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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
4
Chicago forecasts indicate scattered showers tonight and Friday with little temperature change. Weather outlook notes Marek 3 pattern bringing light rain chances across the area.
Fragmentary weather note and scattered ad text mentioning a potato planter and Satin skin cream. The readable items include a brief forecast cue and promotional lines. No coherent event or clear forecast details are present in the legible portions.
A Republican city central committee meeting announces primaries Monday March 23 from 2 to 7 pm at regular voting places. Nominations include one councilman per ward and two school board members. Ward supervisors listed, with George W. Kahne as chair and Charles M. Gilmore. Also a notice urges reporting streetlight outages after 10 pm to the marshal's office Bath phones No ce i. Carmean, Marshal.
The University of Kansas hosts the sixth annual exhibition of oil paintings and watercolors by American and foreign artists from March 4 to 28. Gallery hours are weekdays 9 to 5 and evenings 8 to 10 except Saturdays. Admission 25e, season ticket 1, family ticket 2.50, on sale at the door. G A Hamman offers eye ear nose and throat care with glasses fitted at the office over Dick Drug Store. Also advertising Black Seal cigars with promotional claim of quality.
Ninteen members of a class presented a practical cooking program for mothers last evening at the home. The display featured vegetable based dishes, beef and pies, prepared by the girls under supervision of a nurse. The event concluded with a well set table and a warm, celebratory dinner.
Fragmentary notice names officials including Dr J C Rudolph county health officer and H Gil ham superintendent of the court system, suggesting re-election of county commissioners and staff.
The note suggests avoiding a bad cigar and promotes Try 2 Black Seal as an alternative remedy. The message presents a direct consumer guidance tone without additional context or details.
A dramatized performance features a villainous cowboy and Lil Han West portraying the Pretty Jane heiress with a strong supporting company including James Sylvester.
Texas Sweethearts played to capacity crowds at the Dubuque house with matinee and night shows. Managers Bradley and Beth report the company and production gave the best of satisfaction with special scenery and light effects. Tickets priced 25, 35, and 50 cents, with seating at Woodward & Co.'s.
Informal dinners and parties highlight the social calendar with Mr. and Mrs. Power, Miss Alberta Corbin, Miss Agnes Greenlees, the Miereoles Bridge Whist club, and University engineers among those hosting events. Also listed are Carl Ravick entertaining, the Young People's choir, and Mrs. John F.L. Strong hosting auxiliary members. Mrs. Frank Banks presided over a large Music Club meeting with a notable Elgar reference. A reception for Mrs. Reid and Mrs. Bullene’s visit decorates the afternoon.
Mrs. Mary Parker aged 80 died last night at her daughter Mrs. Louis Hull’s home on the Glathart farm along the California road. She leaves four sons and three daughters, formerly of Emporia. Interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery. The funeral announcement will be made later.
A score line shows Berger and Wheeler contributing to team totals, with Berger credited for a .5 percent contribution and Wheeler noted at a .5 point mark during the contest at Merchants.
High school boys excited for final track try out to reach Kansas City. Eight were cut at the last try out. five will be chosen. Final trial is Monday at Robinson gymnasium. Y M C A basketball team faces Haskell Institute Saturday at Haskell.
Dr A P Hult declares candidacy for the First ward seat on the city council, subject to Republican primaries. The announcement emphasizes local governance and party plan as the race begins.
An elderly reader recounts a prayer service where Mr Francis expounded Hebrews, detailing nine Christlike traits and Christ’s relations as Son Creator Upheld by God and savior purging sin. The article also notes an upcoming meeting at the church with scripture readings, prayer, and a small-town notice section with contact details.
Our carpet department is ready to serve at your house cleaning time with floor coverings including window shades draperies Jap of China mattings hodges fibre rugs Brentin window shade advertised as superior to others no pin holes edges stay flat and crack resistant we offer a rug made from special velvet carpet designed for rugs and guaranteed for indefinite wear with a price of $1 and more
A flurry of brief notes shows residents visiting Topeka, Baldwin, Lawrence, Kansas City, and nearby towns. People include J Neth visiting friends in Topeka, W E Carey of Baldwin in town, Mrs Elizabeth Pennington ill, James Pine back from California, Fred Doane away on business, August Pierson in Topeka, James Newhouse in Topeka, Dr L H Marlin in Lawrence, Col J K Rankin from Washington, C M Carmean in town, Mrs Adbert Worley returning to her city, Earl Tradford from Kansas, J Townsend of Fulton at a wedding, and university student Millard Millard leaving for Hannibal Missouri.
Gustafson reports the last night auction was the largest jewelry sale in Lawrence history with all stock sold and shelves left bare to make room for new up-to-date goods. He notes strong customer bargains and plans a fully new stock for the coming period.
Two Lawrence youths collide at a skating rink. One slaps the other. the slapped boy’s father reports to police. The slapper and victim are taken to headquarters. the slapped boy must file a formal complaint. The slapper appears. no complaint filed and case dropped. J D Alvard dies at 46 from consumption after winter illness. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Bar tles Seed Co offers the most complete stocks of garden and field seeds in the West and invites readers to request a catalogue. The notice lists contact at Barteles Seed Co Massachusetts Street in Lawrence Kansas and mentions Dr H Reding and an eye ear nose and throat service with hours 9 to 5 and phone 513.
The Aurora Theater advertises this week with high class vaudeville and latest moving pictures. Admission is 10 cents at 733 Masa Street. Notices urge cleaning yards and alleys and offer a back yard matter. Local merchants advertise meat prices and a skin cure product for itch with money back guarantee.
An advertisement touts harness production with a 1% Hook and Terret Harness set priced at 28 dollars plus collars, plus a Whipple Hu mane Collar. It notes the start of Lent with Ash Wednesday and discusses Catholic and Episcopalian observances, then mentions piano tuning services by EB HL Harding in Lawrence with Bell phone 152.
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