County Health Officer Threatens Action Over Water Purity
Dr. John C. Rudolph, county health officer, informed the water company manager that city water must be purified by March 29 or action will be taken. He dismisses vegetable matter explanations, noting repeated observations but no discoloration from such matter, and suspects river pumping with chemical purification. He commends the Journal for highlighting the water condition and urges prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Rudolph
Gibson Family Moves From Cameron To Lawrence Kansas
Mr. Gibson sells his residence on South Chestnut to L. Evans for 3000 dollars. The Gibsons plan to relocate to Lawrence Kansas to restart in the poultry business, delaying the move for several weeks. Evans will inhabit the Cameron property once vacated. Mr. Gibson’s new address is 1012 Kentucky Street with poultry and produce business at 712 Massachusetts Street.
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F.C. Gibson
South Chestnut Street
L. Evans
Cameron
Gibsons
Lawrence
Kana
F. C
Evans
Gibson
Cameron, Mo
Observer
Kentucky Street
Massachusetts Street
City Primaries See Ward Contests and One Toasted Race
The republican city primaries are held this afternoon in the wards with five wards unopposed for council. In the Fifth ward Dr Lindley faces challenger R C Haney. For the board of education three candidates compete for two seats: George Innes Dr E Bumgardner and Dr J C Rudolph. Polls stay open until 7 pm to allow time to vote. Also noted is the postponed Bud Craig hearing to April 1. Local ads promote floor wax wood stains and finishes from Johnsons Wood Finishing Specialties and a range of goods from O P Barber Son and W L Norris Carriage Co. Mass Ave and Vermont Street business spots are listed along with a last week of picture exhibition with Prof Griffith sharing talks each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Lindley
R. C. Haney
Board of Education
George Innes
E. Bumgardner
J. C. Rudolph
Shot Through Foot In Hunting Accident Near Town
Otis Watson twenty one, shot through the left foot by an accidental discharge while in a boat at Schaake farm duck camp. He was taken to Simmons hospital. prognosis serious but hopeful with careful care. Watson is a high school student living on Haskell avenue. The incident is described as no one’s fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Watson
Schaake
Otis
Uiis
Anaturday
Kansas Observes Eight Hour Law Enforcement Shift
State Labor Commissioner W L A Johnson reports a new enforcement approach over the past two years. Prosecutions are avoided by first consulting the Attorney General and resolving issues, leaving few complaints. In Holton and Clay Center cases, rulings favored limited or non application of the eight hour rule.
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W. L. A. Johnson
Johnson
Holton
Sherman Smith
Ann Municipal
Clay Center
A. Garfield
Everybody's For April on occultism and arts review
Everybodys for April surveys occultism with Hamlin Garland’s The Shadow World as a highlight and chronicles a strong mix of river traffic, politics, racing topics, and fiction. Notable contributions include John L. Mathews on Mississippi river trade, Clarence L. Cullen on racing, and Rus sell on Governor Johnson.
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Hamlin Garland
John L. Mathews
Mississippi
Clarence L. Cullen
Charles Edward Russell
Johnson
Minnesota
Samuel G. Blythe
Paris
Justus Miles Forman
Islands
the Brest
Walter Prichard
Eaton’s
Lilacs
Richard Washburn Child
Weil
Owen Johnson
Edward Salisbury Field
Booth Tarkington
Bessie R. Hoover
Zoe Anderson Norris
Archer M. Huntington
Straight Talk
High Class Ladies Tailoring Show at Eldridge Hotel
Lawrence readers are invited to a two day live tailoring event by A F Tate of Kansas City at room 3, Eldridge hotel, March 25 and 26. A competent tailor will assist, take measurements, and deliver finished garments after fittings.
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Lawrence
A. F. Tate
Kansas City
Eldridge Hotel
Old School Books Exchange Closes April 1
The exchange on Old School Books closes April 1. Bring any old books to exchange before April 1.
University Book Store County Agents
Family waits supper as a garden project continues with local agents overseeing plots and garden work. The report notes community involvement around a garden initiative and delays in meal preparation.
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Sore County Agents
Feins for Gas Mantles and Seed Plot Follies
A humorous local column describes a seed catalogue fiend who spends evenings studying pictures and plans a grand garden. Neighbors fear the noise and chaos as he buys seeds, hoes, and fancy paper for gifts while promising a smarter garden next spring.
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Eaton-Trurlbui
Gardiner
Raid on Frank Miller's 700 block New Jersey site ends in arrests
Lawrence police led by Officers BonGill Steinbring and Deputy Woodward raided Frank Miller's business on New Jersey street Saturday night. They found a hidden joint setup with trap doors and lots of illegal liquor but limited other contraband. Miller Lizzie Ferguson and a man named Whee were taken into custody. Miller faces additional arraignments as officers recover four quarts of whiskey and beer from the premises.
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Lawrence
Frank Miller
New Jersey Street
Farmean
Bon- Gill
Steinbring
Sheriley Woodward
Miller Hone
Ned
Miller
Lizzie Ferguson
Linzie
Marshal Carmean
Dr H Reding Eye Ear Throat Practice Ad
Office fraternal aid blog lists eye ear nose and throat practice with cataract treatment and glasses. Hours nine to five including phone 513 Y 7 W. L. Douglas shoes sold by Abe Wolfson at 637 Mars Street. Telephone Wiedemann for pure ice cream both phones 182.
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W. L. Douglas
Abe Wolfson
Mars
Wiedemann
China lac color card for furniture brighten up rooms
A short note promotes a color card showing China lacquer options to brighten furniture and living spaces. It highlights the appeal of decorative finishes and invites customers to view color samples.
Dr Lyman Abbott Delivers Strong Sermon in Stevenson
Dr Abbott concluded his city visit with a powerful Robinson Synodiousum address to about 2500 people. He spoke plainly on religion versus creed and theology, arguing religion is the thing itself while theology is man’s description. Earlier he addressed the student body, chapel packed, more tickets issued than seats. The lectures plan, yearly visiting noted men bringing the gospel, was praised as ideal and uplifting, leaving lasting benefit to town and students.
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Lyman Abbott
Robinson Syimmissum
Abbott
Dr. Abbott
Lawrence
E C K E S Economy Store Ad and Services
An OCR fragment mentions ECKE'S ECONOMY STORE and advertising for goods. It notes house moving by R. F. Togalls with hydraulic machinery and prompt service. Olson Bros. offered plumbing work. Contact numbers Bell phone 1091 and Lese 302 appear in the notice.
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House
R. F. Togalls
Howe Meter
Thi
Jand
Bell Phone
Local Ads and Services From Mass Street Listings
University Meat Market promotes beef quality and offers orders at 1023 Mass Street. O'Brien & Co. sells Star water filters at 621 Mass St. E. H. Harding offers piano tuning now in Lawrence, Bell 152. Norris Carriage Co. advertises buggy savings at 620 Massachusetts St. Raymond offers olive oil samples.
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O'Brien & Co
Agenta
Mass
St.e
E. H. Harding
Carl Hoffman Music Company of
Kansas City
Lawrence
Bell Phone
Norris Carriage Co
Massachusetts Bt
F. Wiliams
Teanager
Watered down and delayed relief for Lawrence water
The town faces little relief in the water situation as the water company refuses treatment and Lawrence allows the unsafe supply to continue. Citizens spent a day outdoors amid the ongoing concerns while other notes mention a wire carload en route from Pueblo to Ottawa and a local tailor offering services.
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Nature
Lawrence
Santa Fe
Pueblo
Ottawa
Warner Fenca Company
Cement work finishers in Lawrence offer guaranteed services
Notice claims the Lawrence Granitoid Mfg Co offers cement sidewalks floors foundations and other concrete work with guaranteed satisfaction. It invites visits to discuss contracts and lists services and materials, plus contact details and factory information. The ad also mentions lettering in granite and selling various chemicals at low prices and references O. I Garber & Son and Billie Williamson products.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Granitoid Mfg. Co
Hindoo Magician at Aurora Theater This Week
The Aurora Theater presents Hindoo magician and a show titled Lotta the Electrical Fire Dancer. Advertisements promote moving pictures with 5 cent admission at 733 Mass. St and nearby businesses offer groceries and meats at low prices.
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Weather Report
Guenther’s
After Water Company
Mr. Gibson
Bud
Bud’’ Craig
W. L. Norris Carriage Co
Rork Bicycle Shop
Kansas
Vermont Street
A. c. Dodds
Prof
Griffith
Bowersock
Wiedemann’s
Cheney Bros
Copenhagen
A.d.weaver
Everybody's
Olson Bros
Cora Becker
George Clarke
East Henry Street
David
Oxford
Minn Treso
Raymond’s
Smith’s New Depot
Pound
Boughton’s
Mass. St
Hoadley
Guy Police
DR. H. Reding
Fischer
Cate Ee Ere
St., Lawrence, Kans
Innes, Bullene & Hackman
Atote
Felix & Sons
C. P. Radcliff
Massachusetts
Anus
Ecke's Economy Store
Fall Up
University Meat Market
Raymond
Himes Schulz
Woodmen of the World
London
Bowker
Garber & Son
Billie Williamson
Aurora Theater
Sim Eliot
BROS
Bug
Indiana
Sarah E. Carrothers
American Schoo of Osteopathy
A. T
Heatherbloom
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