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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1906
Page
3
IW McFarlane and fres offer to file all orders for coal on short notice. Located at the corner of Kentucky and Henry streets. Phones 435. Also advise trying Russell Sparks Company for your next coal.
A sprawling mixed listing shows local tradesmen offering services and goods from electrical supplies to saddlery and meat markets. Households advertise deliveries and cheap land, while entertainment previews promise Miners’ Americanine and Mr. Whiteside's Heart and Sword.
Billy Morgan defeats rivals in Reno County political contest marking a return to the legislature after two years ago being unseated by the boss busters. His long standing popularity among locals continues as he secures a decisive win, bringing joy to supporters.
A letter to Tir Geo A Lolt of Lawrence Kansas cites Devoe and Co paint as economical and durable. It claims savings of at least 26 dollars on contracts and asserts the product covers more, dries faster, and lasts longer. Additional items list local merchants and a March 1 Christian Science lecture by S J Hanna at the First Church hall.
The note warns removal of a stock of china is a big task due to risk of breakage. It promises extremely low prices storewide and states the sale runs until removal on or about March 15th.
A letter from L H Menger thanks Charlton and Orr Insurance Agency and North British and Mercantile for a prompt settlement of 6500 cash for a dwelling and furniture fire loss. The note lauds the agency for prompt adjust ments and mentions nine other reliable companies.
The Ohio Nature Gas Supply House promotes Jewell gas ranges as besting all rivals and at similar cost. They invite customers to inspect stock and note “A’s heaters at cost” with cheerful price estimates. The ad lists Smyrna and Axminster rugs, clocks including Seth Thomas, Rogers silverware, lace curtains, Elgin watches, and a wide range of household items. The L. L. Biling Mercantile Co, 903 Mass St.
Kansas City markets show cattle and hogs trading with steady to firm ranges across categories. Wheat futures hold firm with May at 71 and July at 99 with mixed grain prices and dairy and feed components varying by class.
Emory Pearson in Ranges City 4.0, many people travel to Kansas City for visits and events. Notable movements include Mr. Barker, Miss Havens, Mrs. McGillisvrey, and Rev. Bennett visiting or returning from Topeka, Leavenworth, and Proctor. High school basketball heads to Fort Scott. other postings include social events, receptions, and business notices in Lawrence.
Cut flowers and plants including roses carnations and violets offered at low prices. New supply of asparagus ferns this week at ten cents each. The New York Flower Store at No 46 East Henry Street advertises farm and city property loans with low interest rates and optional payments. Morleen Lam an at 744 Mage Street invites customers to visit.
An anniversary note details Mr and Mrs Thaddeus Whedon marking fifty years of marriage since March 1466 in Seymour Indiana before moving to Douglas and later Crawford counties Kansas. They have ten children, twenty seven grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. A banquet and music followed the ceremony, with family members including Mr and Mrs BR Doolittle and Mrs Ulrich in attendance.
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