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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1909

Page

2

Markets by Wire Wheat and corn reach varied prices

Kansas City and Chicago markets report wheat receipts and prices for July and September contracts. Wheat ranges from 97 3 4 to 1.03 per bushel with cash No 2 hard at 1.03 and No 2 red around 1.12. Corn and oats show mixed futures and cash values, with hogs and cattle receipts and price ranges noted. Continuous prices reflect July and Sept deliveries across two exchanges.

Kansas City Daly Alyge

Theater lights scare shoppers prompt safety note

A letter warns that when electric lights briefly failed nickel theaters plunged into darkness. It urges owners to install gas jets and enforce safety to prevent panics if a fire or scream occurs. The piece also advertises paper envelopes, wallpaper, picture framing, ice cream flavors, and Orchard Grove lots with easy terms.

Ada Overton Walker Dance At Mineriesa Highlighted

Ada Overton Walker and the Abyssinian Girls performed a spirited dance at the Mineriesa last week. The banner act, praised for animation and rhythm, ran about twelve minutes with strong singing and a lively company.

Ada Overton Walker Mineriesa Amy Rae Miss Walker New York

Numerous Kansas City and regional visitors in town today

The list records many residents and guests traveling to or from Kansas City and nearby towns. Names include F. A. Haglund, Mrs. Arthur Hart, Raymond Smith, Prof. Fred Raymond, Mrs. J. R. Greenlee, Miss Adella Weyermuller, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Wilder, and others visiting from Perry, Baldwin, Topeka, Seattle, and Mexico City.

Carl Ketels Hoxie Rebecca Peer Baldwin I. B. Bullene Colorado Roxy Roberts Topeka Marry Sparks Ottawa Enita Barnuhart Brook Edgar Ord Ha Iva Raymond Smith Gong Eskridge Kansas W. A. Ping Kansas City Herbert Clarke Chanute T. C. Melcury Spencer Indiay Ams Bawrene Fred Rayimond Seattle H.W. Trayne Wolcott E. A. Wilder Lxevision Springs Nabbet - Charles Ming Spear Rankin Agnus Tens J.R. Greenlee Wash Peter Emery Marguerite Psp. Shephard W. W. McClean Mexico City E. J. Caldwell Nana Eberle City S. d. Laws Salt Lake City Fir Floretta Lauisa Hill Salina C. Chaler Mink Shaler

Vinland Notes and Local Happenings

Wednesday visitors include Mrs Wood and children in town along with Mr Clark from Baldwin. Mrs Kennedy referenced as niece of Miss Bell. Herb Rumsey family returned Thursday. Mrs Place hosts two visiting sisters. A mad dog scare ended with the dog killed after biting a pig and two other dogs. A light rain fell, and Sun Tr will aid early corn. Farmers stay busy planning for the upcoming fair.

Bell Perry Ie Wood Clark Baldwin Kennedy Miss Bell Herb

Gustafson and Wolf's Book Store Notices

Gustafson 11 mentions patch work and repairs. Wolf's Book Store lists magazine stock and subscriptions. Palmer plasterer contractor offers prompt patch work at 821 New Hampshire St, phone 649.

Wolf’s Book Store Mass W. A. Palmer New Hampshire Toms

Diamond Dick visits Lawrence in old time patent medicine style

The article describes George B. McClelland known as Diamond Dick visiting Lawrence. He is pictured with long hair a large sombrero and diamond rings, attended by a colored valet. Once famed for wagon parades with white horses and his Pain Killer medicine, he says his show waned but will return to thrill Lawrence with eloquence and tricks, leaving locals believing he will be richer.

Lawrence George B. McClelland United States Diamond Dick Piamond Dick

Ridley Dies After Thirty-Six Years in Neighborhood

Pedert Ridley aged about, died last night at his home five miles west of town on the California road after a long illness. He leaves a widow, Sarat fidley, a daughter Bathor, and sons William and Albert. The funeral is set for tomorrow morning at the Burst Baptist church with burial in Oak Hall cemetery.

Pedert Ridley California Road Ridley Nesides Fidley Bathor Wiliam Albert Rayn Mike Place Oak Hall Cemetery

The Trina Stack Co Debuts Amid Curtain Shock

Amusements page notes opening performance of The Trina Stack Co in Lawrence Tor where a unexpected shower forced audience dispersal. The company, sizable with five vaudeville acts plus regular troupe, faced typical delays before the main acts. scheduled act The Airdane? appears tonight.

Lawrenc Tor Trina Stack Co Airdane

At the Merchants Tone Seare Barteldes 1815

A fragmentary note mentions Seare Barteldes and a sequence of names and numbers. It references a group described as dwarfism and a term sivveltes with unclear meaning. The garbled text lacks clear events, dates, or places to establish a concrete news item.

Bound Burns Over in District Court Bond Set at 600

Report notes bond set at 600 for Bound Burns involved in an assault case with mention of ward and the district court. The fragment references a training scene and a local shop advertisement including framing and fabrics at nearby store.

Anige Clark Dave Burns Ward District Court Fos Root Willian Mall

Turned Turtle Near Perry In Five‑Person Car Crash

A Topeka party of five including W Anderson and family escaped injury when their car turned turtle about a mile east of Perry after skidding on a wet road. All passengers were thrown clear. one was pinned under a wheel but rescued with minor scratches. A search for a missing boy and reports on local crops and weather follow in this rural bulletin.

W. Anderson Topeka Perry Mr. Anderson K. Bostrom M. Anderson Kansas City Restrom Amicker Eyton Wills Felts Aglerson Pracroa Anderson

Deing Some Good Work By Tanerenen Artist

The article highlights Ele Tut, a young Colemak artist, who has produced notable portraits and scenes. It notes his dedication to craft, cites praise for his best work, and mentions his broader artistic range and sincerity in method.

Tanerenen

Local notices and financial statements amid Kansas county records

Fragmented OCR yields local notices about hospital care, vacation plans, stock subscriptions from Hornaday and Martin, and county school funds in Douglas County Kansas. It includes names, dates, and financial figures tied to public notices and tax-like records.

Hornaday Martin U. S. Rapid Mail, Service Co Bell Phone 266 Sawrence Kansas Douglas L

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