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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1909
Page
3
Report describes a chaotic city event with a street fair and Parker attractions. The Barnett Review amused crowds by throwing balls at a monkey while the humane society watched. No injuries reported to the monkey, and the mayor faced scrutiny from some officials amid the lively but muddled scene.
The Kansas national guard rifle shoot is scheduled for June 21 to 26 at Fort Riley. Medals and prizes will honor top marksmen, with the Kansas team chosen to represent the state at the national event. Each company must send its three best shots. expert riflemen may form teams for the sharp-shooters course.
On May 27 at 8 32 pm the seventeenth anniversary cyclone struck Wellington. Eleven lives were lost in the disaster and extensive property damage occurred mainly in the north business district along Harvey avenue. The Phillips house and the old court house were destroyed and rebuilt areas include the City hall site. Several blocks near Washington avenue suffered unroofing and fire. The First ward school suffered a removed second story. The storm began in the southwest and hit Harper en route, concentrating destruction in the business portion.
Walter Pinves of Innes Dry Goods Company backs a first class automobile for Wichita Fire department. A petition signed by forty leading Wichita merchants and manufacturers was filed with the city clerk for presentation to commissioners. The plan aims to enable the chief to reach fires quickly and to extinguish small fires, with rapid return from false alarms to intercept responding teams.
Dick Bros of Lawrence Kansas promise Hem-Roid tablets will cure any kind of piles under a Dr J 8 Leonhardt guarantee. The internal remedy is offered at 1 dollar for 24 days with a booklet available from Dr Leonhardt Co Station B Buffalo NY. Woman visitors lose charm when pressed to show superiority.
Thoroughbred Poland China and Curve Jersey boars offered for sale by Fred Laptad call Bell 7913 for inquiries.
One half mile south of University several stallions and jack at Fritzil's Stock Farm. Notable entries include Dewey a full black Percheron with white blaze. Georgy a 3 year old crossbred Percheron 1350 pounds. Black Mammoth Jack 16 hands high. and other purebreds like Pepperem, Ble Joe, and Pontailler. Advertises mare breeding, pasture use, and seasonal offerings with breeding fees and contact details. Includes a public notice of a lost gold ware and chain with reward, and references to Norwood Stock Farm and Electioneer Wilkes stallion.
An old style bank pitch extols a financially sound institution with trusted officers and stockholders. It promises ample capital, conservative management, responsible directors, and generous accommodations for customers seeking reliable banking services.
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