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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1907
Page
2
The Lawrence Journal argues for a three member commission to take charge of city affairs, aiming to improve governance and finances. It calls for reform while praising Lawrence’s history and noting the paper’s long editorial role and local reach.
Mrs Frank Ramsey dies after Bright’s disease complications at her home near the electric light plant south of the city. Funeral arrangements await word from relatives, with services likely Monday at the First Congregational church. The Pythian Sisters will attend. Ramsey, chief engineer of the Billings Water Power Co., leaves a husband and four children. Senior boys plan a whisker prank, growing facial hair to mock faculty, with a reward offered for identifying a senior by beard.
Court convenes Monday at the city palace with the jury present by the following Monday. Criminal cases lead the docket as the criminal calendar and related matters receive attention. The text reveals fragmented commentary on marriage and social roles within the community.
The piece cites Leary Allen as a key media figure in the second district and notes a potential shift if he is removed. It discusses a woman regent for the University and references Mrs Least as a cautionary example, plus social observations about eggs and marriage prospects.
The Lawrence Journal discusses child labor issues and legislation during January 1907. It praises Senator Beveridge's probes while criticizing public service corporate influence, noting support from business groups for regulatory measures and praise for Senator United's extensive experience.
Fragmentary item describes a steam related apparatus and a 1920s patent claim with mentions of a patent agent network and a Detroit drugstore offer. It notes two sizes priced at one dollar and a slogan about a man’s misfortune and a woman’s approval of spending.
Belleview social notes recount visits by Miss Ethel Allen Mrs Crane and Mrs Daweirt and Mr Curtiss. a hedge removal near a pasture marked farm activity. Mr and Mrs ward Frank and family plan moves. mentions Mrs McKinley death after illness and burial in Eudora with surviving sons.
A sermon or public statement condemns divorce as a national evil and underminer of family life. A clergyman cites social decay, poverty, and demoralization, arguing divorce endangers home life and moral order. The speaker warns against its spread and calls for stronger moral restraint.
Sleet began yesterday afternoon making travel disagreeable though overall weather stayed mild. The storm had been predicted but arrived early. Two pairs of gloves best three of a kind.
WANTED and FOR SALE items including farm help Mares seed potatoes and farm land. Also apples and real estate listings with prices and contact details for W. Pendleton Dr. L. E. Rogers Andrew C. Czaplinaki Eliza Quinlan Soroma house and multiple addresses. Lost and service ads for horse shoer J. Gillham and shoeing services.
Twenty years of experience in auctioneering offered by J. N. Harshberger. Office located at Trovillo and Kreider's lumber yard. Contact by phone 34 for available sale dates.
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