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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1908
Page
4
In Fort Scott the Republican notes many young residents will begin college this season. Those listed include Charles Spence Grave Has kin Hugena Brown Nettie Greening Eva Lewitt and Louise Jumphrey as they head to higher education, a common regional practice this time of year.
Enrollment details list for September 7 to 12 with class divisions for juniors sophomores freshmen and exam notification deadlines. The fragment mentions times and a principal contact W. L. Schulz at 911 Mass. St.
The last voting period ends Saturday at 4 pm in the piano contest run by the Journal. Officials note previous miscounted votes for Miss Geraldine Stuart at 190,760 and pledge full results alongside Miss Lucy Bryde’s pictured feature.
Fragmented notes describe a preliminary prize winner rising as leader by a margin amid city and county contests. Mentions Edith Glenn Robinson Amelia Ung Juanita Faé Amelia Twig Myra Marcell and Abbie Blevis. The piece covers travel by Boss Bidgeod and Charlie Tescher to Colorado, plans for a book, and debates over electric line franchise proposals with two bridge options and river tracks in a Lawrence setting.
The long range forecaster Rev. Hicks of Saint Louis predicts a stormy September with reactionary periods on the 1st to 3rd and later around the 6th 10th and 22nd to 25th. Expect severe coastal storms from the Gulf, possible frost by mid month in northern sections, and warmer spells between events as autumn begins. General notice that by month end cloudiness and rain spread west to east.
Dr G A Hamman has returned from Chicago and is ready to resume practice. For cooling rooms or related services see P F Remington at 1030 Mass Bt Notice.
A period ad extols Nabisco Sugar Wafers as the perfect refinement after dessert. It promises guests will enjoy nibbling the delicate wafers which melt in the mouth and leave a pleasant flavor. Keep several tins on hand for popular and attractive dessert occasions.
Old Plainsman Here notes John KR Cook born in 1857 in Lawrence, later buffalo hunter and scout who fought Indians. He praises Stubbs and his governor nomination. Also reports death of Mrs. William Allen and the dog Mike the bulldog, with funeral plans pending.
The law requires the director and clerk of each district to certify the school treasurer's name to the county treasurer before funds can be drawn. In many cases these officials have failed to make the certification, causing confusion in drawing money for schools.
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