04 Jun 1902
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1902
Page
1
The Elas plan an important meeting this evening focusing on lodge activities and Fourth of July plans. The gathering will address community priorities and organizational tasks for the upcoming holiday.
An advertisement notes Wilder Bros offers underwear at ten cents each through Smith's News Depot. It emphasizes affordable vapor gowns and related items in a promotional display.
In June selling appeal, the store touts vast stock and strong values across muslins, sheetings, and wash goods. Prominent items include 4-4 soft finish muslin at 5c, Pride of the Field muslin, standard bleached mulin, Turkish towels, batistes, and silk stock with black taffetas and Peau de Soie in various prices.
A letter from Prof. Chas. Vickrey offers flattering positions at several universities as he plans a visit to Lawrence next week. Dr. S. W. Williston’s commencement featured as a public event, possibly his last in Lawrence before moving to Chicago University. Robert O. Neal, ’98, is appointed head of the English department at Florida State College, Tallahassee, with summer plans at Cape Cod. Memorial Day activities included closed athletic grounds and notes of student-faculty discipline discussions. Local caucuses set for June 4 and July primaries outline delegate selection for county offices and the thirteenth district. Advertised post office letters listed for week ending June 4.
Lawrence Iron Works offers 35 cents per hundredweight for cast from grates and stove plates delivered this week.
The Haskell Indians plan a baseball game with Washburn College on the Indian school field Saturday afternoon. Other games are limited and will occur at the end of the school year. Republicans hold primaries Friday for county ticket nominations with a Lawrence convention Saturday. Elks Fourth of July committee seeks grant as attractions inquire about dates. Boener Behol repairs progress on the Atcheson building corner of Massachusetts and Warren streets.
Contractor Jobo Ritchie leads 930 block macadam leveling and paving prep while 800 block work updates involve stone removal and new gas and water hookups. Agnes Lapham, from Chanute, delights with Chopin at a university recital set for June 5 at 8 p.m. in University Hall, with Mr. Eaton of Kansas City assisting. City weed clearance preparation follows rains and rising growth.
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