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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
4
Chicago July 9 reports generally fair weather with warmer tonight and Friday. Daily Weather Report by Dr. F O Snow notes humidity cloudiness wind direction and velocity. Measurements in miles per hour and barometric data accompany the bulletin for Kansas and Illinois regions.
A group of boys in an urban block mock girls as “sissy” while pursuing mischief. Their ringleader disappears for nights, later found on a front-seat date with a girl, hair pompadoured, provoking mixed reactions among peers. The piece ends with a lodge notice about farewell events for Henry Weingartner, Exalted Ruler.
A scrambled OCR fragment mentions Mass Street and New Electric items with a brass chain and individuals named Fred W. Fein. The readable bits suggest a local utility or shop notice about wiring or fittings, but the exact action, date, or address is unclear.
Fragmented OCR text references July reinvestments and financial terms with unclear entities. Mentions first mortgage, location hints, and a call for action. No coherent event or person name is readable to confirm specifics.
Fragmented notice from Lawhesce Kansas mentions Perkins & Company and the Lawrence National Bank Building. The garbled text references statements, visits, and a schedule with names and dates that are unclear, but implies financial or contractual actions and upcoming events.
A meeting of Associated Charities of Lawrence discussed plans for ongoing aid activities. The group aims to support Collegiate Almanac and local schools and ensure continued charity work in Lawrence through the coming fall and winter, with leadership taking hold to carry out the mission.
Sheriff Bollinger of Lola says two women are edited at the county jail on a charge of first degree murder. Martha is held to answer for the deliberate killing of her paramour Bud Scipio while Arlie Heat lies to answer for the killing of her husband Clinton Heaton. Teams will play tonight.
Mrs Prentiss at the Home Store advertises a handy washing machine. It is compact and convenient and can be placed in a lady's trunk. Julius A Ertesen of 944 Mass Street is listed in the notice.
A dated illustrated comparison shows rent versus ownership. The renter pays ten dollars monthly for sixty nine months totaling six hundred ninety dollars with no equity and possible moving costs. The owner pays the same monthly amount for sixty nine months totaling six hundred ninety dollars and deducts rent as described.
Local column lists numerous visitors and movements including Mrs M Marshall from De Soto, Adolph Krum bound for Harrisburg Pa, T W Ward from Chicago, Mrs Stinen’s day out, McIntire’s travels, Miss Luniee and Miss Ueto Pent te K Hisitsity, and several families visiting relatives. Mentions trips to Denver, Colorado Springs, and a plan to attend a gathering in Pawtah with neighbors.
Local notice announces teams from Williamsburg Eudora Perry Clinton Williams town Sarcoxie Kanlald win and Linwood visiting for an event tonight at the regular meeting of the Aid Association. The program includes drills and a drama segment to benefit visitors.
A guest at the Young Women's Christian Association lunch room paid the three cent non member guest fee and sent six cents in stamps with a typed apology. The note bears a Stock Yards State Bank card as the only clue to the writer. The three cent guest fee funds the lunch room, while the conscience fund remains a curiosity in this odd accounting.
A crowded social column reports gatherings on West Warren Street with a missionary society event, multiple weddings and engagements, and a surprise birthday dinner. The notes mention Mrs. Ey Cahill at a Whist club, Mrs. W. C. Simons hosting, and Mr. and Mrs. Woodbury’s July marriage and move to Iron Mountain Montana for reconstruction work. Names include Mrs. Cahill, Mr. Woodbury, Miss Ane nes Mik, and several Lawrence residents, with details of gifts, dishes, and guest lists.
The note describes a pricing sequence with Me quality listed at 15e and Shees priced at 25e, with a 5e value representing a unit worth .15e and an orth 1e mentioned in relation to fe.
Miss Rebecca Parson will read for the benefit of the children attending the Band of Mercy meeting at the Baptist church tomorrow. The event aims to raise support and is part of ongoing Mission work.
Fragmented local item mentions Twin Mound farmers amid wheat work and weather showers. Names and phrases appear garbled, including references to individuals and places like Missis Vine and Jennie, with unclear actions or dates.
Fragmented police notice reports Gerry Paluer’s trial postponed and details vague. Community signals and local officials reference sessions, with a note about awaiting official scheduling and venue.
Notice outlines services of Varnum Cement Construction and Realty Co offering cement construction, real estate listings, and investments. Includes contact details and promises to provide specifications and a large realty list. Also mentions other local services like skin cream, dramatic school director, Ladies’ Aid meeting, piano tuning, and a studio photo deadline.
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