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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1909
Page
3
A 1909 Lawrence Kansas column presents 14 humorous postal etiquette rules for handling mail deliveries. It parodies carrier behavior with tips like ringing twice, locking doors, and misdirecting accountability, ending with a note that such impractical advice can turn a gloomy carrier into an optimist.
Lawrence Pantatorium notes artificial Christmas trees and asbestos wreaths emerge as scarce real evergreens grow pricier. Dealers predict artificial trees will dominate as safety concerns rise, with options from peach to palm shapes and asbestos wreaths offering novel holiday décor throughout the season.
Kodak supplies and film packs offered with a fine jewelry line at Parsons Jewelers on 717 Mass. St. Buy Christmas post cards, picture making items, and related supplies from Boyles, Raymond's Drug Store, and Parsons Jewelers this season.
This is the Place invites old clothes shoes and wearing apparel disposal. Bargains in cast off clothing and shoes available. Call Bell 1080 or visit 1015 Mass St. Albert Noller shows location and contact details.
In Society, girls cope with toothaches and social duties, handling pain and pride to attend events. Lawrence residents debate roast cooking to perfection and steer clear of misplacing belongings on streetcars. A university student, after a makeup mishap, wakes to discover dramatic streaks from the night.
New subscribers since December 4 1909 listed for the Lawrence Home Telephone Co. Includes numerous residences and businesses with addresses and occupations. Also notes offices of J J McNeill and O H McQuary Jr, plus ads for fountain pens, baked goods, crutches, and cosmetics from local merchants.
The Lawrence railway and light company promotes a large sign campaign in Lawrence with manager T. J. Skinner overseeing the effort. The notice urges residents to watch for the big sign and support the community enhancement project.
Mrs. Liliam M. Tidrow opens her art studio tomorrow afternoon in the Beery building from 2 to 5. She will fill all Christmas orders and receive students.
A highly improved farm three miles from the Douglas county courthouse offers best soil and quality improvements. Priced at least $10 per acre below its true value, it won’t last long at this rate. For details contact McQuary McNeill Investment Co. Immediate information available. J. D. McNeill of McQuary McNeill has purchased O. H. McQuary Jr. interest in the investment business.
Train schedule shows key departures and arrivals for Union Pacific lines including No. 110 Denver Limited at 7:05 am, No. 102 St. Louis to Col. at 7:35 am, Atlantic Express 3:03 pm, Salina locals, and Westbound No. 107 No. 109 Denver Limited. The page lists branch trains to Leavenworth and motor cars Nos. 123 124 171 172 137 138 with daily operation noted excluding Sundays.
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