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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
3
Dr. F H Snow reports May weather from Lawrence with a warm, dry, windy month and below average rainfall. Measured highs reached 89 F, lows 39.5 F, and rainfall total only about 0.04 inches. Five months of 1906 show a large rainfall deficit, wind records exceed recent Mays, and cloudiness and humidity show notable variation.
The notice promotes carpet cleaning and delivery by F H Kennett and Co and sells Spalding sporting goods including balls bats mitts gloves and bath goods. It claims Spalding offers the best value with reasonable prices and urges readers to visit Smith's News Depot for a full assortment.
A mix of advertisement snippets and notices mentions St Embroidery and lace at Ma Prentiss 1103 Massachusetts street and a fire sale on groceries at 1303 Kentucky Street. Other lines tout egg drinks Wiedemann’s money loan on farms and low interest rates, Morrison Lam an and F A Ewing cream shops with caramel and marshmallow sundaes.
Superintendent Allen of Albuquerque schools died suddenly, shocking Haskell friends. The message came Sunday night from Albuquerque to Bath and Peake. Mrs Allen and children send heartfelt sympathy from Haskell contacts.
The item lists Professor Wallace Notestein leaving this evening for Chisago. Curtis plans to depart next week for New Haven Connecticut for the summer. Alma Richardson will enter Tatn Wasker. a late night party is planned by friends three miles west of town.
A short Lawrence view book contains forty pages showing the river above the dam, University buildings, Benkell blocks, the new post office, YMCA, courthouse, library, eight churches and homes. Price 25c. Locals note varying products and a tea cream fad.
Market notes list prices for native steers cows and heifers stockers and feeders and bulls with ranges, plus receipts and commodities like hay and butter. Kansas City and Chicago show July wheat at 73 and 40 1/2 cents, corn at 45 1/4 to 45 3/4 cents, oats around 33 to 31 1/2, and lard futures at 86 1/2 to 68 3/4 cents.
Farmers may sell cream to Meriden Creamery Co Kansas City Missouri starting May 2 delivery on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Hord and Jones successors to Morrison announce closing West End Grocery soon and request all debtors call. A Lawrence advertises photography cards and services at 734 Mass Street while Wiedemann's offers dipped dates and chocolate treats. Searles Bros note sale of Will B Johns market and invite patronage.
The page lists price notes for coupons and groceries, an irrigation inspection trip, a baby photo session, a private car schedule, and various shop promotions. It includes attire, wallpaper, a dressmaking move, and a bootblack service, all urging local business and service participation.
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