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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
4
A cautious ad pitches a home financing scheme saying rent paid to yourself builds and furnishes homes. It promises annual compounding and monthly payments matching rent, inviting readers to call the office to arrange building or buying a home.
Building and Loan Association on Lawrence National Bank Building area promotes its bakery and leather goods. Fraser Hall hosts a K A Glee Club concert with Prof Hubach singing solo. Local jewelers and vendors display Christmas china, silverware, and toys. A Model School House bus supper and photo framing for Christmas are announced. Includes multiple business notices and product specials with addresses on Mass Street and Indiana Street.
Social chronicle details Mrs. Alex Marks and Mrs. George Shaw hosting several gatherings honoring Mrs. Alexander Samek of New York City. Guests played whist at eleven tables, with Mrs. W. H. Loewe winning first prize and Mrs. Elizabeth Jewett the consolation. A luncheon followed, and local church youths plan an upcoming event. Kennedy selects Missouri Valley Eleven and the Y M C A outlines a series of talks and a state convention planning session for February. A film listing highlights a feature about Larks waiting and two accompanying films, noting strong audience interest in the Nickel program.
R A M Chapter No 4 elected officers for the coming year. High Priest L E Mason, gat Sparks, BK Hosford, Secretary J L Rowlands, Captain of the Huss A A W, Principal Sojourner Charles Brook, Royal Arch Captain K E Protsel, Master of First Veil Fein, Master of Second Veil C P Stark, Sentinel W E Eastman, and others. Also notes did not elect Humane Society officers and reports weather and a Kansas City visit by Prof J E Boodin.
The Indian Curio Store at 917 Mass. street showcases Navajo pottery Zuni and Pueblo crafts along with leather and lace goods from ancient societies. Owner C. Seewir features Christmas and New Year designs, a Grand Masquerade event, and a skating rink display, drawing local shoppers and comparing ads from Dick Bros and Brews.
A morning fire at the Monroe residence garage in Lawrence damaged walls and floor, burning through the floor and wall of the garage. The Packard car escaped harm, and the blaze was set by an old gas stove. Other items include local court continuances and a police arrest for disturbing the peace.
The notice greets Brus Say formerly of Maniton Colorado now at 919 Mass Street Lawrence Kansas. It advertises a stock of Oriental wares including ions hardware handmade laces and various novelties. It invites people to view a selection and enjoy a refined dine.
In a Kansas tuberculosis campaign a group from Lawrence will assist. At yesterday’s Topeka meeting twenty directors were chosen with committees named. Directors include Dr S C Emley and Col W A Harris, with Dr Frank Strum as vice president of the board.
A petition filed with the city clerk seeks the formation of the North Side Drainage District covering the Fifth and Sixth wards north of the river. The petition lists several hundred signers. In other notes, eight expert photographers work at Squires Studio to ensure timely and proper photo service.
Woodward & Co. presents the season’s best Kodak assortment from $1.00 to $20.00. The $4.00 Kodak Box includes everything needed to make complete mounted pictures for boys and girls with no extras required on Christmas morning.
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