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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1908
Page
4
The speaker urges quick deployment of a $1000 investment, claiming no loss of daily interest unlike personal mortgages or ordinary companies. They highlight the advantage of dealing with a stable institution with ample capital that makes loans with its own money and sells ready-made, investor-friendly products.
The forecast for Chicago on July 21 calls for fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with cooler skies in the north tonight and warmer conditions on Wednesday. A stray mention notes wind direction variance and a reference to a Home Store ad promoting a small portable washing machine.
Crowds fill the street for Circus Day as vendors sell balloons and candy while a dwarf attracts attention from spectators. A runaway wagon incident causes alarm but no injuries. Goodwin’s auto burns near Chalk Mound, valued at $2,000, with insurance uptake rising in Lawrence area. Next year’s attractions listed by Pritchard as plans unfold.
Vanilla ice cream chocolate ice cream peach tea cream pineapple lee strawberry tee cream caramel nut ice cream listed by G. Soxman & Co.
A farmer notes ideal conditions for corn since the week’s start with hot days and warm nights. Sparse showers have been timely, weekly rain could aid corn and hay yields, while some fields show uneven growth. If weather stays favorable, a county may still expect a good corn crop.
Lawrence Journal editor Ed Brady defends the Kaw as brave redmen amid campaigning for senator, while Olathe hears Cyrus Leland and Stobbs speaks as governors race themes rise. German gymnasts boast American victories in Frankfort on the Main with jumps, shots, and free exercises noted.
Announced by G A B for Thursday July 28 an emp fire at Post Hall with songs and stories and a Relief Corps serving a dime supper. Invitation extended to all with address and contact details for DR H REDING and D B Mannienti. Black Seal cigars also promoted in the notice.
Bleached sheets described as 81 by 90 inches, torn and hemmed, rated 85c grade 63c.
The piece recounts society chatter among Lawrence young women about dress, pearls, and love affairs. It notes overheard conversations at a sewing club and downtown outings, then critiques rumors about a local girl whose supposed love life rumors mock her finances and social circle.
ADL Weaver L. F. Conklin advertises handling the best motorcycles and bicycles and invites customers to see him about that wheel at 634 Mass.
A reader imagines Senator Long’s scathing reply to Mrs Bristow who sought a job and asks for publication of the response. The item notes car speeding arrest of Clyle Browning on Mass street, a circus-following duo arrested, and local ads for Will Williamson’s Baby Ribbon and Hyball Ginger Ale at Raymond’s Drug Store with nursefly remedies.
An old time ad urges readers to visit Wiedemann's for licorice gum drops. It claims the candy is a fine chewing treat that quenches thirst in hot weather and promotes keeping busy with fancy needlework during vacations. Les sions free at Byers Art Shop, 903 Mass.
Kansas City market brief listing July grain receipts and prices for wheat and corn. No. 2 bard, No. 2 red, cash grades. soybeans and butter and eggs prices shown with July and September futures. Mixed and white corn values indicated.
The Journal features Abbie Blevins as the county contest’s second-place participant for the Journal plane. The half tone invites readers to become better acquainted with the young woman known for managing housework for her father while engaged in community and school activities.
Judge Foust will rule tomorrow on Heaton habeas corpus with the court expected to pass judgment at nine. The case concerns whether Heaton has met the legal criteria for release or the imposition of capital punishment in a capital offense. The article notes the significant legal question and the anticipation of the judge's ruling tomorrow.
Elmer Lupton visits from Hoxte Rev Milton travels to DeSoto Miss M Uist from Le corpion Cuding Sharpe visits Cripple Creek Edi Dinsmoor visits Hirum Kansas City Lucy Varsis to Topeka Mrs Boyd leaves for Dallas Caldwell aunt J Park cloves visits Kansas Ernest Phadley to Texas Tex visit Sill from Tio tle gitens Mrs 3 Has Been vis Vattser family Te Blvd Vsuit Beever July 27 to Petia Ore Kathleen and Juanita return to Hatie home after visit with Mrs Linton Woodward
Gregg killed himself last week after a penciled farewell note was found wrapped with a book at the Ryan home. Police and Chief Rice affirmed death by own action, saying no one else was responsible, while friends expressed relief that suspicions are cleared.
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