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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1901
Page
4
At morning meetings of the boards of Merchants National Bank and Merchants Loan and Savings Bank the usual four per cent dividend was declared for each institution. The text also mentions Roycroft and the Roycroft era in a brief aside.
The Howe Stark weather booths lit by electric display tomorrow will present tiny doll shoes to young mothers and their families. Two young ladies will fit shoes to dolls at the booth, part of a store showcase in Lawrence. A separate report recalls a shoplifting incident at a dry goods store where a woman was accused of stealing silk but released after remorse and advice.
The article records various Lawrence social club gatherings including the Music club meeting at 3 PM with Mrs Alex Mitchell, the Round Table club with Mrs C. E. Esterly, and the Rough Riders hosting a Saturday evening at the Wilhelmi home with mime Helen Alder and Alvins Wilhelms. Prizes and refreshments are noted along with initiation of the Owls society and readings at the Old and New club. Personal mentions cover local visits and wedding plans for Miss Lucy Van Hoesen and others.
The county commissioners ordered the treasurer to receipt for Carbondale taxes collected last week by the county attorney's office. The full amount, $212, was turned over to the county treasurer.
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