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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1906
Page
4
Harvest Home picnic planned for Thursday at Daister's grove twelve miles west of Lawrence, in prime farming country near Deer Creek. All day event with a large premium list, promising a good turnout and community activity in a traditional rural celebration.
A sympathy walkout by five linemen at Hell exchange is linked to a nationwide strike over poor treatment. Names cited include D Ejs, Gnas, Batard, Mary Boyle, A E Haste, W E Bell. Workers claim better pay and shorter hours, with replacements easy to fill. The piece also notes broader unrest and unrelated regional dispatches.
City examinations for pupils wishing to make up work or from other schools will be held as follows Tuesday morning Sept 4 arithmetic and algebra Wednesday Sept 5 language and Latin Thursday Sept ge ography Friday Sept 7 history No exam at other times as days are filled with duties Enroll now or remain in same class Superintendent F P Smith Also toothaches cured in one minute or money refunded Barter Sons Toothache Jelly and fishing tackle advertised faintly.
The piece notes an unusually cool late August where the thermometer barely reached seventy, a warm day following, and an overall odd season described as remarkable and mixed. It mentions costs, local commerce, and a deputy game warden urging compliance with the law, plus a local health drink ad and a rural loan notice.
Odd, garbled report describes a Saturday raid on joints near the bottoms. Policeman Spurlock allegedly fired during an attempted retreat by a suspect named Warmson who was wounded. The piece notes criticism of Spurlock and mentions a broader string of local notices and obituaries, including a Lawrence Harris death in Colorado and funeral arrangements.
Fragmented OCR notes list cattle and feed prices with dates and regional references. Mentions steers calves hogs and oats corn pork futures Sept contracts. Includes price figures like 11.50 for a product and July through September month markers across markets in Kansas City Chicago and other hubs.
After the outing you will want photo prints from your negatives. Advice freely given in regard to Kodak material at Woodward & Co. Perhaps you have a room or two touixs up for fall. Floor goods, paloes and varnishes at Woodward's.
The first show season opens September first due to unusually warm crops and early cold weather. The town expects a steady stream of good shows this year as booklogs are controlled by the trust. Patrons may see more regular performances with fewer cancellations and better value as venues aim to attract consistent crowds. Online and local listings encourage patrons to call home for schedules. Cider vinegar is sold at 200 per gallon with volume discounts from Phillips Fruit Farm. Cinl work offered by F A Bennett Co promises high quality at low charges.
Real estate deeds record transfers in Lecompton including J A Booebrake to James W Gray for lots 29 34 block 40 and related quit claim by A J May and wife to James W Gray for multiple lots in block 40. James F Stones and wife enter deal with J B Bonebraka for lots 29 34 block 40. Sheriff J B Woodward transfers off nek of sep 22 14 16 to Martha Talley with nominal consideration.
A group labeled Kright-Starkweather faced heavy rains that flooded their camp near Cha Creek within miles of their tent. Their tent, bedding, and provisions were ruined, ending a five decade wait for rain and endangering their shelter.
A confused report describes Mrs A HO Rrause aiding Capt Kerausa to a property on Vermont street. She was taken sulldumsy at Saturdey and will be brought home by evaning. The text mentions many garbled lines about real estate and payments, urging readers to see the All for home financing.
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