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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1906
Page
4
A jumble of storefront ads and notices from Lawrence Kansas featuring Wiedemann’s egg drinks varnish and wallpaper, Spalding’s baseball goods, gas tables, Turkish baths, and local merchants. Includes promotions for mass street businesses, groceries, ice cream, vinegar, and general lending with high-pressure sales language and reminders of coupons and rounds.
A jumble of small ads offers photography at Loomas studio, soap remedies from Dr Snyder, Prentiss Home Store goods, safety razors with blades, embroi dery and jaces, skin cures and barber treatments. Also listed are telephone numbers, a transfer company, and trunk hauling services.
F B Hawkins long tied to the Journal visits town for a few days. Now in New York, he spent winter in California and praises Lawrence as the finest town of its size. He views Mount Oread and the forested homes, but did not glimpse the town’s heart. He plans to write a New York Sun article about Lawrence and may consider living here.
Woodward and Co advertise a summer outing plan with an Eastman Kodak theme. The copy touts easy gains, cheap costs, and fewer wasted materials with their window full of suggestions. Call to see.
Day Pierson was arrested for exceeding the speed limit in the city limits and pled guilty to three counts. His trial is set for tomorrow at 2 PM. The yellow touring car has drawn many complaints as police crack down on speeding motorists. The article also notes other local incidents and notices including a church meeting and a library contest update.
In Lecompton local sports, Kanwaka wins 8 to 4 as Lecompton faults its catcher and shortstop for a rough day. Social notes report J E Wagner and family visiting W F Brass, D L Chambers at a medical meeting in Boston, and August Walters at Mr Nichala. Sarah McCarty hosted friends at her new home. Euchre club met with Mrs Jane Fitzpatrick. Big Springs baseball team held a fundraiser supper for the squad. next, Big Springs plays Lecompton at Edgewood Saturday. Odd Fellows plan July Fourth on campus.
The funeral for George Curtis Woodside was held this afternoon from the family home on East Pinckney Street at 2 o clock. Rus Bolt delivered the sermon and interment followed at Waki Hen cemetery. An ice cream social is planned at the Methodist church tomorrow evening.
The page lists numerous students and staff names including Mary Anderson Maggie Anderson Jessie Ady Matule Blaine Ada Karnes Alica Cooper Emma Yanboo Ora Carbear Anna Copeland Stella Cressman Ethel Dutt Bartha Dickenson Gertrude Epsey Mrs fella Evans Corinne Kageton Avna Finlay Jennia Fitchu Hertha Grigs by Jessie Glenn Mina Trolloway Anna Hyland James Mempih Grace Harrell Alice Grimes Illa Haase Helle Howard Jeste Johnson Mildred Junkins Lana Jones Ruth Kenney Ruth Kanags Katherine Leonhard Etella Lee Clara Lutz Alildred Lahue Estella Lyborger Maude Lyborger Pearl Lewis Ida Lyons Louisa Leonhard Etta Merrillald Clara Martin Edith Manon Carrie Neal Rost Neal Geo Nichols Alta Philipps Ligra Postma Eunice Power Florance Pringle Clara Plpe Erma Pine Goldla Fiper Gussle Reece Hessie Richardson Nellie Roberts Ina Stoler Emily Rocklund Ida Sample Ida Steele Rosa Smith KE smith Myrtle Stevenson Mary Stahl Antanatte Stobe Lauriena Shaw Ona Swain Mary Tucker Mabel Tucker Kate Thompson Mabel Ulrich Mabel Ulrich Rosa Wise Ella White Mary Washing ton Martha Williams Mionfa Wise Margarett White Emma Schendel Ads Preston Alyde Adams Hesse Taylor Pinte Talley Marguerite Dean Janece Gamnes Marlon Cowen Arthur Kalb Lena Jones plus notes about Prof Cook absence and Old Home Week in Kentucky
The text profiles Mr Mansfield, a famed actor and manager, noting his temper and intolerance for laziness while praising his role in shaping good actors. It emphasizes his reputation and complex character alongside reference to Jane Dollar watches and Goatafion's shop listing.
An old ad promotes Straiton's and Ecke products with a direct action gas range, inviting customers to buy and have rooms repapered while Rowland Stevenson’s shop buys remnants. The fragment emphasizes bargains and store-specific names.
A compact notice touts savings on wall paper and school supplies from Boughton’s and Ewing’s, plus ice cream delivery by mules. It promotes Lubricating oil at the best prices from Quick Bros, claiming lowest rates in town.
George C Chambers tried for speeding in police court after a Decoration Day incident with three witnesses. John Allendorph fined 10 dollars for injuring Jonathan Akera, who is deaf. George Sullivan and Ernest Moronvilla to face trials after drinking. William Galt paid 15.50 for below drink and disturbing the peace. Bob Engalls fined 4.60 for drunken disturbance. Ray Caio fined 4.50 for fighting and disturbing the peace.
Mangas City and Kansas City report cattle prices with steers calves and heifers listed, plus hogs, bulls and stockers. Wheat and corn futures quoted for July September and December, with cash bids and rail yard notes. dairy and butter prices, eggs, hay and other market items included.
Charles Noman of Dickinson County, Kansas, solidifies his rising profile as a college pitcher after retiring from ballplayers with Missouri. His season includes 124 strikeouts in 15 games, a .201 batting average, and a .950 fielding line. He led Kansas to a championship over Nebraska and Oklahoma and drew offers from the Texas and Southern Leagues, still undecided on a summer contract.
A jumble of classifieds and brief items. carnival events, restaurant offerings, and local business plugs. Searles Bros offers fresh catfish and poultry while ice cream and lawn furniture tempt readers. Town notices mention an Ottawa excursion, a Fort Riley show, and personnel changes at the University meat market and state offices.
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