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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
4
The Christmas Kodak is billed as the most prized item, beating rivals as Woodward & Co. claim the most complete assortment yet. A Kodak Box for boys priced at four dollars includes everything needed to finish mounted photos for Christmas morning.
Bayville’s newly elected city council met last evening with Mayor Joe Bishop presiding to discuss important matters and ordinances paused. Also noted are upcoming events at the Business Men’s gym class supper, and a curtain raiser basketball game between KU freshmen and Baker team on Saturday night.
Miss Florence Woody and Mr. Arthur Woods wed Tuesday afternoon at the Baptist parsonage with Rev. C. G. Brown officiating. The couple will reside in Kansas City where Woods is in the restaurant business. Also noted are social gatherings hosted by Mrs. Isabel Armstrong and Mrs. J. M. Roberts, including pink and white décor and thimble and whist parties with elaborate menus.
Early morning cry near the Boener Bros. four story cigar factory draws Charley Prentice and a crowd to find the head of the company pacing and anxious. The plant has twice as many workers as months ago, yet is three weeks behind and turning away orders from long-time customers due to overwhelmed packing rooms and limited capacity. E D O’Bryan announces candidacy for city treasurer in the republican primaries. Jewelry trade shows strong Christmas demand with Gustafson praising high value gifts and expanding trade. customers seek the best new jewelry as Christmas Mecca grows.
In a crowded jewelry store, Broer Gustafson hails the Gustafson Special as popular with shoppers who praise its design and note steady inquiries. The piece appears amid a citywide holiday scene including a one mile twenty three lap race for the gold medal, religious lectures, and a flood damage settlement between city and county.
Early January will see a massive remodel to turn the store into a top Kansas clothing establishment. The semi annual clearance sale begins now to clear stock for contractors. Prices cut to drive rapid turnover, featuring suits and overcoats formerly 12 50 and 10 now offered at deep discounts.
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