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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1907
Page
4
Fragmentary weather and telephony snippet mentions Robertson's furniture and Wiedeman offering pure ice cream. The text also includes a Chicago March 12 weather note forecasting rain and a nascent weather report by Dr. F. H. Snow with garbled meteorological terms and wind observations.
Local vendors promote spring items from fabrics and paints to seeds and household supplies. Smith's News Depot features safety razors and a wide range of newspapers, while Union Pacific Teature at 921 Mass St. touts coffee blends and tea. Searles Bros. and Boughton's at 1025 Mass St. advertise papers, roosters, and writing papers, with various offers on seeds, home goods, and services.
Letter from Robert Morrow sharply criticizes Lawrence city finances over the past two years. He cites a December 15 financial statement showing about 77600 in overdrafts, unpaid serip and six percent interest, and alleges illegal bond issuance. He urges voters to replace the mayor and council to restore fiscal responsibility.
Wallenstein and Cohn, owners of Wan area stores, announce a seven story building project in Wichita. The venture marks a major Kansas expansion, with Cohn as a partner. Also noted are local ads for Selulz clothing, Rayment’s fountain chocolate, farm and city property loans, and Morrison and Lemon soliciting customers. A correction follows about a police candidacy article naming Harleigh Benson, a Lawrence native, who previously sought that post.
The Misses Croke Wiedemann Miller and Higher present an afternoon recital at the downtown studio tomorrow at 4 PM. The public is invited to attend.
Isterly announces candidacy for city treasurer pending Republican primaries. The filing signals a bid to win the party nomination and lead city finances if successful in the election. The move positions Isterly against potential rivals in the GOP contest.
A smoky incident on Pennsylvania Street alerted residents as a smokehouse fire caused a noon alarm. The fire department arrived swiftly, preventing damage beyond singed hams and bacon, while confusion over the structure’s existence lingered.
A railroad company delivers one hundred Oat ng gowns for shipment four months ago and offers bargains to clear stock. Gowns priced at 90 cents and 75 cents and some at 75 cents to 1.25 dollars, with direct sale to buyers who visit.
Lawrence readers learn the Supreme Court denies A Henley a free pass in a double liability suit against E B Myers. The decision upholds stockholder liability as an asset of insolvent corporations, extending protection to tort judgments alongside contract claims. The item also notes society news from Ina McKeen’s sendoff at the Lawrence Business College and local notices including poll books closing dates and dressmaking school promotions.
Voter frustration centers on where Wilson is and why candidates avoid direct answers. The garbled text mixes quotes and names, mentioning Wilken and Tangent, with emphasis on the electorate seeking clarity about timing and eligibility amidst chaotic reporting.
A fragmented notice advertises stock at Wolf's Yrete for ball goods and marbles, urging orders for seeds and garden items. It mentions Chas A Stevens at 903 Mass Street and Mrs Prentice’s Home Store at 1105 Mass Street offering flower seeds, garden seeds, and home canned fruits amid scattered promotions.
In a tight game at Merchants, Tae K. led the team with a sharp scoring burst while Pere provided key buckets. Reine contributed solid rebounding as Beighatere finished strong for the visitors.
Fragments report a chamber music recital planned for Thursday featuring local groups and student musicians. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors, but reference to an EHS club and a concert setting appear.
Kansas City grain and provisions prices show May wheat at 7 13/6, July 7 21 5, Sept 7 3 1/4, cash No 2 hard 68 7/8, corn May 4 34 1/4, No 2 white 43 1/4, oats No 2 white 42 1/4, rye 62 3/4, hay values around 11.50, butter 31 1/4, eggs 15 1/4. Cattle receipts 17,000 with native steers 4.40-6.40, hog receipts 15,000 with heavy 6.75-6.85 and pigs 3.75-6.75. Chicago cattle 3,000 receipts with beef steers 4.10-6.75 and hogs 21,000 receipts top 7.00.
Readers urged in a local editorials pushing garden work for children in Douglas County. The piece argues spring activity, farm families, and Wardens for farmers’ kids, claiming gardening teaches practical labor and cheaper fruit and vegetables. It emphasizes applying garden chores to improve runtimes and community self-sufficiency.
The piece lists a local art show run by Drakes and Watkins at the 1 ning April 1, inviting attendance to see a variety of paintings including portraits and landscapes, with emphasis on diversity and public display at the venue.
The fragment describes a patrol, a marshal, and drivers struggling with speed limits. It mentions three towns, a request for a nearer route, and a boast to reach a destination faster if given a shorter path. The text is garbled and lacks clear events or names.
John McFarlane told police court he would not prosecute two boys who confessed to stealing whiskey from his home while his family was away. He explained he did not want to send anyone to the penitentiary for a minor theft and noted the medical whiskey was the item taken.
The item describes a social gathering with Mrs. and Misses, Mr. and Mes. at a long table. People named include Mrs. Tireen Pit Mes, Miss Heriter Barker, and Mr. YW shinned. Dames Robt. Manley, Sure Lewis, and Clarence Hall assist, while Fred Clarke is seriously ill with typhoid. his wife Mrs. Fred Clarke is reported to be recovering.
Unclear readable fragments mention De, AL Mie Piero and a murder suspect with names partially legible. Context not sufficient to identify event, people, or location. fragmented phrases hint at a court or crime tale but lack verifiable details.
There will be a business meeting at Vie Methedist ehurel this evening. Pu soa want to buy picture or save one framed. Come to Wolf's.
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