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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1910
Page
5
The Laymen's Convention at Topeka drew large delegations from surrounding towns and continued with strong attendance and enthusiasm. The event was billed as the state's most important meeting of the year, with plans for further sessions and community programs.
A large audience filled the Opera House for the Elks minstrel show last night, matching the previous night’s success and earning keen appreciation. An afternoon audience gathered for the farewell benefit for Rest Root, drawing substantial support.
A. A. Bigelow reported sold out oranges but a second shipment arrived this morning. The display window now features a fine selection that Lawrence shoppers have praised. People passing the store are urged to stop in and view the fresh fruit. The two phone lines are noted for inquiries.
The funeral for Mrs Laura Manley died afternoon was conducted today at the family home in West Lawrence led by Rev W W Boll pastor of Congregational church. Interment followed at Oak Hill cemetery with attendances of friends and family. The notice also advertises local events and shops including The Rink for fun and Easter promotions at various local stores.
PURELY PERSONAL items show J T Pringle of Burlingame and George C Wetzel postmaster of Linwood visiting here. Léo Niemeyer and Hale Ellis travel between Topeka and nearby towns. Sigma Chi hosts, Topeka visitors, and a long Hampton's Magazine March issue review with contents on Russell and Arctic topics. Also noted are George Washington party hosting and a Y M C A gym supper.
A harsh cold snap grips the region with biting north wind and frosty conditions. Stock suffer while cattle tremble. wheat and frost are noted with minimal damage. Public auction announced at Eudora stock yards on Saturday with mares, geldings, and work animals listed, plus local ads for fish, building plots, and fashion goods.
Local Elks lodge donated 76 dollars from a matinee to the Rest Room fund. They had promised 325 and hinted at a larger surprise, with receipts tallied yesterday evening. A separate notice invites contractors to bid for Westminster Mall two story building at 1200 Dock on Great Ave. Lawrence Kansas. Drawings by Wellman Blair. Proposals due March 1.
Democrats gathered in Topeka last night to celebrate Washingtons birthday. Burt E Brown a prominent commercial traveler spoke eloquently on democracy and urged support for the democratic ticket. The meeting was described as the largest and best ever held by the Kansas Democratic Party.
Kansas City stock yards market notes higher cattle prices with Nebraska steers at 7.20 and Kansas cattle around 7.15 to 7.20. Demand for prime steers weaker, some improvement hoped for. Hogs steady to higher with run near 10,000 head, eastern demand keen. Sheep and lambs up 10 to 25 cents with lambs above nine dollars and ewes around 7.00. Local traders McClelland and Leonard both fed stock today. Advertisement for plumbing and wiring by F H Bennett and a Feb 26 appearance by the 8 Vassar Girls at F A Hall.
Busy street page highlights shopping and services. Raymond’s Drug Store promotes cold remedies and Easter clothes, while Moyles offers fur standbys and cleaning services from 729 Sassafras Street. Reynolds Pantatorium and local specialists advertise eyewear, pen brands, and watches. Headline prices show clocks and jewelry available near Mass Street.
Rev Victor Dorris will commence a series of meetings at the Christian Church next Sunday morning. He has just concluded meetings at Hutchinson and will come to Lawrence West. The public is invited to attend as plans for later meetings were not made to avoid delays. Senator Anderson Hare of Bourbon County visited his daughter at the State University and expressed confidence Hodges will be governor this fall. The Journal misstated borrowing plans. the city limits general bonds but may issue special improvement bonds for sewerage and paving.
Woodward Co offers Ekodaks and updated films while old camera stock dwindles. Widemanns peanut snack shop promises salted nuts. Rink nightlife promises fun. St Patrick's Day special includes Shamrock center brick ice cream by Saxman & Co. Lillian Tidrow now at Beery Building attire shop taking orders and students. Mt. Vernon silver showcased by Ed Parsons, Jeweler, 717 Mass. Bt.
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