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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
4
Indistinct phrase reads about Wood Finishing Specialties Filler Flour, likely a local business mention. No clear event, dates, or named individuals are discernible from the legible text.
City hosts a St Patrick’s Day event as the water utility decorates in bright green. Local residents hope future festivities use a more vibrant color scheme to please the crowd.
A Brewer who suffered a paralytic stroke Saturday was able to eat today, enjoying Wiedamann's strawberry ice cream. The note mentions Black Seal cigars and a caution that bad cigars are not the seller's fault with a garbled prior line.
The column lists numerous people traveling or visiting places such as Denver, Kansas City, Leavenworth, Ottawa, Topeka, St Joseph, Fort Smith, and Baldwin. Individuals include Mrs J Apgar, C A Walsh, Mrs F M Cory, L L Phillips, W Williams, E B Thompson, Miss Ella Engle, Mrs M Burnett, R E Melvin, Mrs Alice McKinney, Mrs Thomas Dowlen, Mrs Henry Lawles, E H Vaughn, Mr and Mrs Faxon, Frank Jones, Dr Clara Holt, Dr J W O Bryan, Ward Spielman, Grove Dolman, George Ensminger, Mr and Mrs A Young, Mr and Mrs Clayton Wratt, Mr and Mrs P F Remmington, M Turtle, Frank Sweet, Mrs M Hill, Miss Lucile McNaughton, Mrs Kate Clarke, Mrs Grace Craft, Mrs Ernest Ware, Mrs J D Smith, Miss Zetta Lukens, Miss Ella Gladish, Mrs FLD Young, DeLoy, Charles A Gale, Mrs Anna McIntosh.
The Ministers Alliance in Lawrence hesitates to proceed with a proposed chautauqua after a split over the project. Agent R R Smith seeks to reassemble support, warning of efforts to prevent withdrawal. Lawrence is urged to buy 800 season tickets at two dollars each, with no Sunday admission, and a final decision is due in a few days.
O'Brien & Co. announces a new shipment of Star Filters for cistern water. Agents at 621 Mass. St. urge customers to inspect before purchasing an ai filter to ensure water quality.
The Barteldes Seeds Co advertises spring planting with garden and field seeds. Readers are urged to request a catalogue to plan and order seeds for the season.
An advertising list highlights Cheney Bros offerings including All Silk Foulards yard, a $1.00 umbrella, Swiss Ruffled Curtain 244 yards long, extraordinary cream table linen 63c per yard, cream napkins 20x20 inches at $2.25 per dozen, and best grade All Wool Ingrain Carpet with 20 patterns ready to lay by yard.
A promotional item notes Hollingberg of Lawrence showcasing tailored suits by Wanamaker Brown Philadelphia. The piece mentions long-standing orders from Mine Town and introduces Hone Bunk Co at 25 Mass. St. Fenn's for Gas Mantles alongside Baby Ribbon Cigars by Billie Williamson.
The ad notes discounts on a 9x12 Tapestry Brussels Rug a 9x12 Asminster Rug and a 9x12 Royal Wilton Rug plus per yard savings on carpets and matting and a 10 percent discount on trunks and bags Cadet Stockings for Boys and Girls are also advertised with a note inviting customers to bring worn garments for service.
Lytian Abbott and his daughter draw attention on campus with a week of hosted dinners and receptions. University clubs host events in their honor, including Kappa Alpha Theta, YMCA and YWCA gatherings, with plans to tour North Lawrence and visit former homes.
Local newspaper page listings promote Hindoo Magician Lotta the Electrical Fire Dancer and Latest Moving Pictures with admission five cents. Multiple retail and service notices follow including Eaton-Hurlbut fine writing paper availability at Boughton's in Lares, Bell-Metzl… repair and tuning services for pianos, and a Lawrence Kansas address for Olson Bros plumbing. Carriage firm Norris Carriage Co. advertises buggies at low prices, with F Williams managing. Also physician H Reding advertises eye ear nose and throat practice with hours and phone.
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