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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1902
Page
4
A tro rio that began falling after seven interrupted town work and ongoing wheat harvesting. Farmers fear excessive rain could ruin the crop during harvest time, threatening yields if wet weather continues.
The Douglas County schools conclude with eighty six graduates receiving diplomas at 3:30 PM tomorrow at Lawrence High School. Program includes song, invocation, piano solo by Miss Birdie Cavin, address by Rev L P Russell, Vera solo by Miss Gertrude Ross, diploma presentation by Sept A H King, and class reunion. Class motto Onward and Upward with blue and gold colors.
Washington reports President Roosevelt will appoint George W. Ellis of this city secretary of the legation at Monrovia Liboria with a salary of 1900 dollars yearly Ellis previously expected the post since Dr Crossland from St Joseph became minister and took the city by storm. The body of Mrs May Sexton Agnew arrives in Minneapolis Kan from the Philippines where her husband Capt Agnew served in the regular army. A large crowd attended the police court session this morning. For sale a good second hand wind mill by L H Perkins.
The article advertises New Cardinal Haspberries for sale at W A Stunthees and J A Spankling during the season. It promotes top quality for table use or canning with mail orders offered via A H Grirsw. Phone 56. Endorsed by several residents as the best canning fruit domestically or abroad.
The Journal lists assessments against parcels where paving and curbing were built last year to fund improvement bonds. These will fund the second installment via the 1920s tax collection at the county treasurer. Locations span many town parts, so the ordinance affects Lawn residents widely.
Deputy County Clerk Walter L Payne tabulated assessors data showing gains in city real estate 45099 and personal property 16275 totaling 61355. County gains on real estate 33325 and personal property loss 37095 yield county total 49341. county valuation totals include lands 1924659 city lots 1545997 personal property 794200 and railroad property 696469. Overall county valuation 4981335 and city Lawrence 4921534.
Rural bulletin describes rain, mud, and crop activity across Hickory Grove and surrounding areas. Wheat cutting, potato digging, alfalfa fields, new additions near A.S. Weeds, and a growing Henan influence noted. Memorial Day events, market travel to Lawrence, and local consolidation of Williamstown Mail with Moridanm and Tonganoxie papers.
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