Water heated steam glow at Kansas Electric Power plant
Kansas Electric Power company near Lawrence builds a million dollar steam generating station with pipes carrying steam to 825 degrees under 650 psi. The plant, serving Lawrence and nearby cities, faces rate reductions and a growing industrial payroll while expanding its offices and leadership.
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Journal-World
Kansas Electric Power Company
Lawrence
Kansas
Leavenworth
Parsons
Emporia
Lecompton
The
Equitable
Travelers
Prudential
Aetna
Massachusetts Mutual
George A. Mills
University of Pennsylvania
Raymond Rice
W.H. Ruese
Lloyd Purcell
Rueben S. Fox
W. G. Hutson
John T. Skinner
Sas Electric Power Company
Lawrence firm picks West Hills for safe investment build
A Lawrence building company known for thorough workmanship surveyed sites and chose West Hills as the safe investment location. They bought two parcels and are drafting house plans as they proceed.
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Lawrence Building
West Hills
Giant Ice Cube Display at Hanna's Store
The note claims about 100 pounds of ice frozen in a 6 cubic foot Frigidaire in 28 hours for 18 cents. It invites observers to view the giant ice cube at Hanna's Store over the next two weeks.
Jayhawk Boxes Supply Scrap Paper Markets
Salvation Army and other groups collect scrap paper in Kansas City Denver and other cities and sell it to Lawrence Paper Company. Old Jayhawk Boxes from far cities are included in the scrap that becomes new Jayhawk Boxes.
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Salvation Army
Kansas City
Denver
Lawrence Paper Company
Linen care pride showcased in meticulous ironing
A notice extols careful linen finishing with personal attention. It emphasizes pride in ironing beautiful linens and cherishes every article treated with detailed workmanship.
The World Company Purchases Packaging from Lawrence Paper
This year The World Company bought 1,449 Jayhawk boxes and 1025 pounds of corrugated paper from Lawrence Paper Company for shipping printing and binding orders to customers outside Lawrence. The World Company notes its shipments use the best boxes produced by a Lawrence product.
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World Company
Jayhawk
Lawrence Paper Company
Lawrence
Eldridge Hotel Wage and Expense Breakdown Report
Horwarth & Howarth survey divides hotel dollar into payroll 31 cents sun dry 23 cents merchandise 19 cents depreciation 9 cents insurance and taxes 6 cents bondholders interest balance to owner 12 cents.
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Horwarth & Howarth
Zephyr Flour Quality Checks at Bowerlock Mills
Zephyr flour samples are taken hourly from the run of the mill and tested in the laboratory by an expert chemist to ensure consistent quality. Daily bread loaves are baked in the lab to verify the flour’s performance. Ask your grocer for Zephyr.
J W Shaw Lumber Ads Offer Complete Building Plans
J W Shaw Lumber Co offers full architectural and building services for all construction types. The service provides plans and specifications to help builders save time and money and is available to everyone.
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J. W. Shaw Lumber Company
Zephyr Bakery Rye Bread Famous For German Style Loaf
Zephyr bakery markets a German style rye loaf made with dark Wisconsin rye flour and caraway seeds. The bread is a best seller, praised for its rich flavor and traditional baking methods.
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Zephyr
Granada and Patee Theatres Present Top Studio Pictures
The ad asserts exclusive contracts with MGM Warner Bros First National RKO Pathe New Republic and New Universal. It touts presents top pictures via modern equipment including RCA High Fidelity for perfect sound reproduction.
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Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer
Warner Brothers
First National
R. K. O. Radio
Pathe
New Republic
New Universal
R.C.A
Lawrence Fire Department noted for efficiency and low rates
The Lawrence Fire Department under Chief Paul Ingels is highlighted as highly efficient, with fire insurance rates reported cut by half since the agency’s 1861 founding, according to Charlton Insurance Agency.
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Lawrence
Paul Ingels
Spode Factory Remains Private Hand Since 1776
The Spode factory has stayed private and never formed a company preserving much of the old charm of its fine china. Volumes of designs by Spode still exist at the factory, and visitors are invited to view the stock of this fine table service.
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Spode
Dr Pepper Expands Reach Across States and Stores
Dr Pepper is now available in 31 states with over 350 bottling plants supplying the drink. It attracts a wide consumer base praising its unique flavor and refreshing energy as it reaches Lawrence grocery stores in convenient six bottle cartons.
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Lawrence
Local Home Loans Promised With Low Rates
Lawrence area buyers have used our financing to purchase homes and farms with fair terms and no commission fees. When you borrow, borrow from a bank for real estate loans at reasonable rates.
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Lawrence
Kansas Heat Service Delegation Seeks Local Contract
Citizens from a nearby city urge us to begin a unique heating service there. We would peg a fixed price for budgeting accuracy. Request detailed explanation. Contact Cliff Ramsey at Phone 60.
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Cliff Ramsey
Furniture Mart Showings Highlight Chicago Fur niture
The article notes better manufacturers of furniture and home furnishings maintain headquarters and displays at the Furniture Mart in Chicago twice yearly. A buyer attends these shows to stay close to new trends from large city stores, enabling lower overhead and cheaper selling prices.
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Furniture Mart
Chicago
Weaver's Store Reopens After 1868 Lawrence Fire
In the August 22 1868 Quantrill raid chaos swept Lawrence as much of the town burned. Our store Weaver's was among those reopened promptly once the rebuilding began.
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Lawrence
Quantrill
Oldsmobile’s Growth Since 1897 Innovation and Caution
The note credits Oldsmobile with leading in automobile industry advancements since its 1897 incorporation while stressing ideas must be proven thoroughly before implementation. Authored by M. F. Hudson for the company.
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Oldsmobile
Hollywood producer crops up with milk ice idea
A Hollywood producer discarded the impractical frozen water scheme after pipes showed through and adopted frozen skim milk. Another idea is Bireley’s Orangeade bottled in Lawrence for exclusive sale at the plant and available in quarts at food markets and 5c fountain bottles.
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Hollywood
Bireley
Lawrence
Shrunk and stretched process guarantees fit for Griffon Clothes
The article notes that garment fit hinges on pre-shrinking. Griffon Clothes, sold in Lawrence exclusively, are shrunk and stretched repeatedly to ensure perfect fit.
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Lawrence
Free ten day trial offer for a new ice refrigerator
A sales pitch promises a free ten day trial of an air conditioned ice refrigerator. The company urges learning the advantages of ice refrigeration and asks to arrange morning delivery.
Million Dollar Profit Earned by Shareholders
More than a million dollars in interest earnings has been paid to investors in the Lawrence Building and Loan Association since its 1908 founding. Over 20 years dividends reached $938,660, with insured shares at 4 percent and up to $5,000 insured by a federal agency. The article notes the mutual, shareholder‑owned structure and the association’s role in Lawrence housing.
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Lawrence Building and Loan Association
Lawrence Institution
Lawrence
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
G. Plank
Fraternal Aid Union
D. Coen Burn
Stevenson
Watkins National Bank
Lisle Eby
Lawrence National Bank
Eighth and
Massachusetts Street
Kansas Public Service Co Maintains Free Gas Service Department
The Kansas Public Service Co and its gas division state a Service Department is maintained with competent trained men available at all times for dependable gas service. No charge is made for this service.
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Kansas Public Service Company
Green Bros Trade Territory Handles National Lines for 20 Years
The text notes that well known brands such as John Deere implements Sherwin Williams paints Coleman stoves Keen cutting tools Perfection oil stoves Detroit Jewel gas ranges and Maytag washing machines have been carried exclusively in this trade territory by Green Bros for over two decades.
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John Deere
Sherwin-Williams
Keen
Perfection
Detroit
Green Bros
Fritz Co Battery Service Ad Offers Free Tests
A vintage ad from Fritz Co promotes expert car battery service with free tests. It likens a car battery to the spine and emphasizes Exide batteries, claiming 17 years of selling and guaranteeing Exide products under the slogan When It’s An Exide You Start.
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Hanna
the Independent Laundry
the World Company
the Eldridge Hotel
Bowerlock Mills & Power CO
J. W. Shaw Lumber CO
Zephyr Bakery
Granada and
Patee Theatres
Charlton Insurance Agency
DR. Pepper Bottling CO
Peoples State Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Kansas Heat Service
Veatch Furniture Company
M. F. Hudson. Company
Dber
American Service Company
Association
I. C. Stevenson
Kansas Public Service CO
Fritz CO
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