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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1909
Page
2
The Lawrence Daily Journal from December 22 1908 includes notices on postage rates and publication details and notes about local matters. It comments on Dr Cook politics entertainment public morals and a Topeka to Lawrence proximity discussion urging residents to move from Topeka to Lawrence as a better locale. It references Judge Ben Lindsay and a straw vote on Taft Aldrich and Cannon indicating partisan views of the era.
An editorial style item discusses tariff views, Mount McKinley, and outdoor sport, then shifts to a Henry Taft era note. It highlights the Lawrence National Bank's 5 percent dividend, 53 local shareholders, minimal non-resident ownership, its 44th year in 1910, assets over 1.31 million, and a savings department with over 25 thousand dollars.
A report notes an individual reached the North Pole but failed to convince technical societies of the feat. The case raises questions about credibility and could impact his standing in the country as a leading figure.
The state lost a valuable citizen when Col. W. A. Harris died. He was a brave man of strong character and sterling qualities. He had a public career worth while, always true to right and decency, standing for manhood and the courage of his convictions. Lawrence has lost a good citizen.
A reader argues against anti Christmas tree rhetoric claiming trees are grown to provide happiness at Christmas. The piece notes cattle and hog farming as purposeful consumption and calls for planting new pines yearly. It also challenges the tariff reform claim tied to Roosevelt.
Four local clergymen have resigned in three months, with Rev. Helter leaving the Methodist church for Olathe, Kansas, Rev. Harding moving to Stockton, Rev. Butler to the Baptist church, and Dr. Mack ending his service here due to health. Temporary pastors to fill vacancies will be appointed until the next annual conference. The town also promotes candy and a new Electric Vibrator for home use and beauty care.
The Journal Por announces a Christmas gift subscription for 1.50 to keep distant relatives in touch. The Girls Circle of the Baptist church will sell home made candy at Keeler's Book Store on December 23 with notices. The Lawrence Steam Laundry notes Christmas closure on Saturday and asks patrons to drop off work before 10 a.m. Thursday.
All barber shops stay open until 10 p m Friday night December 24 and close at noon Christmas day then remain closed until Monday. Local business names listed include J C Hawk W F Weise E E Burnett A A Tidrow J T Curbey R H Stewart and Fisher Vaughan B M Dedrick H S Hubbard Jones Johnson J M McAuliff O 3Miles and A Parker Fountain Pen marketed as a suitable Christmas present Mc Culloch's Drugstore carries three varieties for such an occasion.
A crowded column touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast cure for stomach distress. It claims relief from sour burps, gas, and heaviness within five minutes after taking a 50 cent case, and asserts digestion proceeds as if the stomach were not there. The piece also meanders into Christmas traditions and folk customs in Bethlehem and Europe.
A column urges readers to seek out the lame child the blind boy and the weary widow among hovels and bring them gladness this Christmas season. It contrasts hearts of kindness with busy gift planning and notes local society actions and open house New Years plans, including a jewelry store helper and a professor misreading a gift.
A feature outlines December 25 customs beyond the United States, noting varied ways nations mark Christmas. It highlights global observance levels, the rich diversity of traditions, and contrasts between the United States, England and the Holy Land while reflecting on shared spiritual themes.
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