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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1909
Page
4
In a fine new department the store promises abundance and comfort with every grade represented. Exclusive sale of Scotch Art Rugs from an East acclaim, praised for durability and colorfastness. The lineup includes Wools, Tapestries, Velvets, Brussels, Wiltons and more. opening August 1 offers a chance to buy rugs like never before.
Chicago reports on this August American Magazine issue with stories by William J. Leeke and Lincoln Colcord, a mystery by Stewart Edward White, pathos and Irish humor, erotic satire by Mrs. Wilson Woodrow, and pieces by Harvey J. O Uiggins and George Fitch. The chunk notes intriguing fiction, poetry, and illustrations, plus a baseball signals piece and a critique of national resources.
Urban residents urged to shop downtown in morning hours to reduce afternoon heat strain on clerks and customers. News notes clerks’ refreshed service, store hours, and a trend toward shorter workday schedules in some towns. Also reports on a large camp meeting in Bunn's Grove led by Rev Howard with Dr Brooks preaching and immersion in a universal gospel outreach.
Funeral services for Mrs Minnie Pitts were held at 10 o clock tomorrow at First Baptist Church. Rev G C Brown oversaw the service with burial at Oakill cemetery. Also notes on ice cream flavors and local sale items appear in the surrounding notice, including Vanilla Ice Cream Chocolate Ice Cream and Pineapple Ice.
Mrs Homer Myers died in Billings Montana after traveling there for illness. She was formerly Miss Cap per of Garnett and married to a former Lawrence man who visited Garnett after marriage. Funeral will be held tomorrow in Garnett.
An odd ad promotes 35¢ colored silk umbrellas with various borders and a Waldo Wood Web Porth Screen product. It touts a 10 percent discount and free hanging service, with several garbled phrases suggesting a web or screen item and discounted rates. The text contains many misspellings and unclear terms but centers on a sale offer and free delivery.
Daily crowds of parents and students visit Lawrence to arrange rooming and boarding for fall, with many Kansas City families planning to keep students nearby. Registrar Foster reports rising inquiries. by midmonth the university may need full staff to answer letters. Topeka streetcar company offers concessions to extend lines, stirring public interest in corporate dealings.
A fragmented notice advertises recruiting 100 volunteers of any age to pick beans at the canning factory. It mentions calling Wiedemann for Pare Tes Cream, disinfectant lines, and reference to various suppliers and a claimed saving of 40 cents on the dollar at Wolf's Book Store.
The Ottawa Herald reviews Lawrence rainfall records from 1868 to 1908 and finds no overall increase. The general annual average stands at 36.60 inches with dry stretches, noting ten-year spans around 28 inches and occasional spikes above the mean, disputing claims of rising rainfall over the period.
Street Car Company reports paving work on Mass Street near THO and 8000 block finished. Workers busy restoring the street this morning after tear up for poles. spectators watched as holes for poles were set and the south Mass Street progress continued. Sibley’s pond bath house on Hill Crest ready for summer, with diving plank installed and suits available. Mareh Colonial bands perform at Central Park tonight.
Residents fear a drying spell as bees and ale deliveries shift attention. A new county jail nears completion and may be accepted by the board at August meeting. Fred Fein promotes electric fans.
PURELY PERSONAL items list visits and travel by residents and visitors across Topeka, Kansas City, Lawrence, and surrounding areas. Names include Miss Margaret Riling, William Hubner, Lena Dimneicker, J. W. C. Stewart, Renee Myers, Miss Ulive Skeet, Will Pendleton, Betty Wienan, Miss Vea Lin, Miss Veraly, Miss Elizabeth Steps, Miss Anna Miller, Miss May Stevenson, Miss Alberta Creswell, Mrs. Griffith, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Kanaga, Nelle Williams, Miss May Stevenson, and many more. Occasional notes mention trips to Chicago, Grand Rapids, Seattle, and trips through Nebraska and Colorado, with many visiting friends or going on extended journeys. Also includes a short business note about Williamstown and a funeral notice excerpt from the Lawrence Daily Journal.
Associate Professor J L Thomas of the English department at Kansas University has submitted his resignation to Chancellor Strang. He will assume the English chair at Central University in Danville Kentucky. Thomas has been at Kansas for three years and led the public speaking department for one year. Edmonds & Co advertises a chewing soap in McColloch's Drug.
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