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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1908
Page
4
Weather bulletin notes warmer conditions in the East with rain anticipated across the region. Partly cloudy skies persist elsewhere as moisture moves in from the west, bringing more unsettled temperatures and light showers in expected zones.
The note warns readers not to misjudge Black Seal cigars by their wrapper or superficial appearance, emphasizing quality beyond exterior packaging and encouraging consideration of the product's inner value.
Fragmentary text mentions quiz week with garbled names and dates. Readers are asked to deduce events as students prepare for next Monday. The fragment hints at standings and a new gale near steadents in sodan.
A bustling community page lists many social events and services. The Music Club meets with Mrs F M Benedict. Lloyd Ware hosts a stag dinner. Mrs J A Henley hosts Sewing Club. University freshmen and sophomores plan dances. Priscill Embroidery Club and Phi Delt events. Minerva club hosts spouses. University band plans a second dance. Miss Belle Schell celebrated with friends. Prof Engle and Prof Carrell reception. Valentine party planned at Fraternal Aid Hall. Washington's birthday themed Whist club. weddings include Mrs Mary Tolbert and Willard Tela at North Lawrence and Miss Lena Badsky with Mr Roger Williams. Edgars move to Iola. Miss Badsky and Mr Williams wed with family and friends attending.
Dr H Reding practice listed for eye ear nose throat care with hours nine to five and phone number. Also mentions Star Skating rink in South Park Wanless night Sassy Frag at Raymonds with Quick relief for colds and sore throat Straffan mentholis.
Baker University will participate in at least three intercollegiate debates with Upper Iowa University Washburn and Nebraska Wesleyan The Upper Town debate and the Nebraska Wesleyan contest will be held at Thaker The last debate council meeting assigned representation to the literary societies Athenians Biblicals Amphictyonians and the Prometheans The director chair convenes tonight and local meetings cite various civic groups The police court records report Charles Clark fined $30 for resisting an officer and disturbing the peace Also notices include the Festival Chorus first rehearsal at the Fraternal Aid Hall and a sale of 25 cent writing papers from Bough ton's 1025 Mass St
A reader shares trouble wearing nose glasses and praises Gustafson for fitting nose guards to his nose contour. Different opticians use varying pincers and shapes, but Gustafson adjusts guards to stay secure, selecting from stocked options. He notes some people simply cannot wear nose glasses.
A Washington goods store invites customers to visit for a look at new 1908 ladies suits and skirts. They boast diverse, high quality selections with suits up to 40 dollars and shifts up to 20 dollars, asserting they offer comparable or superior values to Kansas City shops.
The city schools board met at the High school building. Superintendent F P Smith spoke on several matters and received leave to attend a national meeting in Washington. They will add an extra algebra term next year, review algebra, buy six primary charts from Mrs Arnett, and consider high school diploma timing and chemistry equipment specs for the new manual training building.
Warren Ault, Rhodes scholar last year, now attends Oxford England. He works out for the freshman rowing team and enjoys typical student life there.
Mrs Isabel Johnson dies at 152 New York Street North Lawrence The body to be shipped to Sheffield Missouri for burial M B Ray runs Union Pacific stockyards offering free use of yards and scales to farmers stockmen Phone 566 to ship stock Capital Blue gas mine trade rising Fred W Fein Commissioner G H Brone travels to Topeka to register bonds Valentine Post Cards on sale Boughtons 1025 Mass St Nema Phipps to reserve piano pole at 920 Ohio St Phone Bell 1230 The biting rink in South Park Sunday saday ni
Fraternal Aid hall hosts Professor Bischoff for a Wednesday evening spiritualist lecture and live manifestations. Critics call him remarkable with high praise from Denver Topeka and Nebraska papers. He will invite audience questions and claims rapid accurate answers. Doors open 7:30 pm with 25 cent admission.
The O letter ceremony, held at Ottawa University chapel exercises, honored football players who appeared in four games this season. Recipients include Captain Hubert Rishel, Henry Froning, Louis Floyd, Fred Goodwin, Carlos Carpenter, Frank Price, Ross Bowers, Tagh Lee, Frank Woodburn, John Lovett, Olestar Coe, Tom Edwards, Hed Lovett, and Floyd Dudgeon. The sweaters feature a black V neck with a yellow O.
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