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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1909
Page
4
Daily weather update lists barometer readings and thermometer data, indicating wind speeds, rainfall, humidity, and temperature ranges. The fragment mentions a 3 mile hour wind measurement and rainfall amounts, reflecting a university furnished forecast for the area.
Activity at the high school has increased with spring sports in view. A spirited captaincy contest for the baseball team ended with Will Pilkenton earning the role. Baseball practices will start soon as strong player talent is available and the team aims to play notable games.
You can get anything you want in the Eastman Kodak and Camera Hine at Woodward and Co. Always fresh items. The latest models and kinds of kodaks. The best solutions and papers.
L. N. Flint, journalism instructor at the University, in Mexico last year, and a friend wandered near a village seeking an old burial ground. He dug a pretend grave with a chip and top, attracting curious children until learning Mexicans bury the dead in above ground sarcophagi.
Fire department responded just before noon to 119 Perry street North Lawrence where a blaze started from a defective issue causing about 100 dollars in damage. The house owned by Gulley and occupied by the Kleinow family. Also notes on prohibition laws and other local items about labeling Pure Food baking powder and a land sale near Vinland.
Jacob Eisele an old man employed by Fred Koch near Eudora is seriously burned after his clothing caught fire while burning brush Saturday. He is in a serious condition and it is feared injuries will prove grave. Local notices mention Easter cards and a public auction led by Lee Carter near Tonganosie, with mares selling for $585 and another at $505.
London readers hear of a movement to revive Morris dances and old English games for children. A demonstration by a young girls troupe shown in Queen's hall highlights plans to expand to parks and schools with support from Earl Lytton Miss Mary Neal and Mrs Humphrey Ward. Twelve centers now reach 23 000 children weekly.
Baker University anticipates football’s return after a fifteen year pause. The Kansas conference of the Methodist Episcopal church at Clay Center will discuss reinstating inter collegiate play. Rev. Frank N. Lynch and other Methodist ministers back the effort, citing past and present athletic conditions.
J M Robinson son of T B Robinson of South Mass street received a grand reception in the Philippines for regard shown. He was presented a gold watch while his wife and daughter received a diamond bracelet and diamond ring. He will go to Brazil to oversee bridge construction. he is KA civil engineering graduate 92 and a Sigma Nu member. A soaking rain aided spring farm work after a hard winter. Voters urged to register at city clerk’s office. Stevensons Book Store advertised frames. Howard Smith bought Renner farm near Vinland. Robert Myers rented Holloway farm near Lawrence.
Early buyers will fare best as demand runs high and stock is limited. A wide display features Cravanette and Rubberized Silk raincoats in loose and half fitted styles priced from 10.00 to 22.50.
The Kansas Legislature closes this evening at Topeka after a short final day mostly killing bills. The Senate Friday killed Morgan public utilities measures, clearing a slate for two years. University appropriation bills passed. University gains nearly one million dollars, with Agricultural College suffering most from cuts.
Nebraska basketball team defeats Kansas University 32 to 29 in an exhibition clash in Kansas City Kansas. The result does not affect the Kansas championship as Nebraska needed two wins to claim it. The game was tight from start to finish marking the Jayhawkers’ third loss after defeats by Missouri and Washington University at St Louis.
The Kansas legislature passed bills enabling the county to rebuild the poor farm. A Monroe spearheaded the push, coordinating with Journal reports and Gov. Stubbs who urged action. The new house is planned, foundation work begun, and the project is expected to proceed without delay as citizens rally behind Monroe. In other notes, local vendors advertise ice cream, wall paper, seeds, and new homes in Lawrence.
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