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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1910
Page
3
W R Kercher, writer of the Kansas Topics column for the Kansas City Journal, spoke to the journalism class this morning. He shared several experiences and his talk was enjoyed by all who heard.
The article recalls George J. Barker as a close associate of the late Justice Brewer. It recounts Barker's early murder case with Brewer, from Leavenworth county, where Brewer was county attorney and Barker’s opponent. The piece highlights their long lasting acquaintance and professional ties in Lawrence.
PURELY PERSONAL notes list numerous residents visiting or returning from trips to Topeka Kansas City Delphos and Baldwin. Names include Mrs W J Cummings Dolman Dr L V Sams Harvey Hertzler Charles Starkweather Helen Backer Ann Wolfe Lena Tripp Katherine Lux and others. A Baker University student group plans to attend A Crazy Week play in Baldwin under Miss Vela Walker.
Readable lines describe a calm night with no fruit damage as a storm failed to arrive. The west saw four storms rumbling but did not reach, leaving trees loaded with blossoms across the ground. Forecast hints at possible rain aiding blooms.
Weather officials forecast frost for this evening with conditions appearing serious yet not likely to cause major damage. Residents urged to protect tender plants and livestock.
Market notes show wheat receipts at 41 cars with cash prices near 6 1/2 to 6 3/4. Oats and corn quoted with May July and Sept futures. butter and creamery values listed. Live stock receipts around 12 000 with calves, cows, heifers and feeders priced from 4 1/2 to 6 dollars. hogs top near 10 90 with bulk around 10 50 to 10 90. Strawberry ice cream promoted by Manns at Wiede.
Adis Abeba Abyssinia March 30 Menelik I died at 66 in year twenty one of his reign. Prince Sidi Jeassu proclaimed heir May 18 last at age fourteen. He recently married the late Emperor Tohn’s granddaughter aged seven, and a niece of Empress Taitow.
George E Green longtime in charge of the news service on the Lawrence branch died early this morning at his home 1 North Oak Street. Death followed a paralytic stroke suffered a year ago forcing him to retire from railway service. Onawa Horahd At the Merchants Team Brown Wheland High Man Trown Chirlauh Gime Tanaigght Sr Kabne Parteldes
University musicians present the annual spring concert in Fraser Hall under Dean Skilton. A newly composed Minuet by Skilton will premiere, oboe and bassoon debut by two performers, with Prof. C E B Mubah singing. Admission 25 cents.
A compact ad listing vanilla, chocolate, strawberry ice cream and apricot and pineapple tea creams from Wiedemann’s. It promotes shop items and services including Tackle at Boyles, wallpaper at 919 Mass St, a John Burns Londres cigar, Brass Craft outfits and lessons at Mrs Shearer Ladies Toggery.
A man named David Saw was fined 28.50 after being arrested for drunkenness and resisting Officer R. L. Kirby. The case notes a prior report of drunkenness and the ongoing oil drilling interest in Tecumseh. The piece also reports on upcoming laundrymen meetings with J. Frank Wilder elected as second vice president and a local seed company promotion.
Thirteen added to the Christian congregation after a sermon on The Baptism of the Holy Spirit. The evangelist praised the address and predicted many more would join as listeners embrace New Testament teaching. Tonight’s focus on God Dorith Mento Christ is lauded as a masterwork with several candidates to be baptized after the service.
The notice lists Murphy Varnishes Elastica Finishes Acme Quality paints and stains Cutler’s Best Liquid Dutch Boy White Lead as reliable options. It stresses the age and reliability of the makers and hints Woodward & Co handles these lines, implying younger means better.
Farmers use Dr Hess Clark Instant Tense Killed Ray to protect hatchery stock from lice. The product is applied to keep flocks healthy and assure strong chick development.
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