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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1909
Page
2
A mixed item cites mayoral race names and education board candidates alongside fragmented political commentary. It mentions Chester J. Long vs Stubbs for governor and notes Kansas legislative party loyalties, with remarks on insanity cases and Cal-Mar Jeltz paroled after threats.
A Clay Center Republic item discusses local figures including Little Willie Whitla and his dramatic moment with family photos, alongside musings on universal laws and public sentiment. It also notes talk of simple white dresses for high school graduation and defends the event as a source of happiness, then includes a Barnard college play description and a medical testimonial from Autchinson, Kansas.
Publication details the Baker University semi centennial celebration from June 5 through June 19, listing daily events including services, sermons, processions, exhibitions, reunions, and a commencement with Bishop Henry W. Warren as orator. Circulars offer hotel, room, and registration information.
State papers mock a farmer who opposed good roads to keep land prices low so he could buy more land. The remarks were seen as a fecund piece of wit not meant seriously, while some Kansas papers are judged as as coarse as English rhetoric.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Kansas, setbacks, doubt, despair over a bank guarantee, substance wasted on bubbles and toys, and a vague reference to courts and Good Island. No coherent event or identifiable subjects beyond generic concepts.
A fragmented ad style item mentions Back pain blamed on kidneys and promotes Davis's or Duval kidney drinks via Milburn Co agents, with prices and dealer notes. Also includes unrelated notes on constipation remedies, a New York girl visit, and a near death story in Big Pond with Dr King’s New Discovery hailed as a cure.
Major spring event in Kansas City features the Russian Symphony Orchestra and Ben Great Mayers in a hybrid revival of A Midsummer Night's Dream at Convention Hall. A full orchestra and dramatic company perform with ballet and song, promising a rare staged musical drama. Tickets range 1.00 to 1.50, with reservations by mail to Convention Hall management.
In Lawrence, spring brings relief for homemakers as natural gas replaces coal and wood for warmth. Women praise gas for steady heat, comfort, and efficiency, noting fewer fuel piles and better day night temperatures. An ad promotes cold remedy tablets and travel size Preventives for colds.
Real estate items include warranty deeds from James W Baldwin and Bali win Stewart to Erhart Yakle for 23600 in section 2 15 10 and quit claim deeds to Lillian Scott from FE Gallagher and A W Lamb for 340 on Chapel street Baldwin. United States patents issued to Godfrey Tooth ker James Dumars EX and Wm A David detailing land descriptions in sections 25 20 17 14 20 and 2 15 19. Local social notes mention Mr Gard returning from a southern trip and several residents visiting Lawrence and Kansas City with relatives and church attendance.
The officials meeting last night produced a roster of city clerks and election staff. Named are Westmorey, Em-Livilbioss, Seacker, Walton, and others, with a focus on duties for upcoming municipal events and procedures.
A fractured look at a mid century storm recounts heavy winter, a blizzard with damage, and eventual sunlit calm. The piece notes a harsher winter than recent years, hints at seismic and theater essays in the April Century, and mentions public notices and local ads from Lawrence area papers. It references Edwin Booth and Lincoln through retrospective notes in the April Century and lists several local business notices and bids for city sewer projects.
The audience at Lawrence watched a recent show with mixed judgments. Gardin led a strong performance by Graeme in the lead, while Teal and Tower showed varying merit. the setting and pacing drew praise and critique, with some climaxes overlong and others compelling.
The notice urges readers to register, warning that many remain unregistered and that opposition to the party in power is active. It stresses Democrats seek victory next year and calls the public to vote, emphasizing timely registration to influence outcomes.
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