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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1909
Page
4
March 27 report indicates rain overnight and Sunday in Kansas and Baja regions. Daily weather data from the university summarizes humidity, temperature, and barometric readings for the past 24 hours, noting low visibility and possible showers.
Geo W Connell defends brave stance against sensationalist revivalism and urges Lecompton Sun to rally against fear driven doctrine. Weather unsettled though late spring warms. frosts threaten fruit. Journal bindery offers best binding services as urged to bring in books.
A reader overview lists Sunday and weekday services across Christian Science, Lutheran, Unitarian, Plymouth Congregational, Warren Street Baptist, First Baptist, Evangelical Mission, North Lawrence United Brethren, and related gatherings. Each denomination announces worship times, sermons, Sunday schools, and special programs including evenings during Passion and Holy Week with invited speakers and musical selections.
Church services detailed for United Presbyterian Trinity Christian and West Lawrence Mission churches with times for Sabbath classes, sermons, vestry and parish events. A reader letter advocates an ideal electric franchise for Lawrence, calling for tunnels, stations, wireless propulsion, regulated noise, and revenue considerations.
St Inke A M E and German M E Church announce morning and evening sermons by Pastor J M Brown and Rev J R Ransom. Sunday school at 10 or 9:45 with Pythian and Epworth events. First Methodist also lists growth sermon, Epworth League, and a choir program with cantilena and festival pieces.
Roosevelt has gone hunting in South Africa. A local real estate list offers one and two room houses, three to seven room homes, and multiple lots in North Lawrence near the M. E. church. Prices range from $500 to $4,250 with payments terms and corner lots noted.
Fragments advertise Easter post cards at Brighton’s 1035 Mass. St and fruit salad days at Wiedemann’s. Mentions purchase options, packing services by Lawrence Transfer Co, and repairs by Gustafson. References Stevenson's and Wiedemann’s grape juice products.
Fire started in a rear box pile above Klein's harness shop in Lawrence last night. Quick action by the Lawrence fire department prevented a larger disaster. Losses include about 200 on the building, 73 to Klein, 40 for mouldings to Al Feud Lawrence, and minor damages to the Morgans. the building is insured and owned by L. Q. McIntire.
A crowd at the Aurora theater watched Cameroni, a famed strong man, as two horses pulled him by leather straps. One horse was thrown to the pavement, yet Cameroni rose laughing. He is celebrated in Works Fair photos including a shot of him sliding by his teeth on a tight rope from the top of a New York Flatiron building. Water customers warned of iron in tap water during cleaning. supply should return to normal soon. The University Orchestra will give its 10th annual concert on Thursday April 1, 1909 at Fraser Hall with 25 cent admission for nonathletic-ticket holders. Eaton-Hurlbut paper customers urged to buy at Boughton’s, 1023 Mass. St.
A flurry of brief visits and homecomings fills the Topeka region as Carl Graeber Charles Huffine Cliff Cart and many others return from Kansas City and nearby towns. Bobbing between Topeka Perry Harrisonville and O'Dell are travelers and relatives including Miss Isabel Hazen, Mrs. J. Fitz and the Seaman party.
A large audience filled the Baptist church for last evening’s budget conference where Dr Eubanks, a physician missionary to China, shared engaging insights on missionary growth and work in China. Rev Henson spoke on The Virility of the Christian Life, delivering stirring oratory alongside enjoyed choir music.
The State Teachers association plans its annual gathering in Topeka on the last Thursday and Friday of October. The executive committee will fix exact dates, aiming to avoid holiday conflicts and boost attendance, with estimates near 3,000 teachers and a sizable program budget.
A monologue describes a Lawrence town with weary residents paying high taxes. A verbose speaker laments arrogance and disorder, praising some leaders while condemning others. Frustration grows as taxes bite small earners and merchants, with calls for reforms and franchise changes.
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