Library Board Meeting Highlights May Session Actions
The library board amended rules to limit removals to emergencies only and to restrict use to library rooms and specific volumes. It debated disposing of government publications, proposed closing the delivery desk earlier from June 1980, and reported financials, memberships, visits, and circulation figures for the month.
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Library Board
St. Nicholas
University of Kansan
Library Committee
Social club meetings and notices from Topeka scene
A Topeka social page itemizes meetings of the state federation of women clubs May 16–19 with Lawrence attendees and a Thursday program. It lists officers of the Zodiac and Twentieth Century clubs, summer events, and receptions. Other items cover Friends in Counes officers, Waddell’s lecture at Lake Ball, senior days events, and garden parties with Martha Sears as guest.
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Topeka
Lawrence
Hare
Clty
Zodiac Club
Mra W
KR. CG. Johnston
Oita 'Templin
Twentieth Century Club
Miss Agnes
Champton
Miss Margaret 1St
G A
Hoxle
Apness ‘Thompson
Haskell Barn Burned In Industrial District Fire
The large dairy barn at Maskell in Haskell was destroyed by fire about 3 30 this morning. Most livestock was saved except a few calves. cows were away from the barn. The loss includes ensilage machinery and tools, two tons of hay and fifteen tons of bran. Built in 1890 and remodeled last year, the frame structure had silos and a cement milk room. Fire started despite alarm. wind spread embers toward the city limits. This is the fifth barn fire at Haskell.
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Maskell Indian
Nduastrial Seta
Haskell
Old Willow and Home Goods Ad Mix at Mass Street stalls
An archival ad fragment lists Old Willow dinnerware at low prices, then shifts to cleaning services by F. H. Bennett & Co and carpet cleaning using Muddlestop. It promotes floor care, wood finishes by Dick Bros, and apparel items from Mrs. Witter. Other entries mention tomato plants, cabbage, fruit stands, and optical goods by Gustafson and Dr Owen on Massachusetts Street.
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F. H. Bennett & Co
Ark Mass
Obituary of Dr Albert Newman Lawrence Pioneer Doctor
Dr Albert Newman died last Friday at over eighty. He came to Lawrence in 157 and, with brother in law Dr L C Talles, built a long medical practice retiring in 1877. Born Windsor Vermont December 2, he studied at Dartmouth and practiced in Little Compton before Lawrence. He married Lucia Toiles of Vermont in 1431. they enjoyed a over fifty year marriage. A Civil War surgeon, lecturer in hygiene, school board member and superintendent when grades were introduced, he served Plymouth Congregational church and deacons. A temperance, anti slavery, upright man, he stood for education and virtue. For forty eight years he worked for civil and religious progress and left Lawrence better for his example.
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Albert Newman
Lawrence
Tn Law
L C. Talles
Newman
Windsor
Vermont
Dartmouth Vallege
Little Compton
Rhode Island
Lucia M. Toiles
Weathersfield
Varmont
Lebl
Rutment
Kansas Volunteers
State University
Ip Lds
Iify
Board of Education
Plymouth Congravational Church
Tie
Udi
Flo
Pontia
Douglas County Medical Society Meeting Report
The Douglas County Medical Society met at Professor Bailey's home. Attendees included Drs Slimman Chambers Gergen Leslie G W Jones Naismith EF D F Phillips Clark and Professors Bailey Slyde Kaliev and Hyde. Kaliev presented a paper on The Therapeutic Action of Mineral Waters and Hyde reported student research on respiratory centers of simple life forms.
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Douglas County Medical Society
Bailey
Slimman
Chambers
Gergen
Leslie
G. W. Jones
Naismith
Good Home For Sale In South Massachusetts Street
Two story frame house in good condition with a large barn is offered for immediate cash sale. Property measures 125 by 250, located on South Massachusetts Street with 10 percent down required and terms to suit buyer. Call for details and to apply.
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Massachusetts
Episcopal rummage sale in Jackson stock room
The Episcopal ladies plan a rummage sale on Saturday and Monday afternoon in the room formerly occupied by Mrs. Shearer in the Jackson stock. Summer classes at Lawrence Business College run through May July and August with hours 3 a.m. to 12. Chi Orchestra and Quartet perform May Music Festival on Friday and Saturday 26 and 27 at WHEE Fraternal Aid hall. Crushed Coke five a ton Jump coke available from Lawrence Gas Co.
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Ghi
Fratermal Aid Hall
Episcopal Ladies
Lawreate Business College
What—May
Chi
Sharp Things. Gillett Safety Razors Endorsement
An advertisement-style note praising Gillett Safety razors as the best made, credited to the author of Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch and mentioning Sandy.
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Sandy
Mrs. Wiggs
Gillett
Dramatic adaptation of Yora Thorne presented by C r Sullivan
Fischer's thrilling dramatization of Dora Thorne follows the celebrated Vertha M. Clay novel with an excellent production. The cast features familiar theatre names and draws strong reader interest from fans of the book. At Ravensrock Opera House on Thursday May 4 the Royal Arch Masons held supper and conferred the degree on candidates. Two house breakers, described as negroes, were arrested near North Tow a last night and await sheriff. Prices reasonable soiled as same day services. Work began yesterday at the Santa Fe depot to lay a new tile in waiting rooms. Coke offered as a clean economical fuel by Lawrence Gag Company at $1 and 50 a ton. Avril magazines now ready at Smiths News Depot.
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Yora Thorne
Vertha M. Clay
Cr. Sullivan
Dora
Innes Bullene Hackman menu invites Thursday refresh
The Natural Food Co offers an appetizing menu for Thursday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 and afternoon from 2 to 5. Guests are invited to refresh themselves in the Suit room at no cost.
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The
Natural Food Co
Kans City Visitors and Local Appointments Highlight Day
A long list of residents and visitors features doctors and professors traveling to Wichita Independence and Chicago for professional duties. Local social life includes May baskets given to older friends, and Home Aid society plans a fortieth anniversary celebration with invitations issued for Tuesday evening.
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Bob W. Kraus
Badora
Goldie Gardner
DeSoto
John Slanderson
St. Joe
Callepe
Bumgardenr
J K. Rankin
Tom Ober
Salina
Ober
May Lockstone
Junttion City
Lawrence
Virginia Barton
Annett
Madeline Ashton
Margaret
Walker
Home Aid Society
Portland visitors urged to tour Pacific states via low rate rail offer
The Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland Oregon is promoted with a low round trip rail fare allowing stopovers west of Denver. Tours may route travelers from Portland into Washington then east or south to California, including Los Angeles, to view the Exposition and western scenery. Agents list contact details and offer luggage and reservations. A late model buggy and harness are advertised by a local dealer.
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Naver
Uli Caculum
Great Pacific States
Lilo de Toher
Denver
Portland
Washington
California
Los Angeles
Buckie
Lawrence
Gowlig
Ted. i. Kenyon
Massachusetts Street
Kimsay
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Rank
Strong mi
Misa Gallop
Miss Corbin
Iver
Friends In
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H.W. Woodward
M. B.kowland
J. Gi. Huskell
Mabel Haskell
Frank Banks
Gember
George Barks
Br. J. A. Waddell
Kansas City
Lake Ball
Marvin
Engineering Department of
Kansas University
Everley
Tr. Waddell
Amerie
Europe
Nupor
Eldridge Hall
A. J. Kignt
Wiedemaan
Mrs. A
Crane
Miss Louise
Arlene Crane
Newmark
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Bay City
Mich
Sipema Nu
Theodora Poehler
Excelsior Springs
E. E. Forter
Maryvilte
Kansas
Cecit
Samuel Forter
Forter
Calderhead
Brownell
Wichita
Colonial Dames of America
Mey. R
Preusoper
Ethel Beecher Hamilton
Toledo
Ohio
Hamilton
Ethel Aflen
Lake View
Edith
Salisbury
Rhodesia
Africa
Mia
Harvey Kirowo
Hw, Charkley
Lake Charley
E. Slaworth
Ruth Whitman Sears
C. EB. Lindley
Lindsey
Sam McCurdy
Katherine Martin
Helen Mat ‘Calf
Misa May Hoyt
Disa
Starkweather Shoe Co
Ture
Rune
Daily Weather Report
F. Hi, Boon
Ura el
Ina
Furrego
Pur
Tentehe
Atlas
Forrom
Atlas Building and Loan Association
P.M. Perkins
Sec
W. A. Guenther
Masa. St
the Times and Place
Seidel’s
J. A. Spaulding
Farlan
McFarlane Bros
R Ann Reed
Niew Ad
Durante Aeg
Hikke
St. Tel
Hoadley
Phillip
Dick Bros
Patey
Sais
Owen
Lawyrence
Bate
W. T. Ouakenhush
Hugh Blair
Merchant’s National Bank
Best Ae
Alac Security
Woodward & Co
Woodward
Newyork
Urs
Medical Society
Sinclair
Jump Coke
Lawrence Gas Co
Newland
Fischer’s
Royal Arch Masons
Royal Arch
North Towa
Paul Luckno
New Hampshire
Santa Fe
Lawrence Gag Company
Avril
Rtn
Smith's News Depot
Batiste
Innes, Bullene& Hackman
Of#e Clothiers
Jeorge W. Jones
Kansas Mediieal Society
Frank Strong
Independence
Albert Worley
A. M. Wilcox
Cago
W.G. Payne
Rev
Cool
Milton
Fort Scott
Katherine Cruay
Robert Morrow
G. Gustalyon
Henry Keiser
George Davis
Willis K
Mansa Gily
Annie FL Flynn Waga
Helen Meador
Atchison
Daugiasuta
Ernest Havuus
Leavenworth
Sam Moore
Juanita Evans
Winchhester
Herbert Winehell
Cty
Waterman Stom
Whiendy 1A
Juseheen
Royal Crawfurd
Sont
George William Crawfurd
Girard
Khansag
Marx
Hawk
Osas University
K. F Goodriuh
A. Baker
W. H Moys
Oregon
Lariess
Lawrence Planing Mill_,Co
Cleland
Tel
Dre
Lawrence Upholstering Co
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