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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1909
Page
4
Chicago reports unsettled conditions with snow in the West and colder air in the Southeast. A daily weather report from the University of literature indicates regional temperature readings and forecasts, while Lawrence Transfer Co offers packing and storage services for household goods.
A compact ad urging regular monthly savings to build earning power. It emphasizes consistent deposits, suggesting that small, steady amounts compound over time to increase future financial potential. The message frames saving as an approachable habit.
Taft economy plan cited as context for local property deals. Martin & Holmes offer farms and North Lawrence homes including a 7 room house with barn and a 175 acre farm 8 miles southwest priced per acre, with multiple tracts on Bridge Street and Ohio Street. Also a religious play The Holy City by Clarence Bennett to be staged at Bowersock Theater on April 1 with admission 25 50 75 and 1 00.
The Farmers Institute at Fairview meets Thursday at the local school house. Ed Rand and W OB Trawnlee discuss scientific education for farm boys. Roy Lewin Alberta Ayre lead fall plowing prep. Win Hins Walbert speak on Spring Plowing. Oscar Brownlee Arthur Doolittle discuss preparing the seed. Adam Selaal and BR. E. Tuttle close with timing and methods for planting. The event aims to boost farm education and attendance.
This spring remains stubbornly cold with a biting north wind and minimal warmth. The fruit men insist the chill aids tree delays, while in a local home Mrs E F Barnum on Elm street, J C Williamson lies critically ill for over a month as Kansas City visitors arrive to support his wife and three children.
A compilation of local items from Independence files includes vandalism notices about posters defacing trees and ordinance conflicts, plus water quality advisory from the Lawrence Water Company. Other blurbs mention Edison records, paints and finishes, wall papers, and household goods marketing.
The piece warns that a tariff raising duties on stockings and gloves from 60 to 90 percent could spike prices. It urges Lawrence women to mobilize politically, rally patrons, and pressure lawmakers to oppose the tariff, noting wholesale houses’ appeals and potential fashion shifts.
A long list of social and travel updates from Topeka and surrounding areas includes residents visiting Kansas City Excelsior Springs and Arkansas. Mentions include Mrs A D Flintom Dr M L T Budler and multiple local families visiting relatives and attending events over a weekend.
House paint and interior color matching offered by Lucas Paint at Raymond's Drug Store. Easter line features Rabbits Chicks Post es Baskets and Boyles' products. Vanilla Tee Cream Chocolate Tee Cream Strawberry Ice Cream Tutti Miiatti Ice Cream Pineappie Tee. Grape Tee advertised from the fruit source at Wiedemann's Gustafson 911.
L B Flintom witnessed a Kansas City wrestling match and described acting as the Frenchman in a toss up. His toy struck the wall and he has carried it in a sling since.
Light travels about 186 000 miles per second, eight minutes to reach Earth from the sun, distance 92 800 000 miles. The nearest known star is over 230 000 times farther, so we see it as it was over four years ago. Many stars lie hundreds to thousands of light years away, meaning we see events from decades or centuries past.
Washington Post No 32 members meet at Post Hall Tuesday at 2 to attend the funeral of Matthaia R. Potter at the Unitarian church at 2 30 The G A R burial service will be held at the grave By order of John K Rankin Post Commander 5 J Churchill Adjutant Easter post cards are now selling at Boughton s 1025 Mass St Also notes on wallpaper decoration beverages and flower care tips from local papers including How to Keep Flowers Fresh and a report on Burning Ashes in New York City schools
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