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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1909
Page
4
Savings Department announces an up to date savings plan starting August first 1909. Deposits accepted any day from $1 with 3 percent interest compounded three times yearly. Withdrawals allowed in full or part at any time.
Money appropriated by the last legislature funds a new water supply source for the Center. The plan aims to create a central campus feature that will be both functional and beautiful, shaping the area as a landmark.
The university moves to enlarge and beautify the campus. A large administration building will sit west of the chemistry block, central to future growth. A lake will lie south of Maine street, serving as fire water and aesthetic feature, while western hills rise in value for homes.
A crowded list of local residents and visitors notes many fleeting movements. Robert We of Endora spends the day here while Ella O Desa from Reno is in town. Miller, DeWitt, and Miss Ruby Jackson are mentioned in transit or visits, with several others traveling to Kansas City, Denver, Estes Park, and Colorado for visits or trips. A Masonic funeral for Adolph C. Gries is noted with service details and lodge invitations.
A fragmented column records ill health recoveries and social visits. Noy Ger Brackett is improving, Abs Bigsby spent most of last week ill or away, Mr. and Mrs. B A Smith hosted guests, and Mrs. Krum hosted at Mr Weiffer’s home. Other names appear with visits, stays, and hospital or treatment notes, including Prof MW of Battle Greek, Mich, and Mrs. Hoffman receiving care.
In Lawrence county, J Divelbess and Myrtle Rake attended a jay at J Rake's home while Mrs Wallkohle and Lena Hushter shared Sunday dinner. Ed Zebby hosted a sunstruck gathering last Saturday as J E Wilson hosted a Fourth of July timber event with guests. Vinewood Park hosted a community read and sales at Hampton's in July. Wolf's Book Store offered Water Power and the Price of Bread with new ice cream flavors at Wiedemann's. Telephone numbers 523 and 197 appear in local ads and notes, Paul Brooks mistakenly listed as Pant Burke in Journal items.
July weather notes from Chicago indicate unsettled conditions with chances of showers tonight or Saturday. A university refurnished forecast accompanies routine weather data. Local business mentions include Prentiss Home Store at 907 Tennessee Street and Fred Fein's for electric wiring services. Raymond's Drug Store advertises making five gallons of root beer extract for summer.
Lawrence theaters show Paul Gilmore planning a summer in Atlantic City to prepare two elaborate offerings for his coming season. He will rehearse The Call of the North in Atlantic City in September and debut The Candidate in New York later, under new management by A J Spencer who now guides Gilmore’s company.
Markets by wire report grain and provisions prices with wheat futures at July and Sept contracts and live cattle receipts and top bids. It notes Chicago market figures for wheat and cattle with bids around 8.15 and 37.75 to 38. It ends with a recruitment notice seeking 100 people to pick beans at the canning factory.
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