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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1906
Page
4
Advertisements invite banking with Morrison and Lamon offering checking accounts loans on farm and property with rates as low as five percent and easy payments. A separate notice mentions transfer service and a weekly weather report from The Journal plus a moral lecture on theft.
For sale a locomobile steam roadster in good running order with general extras on machine. Will climb any hill, no vibration, smooth riding. No gears to shift. speed controlled by throttle. Owner unavailable for use. First check for 235 takes it. Paul A Dinsmoor.
Travel copy promotes Colorado trips by rail via Union Pacific to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo with low round trip rates. It notes train comfort and roadbed quality and provides agent contact details. Also mentions a lost and found column, Wiedemann's peanuts and talking machines, Atlas home listings, and monthly payment rates.
The Tulsa Daily World, 24 pages on July 28, lauded as the largest daily paper in Indian Territory. It praised Tulsa as a future state metropolis with oil gas coal and rail connections. Notices promote local businesses and services, a Democratic convention in Lawrence, and upcoming preparations for new enterprises and grooming services.
Jarry Every crafts his own Say So cresm cones and guarantees them to be the most delicious in Lawrence, promising rich flavor and fresh ingredients in every bite.
London reports a shift in men s evening attire with dark blue coats and velvet collars. Knee breeches may be optional in favor of black trousers with braid, matching the evening dress of gentlemen. Local Lawrence men including Ottie Newby plan to adopt the new styles, while tailors and shops promote related fashion and goods.
Arkansas City Traveler reports Harry Oldred a football player in KOU electrical course and vacation work for the electric light company. He slipped while pausing at the toolbox and suffered a deep gash at the back of the head after stepping on a tool. He was treated at home and able to be out yesterday. The injury was a close call and could have been worse.
Fred W. Fein advertises gas and electric light supplies and Hansa wiring for electric lights and repair work. He lists phone numbers 463 and home 13, and notes address 3 East Henry. The Stevenson Hopper Book Co, successors to Rowlands and Stevenson, operates stationery books and wallpaper.
An old advertisement touts useful and creditable premiums with a choice of tea and coffee at No 3 Warren Street. It invites readers to try apricot ice at Wiedemann's and lists a home phone number 191 for inquiries.
Earl Stancllife was arrested on Mrs Hart's complaint for disturbing her peace by throwing objects on Jodiana Street. He was discharged from the case due to lack of evidence. Meanwhile Mrs M J Martin at 637 Rhodesland Street advertises daily consultations. The Teter brothers grocery horse died suddenly, and a lawn social is planned by the Degree of Honor of North Lawrence at Junius Caderwood’s residence on Wednesday evening, August 1.
The clumsy OCR reads offer a jumble of names and products. Mentions include Haby Ribbon prize hints, Raymond soap, Althen soap warning, a property exchange between Kansas City and Lawrence, WS Ferguson contact in Kansas City, L Douglas shoes by Ada Wolfson, and Wiedemaone ice cream at the Sugar Bowl with candies.
Court action against named defendants in Baldwin County. The petition seeks estate relief and requests an order to answer by September 14, 146,05. The document names executors, trustees, and sureties and calls for defense to be filed in the estate proceeding.
Postal clerks nationwide circulate a petition to secure legislation in their favor. Lawrence reports many clerks sign despite less dissatisfaction than other divisions and cite alleged mismanagement in the Eighth California district as the origin of the agitation. The demands include revising section 1742 for eight hour credit, restoring pre July 1 1905 substitute service, ending practice of selling back, and restricting acting clerkships to emergencies.
The State Poultry Association searches for a suitable venue for its annual exhibition this fall. In Topeka, managers of the local auditorium refused further use, forcing the association to consider other towns to host the event.
Dr Snow expected back this evening amid uncertain bite details from ila man ater. His condition to be known after arrival on an afternoon train. The expedition has been unusually successful, a cure or injury not yet clear. The corner grocery rebuilt under B R Hinchman with a new stock and larger store. Closing out sale of summer and winter furnishings ends August 10. Various local items include cemetery access trouble, Parham moving to California, and ten thousand district court cases in Douglas County. Prolific real estate transfers and a note on Professor Haworth to attend an irrigation convention in Boise City, Idaho.
Used pianos from rent returned for repairs are offered at greatly reduced prices. Listings include 325 Strohbar plan a only 235, Hofman piano 215, Marshall Wendell 225, Bell Brothers 275, Estey 175, Wilding sample 150, Winter and Son 135, Chickering 25, Root and Son 5, George Sterk 50, Pianola 150, and several organs. Large discounts, down payments and monthly terms available. many examples say cannot be told from new.
The notice outlines a land sale for a tract in the south portion of Oklahoma, offering 505,0005 sores with a minimum price and a six month opening window. Purchasers must qualify as homesteaders and comply with residence, cultivation, and improvement requirements. A one tenth payment at purchase and four equal annual payments follow. unsold land may be reauctioned under Interior Department rules.
Heavy rains have spurred rampant weed growth across the city with many vacant lots overrun. Sidewalks on former paths are obscured by tall weeds, forcing pedestrians to narrow trails near the curb. City efforts to clear alleys and light them up show improvement, but vacant lots remain overgrown.
Lonahan appeared in police court this morning charged with being drunk last night. The hearing noted a fine of 83.50 and a court appearance was recorded for the incident.
Market wire reports mixed livestock and grain prices across Kansas City and nearby markets. Live cattle steady to firm with feeders and cows varying. hogs steady with moderate gains, wheat and corn futures show small moves, rye and oats noted. local incidents and school board timetable mentioned in brief.
Massage Turkish and medicated steam baths announced at 646 Vermont Street with expert attendants and best baths in Lawrence. Includes bathing suits for boys and bathing caps for ladies at Smith's News depot. W Francisco & Sons barn offers first class horses and rubber tired rigs. Telephone orders welcomed and calls answered promptly. Give us a trial.
An OCR fragment cites aclaimed old remedies Blackberry and Kino for diarrheas and asserts none better, plus Woodward and Co. infant foods and Malted Milk from Wisconsin in assorted sizes this week.
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