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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
5
Sixty head of sons from the Suttan herds will be offered at South Sutton farm marking the biggest hog sale in eastern Kansas. The event promises top prices for top hogs for the next eighteen months as many of the country's largest hog dealers travel hundreds of miles to attend.
The article promotes Esperanto invented in 1887, praising its phonetic system and lack of exceptions. It notes support from the Society for the Study of Esperanto in New York and cites about 2,000 members, with broader U.S. interest. It outlines core features: twenty letters, six diphthongs, uniform verb endings, and analytic word formation.
A new type machine has been ordered for the University printing department to be owned by the association. The southern Fraser Ball project will use the machine to aid in enlarging operations. A note urges not to be discouraged and mentions potassium and medical testimonials from EB W Hall at 2920 Olive St St Louis.
About 85 000 bushels of wheat were destroyed Monday night when flames erupted east of town near Pine State Bealotwing. Sparks from Teresa Whick’s stove touched nearby stacks, causing a large blaze that consumed the field.
Real estate transfers and local school notices appear, listing lot descriptions and subdivision details. Lawrence Kansas educator schedules indicate August 31 to September 13 start dates, with Rev. F. P. Smith and Rev. E. Parisho connected to church vacancies. W. E. Nevin advertises rental and auction services at 923 Louisiana Street.
Fragmentary scripture style passage depicts a watchman asked by the Lord to announce the night and surrounding prophecies. It mentions Babylon and Arab regions, a warning to heed divine messages, and imagery of coming hardship, war, and the fate of powerful nations.
Fragmented classified style note lists old clothes and shoes for disposal, bargain city car service, and boarding rates. Mentions Bell phone 1080, 1015 3% address, Alfred Noller, and humorous social commentary about courtesy in public.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a glass work event or listing with dates Wednesday and Friday and mentions names or initials F. Broce and WT Mass. The readable items are unclear. no full event or person details emerge.
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