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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1907
Page
4
City ordinances restrict fireworks sales and set hours for display in the district. The notice outlines permitted times from 4 AM to 11 PM on certain dates and warns vendors about enforcement actions for violations.
Berger and Gustafson teams bowled with total scores of 542 and 2900 respectively led by Williams and Gustafson at the top. Brown and Berger to bowl tonight. Epworth League picnic planned Thursday at Misses Wolgainot’s home southeast of town. Advertising: boarding horses at Barry Bhos stable on East Warren Street. Straf fon's Drug Store offers cheap combs. Lawrence Transfer Co. ships household goods. Dr H Reding ENT practice hours. 1907 tennis equipment at Smith's Depot.
Reports from Washington say the green bug scare was needless and foolish. Carefully prepared estimates show damage at 15 million dollars, a mere bagatelle not worth concern.
Potatoes are fading in Lawrence with few raised north of the river, but John E. Wagner finds promise near Lecompton. He planted 60 acres west of town and is now harvesting a good crop, earning galncy on land used for five months. The Lecompton area may grow into a substantial potato industry.
Forecasters and readers expected rain last night but dry weather persisted. The night remained humid and still, with no precipitation despite prior predictions and lingering humidity from the day.
The text reports that Lawrence people are easily frightened by looming floods. Citizens fear another Hood and predict flood conditions whenever rain falls, despite reports of no imminent danger and the south park in Jefferson County showing damage but no immediate flood threat.
Unclear text describes a ministers banquet with an evening program and remarks by Alliance president Stanf fer. Several attendees are noted, including Dr Wintersieent Wilds and W. We Bale, as the group adjourns to a banquet and discussions continue.
The July horticultural meeting of the Th County Horticultural Society was held with President Al N. Macomb and Secretary Samuel Heyholds presiding. Mr Uriess could not attend and Mrs Wreath assisted as a substitute. the gathering discussed wreath making and display plans for the Dowglas exhibit.
The river rose four feet last night and has since stayed near-stationary with Mud Creek falling after earlier flood damage. Farmers suffered crop losses and livestock deaths, notably pigs and chickens. Marriage noted for R. E. Swanstrout and Nellie Weis. Various advertisements promote products and services, including gas ranges, medicines, and local shops on Massachusetts Street.
Weather data appears garbled with unclear parameters and missing locations. The readable items indicate wind velocity and rainfall but lack definite measurements, times, or station names.
Advertises hammocks refrigerators porch chairs and gas ranges at ECKE'S ECONOMY STORE. Mentions English Coast scenes at Neve Tity channel and a Monday Wednesday film showing. Includes cider vinegar 20c per gallon two for 35c and Phillips Fruit Farm contact Tel 1846.
Moth killing fumigators and a range of pest control goods are advertised by Wood Ward & Co. including Paris Green Whale Oil Soap Hellebore and related items in preparation for hotter weather.
The Robertson Undertaking Co embalms and funeral directors advertise black and white funeral cars and private ambulance service at 808 Massachusetts Street with both phones listed. 107.
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