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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1909
Page
3
Inquiries at 644 Kentucky St for shelves tables a mirror safe Round Oak stage gas burner gas light and display case from the Lawrence Railway and Light Co. Also ad notes paper envelopes 1 lb for AU cents at Wolf's Book Store with 50 percent savings promotion.
Chicago area weather and local notes show general fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with no major temperature changes. Reports mention building projects, funerals, visits, farm work, a camp meeting starting on the 28th, chautauqua activity, lyceum performances, and various residents traveling or hosting guests.
The article appeals to Lawrence families to provide permanent homes for Kansas City children housed at the Vrooman farm. Some children are up for adoption, others for temporary respite, with two weeks of care urged to be offered before the next group arrives from Kansas City.
The Lawrence Humane Society will convene a regular weekly session at the Association Parlors. Once monthly in the past, the group expanded due to growing work and interest, with many members now joining as the society gains recognition for its animal protection efforts.
The Ragged Princess drew a large audience at the Airdome, with many praising the performance and predicting an evening encore. Contracts for deeds taxability queries stir Lawrence. Shawnee County Attorney says not taxable. issues may reach the state legislature. Henry Parsons discharged by Judge Clark after prosecution by Dr. Owen over a money matter.
At a Wednesday magrezational meeting United Brethren members debated selling the old college building and campus that served as their church for generations. They unanimously favored selling if a price allowed funds to build a new church, while noting the site’s historical value and personal sacrifices tied to its past.
Local item notes Kansas City Elks will visit Lawrence to play the Lawrence Skately with hospitality arranged by the Laws rere Elks. They arrive by train and will tour the city by car, with planned entertainment for guests. Also mentions birth of a daughter to Mrs Dewease Seewir and notes on odd town incidents and local ads.
Saline County commissioners visited the Douglas county courthouse to gain building ideas for Salina. They praised the court facilities and suggested Saline’s new jailhouse might resemble the admired Saline’s proposed commissions.
Large shipment of Grovers Soft Shoes Oxfords and Prince Alberts advertised by Faxon Newman. Prices range from 1.75 to 3.50. Funeral notice for Samuel Dunn and burial at Oak Hill Cemetery with services at graves. Sunday dinners 85 cents at C A Epley. Flor shells shoes offered at 3.00 from 5.00 with mass street location 1019 Mass St.
Fragmentary OCR yields a garbled note mentioning a vehicle event and names but lacks clear facts or a readable narrative. Unable to extract a coherent headline or supporting items from the text.
A long list of individuals traveling, visiting relatives, and staying with friends across Kansas and nearby states. People such as J. H. Cohn and sons, Prof F.C. West, Miss Maude Zeliner, Miss Edith Gaming, and many others are noted as moving between Topeka, Kansas City, Ottawa, Vinland, Garnett, Delphos, and Excelsior Springs for visits, trips, or to spend time with relatives. Local social activity and travel dominate the passage. A separate item quotes B.C. Winslow praising strengthened pure food laws for improving restaurant hygiene and consumer health nationwide, noting better cellar cleaning and a shift toward safer food preparation.
The piece recalls stricter physical tests for military officers and mentions Roosevelt era ideas. It notes Taft’s openness to easing requirements for older officers and references humorous drafts about naval officers swimming around ships as part of fitness tests and the department’s tinkering with exercise rules.
On Wednesday afternoon July 21 from 2 to 6 a complimentary swimming class will be held at the Association building led by Mrs. W J Coleman for women and girls planning to join the class. The required number has been secured and a final decision is hoped tomorrow. Mexall Cream of Akwonds sunburn lotion advertised at McCulloch's Drug Store. Boys invited to learn to swim with YMCA instruction free and valued beyond membership cost.
A male group discusses wear and fashion control in dating, sharing anecdotes about torn shirts, honesty, and flirtation. They recall summer dressing trials, a torn shirt rescue, and a girl who teased fishing plans, noting that looks and conformity influence courtship. The piece closes with light commercial plugs and a nod to activities at the Y.M.C.A.
A dressmaker shares thrifty ways to customize garments with covered buttons, cross stitch accents, and unique embroidery. Pictures of color pairings include blue black white and lavender green, with designs like stars flowers and geometric motifs.
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