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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1905
Page
4
By far the greatest Slipper show ever seen in Lawrence. Ladies and men's slippers in patent leather, kid, felt, velvet and fur trim colors. Easy house slippers in various colors and sizes. See our line of Sippers before you buy.
STARKWEATHER SHOE CO reports Joe Loward, a Lawrence native, earned applause at Kansas City with his own song Central Give Me Back My Dime. The Monks fostered him, guiding his rise after discovering him as a street urchin. He has performed for years and now features in a city page picture.
The deficiency appropriation bill for Lawrence Kansas funds furniture and fittings for the government building. The post office will receive furnishings costing 3500 with building costs at 65000. Congressman Bower sock is praised for steady support guiding this effort toward early completion.
Topeka plans its mid winter exposition from January 22 to February 3 with enlarged scope and expected statewide attention. The event will feature exhibits on natural gas supplies heating and stove burners and related items. Local merchants advertise services from packing to cleaning and promotions, urging daily visits for new offerings and holiday promotions. The Raymond’s and Wolf’s Hook Store advertise gifts and assorted items, while W F Zeller of Kansas City, an orchestra leader, dies in Colorado Springs.
The piece notes a busy final week of holiday trading with record crowds and substantial purchases. Farmers report a record crop and cautious, sensible buying as shoppers are urged to shop in the mornings to avoid afternoon crowds.
A local store promotes the latest French stockings, claiming high chicness and popular one color shades. Customers are invited to view the display in the south window and consider attractive prices.
Linen handkerchiefs offered as acceptable presents range from 5c to 6 dollars each. The ad cautions buyers that decorative finishes may be deceptive and promises linen handkerchiefs are as represented with embroidery and quality stitching.
The Journal explains that shorter days make it dark when papers are delivered, leading readers to think the issue is late. It stresses that the Kansas City Journal prints AP reports by going to press at 4 o'clock year round to provide full news rather than a guess.
Homer Gibson Kansas City football player, hurt at Lincoln, has been sent home after three weeks in precarious condition. Doctors say recovery will be complete. Local notes mention Lawrence ties and multiple Christmas ads from area businesses.
Reported offer from The Helm Commission about a Wisconsin cabbage carload for kraut production with pricing notes and a call to inquire about availability and rates.
A Lawrence firm under new ownership by C. C. Mendenhall, Phillip Strahl, and Thomas Evans vows unfaltering effort to win customers. The updated grocery line promises Christmas novelties in burnt wood and leather, corsets, furs, cloaks, and salts. Also listed are local services from J T Constant, a child’s death and funeral, plus ads for picture framing and fragrances.
A Ottawa reader disputes a Topeka reporter's Franklin county political assessment and questions why Mr. Allen should be favored there. He asserts Allen cannot carry the county honestly, warning against graft and party pressure. He urges voters to back a broad statesman over ward politics for both state and national government. Elv Sayers, Ottawa, Kans. Ver. t-
The funeral of Marvin Hertzler was held Sunday afternoon, drawing a large circle of friends who mourn his death. Dr. Lenig delivered the sermon, highlighting Marvin's popularity and the broad regret his passing has caused. The notice then advertises Dick Bros Christmas presents and Phillip fruit farm with contact details.
The Itildwin trade to Ottawa has long been neglected with bulk going south. The Commercial club or the twenty-five committee should act to promote local trade and correct the drift. The Journal urges decisive steps and urges Baldwin to boost commerce with the county seat.
L Rowlands notes a strong holiday book trade with stock increases and multiple restocks. He observes buyers prefer books as luxury items and sees rising sales as a hopeful sign for better times in Lawrence.
Keeler's advertises a special sale of high grade Oxford Teachers Bibles with proceeds benefiting the YMCA. The article urges readers to attend the Giscolu concert Thursday evening the 21st and notes reserved seat charts open Wednesday evening at Ward's.
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