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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1903
Page
4
Christmas goods fill the Fair with furs cloaks suits and novelty gifts and a wide stock of dolls china and gift ware. Low prices promise substantial remembrances for all. EpIscopal ladies host a steamed pudding food sale at Wagstaf's Saturday afternoon. Keeler's offers gold and fountain pens of best quality.
A garbled listing mentions Wanuus dolls tugines guns partes lollet cies one china siiverware and invites buying but warns of disappointment when purchasing inferior items. The readable fragments hint at a miscellaneous trade post or shop inventory with unspecified quantities and pricing.
Fragmented notice describes a city project to build a jetty at Bride Street, with piles to be ordered from a Kansas City firm and work to begin once secured. Also mention of Christmas novelties, nuts, candies, and magazine orders through local stores.
J. R. B. Griggs, District Agent, asserts Northwestern holds over two hundred policies in Lawrence and promises to compare net cost policy for policy with any competitor. The statement touts the company’s range and invites scrutiny of pricing.
Mr. H. H. Carr an attorney and long time Eudora resident died yesterday from bowel impaction. He leaves a wife and five grown children, and funeral arrangements have not yet been set. His son William W. Carr, formerly with the State Journal of Topeka, shot himself about a year and a half ago. Stores will stay open evenings this week and into Christmas week. Street sprinkling unnecessary due to damp air. temperature above freezing with slight potential precipitation.
A new line of pocket knives marketed for boys is now available at Boughton's store. The items feature sturdy blades and compact designs aimed at young users, with emphasis on safe handling and affordability. The listing highlights gift appeal and school-friendly pricing.
Store announces White Haviland China at HOADLEY'S with Christmas shopping guidance. Jeweler A. Marks promotes fresh gifts and a varied line to ease gift choices. Kodak cameras and Wiedemann's candies highlighted as appealing seasonal options. Located at 5 Mass. Street, established in the previous era.
All fresh stock for holiday printing is available at Woodward and Co's.Customers can choose premium quality sheets in assorted weights and finishes suited for cards menus and decorative prints.
Six percent semian nual interest loans offered for sale by Alfre Whitman. Money idle travelers urged to call Eldridge House Block for details and contact.
The notice notes spoiled ree on the ponds and river due to warm weather ending shiting. It mentions trays plaques and calendars with a general view of University and Keeler's. For Christmas trimming see Norb Stanford line of holly and mistletoe. Printing presses for boys at Bouy ton's.
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