Lawrence City Poll Tax Ordinance Amended 1909
Ordinance 440 amends Article 8 of Ordinance 21 to levy a three dollar annual poll tax on male residents aged 21 to 50, with exemptions for volunteers in the fire department. Payment due April to October with notice. violations incur fines of five to ten dollars. Effective on publication June 10, 1909. Mayor D. Bishop. City Clerk F. Brooks.
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Lawrence? Daily Journal
City of
Lawrence
State of
Kansas
City of Lawrence
Fire Department
Church Services Daybook Features Many Congregations
A dense list of worship times across Warren Street Esitist Church Deer Creek Evangelical Association and multiple others including English Lutheran Plymouth Congregational First Baptist M E and United Presbyterian. The items note praise services preaching hours Sunday schools children's day programs and midweek meetings with pastors named such as B A Smith C Bech Ross Nethercut and J U Ayush. Also advertised are labor notices seeking 50 men for canning factory work at Bowersock's Mill.
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Warren Street Esitist
Warren and
Ohio Streets
B. A. Smith
Real Estate and Farm Loans Ad from Martin Investment
The Martin Investment at 719 Mass St lists three store buildings for sale or rent on Mass Street, vacant lots citywide, and residential properties up to seven to eight thousand dollars. Also offers farm loans, fire and tornado insurance, and a large catalog of copyright books. It promotes a new Edison phonograph for $22 and an assortment of goods at Straffon’s Drug and Boyles.
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St. Bell
Mass. St
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Colorado
Cail
Black Seal Cigars Praised By Smokers In Ads
Advertisers claim Black Seal cigars surpass ordinary smokes and offer top value for the nickel price. The copy urges readers to try them and form their own judgment, noting enthusiastic opinions from Aug Pierson’s smokers about quality and price.
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Pierson
Topeka Merchants Fined For Small Berry Boxes
Topeka merchants were fined yesterday for berry boxes that were too small. The ordinance requires standard box size or clearly marked short. The Dread Cafe will be open for Summer school and sits opposite the main building as a noted dining spot.
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Topeka
Loyal dog shot after guarding buggy all day
A bull dog guarding a stationary buggy near Pinckney and Tennessee streets was shot by police after it bit a curious boy who approached the vehicle. The master had left the horse, dog remained to protect the buggy, drawing community fascination before the fatal act.
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Pinckney
Tennessee
Mr Rice Pleased Last Night By Tenor Recital
Tenor Leon Rice drew a large season audience in Lawrence with an engaging program at the Presbyterian church. The celebrated United States singer impressed with a pleasing voice and refined musical taste, and the concert drew praise from attendees. He plans to perform again this evening, with selections including The Holy City requested by patrons.
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Leon Rice
United States
Mr. Rice
Rivers
Lawrence
Presbyterian Church
Rice
B. J. Dalton
Prof. Hubbard
Two KU Students Appointed to Government Posts
Robert C. Kent of Lawrence, a 1908 KU graduate, is named chemist in the Department of Agriculture at Washington. Charles Hoffman, class of this year, will hold the Yale chemistry fellowship. Frank Rupert, longtime KU instructor, receives a fellowship to advance chemistry at MIT in Boston.
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Kansas University
Washington
Robert C. Kent
Lawrence
Department of Agriculture
Charles Hoffman
Yale
Frank Rupert
Massachusetts Institute of
Boston
Changes poll tax law and local notices
An ordinance publishes a shift in poll tax rules advancing the age limit from 44 to 50 and requiring the $4.00 tax to be paid in cash to the street commissioner. The section also covers community notices including marriages, a post office class change in Oskaloosa, and local civic items from Garnett to Lawrence with brief reports on residents and activities.
Voting Tonight Ends Great European Contest Selections
The Journal hosts a European contest to name young ladies to represent the paper. Voting closes tonight at 10 o clock with candidates J Jd Kibly CEL Tucker and 14% Meade among contenders. Subscriptions, money, and vouchers must be sealed and delivered to judges before 10 pm. Winners announced after vote tally with total votes and standings on page 2.
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Antidates
Total Eclipse Predicted For June 17 In South Central States
A forecast notes a total solar eclipse on Thursday afternoon June 17 will darken the South Central states. Reminiscences of the 1869 noonday darkness cited, with folklore of the era and lingering awe among residents who recall the historic event.
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Lawrence
In Almanac
Citizers
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South Central States
University men depart for Washington State trip
A party from the university will leave Monday for Washington state to collect infrine animals. Members include Prof W J Baumgartner W R Moodie and W H Cooke with Prof McCling joining later R L Moodie and his sister take the northern route while the others take the south route. They will meet at Friday Harbor Washington. Prof Baumgartner will be accompanied by his wife and daughter.
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New Enterprise Seeks Capital for Lock Firm in Lawrence
Representatives of the Clawson Lock Manufacturing Company circuit Lawrence business men to raise capital for a springless, highly secure lock with a 30 year guarantee. They expect to secure funds within a day or two and plan to locate in Lawrence after capitalization. The firm operates from the McKenzie Realty building, east of Merchants Bank, and promotes Waterman and Bolles Safety pens available from Boyles at 725 Mass. St. Also notes a summer school, Sand Dipper city delivery, and J. W. Barry Bell service.
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Lawrence
Leawreued
McKenzie Realty Futter
Merchants Bank
Boyles
Rainy Weather Affects Palmyra Township Crops
Mors Bain reports several hours of rain yesterday afternoon. Much of the lands were too wet for work though damage was small. Only a little corn remains to plant. Wheat yields surpass expectations with harvest due by month end. Al Andrews, a justice of Palmyra township, notes a field oftidid Wheat, while most wheat in the township is below standard.
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al. Andrews
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Palmyra
Death of John Barkdull at 59 in local home
John Barkdull aged 59 died yesterday at the family home 939 Indians street. The funeral will be held at three o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the home with Rev M E Nethercut of the First Methodist church officiating. Interment will be at Oak Hill cemetery. He is survived by a widow. Cause of death given as stomach trouble.
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Indians Street
M. E. Nethercut
Fret Methodist Church
UK Hill
Barkdall
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