23 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1907
Page
1
It lists a North Lawrence two story house with east front, good lot and neighborhood, marketed to working men without a home. Down payment small and easy payments, emphasizing rent-like terms and immediate ownership benefits. P. A. McCurdy, 1 West Warren Street.
Advertising a porch hammock sale by C. J. Eriksen featuring all styles and varieties with prices from 0c to 69.00, highlighting hot weather comfort.
A vintage classified blurb urges readers to upgrade kitchens with Garland gas ranges to beat the heat. It promotes spray products for livestock and livestock health items, pricing at 25¢ per quart and 15¢ per pint, and mentions Sarah E. Garrothers, a registered osteopath at 932 New Hampshire Street.
Post Cards in multiple finishes and styles fill the shops around Massachusetts street. Advertisers promote art cards, opened hours, and new management as local favorites. Notices include Robertson Undertaking and Learnard building apartments ready for occupancy with first class appointments.
The parade of Ringling Brothers World’s Greatest Shows rolled into town with seventeen gondola cars two stock cars and two sleeping cars. Citizens lined Massachusetts Street as lions tigers camels and elephants appeared with Pearl Louder leading the animal training. The afternoon performance drew the largest crowd yet and featured daring stunts and a bustle of excitement for young and old alike.
Readable fragment describes a circus visit tonight with peanuts and clowns. It notes Mourve’s eighth Atlantic trip, travel pace choices, and plans to linger nine days on arrival and eight days on the continent before returning.
Bowe told the Journal the wheat yield could reach 70,000,000 bushels this year, a figure echoed across the state. Topeka reports from several counties align with this basis, though the Journal questions the extreme militen may be found.
A collage of 1900s styled notices promotes a failing refrigerator to save ice costs and urges buyers to view new models. Separate ads invite horse owners to board at a new barn on East Warren Street near Place House, promising clean, cool stalls and patronage.
Charles Johnson of Oskaloosa ex Kansas senator led a party including Mr and Mrs George Young and Charles L Wood on a rapid automobile journey from Topeka to Oskaloosa and Nour tedille with a quick return. The group reported excellent road conditions and short travel times despite a detour, noting Oskaloosa is eighteen miles from Topeka.
A fragmented local note describes home grown apple sauce for dinner and reflections on community, pride, and a/distinct trait. The piece references family figures and local scenes with vague events and names amid serifed newspaper prose.
Fragmentary text mentions merchants and a store, with names and dates unreadable. No clear event, location, or outcome is discernible beyond a chaotic, garbled report of a market or store activity and possible figures. Details unavailable due to damaged source.
Ethel J. Lewis aged one month died last night after a short illness. The funeral is set for today at the family dome with burial at Peoria GakeN cemetery following services at Far 0 Wduck. Local authorities note the death was due to cholera infant.
Lawrence witnesses for Mutual Gite Insurance include Dr John T Moore Dr EK F Phillips and Hubbel who worked at Perkins place during the accident The hearing on Thursday may review whether the case warrants deeper inquiry or exhumation The Home Store offers comfort and shopping while F A Ewing’s Best Ice Crew cools customers with delivery by phone.
Amid packed sidewalks and hooves across cross streets, auto owners tried driving through the crowd during the dress parade. The scene sparked talk of a curbing ordinance but no accidents occurred, though risk of a melee persists if crowds tighten next time.
Miss Maude Miller from St. Louis and Mrs. W. Re Tucker of Lavington visit Lawrence while many locals travel or host guests. The Camera Club held its annual picnic at Lake View with about twenty five attendees. Various residents, including Miss Brock from Chicago and Julius Uhrlaub taking posts locally, are noted with short travels and visits.
Mr. Tucker will take the M C A boys tomorrow for a cross country tramp. They start at seven o'clock in the morning and travel toward Bonner Springs. A wagon and horse will carry clothing and provisions. The crowd expects to be gone about sight day.
The Knights of Pythias convene with detailed agenda for Grand Lodge sessions at Everett Hall and surrounding events. Highlights include officer rolls, reports, resolutions, a grand parade at South Park, a competitive drill, and a public installation with admission fees noted.
C P A social plans an ice cream and cake social on Saturday evening July 27. All are invited. Children under 12 pay half price for full dishes. Local Barton district C P A organized the event.
A Lawrence block census lists 15 men 12 married women 13 children and 13 widows as a curious local demographic balance amid community life and a note about a circus lemonade stop at Wiedemann Street.
A confused summary of local school actions notes a meeting adjourned and a contract awarded to Bill F. Schneider for evection work starting August first. Heating plumbing contracts are listed for the new buildings and Mr. Heeney receives $200 on account.
No Experiment suggests best value at Quick Meal gas range and enamel ware bargains featured at Herman Broeker’s store with emphasis on low price options.
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