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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1910
Page
2
The article surveys theories on orange blossom bridal ornaments. It cites Saracen origins and Spain as possible sources, noting the orange tree as a fertility symbol and the blossoms’ fragrance and rarity as motives. It also mentions spread across Europe and hints at overlong reflections distracting readers.
An ordinance levies special assessments on lots along Indiana Street from Warren to Hancock to cover grading curbing and paving costs. The list names each lot and amount owed and sets payment due within 30 days after publication. A second ordinance approves a provisional alley paving assessment along the first west alley of Kentucky Street with detailed lot charges.
An agent of the Tinsker Umbrella Co. from St. Joseph Mo. will be at the Fairfax hotel to repair umbrellas. Contact agent R. Simon for service and to restore umbrellas to new condition.
The Ladies' Aid plans a dime tea and ice cream social at 735 Connecticut Street on July 13 1910 while town life remains quiet. Reports mention bachelor fun, missing picnics, porch pillows theft, and playful chatter about a handsome streetcar conductor as well as local literary highlights and a Kansas University Beta Theta Pi connection.
H H Holmes leads the spread with a boastful fish tale from Moraine Park Culo. He claims twenty one mountain trout forenoon catch and asks J L Brady to verify the tale, promising a photograph on return to confirm the story. The report circulates among Lawrence fishermen as the season’s early brag.
Wakarusa Tribe No. 8 of the Order of Red Men installed officers last night and held a general good time with an informal smoker and a talks aimed at members. Officers installed include Sachvin E. Randle as sachem, W A Felt as senior sagamore, A G Weidman as junior sagamore, Frank L. Lind as prophet, A M Potter as keeper of records, and others such as Il 8 Phillips keeper of wampum and C B Wenger first warrior.
Farmers report a strong rain last night and a bright crop outlook in Douglas County. Wheat and corn are improving with expectations of a record breaking year as crops advance rapidly. Our business advertises clothes cleaning and pressing at K U Pantatorium and Dye Works, 730 Mass. St.
Henry Myers announces a sale of 21 western mares and geldings aged 3 to 6 years, weighing 850 to 1000 pounds, at Roberson Barn Lawrence Kansas on Saturday July 9 at 2 p.m. Terms: cash for $10 and under. over $10 credit 8 months with approved security at 7 percent interest, 10 percent if unpaid when due, 2 percent discount for cash. Auctioneers J H Glathart & Son.
A garbled exchange features characters Wise Guy Simple Mags and Blobbs discussing listening, debt, and a figure named Closefist linked to a scheme. The conversation hints at borrowing and a desperate attempt to gain ten dollars amid financial trouble.
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