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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1910
Page
3
The city sweltered as Mount Oread read 87 degrees at 2 PM and downtown reached 90. Many residents inexperienced with such heat suffered, and Mass Street appeared deserted this afternoon due to the extreme conditions.
Last night a regular weekly band concert in South Park drew a large crowd as the ensemble delivered an unusually fine program. Residents were enticed by cooling offerings and a phrase about hot days inviting a sour dinner at the Iiawatta.
The East Side Study club met at Mrs. Conger home with current events and readings by Mesdames Sanders Woodard and Tucker. A Newmark home card party featured lavender and white decor, with prizes to Miss Olga Barteldes and Miss Dora Robb Young. Miss Mar gery Bowersock sang, and Miss Lenore Stubbs assisted. A wedding and engagements piece notes a prominent local daughter’s upcoming nuptials, plus other social surveys of Lawrence including golf, a Fourth of July grass mowing contest, Brotherhood meeting details, and Ada Gilmore hosting thimbles for Donna Rankin’s visit. A child’s Pure Food remark closes the column.
In a train car two young observers discuss a man with a commanding brow. They guess lawyer banker editor, only to learn he runs a rural tavern and butcher shop with his wife handling meals. The exchange riffs on appearances versus vocation.
Follow the merry crowd to Wiedemann's where pure ice cream fruit es and cold drinks are served. The ad-like line invites passersby to enjoy frozen treats and beverages in a festive setting.
The article discusses hypnotism in law, noting experts reject the idea that hypnosis compels crime but warns it can lead to false confessions. It cites police coercion risks and mentions how lingering questioning may trigger a hysterical state and self accusation. It also includes satirical lines about married life and money.
A dense collection of early 20th century ads offers real estate sales and exchanges, livestock for sale, a livery business listing, workhorse and cart gear, a real estate sales prospect, and requests for a middle aged real estate salesman. Also notes a missing pin and a piano purchase inquiry. Includes names O H McQuary Jr Co and F M Perkins with contact details and locations in Lawrence Kansas.
Rork's Motorcycle Quick Delivery handles message and parcel routes with Bell 1352 and Home 1053 service points. The entry lists 1017 Meas as a reference or location.
Timetable shows departures from Santa Fe Depot Henry Mass St and University, with frequent hourly leaves at 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 minutes past the hour. Services run 6 A.M. to about 10:50 P.M. Last connections at Henry Mass St 10:50 P.M. and Saturday night 11:10 P.M.
Timetable subject to change without notice all around the loop for a nickel no transfer given on the University Loop line except when cash fares are collected at the top of the Hill or after passing the top of University Hill passengers from other lines may transfer via Quincy Tennessee or Henry Miss St to University when asked tell conductor which way to go. The transit service claims best road bed sand equipment and aims for best service and asks for patronage and suggestions.
Public visit announced at A McNish new quarters with a Tuesday June 1st sign. Arts crafts crochet class at TA7 Mass St and Thursday sessions urged. Local ads promote Limeade at Wiedernt’s and Squires portrait specials at 1035 Mass St. Brand new neckwear at Mrs Shearer,Toggery. Rexall Shampoo. Palmer’s products. Post Card views at McColoch’s. plumbing and wiring offers by F H Bennett.
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