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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1905
Page
4
Advertising lessons emerge as readers recall items found or returned after notices in The Journal. H. & Hallene’s lost rod and F. P. Smith’s Masonic charm were recovered via ads, showing local response can come weeks later. Also promoting wall paper and auction services with local contact details.
Directory items list Colonial Glasses to HOADLEY'S and various trades on Massachusetts and Vermont streets. Contains ads for restauranteurs, painters, sign painters, second hand shop, livery stable, furniture and hardware, a new horse shoeing service, and a city clerk's financial report. Mentions W. E. Beattie, George Eicke, Fred Below, and others. notes a child death in Kanwaka and weather hints.
The twenty second annual commencement of the Haskell Indian Industrial School was held this morning. Graduates gave orations, President Wilkinson spoke, and diplomas were presented by Superintendent Peaks. Trades and academic graduates were listed with home nations and crafts. This afternoon featured field sports and a baseball game. evening events included a competitive drill a dress parade and a band concert.
The text advertises wanted items for sale including vacant lots and cheap stalls, with contact by J M Naville at 700 Massachusetts St. It also lists gasoline and five gallon lot prices from B J Masters at 424 Massachusetts St and a fireworks shop Bolcoert at 905 Massachusetts St, noting store locations and contact details.
The notice includes a roster of recipients and addressees such as Miss Martha Johnson Miss Sallie Heming Minn Edith Martin Miss Evelyn Grays Mrs Lizzie Smith Lucy Hanson Anoa W Young and others. It also directs advertisers to indicate the date and to address mail with street and number, plus rural route guidance. A dentist offers free tooth extraction at the Jackson Building office this month by Dr F U Emley.
OBER'S car pet renovator will close on July 1 for definite repairs. Parsons customers urged to place carpet cleaning orders immediately. Gustafson's jeweler counter touted as best. new electric call bell board installed at New Eldridge house replacing long service. Emery Foster fined $4.50 for drunkenness and peace disturbance. No electric light to keep homes cool on hot nights.
Governor Hoch plans to issue a full pardon for Frank Blackboy, an Indian youth convicted in 1900 at Haskell Institute for burglarizing a western town store and sentenced to six years. He was paroled after sentencing, and the warden asks for sentence commutation as of now, with letters from Superintendent Peakrs and Winckboy supporting.
A call has been issued for a meeting tomorrow night of a group of young business men in Lawrence. They aim to form a standing committee to promote town interests, share information, market tributary territory, and attract people and business to Lawrence. The group grows from last fall’s semi centennial celebration suggestion.
Public notice offers a two story frame house with a large barn on a 125 by 250 foot lot on South Mingsachsetts Street. Terms described as Lifeit Terms. Applicants encouraged to inquire for details and to make offers.
Brock the optometrist offers testing and fitting of glasses at 420 Massachusetts Street WIEN glasses promote comfort and relief from headaches. The notice invites readers to visit for eye care and frames.
General Wilder S Metcalf will be guest of honor at the National Society of the Army of the Philippines reunion and campfire in Colorado Springs July 22 and 24. Various locals travel to Hartford Ann Arbor Kansas City and Excelsior Springs for visits and summer plans. Community social events include garden parties and club meetings with Mrs Kinball Mrs Dillon and other residents noted.
Mrs A J Prentiss plans a brief Vinland visit with Mrs Kelley and Mrs Hoane of Kansas City stays in Lawrence for a few days. Mr Julius Lyon returned tonight from a week abroad in the city.
The first session of the Topeka district Sunday school convention met at St Luke AME Church as Miss Tipton of Emporia led the opening. Delegates discussed home influence, music in Sunday schools, and a revival of religion reported across churches.
W Felp former superintendent of the Lawrence electric light plant has bought J A Benson electrical stock and will run the business from Benson’s stand. Fein will head the electrical branch and is described as an expert electrician.
An August gathering is planned with old soldiers and citizens, featuring Governor Hoch, Tom McNeal, and Judge Wellhouse. Local leaders will speak while a day of amusements is promised. Moon Bros Studebakers and buggies will be offered at low prices, with aggressive sales at Henry Sons and other Lawrence dealers.
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