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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1923
Page
6
An exciting racing program is promised for tomorrow at Woodland Park with 1 o'clock start. A 12:30 grand display of fair premium livestock precedes the races. Events include 2:25 trot 2:17 pace 2:17 trot a seven furlong and five furlong race with entries from multiple named owners and towns such as Lawrence Ottawa Pittsburg Cofferville Independence Uniontown Shreveport and more.
Abram Smith to Farmers Union Co cons 90000 rev 135 ft W of NE corner NW Sec 3 Twp 1h Range 18 S 125 ft W 160 ft N 1235 ft E 160 ft to place of beginning. Susan Alford to Glen Grave cons 1 and other con. Lot 18 Bik 5 Lane's first add to Law. W H Reynolds to Olive Brock cons 1800 Lot 19 enn St ess W50 ft Law. Eli Taylor to Fannie Dodderidge cons 1 and other con N 12 acres SE B 12 range 18. W E Spalding to Orval Jenkins cons 1100 E% S25 ft tot 2 E% of N25 ft of lot 3 Bik 3 Law. Phone 19.
Douglas County visitors will be drawn to an exceptional bargain day in Lawrence on Friday August 31 as merchants join in a Dollar Day event. Journal-World ads announce the sale with stores open all day Friday and participation aimed at Douglas County Fairgoers.
Everett True suggests dressing armies like women tourists to deter war. William Newman of Fraternal Aid Union print shop prints proverb cards for agents. General Wilder Metcalf nears 68, rode 20 miles at Fort Riley after five years off a horse. Lawrence trainees finish Fort Leavenworth drill month. University campus payroll near finish. administration road pave near Snow Hall unpaved. Dr H Reding vacation until Sept 1. Wall Term Opens Sept 4 at Lawrence Business College.
A 75 year old man declared beyond help by five doctors credits a neighbor’s suggestion of a stomach remedy. He claims immediate relief after taking the preparation, which allegedly cleanses catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation. He praises the medicine and notes available at Round Corner Drug Store and other druggists, promising a refund if not convinced.
Charles Peterson showcases three wrestlers Clyde Wilson George Peters and himself at the Douglas county fair arena. John Poulos from Lawrence competes against Peters for ten minutes earning a dollar per minute. Morgan of Lawrence is slated to wrestle tonight as challengers flock to the carnival. Bobby Roscoe’s admirers wager on his ability to best all carnival wrestlers as Roscoe, in Lawrence, contemplates joining the carnival event.
Gies Bros Rent-A-Ford, long at 808 Vermont street, relocate to 916 Massachusetts street across from Woolworth's. The move reflects their growing business and improved service as they prepare to reopen tomorrow in a more central spot. They credit well-kept cars and courteous handling for their popularity.
The Gies Brothers operate a Rent-A-Ford business offering the public a chance to drive a car without purchasing or maintaining it. This service emphasizes convenient access to personal mobility and trade-friendly options for customers.
Few new cases find little business transacted in the district clerk’s office. No new filings since August 24. The Fall Term opens September 4.
A tiny ship battles a vast Arctic ocean as night falls and a fierce storm rages. A crash sounds, then silence envelopes the crew amid heaving waves and smoke.
Orin L. Isaacs will oversee the clerk of the district court position tomorrow as Mr and Mrs D F Smith depart to Council Grove for a family remon.
The Hyland bridge near Willow Springs, under county bridge workers, is expected to be completed Thursday. The project is nearing finish as county crews complete remaining tasks and prepare final inspections.
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