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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1909
Page
2
A Lawrence editorial notes a push for municipal accounting and home rule, praising charter reforms and reduced legislatures. It cites a Chicago influence, merit systems, and limits on political activity by office holders as progress toward efficient government. Also includes reader notes on health remedies and local ads.
Amusements notice promotes Lottie Blair Parker plays praised for natural sentiment and gentle humor. Theatre run set for Friday January 22 with prices 25, 50, and 73 cents plus dollars. Includes ad for Kodol digestant sold by O P Barber and Son.
The National Municipal League held its fourteenth convention in Pittsburg in conjunction with the American Civic Association meeting. Clinton Rogers Woodruff of Philadelphia reviewed municipal progress in a paper on American Municipal Tendencies noting growing citizen duty and efforts to reform charters, improve administration, and expand city functions.
A German book hoax allegedly duped about five hundred thousand people. A dull novel was promoted by mass mailed private communications implying readers faced a scandal, prompting many to seek the work despite no link to them. Similar English hoax history cited. Also notes crude moon and fly body temperature measuring devices.
Chronic constipation sufferers are told they face serious illness and that Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures the condition by aiding digestion and stimulating the liver and bowels restoring natural action. The ad promises immediate relief and notes the product does not nauseate.
Members clash over how a Journal article covered a recent Bachelor Club gathering. The president defends secrecy while calls are made to identify who leaked details to the press and who authored the garbled write up.
The Civil Service Commission lists March 10 examinations for many positions including aid coast and geodetic survey, assistant Philippine service, inspector boilers and hulls, civil engineer Philippine service, draftsman and apprentice roles, and various clerk, nursing, and teaching posts. Candidates and requirements are noted by W H Moys and others, with party primaries affecting some races.
A humorous dialogue recounts a Youngest One asking if etiquette requires men to put on a girl’s rubbers. The Oldest One and others debate while Cynic recalls a fad about a partner insisting on wearing rubbers, a cab ride to the opera, and an awkward scene at the exits. The piece weaves social ritual with a comic anecdote of etiquette, romance, and embarrassment.
A June 1909 style compilation shows political candidacies for city treasurer mayor and council seats in Lawrence Kansas with Republican primaries on March 2 and notices of final settlement for Elizabeth O Stimpson estate. Also appears local ads for Thor motorcycles Reed's roasters Ken nedy & Ernst and medical specialist Dr G A Hamman with offices over Dick Bros Drug Store.
Lawrence residents can expect Chauvnney & Son dairy to provide selected cows and pure feed, Schulz tailors offer well fitting clothes, Mrs Prentisa Home Store stocks candies and goods, G H Smith markets harnesses and nets, while W E Schulz advertises bargains in building and a 8 room South Lawrence home for 3500. Local rail schedule shows multiple trains including Overland Limited and Salina Local with daily service details.
W T Hutchin announces candidacy for a second term on the city council representing the Fifth ward, subject to Republican primaries.
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