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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1915
Page
6
The article describes a five room cottage design featuring shingle siding, a cobblestone chimney, and a unique roof with level to cube pitches. It highlights large multipane windows, wide doorways, and a built in dining room extension. It notes ample light, airy living spaces, and practical basement/storage considerations.
Lawrence Bughes and Arch Walters return from Rudora after visiting with the puuvents, noting a quiet night there. The pair described the trip as pleasant and uneventful, with opportunities to rest and reflect on the journey.
The Journal-World reports Lyman Rench, formerly of Lawrence, died suddenly in San Diego. cause not given. He lived on Tennessee Street and was active in the Ladies Circle and G.A.R. He was well known here and is remembered by local residents with sympathy.
The Floyd Farringer nuisance case trial was continued to a later date amid ongoing proceedings. Details describe continued hearings and unspecified procedural steps as the case remains unresolved. witnesses and arguments are expected in the rescheduled session.
Flooding along the Linwood area forces residents to move as high water burdens the lower town. Officials warn repeated trouble from the flood, noting a discouraging crop outlook yet reporting some merchants did good business and still have funds.
WT Cummings cites a missive from Secretary States Ian Botkin noting only about half of county auto and motorcycle owners have paid licenses. He urges strict enforcement of the SOLS tag law and warns that those who do not pay will face Sheriff action to compel compliance.
A Thursday program at Ath onk Council No. 3 Fraternal Aid featured violin cellist Dalton and pianist Miss Anna Sweeney. Bari hornist Li ar whl Godard from Burlingame performed with pianist Miss Louise Logan, praised for a sweet, melodious tone.
Dis Edwards came from Kansas City to spend the week with friends. J. W. Kreider will come from Lecompton tonight to spend Sunday with his family. W. Nystrown and W. J. Studer, who have been here on business, left City this afternoon. John Crowder went to Kansas City this afternoon. McL. Coumbs ofast went to Kansas City to Lemnaun. Carl W. McAkeen, vice president of Merchants National Bank, is driving a new truckson car. John Betts of Olathe is down his way making arrangements to move his sister Mrs Linnie Net echeaut and her children to Okithe. Mrs. Ketch me here last fall from Kansas City.
The ad promotes B A Thomas Hog Powder as a preventive for hog cholera, urging owners to feed as directed and dose twice weekly to save health and money. It claims prevention is cheaper than treating disease and warns that neglect leads to losses, mentioning a local supplier and a studio closure date in July.
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