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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1908
Page
4
The page lists capacity 300 barrels daily with estimates of earnings for a year at 1,900,000 barrels and 1 dollar per barrel, calculates costs and balances, shows dividends on preferred and common stock, notes a surplus and tax-like figures, and includes an address and scattered local business notes and weather data from Chicago.
An advertisement notes Good Tea at the Leader with papering services for students rooms and available workmen at right prices. It mentions Home Book Ca at 923 Mass. St and that no sittings will be made after July 10th at Squires Studio, closing then and reopening September 15.
The Hustler Grocery announces its relocation to 919 Mass Street to cover moving expenses fromBridge Street flood damages. Prompted by flood repairs, the store urges customers to shop and get value for their money.
A fragmented report notes Zora Smith returning to town after leaving to join the army, with speculation of taking another woman. It mentions Grant township resilience, Riley Rogers planning to replant crops, and postmaster Henry Abels delivering the Journal by hand car to residents along the rail line, signaling the newspaper presence.
The district faces delays as sand supply runs short for housing and street work. Lawrence lacks sand for ten days and may not resume sand plant operations until midweek. Local stores and residents keep busy with shopping, travel, and social moves as the sand delay lingers.
A group of Lawrence youths target a ten mile north trek to the Tough ranch for a two week camping excursion contingent on favorable sun and water. The roster includes Glen Charlston Lawrence Peirce Walter Martin Melville Wood Nash Matkins Ben Matkins Earl Linnesley Nussell Fitzpatrick Walter Gilbert Jaccard Kansas City Clarence Falls and Jack Young of Kansas City.
The Lawrence Kansas City Council on June 15 1908 adopted a resolution to grade and pave the alley first west of Kentucky between Hancock and Lee streets with vitrified brick four inch concrete base sand cushion and a sand or groat filler. John Brown paid six dollars and fifty cents in police court for drunkenness.
Vera Brady, member of the graduating class, has announced her impending commencement at Hyde Park High School in Chicago. Exercises are scheduled for June 25.
Mrs Marie Merys died at Monday afternoon in Fort Scott at her son W J Merys home. Remains expected on Ottawa train Wednesday afternoon. Rains today. rivers thinning but danger passes. Do not misjudge Black Seal cigars. Wakarusa Bridge deemed safe for traffic again. No sittings after July 10 at Squires Studio. close July 0 reopen September 15.
Prof W J Baumgartner returned from Tarpon Texas with about 500 pounds of preserved zoology specimens for the T University department including two large turtle skeletons. One party member could not work due to a foot boil, prompting an earlier return. Further expeditions are planned, funded and considered satisfactory. Jr. Wantiartiner reports flood damage in Texas and Chicago with extensive road and bridge washouts.
Mrs. Walquist was riding when the horse shied at an object on Massa Street. She fell to the ground, suffered multiple injuries, and was carried into a store where a doctor was summoned. She is reported resting well today.
Funeral services for James F Hill who was killed yesterday will be held at the Univn rest longer 1516 Tennessee street lo verio this afternoon at 1:30. The body will be taken to Belleville Kate Sormiey home for interment. Mr Hall leaves a wife and two daughters to mourn his untimely death. His father and mother Mr and Mrs We 1k Hall reside in Belleville.
Fragmentary OCR notes show mentions of teams rallying tonight with figures including 2,325 and 3156 Nielsen, Berger inline, and Karlie OS. The readable content suggests a brief sports or event notice about upcoming matches and participant numbers.
In society notes several invitations and entertainments are listed. Mrs Newmark hosts Friday at whist for Mrs Monroe who sails July 6. Mrs Jones hosts twenty five young people this evening for whist honoring Mr Harold Burdick. Miss Doubleday entertains girls at bridge for cousin Miss Elsie Doubleday tomorrow morning. Miss Aileen Weaver receives her master’s degree from Columbia University. Amorette Weaver and Ret Luckan attend a house party in Emporia Thursday hosted by Miss Mable Stone with Lillian Abrahams of Kansas City among the guests. The Modern Lace club enjoyed a three course lunch hosted by Mrs C Is Ginodrich with Mrs A J Phillips Mrs Louis Phillips and Mrs Lester of Colorado as guests. A Lawrence girl’s large appetite is noted in a humorous aside following a social gathering.
The Wakarusa high water caused limited damage to brides while several small town bridges collapsed. Kaw River near Lecompton briefly opened then closed. The Huey family thanks Lawrence residents for support after the death and burial of their son and brother.
In Peoria Illinois on June 16 the biennial national encampment of the Modern Woodmen of America was called to order this morning with seven hundred delegates in attendance.
The Royal Neighbors of America will host a box supper at I. C. O. F. lint on Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Arkan. Everyone invited. ladies are asked to bring baskets. Jewelry and embroidery remnants also advertised. Black Seal cigars marketed for brighter days.
Persistent rains and high water in Kansas spark discussion of importing short season corn varieties for planting within the state. County corn growing leader G. O. Bowman notes potential seeds from northern regions that mature before frost. Officials may pursue action through the governor and state board of agriculture.
Chicago June 16. Members of the Democratic National Committee discuss arrangements for the national convention and air final plans for the sub-committee session in Denver on June 2. A quip about Bluebeard’s wives follows, noting women harmed by an unworthy man.
June 16 report from Scott Washington notes Republican leaders fear losing the House while hoping to carry the electoral college. The fight will focus on Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas, and Nebraska as Roosevelt’s popular program fuels support there. Managers worry whether Taft can hold these states against Bryan and whether radical votes will split the field.
A 1905 report from New York warns that Florida Everglades have been stripped of plumage birds for millinery. Audubon officials urge strict sale bans and an international effort, noting economic and health stakes from bird destruction. England moves to bar import of wild bird plumage, aiding global conservation.
A cluttered OCR page lists financial boasts and scams asserting large sums of money, followed by a jumble of ads. Entries seek readings from a clairvoyant, fruit products, and numerous sales and wants. There are notices for horses, carriages, rentals, and secondhand items, with scattered names and phone numbers.
ROLLER SEATES offered from 50c to 3.00 by Home Book Co. at 923 Mass St. S. J. Hertz, veteran paper hanger, joins Lawrence shop team. Williamson's Baby Ribbon advertised. F Brooker promotes shoe repairs at 3 West Warren and Penny Arcade site. W. J. Broadburnt notes move to 728 Mass St with three expert workmen.
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