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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1909
Page
2
A long-winded editorial and local notices question the fate of a proposed new poor house for Douglas County, condemning the current facility as a disgrace and urging quicker action. The piece mentions Hiawatha performances for Lawrence, ticket sales, and local civic frustration with delays.
An author cites personal responsibility for ailments and promotes a morning breakfast of E C Corn Flakes or Egg-See Wheat Flakes. The ad claims the original Egg-O-See process keeps flakes crisp, healthful, and easy on digestion, served with milk and fruit.
A Lawrence Journal issue from June 2 1909 reports on local happenings and reader curiosities including flower thefts, Caleb Powers lecture remarks, and travel notes from England. It also features lively syndicated ads for medicines and tonics, plus brief anecdotes and opinions on tariff politics and public life.
Supplemental list 2 to the Missouri and Kansas Telephone Directory June 1 1909 adds names with addresses and numbers. Subscribers include Anna W. Arnett 937 Vermont J Wysand Barry at foot of New York Main 1607 and many others across Kansas and Missouri towns. The entries cover residences farms garages and businesses with locations on Massachusetts Indiana Rhode Island Louisiana and nearby streets including Bridge Street and East Adams.
Lawrence reporters detail Kansas Odd Fellows and Rebekahs results with 503 lodges reporting. Key offices: C. M. Cole elected grand master. Will J. Russell reelected grand secretary. H. C. Stevens reelected treasurer. B. M. Powell chosen grand representative. state Rebekah officers unopposed. Also notes municipal remarks and editorial opinions on politics, investment, and tariff policy.
Me Butcher formerly served as a reg at the University, marking a notable shift in roles. The transition reflects changes in administration and potential impacts on campus operations and policy. Further details on timing and duties were not provided in the readable text.
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