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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1909
Page
4
Fragmentary Kansas news items note general weather outlook, with mentions of Professor Griffith and a discussion about The Exhibition pictures. Local business blurbs advertise physicians in Chicago and Kansas trusses and fire insurance abstracts, plus a Raymond's Liquid Smoke product promotion.
A roundup of social movements and brief visits features Julius Ecke and others in Kansas City, Lawrence, and Topeka. Notables include Miss Hannah Mitchell returning from Topeka, Miss Grace Hornaday recovering from a grippe, and Harold Sternberg visiting the Sigma Chi house.
Baldwin business leader D E Hoover, president of Salt- Lode Manufacturing, announced plans for a broad western tour to promote Salt-Lode stock remedy. He will visit every western and southwestern state, highlighting growing distribution points and the company’s financial strength.
The local 5 and 0 cent store advertises incredible bargains offering shoppers low prices on a range of items. Customers are drawn by bold discounts and weekly specials.
Town buzzes over an upcoming council meeting on Tuesday focused on street car business. Meade, Sullivan and Emmanuel return from Parsons, and the Laming franchise and Fred Boyles store are expected to be settled. The Fountain Pen Store offers pens from Parker, Waterman, and other brands as debates over forfeit and line details unfold.
William Allen White lauds F D Coburn in the Emporia Gazette, urging salary increases as a unifying move for Kansas. A Y M C A meeting next Sunday at 3 will discuss men’s religious work in Lawrence, songs planned, and inspiration from the state convention.
University of Kansas announces a nineteen game season opening April 9 under Manager Lansdon. schedule includes one extra game due to pre rule contracts with K S A C Nebraska Drake Ames Missouri Washington Bethany and others. home games mostly at Lawrence with a May trip to Lincoln Ames Des Moines and St Louis.
Many holidays now as no school will be held Monday in all schools and the university to honor Washington's birthday. Appropriate exercises occurred today with elaborate programs and many costume dialogues featuring George and Martha Washington. Several university students have returned home to extend the holiday through the weekend, leaving the campus quieter.
A large crowd is expected Tuesday evening at Fraternal Aid hall for Harry Kemp’s fund raising lecture to cover Y M C A convention deficits. Kemp, noted for his engaging talks, will read poems and share life stories.
Minnie Brown charged with violating the prohibitory law on two counts was fined 20 and costs and sentenced to sixty days in jail in police court. The report notes the conviction as severe and decisive. A local advertisement for a pantoriam and several land rental offers appear in the surrounding text.
Lawrence resident Charles Sternberg, famed fossil hunter and author, has published The Life of a Fossil Hunter. The book presents his field experiences with engaging storytelling and accessible insights into paleontology.
F I Williams longtime North Lawrence resident died at his Lyon Street home after a weeklong paralysis. He is survived by his wife two daughters Maude Williams and Mrs Blanche Lyons and son Fred Williams. Funeral will be held Saturday at 2 PM from the home. E W Melville of Eudora visited Topeka and urged stockmen to support a permanent state fair.
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