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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1902
Page
3
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A column argues for a dedicated city hospital to isolate contagious diseases and protect students and residents. It critiques home quarantine as unworkable, noting thousands of students live with families yearly and warning about economic and educational disruption if isolation is not provided locally. The piece calls on civic leaders to act.
This ad style note praises Weaver's for a complete spring Easter display with reliable quality and correct styles at reasonable prices. It claims the best spring showing yet and invites public appreciation for Easter outfitting.
Mrs Emily McCurdy aged 66 died at her west city home after Friday noon burns when wind blew her dress into a leaf fire. She inhaled smoke and flames worsening injuries. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 pm from 601 Illinois with Rev Cordley. Daughter in Galveston and son in Mexico unable to attend due to family illness.
University notes from Sterling Kansas recount a student debate won by Cooper college representatives judged by De W L Bordick. The report lists upcoming events including a Kansas City Paderewski concert and football schedule through November with games against Washburn Drake Wisconsin and Missouri.
The report covers a county school district consolidation meeting at Burnett schoolhouse in Grant township with broad attendance and remarks by Assistant State Superintendent Little. Further meetings are scheduled at the Bismarck and White schoolhouses in Grant township. Also noted are local notices, contest results in a dramatic spelling and declamatory event, and various small transactions and advertisements.
Republican City Central announces a ward by ward primary on Tuesday March 18 to select candidates for spring elections. One constable seat per ward and two school board members to be chosen. submissions due by 10 pm Monday the 17th. Registration closes Friday night at the city clerk’s office. The Willard WCT A meets at Mrs Gibson’s home. St Patrick’s Day events noted at local venues. Easter is approaching in two weeks.
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