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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1908
Page
4
Pupils in Lawrence and nearby schools began the second term today. Morning exercises at the High school building were extended beyond the usual time as Rev. Mr. Brainerd addressed the students. Miss Tantioh Mitehalk sang during the chapel program.
The IU M.C.A. basketball team beat the University freshman 86 to 33. The Haskell team defeated the U Sophomores 22 to 15. The Turners lost to the High School 23 to 16. Lawrence Business College tried to play KU Juniors but the game was indefinitely postponed. These games start the Lawrence basketball league schedule.
An advertisement markets Sozel Breath Tablets as a deodorant and unfiseptic to purify foul breath. Sold by Porter Drug Co in Neodesha Kansas for 10 cents in stamps, with additional offers for writing tablets and smoking aids. Also notes Dr Sarah Be Carrothers offering osteopathy services at 913 Mass St and local notices about a wagon burr and piano pupils at 920 Ohio St.
An advertisement touts Madame Celester as a veiled prophetess and trance medium who reads the future. She claims to tell names dates and facts, with a guarantee of no charge if she fails to reveal what you seek.
Farmers and inspectors report that about 60 percent of prairie and cornfield rabbits tested carry tuberculosis, with up to seven in ten often infected. Timber rabbits show far lower rates. Disease appears linked to proximity to cattle and swine. liver and lymph nodes show signs, though no microscopic tests were made.
Local brief lists numerous residents and visitors with movements between Topeka Kansas City Lawrence Lincoln Fort Riley Salina Beloit Coffeyville and other places. Names include Misa Florence Wattes Burh Connelly Lydia Hutt Catherine Addison Hattie Woodward Florence Phillips Florence Alder Nelle Wilhelmi May Bartberger Mona Meier and others. Several return from trips to Kansas City Chicago Desoto Jacksonville and Lincoln.
J C Green Baldwin and Carl Graeber visited Lawrence while Miss Josephine Berkeley and Master Frank Tyler returned to Kansas City after a visit. Local residents made trips to Fort Riley Kansas City and Belt for markets conventions and college gatherings. Frank Turner heads home to Clay Center while Pauline Wilber returns to Concordia. Otto Larteldes Henry Nixon and others joined trips to Kansas City and Topeka for meetings and visits.
An old classified item invites readers to contact Wiedemann at two phone numbers for ordering pure ice cream. The notice uses brief wording typical of a local want ad and directs customers to call both numbers for service.
AI Weae TS Steele faces disestraged status as Adbusiness thrives. A fort eight miles north in Rofferson county sold, plus a residence in the 800 block on Alathwint Street. Dr L W Murlin of Baker University spoke on having a good time by controlling desire at the Sunday Association meeting. Augusta Plinton provided musical numbers. The funeral of Mrs Percilla Phil Lyscole, who died Saturday, is set for tomorrow at 2 PM from Novi Baptiste church, Maple Grove cemetery interment. Funeral of the William Meairs child held at the Meairs home near Pleasant Grove with interment in Pleasant Grove cemetery.
Of India Linens Persian lawns Paris muslin French mulls and a magnificent stock of checks stripes and figures from 12sc to $1.000 yard go on sale today Also faces of every description all overs ceilings and ribbore An incomparable assortment All prices low for this sale.
Visitors will be surprised by piles of new wash goods now on exhibition and sale. Zephyr Ginghams offered at special prices 11e, 1244, 15e, 18, and 25e. The store also features a new 48 inch bordered tissue gingham suitable for suits.
In a special annual cleanup sale the Suit Department offers ladies waists of black and colored taffeta velvet and evening styles in cream and light blue sizes 34 to 44, originally $5 to $6.50, cut to $1.25. Also a special sale of ladies and misses tailored suits includes all fall and winter outfits valued $18 to $22.
The motiel card club met with Miss Nannie Mackey, Elks youth dance planned, Stay Spinster club hosts Miss Nettie Penchard, and a Kappa Kappa Gamma reception for Edith Stoner. Beta Theta Pi held an informal dance with Robert Kram, and Topeka Thetas and Pi Phis hosted gatherings. Founders Day planned with a banquet at Miss Rankin’s home, and various out of town guests attended. A Pan-Fellonie assembly discussed high school frat admission bans. A campus reception by the American Collegiate Alumni Association highlighted KU social life, with A. C. A. A. decorations and a recurring annual event.
The Lawrence committee meeting is moved from Wednesday to tomorrow night to discuss the chanutaqua proposition. The session is called specially to review the proposal and its implications for the community.
In police court a unusually quiet session saw only George Brooks fined. The summary notes a single drunk case, with a small penalty recorded, reflecting a sparse docket for the morning proceedings.
mw. A. Hamman offers eye ear nose and throat care with glasses fitted at offices over Dick Drug Store. Dr H Reding specializes in eye care. Also ads promote Black Seal cigars for bright days, second hand books, Palmer soap lines, Laun dry soap perfumes, and W. L. Douglas shoes via Abe Wolfson at 637 Mass. street.
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