onyx soda fountain, and fresh candy offerings, ice cream, syrups, and more, anticipating a large opening crowd. Also noted are in stock May magazines at Wall's and real estate transfers in Manhattan and Baldwin, with local reactions to a university football victory and a celebratory parade.
Introduction by Rev Samuel Fellows DO Beat terms Take orders now Reference First National Bank Send 1100 in stamps for outfit Retail price 81.60 American Home Supply Co 125 Plymouth Place Chicago For Sale Egg from pure bred Barred Plymouth Rocks S K Reynolds 1905 LA 51 Phone white 1137
The April 26 report lists Governor William A. Harris and a full slate for state offices, including Hugh P Farrelly as lieutenant governor and Hugh Ahlborn as secretary of state, with several other statewide posts and court justices. Local social notes mention visits to Kansas City and Topeka, plus dances and gatherings. Washington notes state the House conference on the Alaska Delegate bill was agreed to.
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