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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1907
Page
4
Fair tonight and Saturday. Daily weather report supplied by Dr. B H Sno. Includes scattered forecasts and temperatures with gusts and wind directions. Local station data shows varying humidity and clear skies expected to hold overnight into the weekend.
The Tauw rence Coal Oil and Gas Co ended drilling on the Fred Gerstenberger farm three and one half miles southwest after reaching 1114 feet and striking salt water. Gas flow was weak and casing was pulled. Salt water surfaced at 1080 feet. The nearby McBride well is noted as one of the company’s best. Endora News also reports a local theater showing Other People's Money with praised costumes and performances.
Benj H Balin writes from Kansas City to Heckel Brothers praising his progress at Lawrence Business College He notes dictation speeds of 85 to 100 words per minute and mentions a recent raise He also mentions another student Bain who left after five months to take a shorthand position
Special notice requests information on the whereabouts of Irving Davis a white boy 18 years old light hair light complexion 5 feet 6 inches tall 135 to 140 pounds said to be working on a farm Reward offered for any information J BR WOODWARD Guardian
Reports describe plans to enlarge the Opera House entrance with a new brick wall to the alley line. Two ticket sections will be added for balcony parquet and gallery, easing crowd flow and improving exits during performances.
A fragment reports a Lisle girl and a little boy taken to different homes after a disturbance over a divided stork inheritance. Details are unclear and partially garbled.
The Russell family left Wednesday for Lawrence to pursue educational opportunities. Friends note the family’s sacrifice and emphasize the value of the Lawrence facilities.
Readable fragment notes quality postcards at Boughton’s 1025 Mass St and Hoyle’s post cards. Mentions Hoyle and Wiedemann’s selling What appears to be local goods including root beer. Scene hints at local commerce and consumer products.
In a public notice the community honors Swede Mary, a beloved local fixture nearing old age. The piece recalls her decades of service, modest work, and her role as a charity figure who welcomes all with a kind smile. Her survival through illness and aging is noted as the town plans to support her in return.
News reports the death of Mrs. Benjamin Friedburg of Kansas City. The funeral occurred this afternoon in Kansas City. She was the mother of Mrs. Jacobs, wife of Dr. Ben Jacobs. A separate notice states the dissolution of the firm Newby & Ware at 911 Massachusetts Street with Mr. Ware retiring and Oscar L. Newby taking over. Additionally there are brief ads for plants at 1105 Massachusetts Street and other local services and a fragmentary osteopath listing at 922 New Hampshire.
Propaganda note to working men without homes markets a two story North Lawrence house with cast front and cool lot. Emphasizes location near both sides, shaded neighborhood, easy payments and down payment. McCurdy promotes limited availability and urges calls.
Local ad urges patrons to try the Hiawatha Cafe for better meals in hot weather and promotes cleanliness and comfort. It also notes a new horse boarding barn by Barry Bros in East Warren Street opposite Place House, inviting horse owners to inspect. A plea about street noise contrasts rubber tires by Schulz & Rittner and mentions 1907 tennis goods at Smith's News Depot.
Dr De Reding lists practice limited to eye ear nose and throat care with hours from 9 am to 5 pm. Evening and Sunday appointments available by request. Office phone Bell 513 residence Bell 1853.
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