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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1907
Page
4
We are told every few days that we have as nice and large a line of Post Cards and Novelties as to be found in the large cities. Come in and see them, you are welcome to look whether you buy or not. Boyles, 725 Mass. St.
A 1920s bank advertisement urges customers to learn its business methods to gain confidence. It asserts safety and profit from depositing idle funds, offering a three percent rate for money left for a stated time.
A New Orleans girl wins a Chicago watermelon eating prize in a race watched by Oak Park leaders. Brand leads by seven melons and three slices. A Kansas man pawns gold teeth to send his sick wife to Chicago. In Springfield hot weather prompts cafes to push Old Kentucky. A near robbery at Abe Wolfson’s store ends before glass is broken. Bueh’s band to practice. a Friday concert planned. Cider vinegar, two for 35c. Robertson Undertaking notes. Learnard building apartments open with first class fittings and reasonable rates.
An assortment of ads touts hammocks refrigerators porch chairs and direct action gas ranges. A North Lawrence two story house is offered on easy payments with down payment and favorable terms. Also mentions Racycles motorcycles and eye ear nose throat practice with hours and contact numbers.
Abilene man Mr. Shane seeks support in Lawrence to commute Capt J B Shane’s life term for the Ratherman murder. He cites a Dickinson county petition and contends the killing was at most an accident, arguing the imprisoned veteran has served long enough.
The Ringling troupe drew record crowds in Lawrence with merchants noting business gains and locals praising the spectacle. Reports say after the performance, town residents flooded the streets, while Prof Weatherby briefly visited church in a shirtwaist before deciding to return home. The Lawrence committee schedules its regular monthly meeting and banquet at the IoTol Eldridge.
The county fair plans progress with the premium list being printed and organizers finalizing details. Prof Hultz travels to Kansas City to buy a Ford Model R automobile for county use.
Ice deliveries are disrupted by a water works main accident near the pump house. The ice pant was delayed and the company struggles to meet demand. Other towns face the same heat driven shortage. Outside ice brings in higher pay, but overall supply remains scarce.
A small-age performer nicknamed Lord Robert amazed yesterday’s circus audience. Described as about three years old in appearance, he wore a distinctive costume and drew many eyes as his manager escorted him through the show. The boy weighs thirteen pounds and stands a short height, with a gentle stage presence noted by attendees.
Several horses suffered heat collapse with fatalities and near deaths among mounts from Hanatteker and Donnelly operations. A horse belonging to the Uns company nearly died but recovered after extreme heat exposure yesterday.
At the Merchants Wartelles and Robinson teams bowled last night. Robinson's wall store was 2.153 with Robison dint as anaty re Su. The Atul for the Bartelles fed in wae iy with Clirkiub as biel nai wah a scare of O28.
A fragmented era advertisement encourages readers to consider a new refrigerator and to inspect a line at Boighton's 1025 Mass St. It also promotes horse boarding services with a new charm and stresses keeping horses cool in hot days at Barry Blows on East Warren Street. The ad mentions Atlas housing options with six percent monthly payments.
Fragmented notices describe bids and business references including Vine tawhiers timie, Merchants National bank, Square Deal clothing and Clifton Hiatt. Also mentions Transehield goods packing and Lawrence Transfer Co. plus a public nuisance line about quieting streets and rubber tires. Ends with Bowles Mass Street shop and FL A. Ewing’s ice cream home delivery.
An odd OCR fragment notes a Barker district CPA social with cream and soda offerings. mentions payment by all and a root beer and mead beverage. The readable lines are unclear and lack concrete names, dates, or locations.
A fragmented report from Law shows Ben Williams, lauded by the virens people, amid rumors of a tigeress incident involving Alice Roosevelt and a mix of circus arrivals and misaddressed gossip. Friends fear misfortune or a smear affecting Williams and show plans.
The Kanowke haieke is a local Lawrence club where members boast hammers and a Tithe Skummer sign. The president claims skill in varied knocking, with "knock fests" replacing meetings and hot weather providing material for the anvil chorus.
Lawrence embraces limeade craze as lime imports from the West Indies fuel busy soda fountains. The fruit, smaller than lemons, replaces lemonade in many shops while shoppers flock to limeade for its distinct flavor and higher demand.
A caller said we want out but George Jones denied being in charge of jail. Five young ladies were reportedly prisoners in his store after hours in a mixup at seven pm. Jones checked with officials, released the prisoners, and bystanders outside grew restless awaiting their girlfriends to attend the circus.
A scorching afternoon records 96 degrees at the University between one and two. The city endures an unusually hot test day as downtown thermometers run high, and temperatures climb each day.
Mrs Pegg, mother of Mrs Mary Hume, had a serious accident yesterday at noon. Carrying a candle she dropped it in the cellar, slipped on the stairs, and fell, injuring her head. A doctor attended and five stitches were needed.
EL Norton was fined 850 dollars this morning for drunkenness and given a stay to leave town. EL Thornton was arrested for drunkenness and pleaded not guilty. his trial is scheduled for tomorrow morning.
The Haskell ball team is enjoying a strong summer, touring Kansas Nebraska and Colorado. They have played 25 games, winning 20. In the last five, three were decided by one run, and seven games were shutouts. F M Loomis has just returned from a week with his parents near Bolivar Missouri.
Not Taken Down. It was stated that the disiure ment of the public places in this town caused by the bill posters of Ringling's circus would be taken down the evening of the circus. Nothing has yet been done. The bills are awful and ought to be taken down.
A program listing acts includes Miss Matthews Lustrated Song, LaMoind novelty act, Harry Wilson Hebrew monologue, The Rapiers in German, Eilleen Matthews Spotlight Singing, Willard Matthews musical act, moving pictures Foxy Hobos and Birdies Letter, The Roaring Farce by Whole Company and The Sausage Machine. The show offers a giveaway Friday night in Mass Mass. St.
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