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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1908
Page
4
The article explains a new primary-election law in Kansas enforcing absolute liquor prohibition on primary election days, including the fourth of August and similar dates. It details penalties, enforcement duties for sheriffs and officers, and notes prior limited success of prohibition, with exceptions for medical or scientific liquors and the prohibition of treating on primary day.
A small boy pointed to a man described as a common, well shod figure wearing a straw hat on Massachusetts street yesterday. Pedestrians paused to look, noting nothing peculiar about his features beyond the distinctive straw hat that set him apart from the crowd.
An extended humorous lament portrays house cleaning as a virulent global germ spreading through Lawrence households with nice weather as its trigger. Affected families fear early spring dust and closets, joking about last year’s parties while detailing plans to repaint kitchens and re paper living rooms, all culminating in early morning alarms to start chores.
The state agricultural college urges protection of bird life in Kansas. Prof Scheffer notes many birds eat weed seed and harmful insects, making even a few on a farm valuable to the farmer’s books. Winter is crucial as birds consume overwintering insects and reduce next summer pest abundance.
A lone intruder sought for a young man named Jack and entered several homes on the 41100 block of Tennessee Street. In one house two women were upstairs when the man appeared in the hall and asked for Jack. After being challenged, he fled, entering three other houses before a woman alone at a final home alerted neighbors. The crowd followed him to East Lawrence where he disappeared, and authorities found no such man in the neighborhood. Local notices and ads follow.
Floyd La Lawrence announces candidacy for register of deeds subject to Republican primaries on August 4. The spring window shoppers swarm stores as merchants vie for attention with new suits, shoes, and fashion. Men and women study window displays, planning future purchases as merchants note rising spring business. The VY. POS. G. E. of Plymouth will meet Tuesday at 7:30 in the church parlors.
We thank friends and neighbors for support during the illness and death of our daughter Amelia. Gratitude for floral offerings and sympathy from Giorge Newcomb and family. Also noting services at Shee shop and G A Hamman freetalist in dix cases of the eve ear nosi and throat. Office eve Lick Drug Store. Glasses fitted. Leave subscriptions at Smith's News Depot.
In a span of days Lawrence society hosts numerous gatherings. Mrs Frank Anderson and guests plan a six oclock dinner. the Motiel Duplicate club met with Mrs W E Juenther. the Sig Alph dance occurs Friday. the Miereoles club meets with G C Bradley. Frances Houston hosts Sewing club. Ramona McKenzie and Nelle OConnor entertain N B IR O C card club. many residents attend a Sigma Chi chapter house event with a vaudeville style revue at Plymouth church followed by dancing and a large turnout of out of town guests. The Newtons, Prof Newton at Kansas City and Miss time Madams marry in Kansas City with Rev Wd Dalton officiating.
Mattie A Wilson daughter of Henry Gillum was born in Pike county Missouri February 10 1885 married Eu Wilson November 22 1905 died March US 1908 aged 23 years one month and 18 days. She leaves her husband daughter and father Henry Gillum. Mrs Wilson lived in Lawrence all her life and joined a church about five years ago. She lived a consistent Christian life and was always ready to help friends and the needy with small acts of kindness. Her life was quiet and devoted to others.
A registered pharmacist filing on March 30 1908 with Douglas County Kansas Probate Judge seeks a permit to sell intoxicating liquors for medicinal scientific and mechanical purposes at 801 Massachusetts Street Lawrence First Ward. hearing set for May 2 1908 at 8:00 a.m. in Lawrence office. Retnton D Woodward doing business as Woodward & Co.
Easter is near with store windows in the Weaver shop and various local ads. Ed Parsons Jeweler urges viewing their souvenir spoons while promotions for groceries, dressmaking, and home goods populate the page along with plumbing and carriage services.
The Women’s Auxiliary of the Baptist Church will hold another famous chicken pie dinner at the church on Saturday April 1. Two weeks remain until the event with further announcements to come.
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