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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1908
Page
4
A Kansas text advertises first mortgage loans from $200 to $3,000 across 100 cities. It urges immediate action to earn interest, inviting inspection of the loan catalog and prompting readers to call.
A dense Sunday church listing notes numerous services and speakers. Highlights include Hon. John Marshall of Topeka addressing First Methodist on The Supremacy of Law, various church leaders preaching, and State Temperance Union speakers at multiple venues. The list covers Methodist, Christian Scientist, Baptist, Lutheran, Salvation Army, German M. B., Presbyterian, Friends, United Brethren, Church of Christ, Plymouth, Centenary M E, North Side Church of Christ, and West Lawrence Mission Church with times and locations.
Sunday School reports dated July 5 1908 summarize attendance classes and offerings. The notes highlight participation by multiple divisions and report totals for scholars teachers and collections across the week.
Fragments describe a local store, a swimming meet, a band concert, church bake sale proceeds, a police court acquittal, dining room offerings, medical operations, illnesses, and local ads for brushes, photographs, peaches, and berries. The item mixes names, events, and advertisements from a small-town paper.
The Mirror wins county official paper status for one year at the Jefferson county board meeting in Oskaloosa. Official proceedings will be published in the newspaper, signaling closer reader contact with county affairs and increased local coverage. Also includes local notices and notices about area businesses and services.
The Lawrence Granite Mfg Co announces a continuation of its line now with Varnum Cement Construction at the north basement entrance of Lawrence National Bank. It will handle real estate and first class investment, and invites calls for specifications and building needs. Also notes on hand cement building supplies and local services. Lawrence Undertaking Co, J H Bowlin manager, now at 907 Mass St with both phones.
C G Schulz advertises rubber tires on West Henry Street offering best prices and proper fitting services for customers seeking reliable tire choices.
Dr Will Gorrill hosted about thirty guests honoring Mr and Mrs Henry Asher at the Mitchell home. The event showcased an art gallery and musical numbers by Mrs Blanche Lyons and Miss Maude Cooke. A Lawrence girl engaged to a well-traveled man was noted. Miss Jane Glenn and Mr Bart Day wed in Lecompton with Rev MS Oliver performing the private ceremony at 1223 Rhode Island streets.
An unnamed boy newly moved to Lawrence struggles with loneliness and alienation as local children mock and exclude him. He tries clothes, skating, and sports to fit, but the gang’s taunts persist, leaving him despondent and longing for home.
A Lawrence narrator sketches two well known local girls set to marry next month and a youth who is described as overly dressy. A Lawrence woman warns others about table manners as a mother scolds a child whose supper etiquette drew concern with a puzzled reply.
A fragment notices various local ads for ice creams and shoes, a temporary studio seating halt until September 15, and small business offers. Mentions Peach and Pine apples by Lawrence Bottis, Abe Welfeon shoes, Mascaieet, piano tuning by Ed Tanding, carpet cleaning by F L Bennett, and eye ear nose throat services by Dr. H Reding. Includes scent of sales on vanilla, chocolate, banana, strawberry, caramel nut and apricot ice creams.
At Wiedemann's Isrand New Electric Domes for dining room suspended by brass chain. Fred W. Fein offers hair brushes tooth brushes and bath brushes at Raymond's Drug store.
An advertisement notes that old timers would need Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after tasting a Lincoln Pie. It states supply options in 50c or $1 boxes and mentions Saturday the 11th at the Squires studio until reopening September 15.
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