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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1906
Page
4
An article argues hard water wastes money in railroads and industry through increased fuel and boiler repairs. It promotes borax to soften water, improving soap efficiency and laundry results, and notes regional ads and a dentist chair remark.
A promotional note urges every saver to open an account, promising courteous service and a backlog connection to manage deposits. It invites individuals to bank with the institution, asserting there will be no reason to complain about treatment received.
Sugar Bowl advertises a wide assortment from household specialties Smyrna and Axminster goods to clocks, watches, clothing, lace, curtains, blankets, linens, and musical instruments. It promotes ice cream and candies while noting long‑time Journal staff remain.
A jumbled OCR fragment advertises spring salt and FP suit maintenance while mentioning Lawrence Panta torium at 12 West Warren Street and a sale of tea cream and pickles at Master’s grocery. Nearby names Anica Moe and Ewing appear amid broken phone references.
In the summer bowling tourney at Merchants alleys the Barteldes team posted a total of 2.84 with a high game of 530 by the captain while the Berger team totaled 21 and a high game of 624 by Berger. One more game remains and will be played next week between the Kahne and Quatafeon teams.
Weather report notes daily feather forecast and wind data. An advertisement promotes Turkish and Medicated Steam Baths at 446 Vermont Street with expert attendants and bathing suits for boys. Also mentions University cleaning at University Housecleaning Cadversity, eight men scrubbing and oiling every floor and window through August.
The Haskell baseball team on its annual summer tour has won a good percent of games, playing a series in southern Nebraska while members disperse for the break. The letter from Supt Peaks notes the disbanded status and summer homes as practice ends until August. The item also mentions local ads for farm loans, premium teas, and transportation rigs.
A U S census report on paupers in U S alms houses notes pauperism fell slowly while hospital care replaced many almshouse residents. About 81 764 paupers resided at year end 1904 with 1 412 admissions that year. Men outnumber women five to one among residents. foreign born whites show higher pauperism than native whites. Elderly and disabled groups dominate those discharged or dying, with many former almshouse inmates remaining in care, and a shift toward modern charity aims.
A cabbage snake captured at La Harpe is now on display in the natural history building at the university. Reports cite public debate over the snake’s reality with officials noting it harmless to all but cabbage. The 18 inch specimen arrived active and is shown daily, while local ads and notices accompany the piece.
Jerry Ewerd bakes his own ice cream cream scones and guarantees they are the most delicious cones made in Lawrence.
An item notes a 275 Hofman plano-only option priced at 215 dollars with a plan described as not being tellable from now. It references a coronavirial case, a quarter sawn oak feature, a 10 down payment, and a monthly payment of 0.¢.
B Hosford returned from a Texas land tour with C B Hosford Investment Co. buyers viewing 300000 acres once Capital Syndicate land. They visited Hereford Vernon and saw thriving alfalfa, wheat and cotton, with prices from 10 to 30 dollars per acre and rapid price rises. Vernon develops with elevators and a cotton gin. Various real estate transfers and local notices follow, including lane place deeds and wiring services.
Funeral services for Mrs Sarah MacNish will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 from the family home at 731 Arkansas Avenue Bay Hutchings in charge of the services. A water main leak occurred this morning near the West and grocery district.
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