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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1902
Page
4
Dr G. A Hamman, eye ear nose and throat specialist, has relocated from Bose and Sitieg to Dick Bros drug store at 747 Massachusetts Street. Residence remains 1744 Kentucky Street.
Snow and ice blanketed the area from Friday night through Monday bringing six inches by morning and more later. Sleighs filled the streets as residents enjoyed winter sports while pedestrian travel slowed and rails faced delays. Market events and club gatherings continued with holiday preparations in progress around town.
An iron bed offered by Robertson Bros would serve as a handsome Christmas present. The ad asserts home ownership as a sign of good citizenship and encourages buying for a comfortable home.
A store announces daily Bargain Day ahead of Christmas with massive stock and prices cut to 11 cents. Books priced at 20 to 25 cents elsewhere will be sold at 11 cents tomorrow. The note emphasizes large inventory and accelerated sale pace to attract shoppers.
Lawrences store presents a broad holiday gift catalog with men’s apparel and home goods. Items range from suits, gloves, suspenders, shirts, umbrellas, and colognes to underwear, hats, and furniture, all priced to suit different budgets. Gas company ads urge seasonal warmth and service.
The Shearer store features elaborate holiday interior decorations by Mr. Winman, with white, red, yellow, gold, and green trims. The display includes arches, lace curtains, and a grand collection of holiday goods topped by tall palms, using 4059 pins and extensive white trim. Police plan snow clearance enforcement as Capt. NC Credit of Media receives a $400 monthly pension.
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