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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1900
Page
4
An OCR fragment touts the Tha Whitaly exerciser as building strength and chest muscles. It mentions purchase at Smiths Pews Depot, but the text is garbled and unnamed specifics are unclear.
Premium lists issued for the second annual Douglas County Poultry Association exhibit to be held at Music Hall Lawrence February 7 8 9 10. Officers include Oatman Leatnard Hawk Powell and several vice presidents with judge Southard. Exhibits aim to surpass last year attracting wider outside interest and premium prizes from local merchants. The Douglas County Poultry Association invites membership and further information from the secretary.
The store advertises its yearly Muslin Underwear sale urging shoppers to buy generously. It promises large assortments, fair prices, and no pressure or strings attached to purchases.
Home sewing on undermuslins has dwindled as experts handling thousands of garments produce gowns at far lower figures. The recent large purchase shows the trend, with prices ranging from 40 cents to 2 dollars 48 cents per gown.
Corset covers offered in square neck and V neck styles, made of excellent cotton cambric in plain and lightly trimmed with lace or embroidery. All priced lower than at any other time. nine to four cents each.
The catalog describes plain skirts moving to fluffy trimmed garments, praised as triumphs of skirt architecture. Prices range from 25 cents to 3 dollars 48 cents, offered with little profit.
A noisy mix of campus notices and local happenings. Prof Blackwar heads to Kansas City while R J Petty, a north side resident, lies seriously ill. Examinations pause recitals at North College. Foggy mornings, poultry shows, and a post office basketball defeat at the YMCA arena color the week. Revival services progress at the Baptist church as hearings, exams, and class activities unfold.
A garbled report mentions Island exhibits, Commissioner Peck presiding over an exile fray for Pine aid Jiawariat the Maris capeciin, and Meek cabbal. The United States division will host Cubdi display with Meortuliatirtes building nearby as the Prairie cruiser sails Havre to New York for Paris cargoes.
The store promotes its biggest Linen sale in history with low prices on Cream Damask 35¢ to 1.25 a yard Blesched Damask 50c to 1.75 a yard Napkins near one million from 50c to 2.30 and bed spreads at 8. The first day was the greatest linen day yet and more items follow this week.
Multiple social events and gatherings are noted. Glee club concerts Friday begin early due to a Kiddridge house party. Various clubs including Merry-go-round Whist and Foster Duplicate Whist meet with numerous attendees from Miss Nell Morris to Miss Patty Hooy of Philadelphia. Nine new church members join the Methodist revival. F. M. McHale to preach tonight.
Mr Keller owner of a Massachusetts and Adams street store recounts a burglary early Sunday. He says money and valuables were missing from the bed, disputes police handling, and accuses officials of unfair treatment while denying the police version. He asserts he keeps daily ledgers proving his account.
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