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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1922
Page
9
The Lawrence Sales Days have grown in popularity as a genuine money saving opportunity. Merchants and buyers alike benefited from the massed bargains, improving acquaintance between customers and dealers, and stimulating trade and access to needed goods across the territory.
The old Susquehanna River bridge at Havre de Grace, given by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1910, yielded $370,000 in dividends over 12 years while tolls funded its existence. Maryland bought the structure for $585,000, plans to retire bonds by 1938, and netted $65,000 last year as tolls continue.
Japanese newspaper men in Osaka face low base pay, but major papers like Osaka Mainichi boost salaries with semiannual bonuses doubling or tripling stated wages. The city sees strong subscriber interest for a modern fireproof hotel project, with business leaders buying stock amid rising optimism.
Advertised bargains from C W Smith Ford Agency, Hour Green Neckwear, Williams Grocery, Newman Shoe Co, Spot on Shoe Store, The Fair, Eriksin Furniture, and Sheets & Bouldin feature large rubber steering wheels, pitted cherries, winter oxfords, boys shoes, wool plaid sheets, aluminum frying pans, and Tom Sawyer blouses. Prices include 75c, 65c, 1.85, 2 for 1.25, and more.
Lawrence merchants unveil a December 18 sales day with Christmas bargains and winter essentials. The page lists items at deep discounts passed by a merchants committee, aiming to help buyers choose gifts and practical purchases while enjoying a festive mood and a hearty welcome.
Palm Olive Soap and other items advertised with bold specials across multiple shops. Clothing shoes fur coats towels rugs and hardware promos feature reduced prices, with bundles like brushes pencils and batteries highlighted alongside furniture and framed calendars.
Baroness Takako Kujo plans a Tokyo night school for servants with her as principal. Subjects include Japanese language sewing music and sanitation. She promotes a new verse volume for the cause and is noted as daughter of the late Count Otani and wife of the Empress' brother. The baroness life story is widely known in Japan.
Milford Kentucky reports booming finances from liquor violation fines. Mayor M. B. Scott in court duties has imposed 88360 in fines in the past year with 58165 collected exclude costs. Suspended and uncollectable amounts total 6939, helping lift the town from debt.
Haiti aims to have its first modern hotel ready by May next year to attract visitors. Ground has started on Edward P. Pawley estate on Rizoton Road with 120 acres for golf boating swimming riding and trap shooting. The hotel will feature 35 bed room suites two dining rooms a dance floor and a large rooftop garden.
Law rence cities main street shines with red white and blue lights and evergreen trees along Massachusetts street. Merchants fund and display festive window setups to lure Christmas shoppers as Monday auctions kick off the season with low prices and weekly specials.
Shanghai reports official and commercial circles expect China’s trade to be less affected than other nations by the new U S tariff law. Major exports to America include raw cotton silk hides and fur skins. these areas largely escape new duties while egg products peanuts and soybeans face higher rates.
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