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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1910
Page
5
Farmers voice anxiety over wheat prospects amid cold snap and uncertain yield. Mr. Bowersock, a mill owner in Lawrence, offers reassurance as he studies the crop and advises plowing and careful handling. A recent field yielded a bushel per acre, but weather changes in days ahead could shape outcomes. experts urge patience and vigilance.
Kansas City youth Vernon Hanson, 14, who ran away to avoid school, was found by City Marshal Herd last night in the 700 block on Main Street Lawrence. Probation Officer W. W. Lacey had traced him. Lacey will take the boy home.
Evangelist Dorris delivers sermons at the Christian church drawing a large audience with themes on reasonable discipleship and the Christ. Tonight he speaks on the Origin Mission and Power of the Word, with tomorrow’s sermon on The Material Gut of Which God Made the Greatest Man in the World. A hymn by Mr Ridenour and a light show follow the service. Humane Society assists a quarantined family and horses during cold weather. Mrs Elizabeth Wilson's recital date is corrected to Fraser Hall tonight.
Readers see Republican primaries listed for several county and district posts including WW E Don Carlos county superintendent and K l Monailan clerk of the district court. The page also advertises produce at Dunmire's and various cards and pens promotions with prices.
Local items include Samuel G Clarke advertising spring clothes at 942 Mass Literary, a literary society gathering at Fairview, Holophaine shade demonstration by TC Hawkins, job notes about Ernest Wake with American Cement, and community updates on politics, education, weather, and a death in Derby Kansas.
Lawrence residents recall the Leavenworth Commercial Club visit that brought banners and promises to draw trade from Lawrence. Union Pacific water timing was altered to aid Leavenworth but the effort fell short and regular service resumes. The UP schedule also shifts a former 2 48 pm departure to 2 35 pm. Fine Arts School plans thirteen recital commencements at the university with many students to perform.
Kansas University's coach Hamilton will select the track squad for the annual rack meet at Convention Hall on March 11. The final try-out is Saturday with many blue and gold supporters expected to travel to Kansas City. Upcoming events include Marcel 19, the Handicap meet May 10, interclass May 14 in Lawrence, Nebraska May 21, Missouri May 22, and the Conference meet in Des Moines.
Rural annoyance rises as people let chickens roam. A city ordinance targets this nuisance and residents are urged to obey. Also notices include divorce filing by Sarah Randall versus S W Randall for extreme cruelty. Local shops advertise tailoring lessons, mending services, fish and drugstore offerings, and new sterling silver novelties.
A fragment lists prices for California peaches apricots grapes and apples by car, plus per can items such as mackerel and a salt product. The text reflects a mid century grocery or merchants catalog with varied produce and canned goods.
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