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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
4
Chocago reports a fair night and clear skies through Friday. Temperatures are expected to stay mild with light winds, offering calm conditions for residents and travelers alike.
The Journal states it will charge 6 cents per line for first church ad insertions and 3 cents per line for subsequent insertions. It requires clear insertion instructions and a designated payer within churches to ensure payment. Regular church notices remain free as news.
Roy Hinman visits Lawrence today and numerous residents travel to Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita, and beyond for visits, homecomings, and summer programs. The item also covers social events at the Chanule Sun playhouse in Airdome, a horse boarding ad by Barry Bros, gifts, and local advertisements for goods and services.
County officers agreed to sponsor a horseshoe pitching contest as a fair attraction. R C Manley is handling attractions and plans township contests leading to a township champions showdown during the fair. The revival of horseshoe pitching is cited as a popular, healthy sport nationwide.
County clerk reports state verification of bonded debt as authorities assess the county’s financial obligations amid unclear figures and upcoming tallies. Officials note improving transparency while confirming totals to settle outstanding debt.
An elderly Lerompton resident Mrs Kerns marks her eighty third birthday today. Family members Frank Kerns and others are hosting small gatherings at the family home. Neighbors report Mrs Kerns enjoys friendly chats and looks forward to a quiet celebration this evening.
Special notice seeks information on Irving Wavis a white 18 year old light hair light complexion 5 feet 6 inches tall 135 to 140 pounds said to be working on a farm Reward offered for information leading to his whereabouts Guardian J R Woodward provides contact details and promise of reward to assist in locating him.
A catalog of refined and pretty postcards highlights the Boyles shop offerings. The notice emphasizes aesthetic appeal and variety for collectors and casual buyers alike, signaling a focus on visual charm and local flair.
Dr H Reding announces an eye ear nose throat practice limited to those specialties with hours from 9 am to 5 pm. Evening and Sunday appointments available. Office phone Ball 513 and residence Bell 1853. Hire's Root Beer sold at Wiedemann's.
A proposition targets working men without homes offering a two story North Lawrence residence with shade trees and convenient access. Down payment and easy terms resemble rent, promising equity rather than paying another’s mortgage. Contact P A McCurdy at 1 West Warren Street for details. Also notes local ads for cigars, stickers, root beer, eye care, and shoes.
Roy Hinman visits town for a few days as Mrs Sherman tours Tonga. W J Coleman was in Topeka yesterday. Samuel Silvers went to Kansas City today. Delbert Morrison headed to Topeka this morning. Dr J P Gergen of Eudora was in town today. Floyd Doubleday went to Kansas City. George Weber returns from Kansas City visit. Miss Alice Wilhelmi visits in Kansas City this week. August Krehbiel returns from western Kansas trip. Elmer Padfield of Kansas City in town for a few days. Miss Florence Shields returns home to Garnett today. Mrs Wilemen travels to Kentucky to visit relatives. A McKee returns home to Clinton Mo after brief Lawrence visit. Mr and Mrs William M McClain of Johnstown Pa visit niece Mrs I L Baker. Lawrence Camera club annual picnic Monday July 22 at Lake View. Miss Welon Sears at summer school then to Atchison this morning. Miss Edith Snow and Dr Tha left for California for about a month. Mrs BE Caldwell and daughter Mona Eberly leave for Duluth Minn for extended visit. Miss Tlattie Robinson returns to Kansas City from West Lawrence. Miss Gussie Weber hosts informal gathering for Miss Mayme Lacy of Kansas City with Mayme Lacy Louisa Weber Harry Gaskill Ray Cox Jobie Seymore. Dainty refreshments served.
We express sincere thanks to the members of the Lawrence Aerie of Eagles for their kindness during the illness and death of our mother Ulrika Walquist. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Walquist.
Funeral notices say Miss Laura Lyons will be buried at 10:30 tomorrow in the Methodist church. Gustafson, a Lawrence advertiser at 911 Massachusetts Street, praises newspaper publicity as the quickest and cheapest option and urges honesty in trade.
Advertisement provides multiple small items for sale rent and real estate. It lists a Union Pacific Teas Co job offer for a salesman to sell coffee, teas, baking powder and spices to consumers with earnings of 20 to 30 dollars weekly, and includes contact in Kansas City. Also promotes a driving mare wagon harness furniture and white Wyandotte chickens for sale by John W. Smith in Kansas City. Various rental notices for several houses with monthly rents and directions, plus investment prospects and property maps from McCurdy Harris. A bargain sale offers a good team wagon and harness for 220 dollars.
Cornelius Whitney, 3, inmate at the county poor farm, hanged himself near the woods after weeks of illness and mounting despair. Found by a fellow worker as plans to return to town failed, his funeral is set for tomorrow with burial at the cemetery.
No Experiment. If you want the best, get the Quick Meal gas range, also see the bargains in Enamel Ware at Herman Brook ers. The next time you need some writing paper, we would like to show you the new styles in Eaton Hurlbut papers. None better made. Boughton's 1025 Mass. Lt. Miss Sylvia Alford will entertain tomorrow morning with a Kensington. A timid man gets this right here on earth. Stay Shame that some men have no little regard for the comfort of the women folks this hot weather. It don't cost as much and you can get better meals at the Hiawatha Cafe. Try it a week and gee. Post Cards of quality, no vulgar snes, at Boughton's 1025 Mass. Bt.
Open daily from 6 a.m. to 3 a.m. at 744 Masa Street the Opera Cafe promotes the inner man with a convenient location and new management. The Homes Store at 1105 Massachusetts Street offers Nasturtium and pansy plants along with sinnamon vines and bulbs for sale.
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