Major Summer Merchandise Reductions Amid Weather Delays
Due to unfavorable spring weather the store has excess summer merchandise and will cut prices significantly. The sale aims to attract buyers seeking this category of goods this season.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1910
Page
6
Due to unfavorable spring weather the store has excess summer merchandise and will cut prices significantly. The sale aims to attract buyers seeking this category of goods this season.
An old advertisement lists embroideries at 10¢ and 5¢ a yard with a 15¢ rate, featuring a large assortment of white Persian lawns Paris muslins mulls batistes and organdies. Items include lengths from 2 to 15 years and bleached sheets priced at 43¢ each for 258¢ bleached sheets 81 by 90 seamed center.
The Yerian church Sunday school plans its annual picnic Thursday at 3 0 clock on the University campus. Members and Sunday school attendees are invited to bring lunch baskets.
Santa Fe contractors arrived this morning to undertake the new line project by Lake View. The board of appraisers Hosford Baldwin and Woodward adjourned due to Herkettter's illness and are expected to resume soon so the Santa Fe men may proceed.
Merchants' Association will host a supper at 6 30 Thursday evening at the Elks to discuss matters of importance to Lawrence. The gathering is expected to draw a large local attendance and focus on city affairs.
A Harrie memorial meeting will be held this evening at Eldridge Hall to discuss Lawrence's memorial contribution. The session is scheduled for 8:30 PM.
Tomorrow is the last day to file nomination papers and submit early for error corrections. The county clerk insists on strict legality, saying papers not regular will be rejected, with several filings already in and a few still to come.
It will rain July first and Gentry Brothers Dog and Pony Show plans to perform here on that date. Advertising cars arrive today and bills go up. discussion of droughts is noted though not expected to affect attendance. Local notices include committee meetings, court fines, and community events around Lawrence.
Work on the University Administration Building did not begin as planned because the contractor Mr. Lloyd and his crew from St. Louis had not arrived. Officials expect the start shortly. Also, the Eastern Star plans a Friday musical at Masonic Hall to benefit the Masonic Home in Wichita.
Local society notes list numerous residents traveling to Chicago Kansas City Sudora Albany Wisconsin and Colorado Springs for visits and summers. Names include Sal Marks Barnes Lawrence Gallagher Martin Evans Mc Cain Starkweather Benedict Parsons Pegram McDowell Morrow Freese Glass Barteldes Maggard Ketels Elsa Barteldes Messler and others with plans to spend summers in various locations.
Princess Fe dora of Schleswig-Holstein, youngest sister of Empress Augusta Victoria, dies suddenly in Karlsruhe at age following heart disease. The report notes the sudden death with no further details. Wiedemann egg drinks advertised at end of item.
A city officer stopped Denney Dennis on Henry street last night for allegedly violating the speed ordinance while driving the old town bus. He will be tried tomorrow.
A street car track on New Jersey Street spread in the heat causing a car to jump the track in front of Ferguson's house. No injuries reported. The issue is common in hot weather and street car firms note it as unavoidable. Baby pictures offered at Thompson's Studio, 615 Mass. St, urging early bookings.
The Lawrence Humane Society holds its regular meeting in Room 28 of the Fraternal Aid building on Tuesday evening June 21 at 8 o clock. Also promoted are limeade at Wiedemann s and ice cold soda at Raymond s Drug Store. Squires Studio closes for summer with no sittings until September 10.
The notice urges readers to visit the Journal office for deals and promotes the Orange Tee made from fruit juice at Wiedemann's. It notes summer is slow for bindery work and cites Squires Studio’s temporary closure until September 1st due to heat. A cleaning and pressing service offers five suits pressed and spot cleaned for $1.50 by K U Pantatorium.
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