Water system overhaul and rate reform proposed
A detailed analysis outlines replacing cast iron mains with new lines and extending hydrants, plus a shift from free water to metered and fair charges. It notes 46 percent of pumped water is metered sales, 64 percent billed flat rate, and 35 percent allocated to city and free users or lost to leakage. University and railroads cited as underpriced consumers. proposed metering at hydrant stations and revised annual charges for hydrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae
Seri
Troy
Ibn Ehnoval
Theswater
Strde
Tneter
Eastowats
Sto ‘Ne
Ice Plant
University
Union Pacific
Santa Fe
Ike Pitt
Betes
Fire protection costs shape city water system charges
A revised water rate schedule is proposed to cover fire protection costs and system upkeep. The plan ties rates to monthly usage tiers, with hydrant preservation and meter maintenance funded by rentals. Recommendations compare local conditions to Lawrence standards and note domestic service rates.
Doans Kidney Pills Featured In Lawrence Appeal
A Lawrence notice promotes Doan’s Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache and kidney complaints. A testimonial from F Zeeb of 750 Connecticut Ave Kansas asserts relief after taking the pills, with price listed at 50 cents and Foster-Milburn Co. as US agents. Community notices announce a church apron sale and a Christmastime fair with photos by Squires Studio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawreace
Bean
Lawrence
Doarn
F. Zeeb
Connecticut
Nee, Kans
Doan
Gorheona
Dean
Foster-filburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Itaikee
Lawrence water debate on supply and treatment options
In a meeting continuation, RANDYVILLE R JONES argues the Lawrence Water Company current ground supply is not sanitary and should be improved or replaced. He outlines three paths: extend the present system with treatment and iron removal, develop a new ground water source, or use a softened treated supply, urging thorough study to choose the cheapest safe option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toad
Lawrence’ Water Company
Lawrence
Hoag
Dhe
Thorugh
Stig
Randvilla R, Jones
Sophomores host musical program and senior girl's concert planned
A sophomores chapel program featured piano and violin solos and vocal numbers with Milton Henles and Philip Stavéns among performers. The senior girls Glee Club concert is set for December 17 and 19 at the Unitarian church. 30 girls practice with Miss Raymond and Chrlavb leading. The evening included a party, a track-meet pastime, ghost play, and committee notes listing Dor othy Hell and Arline Griffiths among organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O . Freta
Vedas Philip Stavéns
S Eeeh
Orchestra
Roy
Brash
Milton Henles
L. Orchestira Arkaret Mitchiell
Olive Constant
Dorothy Hell
Dorman O'Sears
Margaret, Mitchell
Sianp
Unitarian Chivrch
Everyoine
Raymond
Chrlavb
Juniveligs
Bie
Belle Anderson
Arline Griffiths
Fey
Aiud
Sonfeue
Amin
Margaret Schalder
Ernest Uhrtae
Karuna
Fragmented school notes hint at history study and events
The fragmentary text mentions freshmen planning a class party, quiz week at High, and various teachers, with notes on Modern History readings, a Christmas contest, and upcoming revival meetings. Names and places appear inconsistently, reflecting a damaged OCR page from Clinton area sources.
Local House Party and Social Tidbits
Mr Caltons Stebbins and Mr Andrew Jenson gave a party at the home of Mr and X John Hout Friday evening. Guests included Miss Mamie Pearson, Miss Lena Pearson, Miss Stanwix, Miss Bianchion, Miss Gibler, Ethel and Goldie Hout, Mr Cullen Stebbins, Mr Andrew Jenson, Mr Earl Atin, Mr Harry Johnson, Mr Leonard Stanwix, Mr Roy Harrel, Mr Will Tucker, Mr Eugene Gibler, Mr Jim Stuttebaker and Mr Emerson Hill. News notes mention chimneys, Thanksgiving visits, car barn binding, and social calls. Meritor Eczema Remedy is promoted as a skin treatment with direct application at Raymond's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calton’ Stebbins
Andrew Jenson
X John Hout
Mamie
Siss Lena
Pearson
Stanwix
Bianchion
Gibler
Ethel and
Goldie Hout
Cullen’ Steb
Earl Atin
Harry Johnson
Leonard Stinwix
Roy Harrelt
Will Tucker
Eugend Gibler
Jim. Stuttebaker
Emerson Hill
Joe Lind
Hollingsworth
Fisher
Norman
Nicamsas City
John Hont
Will Kampselroder
Ethel Hont
Britton
Sant Halle
Reach
Ms. White
Blaneh
Ania
Public sale of two farms near Ballwin and Overbrook
August Hoek announces a public sale of two limestone farms totaling about 100 acres, with one near Ballwin and another near Overbrook, plus additional land southwest of his home. The properties offer productive ground suitable for cultivation or hay and pasture, with home places partly improved and near a public school and Dunkard Church. Auction day is Wednesday in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballwin
Overbrook
Jis
Dunkard Church
Hoek
Plymouth Congregational Sale Preview and Food Event
The church fair includes a chicken pie supper and a sale of fancy work, aprons, and candies. Proceeds support church activities while vendors advertise tonics and coffee products from local shops and roasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of
Episcopal Church
C. F
Plymouth Congregational
Dread of an Operation SS Manchester
Mrs Era Rashore recalls distress before an operation. Doctors attended, but she lost an arm and later suffered fever. A physician offered a medicine claiming to relieve pain and restore strength. The piece references women’s remedies and cautions about ailments and treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Era Rashore
Tits Place
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Chyla
Lawrence Photo Studio
Mass. Street
Crane's Linen Lawn
Delft
Crane
SuiMhe
Ane
Teiat
Theos
Waeg
Megthy
Hoad
M. F. Church
Vinland
Grang Hall
Squires
Vouy Pictures
Christus
Kodaks
Qsinere
Squirés Studio
Texas
Trail
Kansas
E. We Hall
Olive Street
St .Louis
Daily Journal-World Dea
The
Watkins. National Bank of
Bbank
Iwurs
Oedock P. A
Tugker
Lawrénce
Raymond’s Cruz Stor
Eliss
Carzill Sprowl Chaiman
Liuiie Sheets
Helenallagher
Arcchie
Walters
Earl ~Metcalf
Dastian House
Brooklin
Itv
Yoon
Mary Ulrich
Hizhachaind
Bng
Nis Rh Y Schmash
Ford Newas
Morpin Tisony
Spain
Jackson
Barttish
Smeriena
Tawir
Stork
Goniak
Clinton
Tom
Batuatide
Arthur Losh
Lewis
Mda
North Lawrence
Methidis' Ehareh
Ford
Stone &Stewart
Baldwin
Michigan
Frank Monroe
Newders
I. E. Wolte
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mr. Monroe
Kodak
Christas
Raymond’s Cruz
Foley's
J. L. Blomquist
Fidaile
Wis
Foley
Ives
Barbed & Son
Ine
Goodhome Conkins
Evee
E. Warren
A. Dinsmore
Tulsa
Okla
Raymond ‘S Drug-Store
New-Steel
STOR
Jas
Forbes
St. Louis
Prenfiss
Tourain
Barrington
Hall
Mighty Lad
Sean'e Kaneew Taw
Mtv
Souths Head
Ind
Peoples’ State Bank
S. Cleveland
San Francisco
Inmanr
Amd
Palas Az
Orient
Panta Canal
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