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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1908
Page
2
A Democratic slate for Commissioner of the 3rd District and G Walter Shelton for Congress in Nebraska urges a square deal and unity for river projects. The piece critiques party favoritism, lauds reformers, cites Rockefeller, and quotes Estelle Riddle on national issues, ending with medical and political commentary.
A column mocks Secretary Wayward and Hayward while noting plans to organize colored Fryan clubs. It urges voters to participate in primaries, argues for municipal economy, and questions influence of lobbyists like Aldrich. The piece hints at cross party support for La Follette and western senators aligning.
The Lawrence city council passes Ordinance No. 342 amending the 1908 Warren Street special assessment plan to fund interest on bonds. It revises how costs are assessed from New Jersey Street to Delaware Street, detailing parcel boundaries and payment amounts for numerous Delaware Street lots. The ordinance repeals section 32 of the earlier act and takes effect after publication.
A review summary notes F Hopkinson Smith’s Captain Thomas A. Scott as a brave common man in Everybody’s, praising his life as a wreck diver. Ernest Poole’s The Ship Must Sail on Time portrays longshoremen and dockers shaping transoceanic commerce. Eugene Wood’s Familiar Essays charm with gentle humor, while Frank Ward O’Malley’s The Boardwalkers surveys Atlantic City’s democracy and vitality. Hamlin Garland’s Cold Shadow series explores scientific minds and modern impulses.
List of young ladies named as prize-winners in city and county contests including Venus Phillips Edith Glenn Maude Sternberg Minnie Dauberman Geraldine Stewart Bessie Robinson Josephine Elder Mary J Adams Minnie DeWitt Abbie Blevins Amelia Swig Juanita Harris Gertie Ott Myra Harrell Amelia Unger Mabel Martin Lawrence Clinton Lecompton and other locations. The August Metropolitan opens with article by John Bowed and features fiction and travel notes.
Notice of final settlement for the estate of John A. Dailey Deceased. Creditors and interested parties are notified that the administrator with the will annexed E F Caldwell will apply at the next Probate Court term in Douglas County Kansas on August 5 1908 for an allowance for services and attorney fees and for discharge after a full and final settlement of the estate.
Real estate transfer notices include warranty deeds involving Lawrence Phillips Nina Martin Loti and Seani tied to Block 15 W Parrenee and parcels described as 295.0 acres in the SE quarter and 1-120. Quit claim details show Delia AL Phillips and Martha EL Wakefield among others. Names reflect several individuals and locations with dates noted as duly 18 and 11.
J. W. Jenkins of Chapel Hill North Carolina commends Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best in the world. He says it quickly heals his thumb injury and all sores burns and wounds it is applied to. Available for 25 cents at Barber & Sun's drug store.
The text notes the Ladies Aid planned to meet July 17 with Mrs. Callie Richardson, Nelson Benson visiting Chicago relatives, Miss Newnan visiting her sister in New York, Miss Jennie Fitzpatrick visiting Sallie Renell, and a Sanwaka Literary club gathering at Mrs. Flora Colma’s with recitations and a social. G. Colon of Ohio visiting relatives. Also a Colorado one day scenic trip advertisement from Denver to Mt. McClellan via Gray's Peak Route with free illustrated folder.
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A railroad ticket and a money order are found and may be claimed by applying to Joe Glabs at 1128 Connecticut Street. A fountain pen is found and the owner must describe it and pay this notice. J M Spencer of Eur Banement Merchants National Bank Building posts the notice.
A vintage promotional note invites travelers to Colorado with cool air from snowy peaks. It urges asking ticket agents for low rates to Denver and continuing to Mt. McClellan summit via the Union Depot.
A public school solved campus envy by mandating a uniform dress code for graduates. Thirty three girls sewed their own frocks under supervision, creating kiltted skirts and jumpers in white trimmed with medallions. Cost about $2 per gown.
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