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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1910
Page
4
O N McQuary Jr and Co promote farm lands in the irrigated Laramie Valley 120 miles NW of Denver. The ad touts reliable yields, 6 percent returns, a large government reservoir, irrigation benefits, healthy climate, proximity to Lawrence, and a free sightseeing trip for potential buyers.
At Guenther's offer small fruits and vegetables including Little-red June apples at 30 cents a peck. A fire call arrived this morning to the Pearce residence at 1807 Mass street where a chicken house burned with very slight fatal damage.
Numerous residents and visitors moved between cities today. C E Sutton left for Pueblo while others traveled to Kansas City Topeka and Omaha for visits and business. Several families including the Potters Kirbys and Snows planned extended trips or returned home from brief stays.
Tenn and other locals share upcoming trips and visits. Ward Coble arrives from Kansas City en route to Vancouver and Portland to set up a law office while B D Thompson and Agnes Thompson head to Seattle with Stansbury Thompson joining in Denver. The Monroes plan a long Atlantic coast car tour after Chicago, visiting Atlantic City and resorts.
The Belleview Grange plans its annual picnic on Thursday July 28 at Curtis Grove Deichman's Bridge. Events include swimming races til races foot races and an ex event amid Tas kell band entertainment. Speakers Prof EB Cowgill of Kansas University and Oliver P Wilson will discuss Future Farming. A night platform dance follows with concessions and varied amusements expected to ensure a jolly time.
A baseball game is scheduled this evening at Gitat u Amusement Park between the 80 block team and the post office team. Great interest was shown in the matchup today.
The rain arrived last night after a protracted dry spell, bringing a thorough drenching. Farmers report the wet spell saved the wheat and boosted crops, with March a record breaker before two months of drought. Corn yields are strong despite some damage, and overall Douglas County and eastern Kansas face the best year yet.
A Wednesday night band concert at the Amusement Park features Prof C Edward Hubach of the University as soloist. His numbers will span classical and popular music and aim to draw a large crowd with no park admission. The park, increasingly park-like, offers a night out near town with easy return. Raymond's Fly Spray for horses and cows advertised at Thompson's Studio for baby pictures.
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