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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1907
Page
4
Weather report from Chicago describes fair conditions tonight and Sunday. Telephony line mentions Wiedeman for pure Tee Cream and two phones 182. The weather notes cite cloudiness wind direction and rainfall amounts in a brief daily forecast by Dr H Snow.
The notice outlines a community gathering at Brown's Grove near Lawrence with tennis croquet basketball and games in the forenoon followed by pony and foot races after dinner. A Clinton vs South Lawrence ball game at 2:30 pm, swimming and diving contests, bathing suit reminder, music by Newhouse and dancing until midnight, and a refreshment stand. Also mentions Airdome entertainment and a prize winner Mary Mailey.
Petitions are being circulated to pave the east end of Quincy street where the roadway is bad and to fix the fill. North side work is needed, but the fill is the great menace. Until the fill is stabilized at a small cost the land’s protection remains temporary and costly.
Fine Band Concert drew a large crowd last night with praise for the music. Next week promises another fine concert with special preparations. Prof. Richard Freeman and Prof. W. A. Moore plan a canoe trip to St. Louis after summer riding. river conditions noted as slightly higher but not dangerous. Local notices promote postcards, photo cards, and services at Boyles and Wiedemann's lemonade event on July 23. Robertson Undertaking Co and La Lawrence Transfer Co advertise services. Learnard building apartments at 708-710 Mass offer ready occupancy.
Dr H Reding offers ENT practice limited to eye, ear, and throat care with hours 9 pm to 5 pm. Evenings and Sundays by appointment. Office phone Bell 513, residence Bell 1853.
A long list of church announcements from multiple denominations in North Lawrence. Services, Sunday schools, and evening programs are detailed for ORUECH, German ME, First Baptist, First Methodist, Congregational Scientist, United Presbyterian, Friends, and North Lawrence United Brethren churches. Salvation Army farewell for Capt. Malott and Lieut. Manley includes 32 conversions and debt paid.
A guardian requests information on the whereabouts of Irving Davis, an 18 year old white male, light hair and complexion, about 5 foot 6, 135 to 140 pounds, said to be working on a farm. A reward is offered for information leading to his location.
Notice announces mutual dissolution of Newby & Ware with Mr Ware retiring. Oscar L Newby will continue the business at the same address from July 17 1907, collecting debts and paying firm obligations.
Readable text indicates a brief item about fruit jars. No clear events dates or people emerge from the fragment. The item appears to be an advertorial snippet or catalog note lacking additional context or specifics.
A promotional notice touts F A Ewing's Best Ice Cream for cooling relief and offers home delivery by phone. It also endorses Raymond's Fly Spray for cattle and horses, with pricing. The ad invites readers to inspect a refrigerator line from C J Eriksen and Sarah E Carruthers, osteopath, at 932 New Hampshire Street.
Charlie Titus spent the day in town while Charlie Lyons visited New York City. Mrs. Clare Patee traveled to Kansas with plans to visit New Jersey and New York. Miss Alice Davis and Miss Ester Williams plan a Sunday visit to Vineland. Mrs. J C Doland and children visited St Joseph, and Mrs. S A Herning spent a week in Hutchinson with her son. Others headed to Kansas City, Topeka, Grand Lake Colorado, Salem Indiana, and Fort Scott. Fragments note many visits, arrivals, and a few events including a fifth birthday party and a Topeka wedding. Rev Dr Russell A McKinley will preach on immortality. Ice cream ads and church notices pepper the column.
The article notes a piano recital by thirteen pupils under Miss Kate Caldwell held at her home on Kentucky Street last evening. It also contains assorted local notices about funerals, ads, and daily chatter from the community, including horse care, new products, and social updates.
Catalog lists multiple accounting sets including Journal Order Book Cash Book Day Book Sales Book Purchase Journal General Ledger Cust Book and more. It mentions metropolitans banking and clearing house and two complete banking sets using modern bank looks.
Sheriff Woodward and Dr. Elias beth Lasser escorted Johanna Jasperseon to the Asylum at Topeka this morning. Raymond's Chigger Lotion marketed with blend of caution. A. B. Carter Hart suffered injury at Raymond's Drug Store when a barrel slipped, causing finger injury possibly requiring amputation. Two bicycles found by Byard Stratton and Miss J Monrose of Otiawa. Probate Judge Means oversees a block front street incident. Prentice family news includes a birth announcement and trips to Meridian Kansas. C J Eriksen signs on with porch life and product variety priced 90c to $9.00.
A menu lists grape, maple nut, chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla ice creams available at Wiedemaan's. The selection highlights a mix of fruity, nut, and classic flavors for customers seeking varied choices.
A short bank advertisement invites customers to learn how the bank operates. It promises safety and profit, asking idle funds to be deposited. It notes a three percent rate for money deposited for a stated time.
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