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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1905
Page
4
The Lawrence library board appeals for funds to buy new books. Without outside aid the library cannot purchase new titles and will disappoint readers as the old and new libraries show a gap in access. The board urges patrons and friends to support this necessary funding to expand the collection.
Marshal C. T. K. Prentice urges citizens to clear alleys and premises of filth under city ordinance. Two policemen to serve sanitary notices tomorrow. noncompliance will bring consequences. Health of the community emphasized. March 27. Local notices at 903 Mass. 51. Automobiles spotted on streets. A. Henley Jr and E.R. Keith noted driving cars. Millinery opening planned for March 24–25.
Personal and social items from Lawrence detail travel to Osage City for a daughter's wedding, trips to Kansas City and Topeka, visits from St Louis and Portland bound guests, engagements announced in June, and numerous local social calls and parties. Notable mentions include Mr. and Mrs. O E McEfresh, Miss Myrtle Long, Miss Seva Funk, and the Foster Whist Club hosting events.
Just arrived. Another car of Gold Coin and Standard A Flour. Also a car of Feed. Good Butter, Fresh Eggs. Try our Clipper or Steel Cut Coffee. Nothing better on the market. For anything in Groceries call up.
A brisk Saturday wind and rain gave way to a sunny spring day in Kansas with south winds. Topeka and Lawrence activity is noted, including a city campaign focused on improvements and road paving. Local utilities and lawn care ads press Fertilizer and lawn seed, urging residents to seed and fertilize for a greener yard.
Two sanitary officers will begin serving notices across Ely and will canvass the town. After notices are served a second canvass will verify compliance, with penalties for noncompliance. The cleanup effort is crucial to the community’s health and resale aims.
The passage notes duck hunting season nearing end with sport hot in this section. Enthusiasts and deflectors prepare for their regular monthly pounds this week. Open Saturday night performance described as largely successful amid stormy weather forecasts.
Skilton will lecture at Frag ar hall on Monday March 27 at 3 50 p m about operas to be staged in Kiel City next week with special focus on Parsifal. Complimentary admission to the Ladies Music club. Fort others admission 25e.
Dr Holmes of Ann Arbor Michigan spoke to two of the year’s largest audiences at Christaan church yesterday. Four confessions reported as results with baptism to follow tonight. Holmes’ subject tonight is What think ye of Christ. Services run 744 to 844 daily. Council meetings set for next week. Monday and Friday. Local ads note housing wanted near Quincy and a Good Home for Sale on South Massachusetts Street priced at 4500 cash.
A local city scene notes well attended church services held outdoors yesterday as residents take advantage of favorable weather. The Lake View club members used their venue, while street sprinklers struggled to keep dust down in the nearby area. Fishermen along the river report activity with trout and other fish likely to bite soon as evening approaches.
Died of pneumonia at the home of his parents in Pueblo. Rushimer, aed several years, son of Gort Rushimer, was to be buried in Pueblo after Lawrence departure to attend the funeral. The city’s dust and wind affected work sites including the Leader shed removal and paint fixtures at Woodward Co. offers. A Negro Knights of Pything group from Kansas City and Topeka attended a sermon in Lawrence. For sale good paper route inquire at Journal office.
The Fair News department announces a new millinery room with fabrics and trimmings at reduced prices. Items include lace curtains, cretonne, tapestry cloths, and linoleum by the yard, with discounts on curtain awnings and miscellaneous fabrics as the new department opens.
The page lists a range of small notices including a Coke ad from The Fair Coke via Lawrence Gag company, an osteopath ad for Dr Owen at 927 Mass street with Wednesday and Saturday office days, a request for musical groups and lyceum novelties for 1905-06 season, and a lost-and-found section for a green silk jacket between Haskell Institute and the university with a jacket-themed loss noted, plus a lost black and white check waist near 800 Mass and the post office with return requested.
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