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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1905
Page
2
A Lawrence Kansas Journal page editorial column critiques society figures including Thomas F. Ryan and Paul Morton, notes Pittsburg scandals, and discusses bank rescues in Chicago. It laments public pretensions, praises honesty in business, and urges persistent childlike optimism, Santa Claus belief, and moral reform in Kansas politics with Judge Clark’s lieutenant governor candidacy defended.
National mood shifts toward vigorous enforcement as grand juries in Topeka Kansas City Chicago and other cities issue multiple indictments mainly on land fraud conspiracies rebates and anti trust related cases. The piece credits Roosevelt era directives and endorses tougher prosecutions while noting risks of zealous DA cases.
The old mission town of Santa Barbara, once a center for Spanish friar evangelism, remains a favored mazide resort. Thousands visit each season via the Union Pacific, with inquiries about low California rates directed to E. E. Alexander City Ticket Agent and T. Shaikiia Depot Agent.
The Lawrence Camera club held a meeting at Dr J T Moore's home with a lively session on winter photography and a Kansas university exhibit of Tiesct paintings. Members viewed prints of winter scenes and new printing on fabric while a push for next meeting attendance and Y M C A benefit at the opera house was noted.
Advertises immediate furniture purchases to beat an announced 10 percent price rise from leading factories. urges buyers to act now to secure historically low prices before the increase takes effect in the new year.
The Sears divorce case, after four court days, ends with Elizabeth A. Sears granted a divorce from F. H. Sears. She receives alimony, and custody of their two children. Judge Smart notes no reflection on Mrs Sears and disproves her husband’s charges. Separately, a revived rail route between Kansas City and Des Moines via Wabash and Minneapolis and St Louis trains begins Sunday December 10 with full dining car service.
The Sons and Daughters of New England announce their annual banquet and meeting at Journal hall on December 21. Eligible natives or spouses with New England roots may join. annual dues including banquet ticket are 50 cents, payable to Mrs. Harry Raymond. Supplies should be delivered to the hall by December 2, with a 6 o’clock business meeting and 8 o’clock banquet.
Supplemental sheet 4 dated December 15 requests readers to paste in the October 15 issue of the Telephone Directory. It lists names and addresses with partial street cues and phone prefixes such as Red 994 Allan Samuel and White 9291 Butler J, among many others, including several residents and businesses like Model steam laundry and Porter WT.
The piece argues that inferior travel classes are not needed for Pacific trips. It states many travelers use tourist sleepers on Union Pacific to save money while enjoying the journey. It urges inquiries to city ticket and depot agents E Alexander and J T Swanklin and provides phone numbers.
At the December 4 1905 meeting the Lawrence city council adopted a resolution to grade curb and pave Lee Street and adjoining streets from Massachusetts to the first east alley with two courses of vitrified brick and sand foundation. Curbing to limestone, walks and parking to be extended, costs to be paid in ten annual installments, publication for ten consecutive days ordered. Ely Cream Balm and Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil marketed in ad notices follow.
A broadminded citizen urges plan to attend the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago from December 16 to 23. It promotes growth in live stock production. Santa Fe rates apply. Inquiries to agent Geo C Bailey.
The text discusses a notion that a new inferior class of people would patronize tourist sleepers, critiquing traveler behavior and potential money usage. It mentions Callécrnis and references travel plans and societal expectations in a fragmented, bureaucratic style.
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