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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1900
Page
4
The forecast notes reactionary storm days from March 1 to 3 with rain snow and shifting barometer. It warns of warm spells and colder fronts, heavy storms mid month, and potential blizzards in the north with tropical activity in southern regions. Forecaster Frl L Hicks cites equinox periods and high barometer shifts driving a volatile March.
George Bivens has arranged a program for an athletic carnival at the Lawrence Athletic association's club rooms Friday evening with entertaining prospects. Also ad notices for Home store on Massachusetts street offer cosmetics and toilet articles. Collectors prepared for work tomorrow. Suggestions to try hot chocolate and beverages at Wiedemann's.
The city announced a curfew hour shift starting tomorrow night. Curfew will blow at 9 tonight instead of 8 30 and remain through summer. A later 9 o clock return will occur in fall. The move aims to please children who can coast longer, though enforcement has been lax.
Tomorrow marks the start of a three day sale at Innes featuring sharp price drops. An avalanche of bargains is aimed at clearing all odd lots regardless of cost across Thursday Friday and Saturday.
A heavy snowstorm dropped fourteen inches in Lawrence with four foot drifts in places and minimal wind. Rail service stalled, streets and sidewalks slowed city life, while residents cleared walks as police eyed enforcement. A Berwith Lay oyster shipment arrived at Wiedemann's.
A local store announces 15000 yards Fago fabric at 4 to 25 cents a yard and 11000 yards Finbroidery at 5 to 25 cents a yard. The notice touts the greatest variety of patterns ever shown by one store.
Mr. Monroe traveled to Kansas City to confer with Mr. W E Winner about building the electric street railway in Lawrence. Winner pledged readiness to start as soon as paving begins and said rock-work for the foundation has already been ordered. Monroe warned that public doubt could grow if paving stalls continue.
The Cosmos duplicate Whist club met with all members present and enjoyed a evening hosted by the Misses Donnelly. Mrs Barber and Mrs Wright tied for high scores, while Mr Falley led the season with no losses. Members plan to meet at Mrs Harber’s and then Mrs Wright’s on April 17.
A fragmentary item describes wedding attire trends and wedding day fashion from a Ladies' Home Journal style note. It mentions a bride in a white gown and a groom in a frock coat or full dress suit with striped trousers and gloves, reflecting period customs and accessories.
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