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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1903

Page

2

The Journal and Its Weekly Editions in Lawrence

The Journal proclaims daily and weekly editions with city delivery rates and terms. It notes an afternoon daily also printed as The Journal and a weekly 16 page edition issued Saturdays, with circulation across the county in Kansas. The piece lists subscriptions, rates, and a contact in Gates Kansas, and references Christmas and local news items from Washington Post notices.

Heraia Crooding Lawrocs Muralig Rivng Joana

Pickens and Siler Take Over Local Fuel Yard

To the public the coal and wood yard at the corner of New York and Quincy street, formerly Pickens and Myers, will hereafter be Pickens and Siler. The yard is stocked with fuel to satisfy Lawrence residents with prompt order filling. Telephone No. th. O. D. Pickens. F. W. Siler.

Lawrence New York and Quincy Street Pickens and Myers Pickens and Siler Th. O. D

Good Things to Eat From A Local Stock Catalogue

An advertisement lists fall catch items including fat Family Mackerel, Fancy Bloater Mackerel, Fresh White Fish Trout, Royal Bucking 11a Cluster Raisins Import ed Sultana Raisins Smyrna dates Persian Dates Gren oble Walnuts. The stocked goods are described as the best available. Phone 2a6.

Taming of the Shrew Revival Promises Enhanced Scenic Appeal

The theatre announces a vivid revival at the opera house with new elaborate scenery and proper setting for the comedy. Management vows no effort spared to present an attractive production for city audiences.

Theatre Goars Opera House

Real Estate Transfers in Lawrence and Lecompton

Winnie R and Lizzie G Smith transfer lots 1 to 16 and 20 in Lawrence to BD OBrien for 81200. D OBrien moves lot 81 on Pennsylvania Street in Lawrance for 81200 to Lizzie G Smith. Southerland couple sell 40 ft of lot 2 Massachusetts Street for 33000 to T J Losey. L M Parnell sells undivided 4 5 of lot 5 blk 21 Lecompton for 2000 to J B Meredith. Lily M Parnell guardian to J H Meredith undivided 4 4 of lot 53 blk 21 Lecomp ton for 200.

Winnie R Lizzie G. Smith D. O'Brien Pennsylvnoia Street Lawrance D. M. Southerland T. J. Losey Massachusetts Street Lawrence L. M Parnell J. B. Meridith Lecompton Lily M Parnell Guard Oscar Alfred Roy Parnell J. Ht Meridith

Pierson mill resumes operations after six week idle period

The Pierson mill began operation again this morning after an idle spell of repairs lasting about six weeks. In office is osteopath Ir Owen at 927 Mass Street, phone 517. Office hours: Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Pierson Owen, Osteopath Mass

Notice by Lawrence horseshoers price change

We the master horseshoers of Lawrence give notice that on and after January 1, 194, the price for shoeing with new shoes will be 61 50 and for resetting old shoes 1.00. Signed by Chas. P. Schulz president and other officers and firms listed.

Lawrence Chas. P. Schulz Wm. Deney J. Gillham Helm & McKittrie W. B. Tucker Thompson & Goette Boyd Minor Roberts F. L

Local Holiday Sales Prompt and Photo Services Offer

A quirky community ad lists Christmas gifts and deals from Phillip Fruit Farm with cider from New York apples at 30 cents per gallon, boiled eider for cooking at 2 1/2 cents, and delivery. It advertises holiday photographs by Miss June Shane at 615 Mass. Street and promises prompt attention to orders, with a jab at health remedies and local signage responses.

New York Phillip Fruit Farm June Shane Mass

Floral social with Christmas decor and prized games

Mrs A Monroe hosted a Foster Whist Club afternoon with evergreen and holly decorations, a chandelier bell with red lights, and centerpieces. Prizes went to Mrs Holloway and Miss Annie Monroe. Evening entertainment included card games and a ward party with Chrysanthemums as favors. Attendees included Mrs Darris, Mrs Griffin, and many Lawrence residents. A Phi Gamma Delta pig dinner with holly decor followed, featuring a hollow-square table setup, pink and red accents, and a youngest freshman prize. Additional society notes list visits and travels of local residents and the ongoing subscription agency ad.

A. Monroe Mises Annie Mary Monroe Foster Whist Club Peter Emery W. A. Harris Holloway Annie Monroe Paul Hurd Abilene Hawk Robinson Kansas City Milo Treworgy A. J. Griffin Ed Schall John L. Kilworth M.A. Gorrill C. W. Murphy Gertrude Sellards C. L. Tolbert Mare Adams Sadie Hutt Pearl Trawergy Bessie Morrison Edith Murphy Baldwin Lawrence W.N. Phenicle Reno Rea Wilson Denver Sallia McCarty Lecompton City Univer Sity Kansis John Taylor Edwardsville T. J. Carter Margaret Carter Grubbs Barlow Lippincott T. D. Griffith Tonganosie Frank Senedict K. L. Yarger Atchison Daughters of the American Revolution Paul R Brooks A. F. Hendris Vera Cruz Mexico J. N. Macomb Pawnee Oklahoma J. N. Macomb, Jr New Orleans South Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity West Lawrence Hugh Means Bessie Wagstaff

Joint Masonic Lodges Install New Officers

Acada lodge No. A. F. & A. M. held its annual meeting last night electing B. Bumgardner W M and others for the coming year. A joint installation with Lawrence Lodge No. 6 and Acacia Lodge No. 6 followed under W. F. March as grand master and J. I. Parking as grand marshal. A banquet closed the ceremonies with a large turnout of Masons.

Acada Lodge A. F A. M B. Bumgardner W. M R.E. Melvin S&s. W F. D. Coster J. W Geo. March Treag J. M. Turnee Lawrence Lodge No Acacia Lodge W. F. March J. I. Parking

Kidnapped Kansas Boy Found After Weeks Missing

Milo Stains, 9, vanished a month ago from his grandfather County Surveyor T. J. Marion. He was found in the northeast part of the county by farmer George Morton. The boy says two colored men abducted him in Hiawatha rail yards and forced him to travel to the western part of the state, where he was held for several weeks.

Tlawatha Kan Milo Stains T. J. Marion George Morton Hiawatha

Lawrence firm bids for iron pipe with valves and fittings

Auction notices list 25 000 feet of one inch iron pipe with manifolds valves and more from The Lawrence Vitrified Brick and Tile Co of Lawrence Kansas bids to January 15 1904 Also ads for dental services insurance life and accident news shop repairs firearms chocolates and real estate listings plus lost Brooch reward and miscellaneous notices from the Journal offices.

Lawrence Vitrified Brick and Tile Co Lawrence Kansas

Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promises Health for Women

An advertorial note claims marital happiness hinges on shared health. It cites Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as cures for female weakness, uterine and drain issues, and related pains. A Virginia woman testifies dramatic improvement after using the remedies and stresses free Common Sense Medical Adviser available with 21 stamps.

Dr. Pierce Jon Elizabeth J. Fisher Diaz W. Va Common Sense Medical Adviser Andy

Various Local Advertisements and Notices In A 19th Century Paper

A collage of ads and notices includes renovation services on 1026 Massachusetts Street and coal and underwear promotions. Also promoted are Ely Cream Balm for catarrh, Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials, Arizona Gold Mining Co. chemicals, Butter from McCurdy’s, and Chambarlain’s Cholera Remedy brochures. Limited by fragmented OCR, the items reference local merchants, remedies, and promotions without coherent narrative.

Rushville Ind Ely Brox Ely M. Bentley Mesars M. Potter Mgr Arizo Na Gold Mining Co Renara Jemra Hail Hall Tarsby Oplore Io Duiog Ork Chrory & Co Folsdo C.o Drage Hall

Annual Christmas Concert at the School of Fine Arts

The annual Christmas concert in Frazier hall drew a large crowd from freshman to senior classes. Performers included Baumann Whitman Frederickson Boott Russ Sweeney Skilton and many others under Prof. Preyer. The program was well delivered with playful class rivalry and the organ moment when Dean Skilton filled in after Miss Cook's absence.

School of Fine Arts Department of Waste Frazier Hall Miss Baumann Milas Whitman Misa Frederickson Miss Boott Gertrude Russ Anna Sweeney Sean Ski Dean Skilton

London shoppers face higher prices as war-scarred economy stalls

In London the west end reports costly Christmas shopping with stores raising prices amid slow demand. Officials blame stock market weakness and war fatigue, noting rail and airline traffic decline, a drop in department store receipts, and widespread unemployment that prompts relief efforts and proposed aid for Essex agriculture. The note of anti alien sentiment grows as government contemplates new legislation. Russia expands Mongolia amid a geographic comparison showing Asia’s vastness relative to the United States.

London West End Stock Exchange South Africa Regent Street The Essex East End

Old Reliable Exercise In Housework Instructs On Movement

The piece describes housework as exercise shaping the chest arms and circulation with open windows for fresh air. It advises varied body positions during tasks like sweeping scrubbing and lifting, warns against tight clothing and long holds, and notes safe methods for breaking glass and making cider in small batches.

Failadelphia Inquirer Mor Long

Mineral Wealth and Health Claims in Early US Promoted

Dar Mimeral Wraith extols US iron, coal and copper production while touting Moxtetter's Bit tere as a universal remedy for appetite loss and indigestion. The ad promises a free copy of a 1004 mlmauec to druggists and cites Professor Lapworth noting moon geology and a world in flux.

United States Bes Moxtetter

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