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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1905
Page
4
The Merchants Athletic Association alley match saw Funnell's team score 2,172 with a 437 high by Funnell and Kuhne's side total 2,964 with Wheeler’s high at 12. Also note odd local ads about carpet cleaning services and apparel sales, with delivery notices from George Ware and Journal subscriptions.
Graduation gifts advertise Kodak models from Woodward & Co priced from 1 to 20 dollars. An outing without a Kodak is deemed a failure and promotional copy urges purchase for graduates.
Students conclude their senior year with campus tours and farewell talks in various buildings, a breakfast, and the piping of peace. A later address by PG Young of Fredonia and the chancellor’s reception mark the day, followed by alumni events and a Phi Beta Kappa election.
Marketing copy describes items such as jackets rain coats and Mohair suit sets offered at cost or below. The note mentions space for new fall purchases and emphasizes tourist and rain gear as part of the clearance.
A horse ran away last evening while a family prepared for a drive. Miss Hesse Wheeter chased the animal two blocks. the buggy and fence were damaged but the horse was uninjured. The article oddly notes the auction of various items and local hotel activity.
A tiny songster canary is advertised at Raymond's drug store for a few days, described as a bargain. At Ouphton's customers can also find fine correspondence stationery, touted as a value offer.
Mr Clyde Miller arrives from Osage City to join his wife for a few days with friends. Topeka guests at college commencement include Mr and Mrs Frank McLennan. Various local figures and students travel for university activities and social gatherings.
Community gatherings include Mrs Ht W Rane hosting a birthday event for various local residents. Clarence J Spellman visits for college events while university of Kansas board plans a new gymnasium location but awaits landscape partner and state architect. Celery and assorted plant sales noted as spring listings. City clerk announces sealing bids for street and curb work in Lawrence Kansas with completion details and requirements.
A fragmented report describes a defeat in an early game with unclear teams, mentioning a Colombian and Mu. It notes a strong effort and attempts at scoring, with mention of a second pane progress and a tense afternoon.
Poorly legible notice offers a property for sale on Sully Mitacusetts street with a 240 foot depth, a wooden frame house in questionable condition, a large yard, and the owner seeking to make improvements. Cash offers requested with lamps to suit customer, apply to inquire.
Fragmentary items report a purchaser on Massachusetts Street and a fancy material store, a Lawrence affair about law and supply, and a misdated June board meeting to be rescheduled. A male cries for Lapayac or Raymond’s saint, with confusion over identity. Japalac offered in all sizes.
An appeal promotes replacing coal with a clean burning alternative described as safer and smokeless. The fragment ends with an invitation to see demonstrations or products.
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