12 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1897
Page
1
Miss Beebe will speak on The Story of My Life and how she became an infidel and later a Christian. The event at the Meth odlat church includes an offering for meeting expenses and mentions Christian life appeals, with proceeds supporting the church community.
The exhibit showcases allor made dresses and skirts as a lesson in advancing ready to wear. Styles push forward with tasteful fabrics and tailoring that rivals custom orders. Items include silk and wool novelty skirts lined with taffeta and velveteen bindings, plus several tailored pieces with varied patterns and prices.
W Ho Irwio completed a revival in a town, while EB E Dix of Fi Stott visited Lawrence today to see W J Filovom. The brief notes local movements and visits in the same day.
An auction notices the entire stock of books and stationery at 1027 Massachusetts Street must be sold immediately regardless of cost. Buyers are urged to bid their own price.
This week’s carpet trade shows rising interest and stronger sales driven by tariff news. Robi Dornan of Philadelphia notes wool grower demands for a 400 percent tariff hike, while manufacturers seek 20 percent less than the McKinley rate. If wool costs rise, carpet prices could jump from 50–55 cents to 80–85 cents, yet the store reports a larger stock including Wiltons and rug options, inviting customers to measure and price rooms.
Robinson Spalding advertises jet of 140 patras of men s pants 80 percent wool with cotton mix for wear. Also lists Weaver s store offerings including 46 inch gold medal jacquards 55 cents yard and mohair, wool patterns and fruit prices.
Culver cash grocery co reports Kaness University appoints C. E Kumpton as editor in chief and W. L. Scott as associate editor along with AL. Sioap Claude Stanley and Ray Brown in key editorial roles.
Local ad notes White Swan baking powder at 10 cents per 1 pound can at Culver Cash Grocery. It touts stock variety and prices, listing fabric widths and yard prices for several goods with brisk catalog-like hints about quality and value.
Ad copy touts fresh clean undergarments from Weaver's with well paid workmanship. Muslin gowns and cambric trim are offered at prices from 5c to 1.50. Umbrella skirts and corset covers are displayed with lace and embroidery details. Children’s gowns priced around 50c to 75c.
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