Lawrence to Organize Branch of American Music Society
Kansas weather and college notes lead into a call for Lawrence to form a local branch of the Society for American Music with Boston roots. Arthur Farwell would head publishing ties, and a meeting is set at North College to organize with directors listed. Postmaster Hill reports rural delivery matters, while concert plans for the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra draw regional interest and ticket sales.
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Lawrence
Society For American Music
Boston
Arthur Farwell
Ianelies
New York
Frank Damrosch
Lawrence Gilman
David Nevily
North College
Skilton
Fine Shoes Automobiles Bargains At Mackards And More
Fine Shoes Automobiles presents bargains from Mackards Stevens Purves Thomas Flyers Corbins Pierce Arrows White Steamers and other cheaper autos. National Auto Exchange and M Thornli Mer Lawrence offer related deals. 300 gold fish from ponds by Express at Raymond's Drug Store. Prices 25 35 and 50 cents with globes ornaments and tass.
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Mackards
Stevens Purves
Thomas Flyers
Corbins
Pierce
Arrows
National Auto Exchange
M. Thornli Mer
Lawrence
Isans
Express
Taymond’s
Lawrence Wins State Track Meet Under Cold Conditions
Lawrence dominated the Kansas state track championships on McCook field with 153 athletes from over thirty high schools. Lawrence won Class A, posting 3614 points, while Arkansas City and Emporia followed. Records fell as Bryson of Overbrook and Lamberth of Allen County set marks in hammer and discus respectively. Lanyon of Pittsburg tied the school record in the 100 yards, and Millan of Arkansas City tied the 2:14.0 in the mile.
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Kansas
McCook
Arkansas City
Emporia
Kansas City
Kan
Pittsburg
Topeka
Martin
McMillan
Gribble
Allen County
Wabaunsee
Diekl Ard Lambert
Dickinson Tounty
Hutchinson
Davis
Dickinson
Southern Kansas Academy
Overbrook
Rosedale
Henline
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Meyer
Garnett
Lamberth
Sterling
Dickinson County
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Pittsbury
Gard
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Ottawa
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Zereher
Stewart
Luiporia
Dash
T. Dubas Gould
Hill
Wivkinson
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Hite
Seeonds
Serrill
Lenline
St. Johns
Gould
St John
Surands
Hall -Anil
McMillain
McCurdy
McVay
Sterlig
Bartell
Wachtaunsee
Taine
Dari Dickinson County
Vickey
Chelsa
Phillips
Evans
Wabaunset County
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Discumbert
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Beyson
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Burlingame
Holmes
Smith
Kans
Brack Burlingame
Perry Cler
Jan Pittsburg
Ueuline
St. Aubn
City
L Hutchinson
Wabanasee County
Wheat Famine in Kansas Heightens Scarcity and Prices
A Kansas wheat famine and looming shortage grip mills as the grain remains scarce and prices rise. The harvest is late this year, delaying relief until the new crop comes in, though some signs suggest a bumper yield if conditions improve.
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Kansas
Agricultural Report Copies Available at Journal Office
The Journal office announces a limited number of last agricultural reports for distribution to farmers. Call at the office early Tuesday Pension Day. Henry Asher will be in Tuesday morning from 7 to 9 oclock to sign pension papers. Old soldiers please take notice. Buyles 725 Macs. Fréd W Fein 463.
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Journal
Henry Asher
Addressing Addressing: Model Form to Cut Dead Letter Loss
A 1909 Denver News feature urges precise addressing to reduce dead letters. It describes a postcard model from the Post Office showing name street city and state on separate lines with a return card, ink, and clear handwriting. It notes street first conventions and local delivery risks to Milwaukee and Chicago once misaddressed.
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Sam
Post Office Department
Indianapolis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Denver
Weather Mixed As Fruit Damage From Storm Remains Unclear
The latest report notes dry cold weather puzzling fruitmen over current fruit condition. Some fruit killed, but some fruit likely to remain. Sunday calm, Monday bright with north wind and clouds, no rain. The recent storm was severe nationwide, especially in the East, with Kansas fruit damage estimated in the millions by some. Vegetables fared better, truck gardeners still expect steady supply from Lawrence.
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Kansas
Lawrence
Louise Broeker Wins Special Prize in Journal Contest
Louise Broeker, the youngest contestant, won the special prize gold witch in the Journal's big European tour contest. The nine o'clock Saturday drawing drew close competition among all contestants and generated great excitement.
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Louise Broeker
Louise
KU Boys Will Wait Tables at Northern Resorts
Five Kansas University students will travel to northern resort towns this summer to work as waiters in large hotels. They will also perform society duties for the summer girls. The practice, begun about five years ago, is new for KU this year. The group departs as soon as the school year ends.
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K. U
Kansas University
Girls from Settlement house enjoy city car ride
Saturday morning about twenty Lawrence girls from the Settlement house on New York street were taken for a long ride in touring cars. Miss Olga Barteliles and Miss Alice Villelas led the outing, and none of the girls had ever been in an automobile before. The children clearly enjoyed the treat.
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Little Lawrence
Mey Fete at University Planned as Old English Event
The university announces the next Saturday’s Mey fete, an annual May fete with elaborate preparations. The program is not final yet though the outline is complete and participants are being organized with emphasis on an Old English theme.
Lawrence Club Women Prepare for Hutchinson Trip
A group of prominent Lawrence club women, including Mrs. George J. Barker, Mrs. Henry Asher, Miss Annie Wight and Mrs. John Levett, will depart tomorrow for Hutchinson to attend the state federation of women's clubs. The convention promises an officer election. Funeral services were held yesterday for Mrs. Arthur Marks and Mrs. Louise Pirisch at their homes with large attendances and flowers.
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Arthur Marks
Alm
Louise Pirisich
Mrs G C Chitwood Dies in Tennessee Fire
It was learned today that the reef trains of Mrs G C Chitwood were burned in Winfield Tennessee where she died. It was believed that the body would be sent here for burial.
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Tennessee
G. C. Chitwood
Winfield
Tenn
Hocker and Dixon foresee rapid road work progress to Lawrence
Reports from Hocker and Dixon confirm confidence in reaching Lawrence by full and progress on the project continues rapidly. In other news Haskell and Ottawa University teams meet this afternoon at Haskell Institute, drawing a large crowd.
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Hocker
Dixon
Lawrence
Haskell
Ottawa
Ottawa University
Haskell Institute
Real estate listings for farms and homes in Kansas and nearby states
Martin Investment Co advertises numerous farms in Kansas Oklahoma and Colorado with prices per acre or per parcel. Listings include 100 acres near Ktene at 210 per acre 60 acres near Lawrence at 3000 160 acres near Lawrence at 16000 410 acres near Lake View at 73 2 remaining plots include well improved 40 acres 7 room modern homes and several 9 to 10 room houses with prices from 2500 to 4300. Contact Martin Investment Co 719 Mass St Bel Phone 2668.
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Lawrence
Kan- Okishoma
Colorado
Douglas Co
Marion
Ktene
Lake View
Jeffer
PS Venisvilerts
Peive
Hawse
Martin Investment Co
Martin & Holmes
Mass
Bel
Fraught Stage and Parade in North Lawrence Streets
Laments on athletics from Goldwin Smith in the Cornell Era note the clash between football and study with a call for balanced games and military drill. Ithaea dispatch reports the last rehearsal of the Stringling Brothers and Six Paws Show under a closed tent, as dozens prepare for a Tuesday night performance. no visitors allowed due to secret methods and animal temperament. A culvert levee contract was awarded to Gus Brune for North Lawrence street with 14 cents per yard base, extra for overhaul, for about 2 000 cubic yards of dirt. The city council meets tonight to approve appointments and inaugurate the new mayor. Also advertised are ice creams at Wiedemann’s and a string of notes on local business and events.
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Goldwin Smith
Cornell
Ezra Cornell
Tousele
Muel
lIthaea Dispatch
New York Times
Stringling Brothers
Six Paws Show Company
North
Lawrence
Massachusetts
Union Pacific
W J Busch Returns to Lead Lawrence Seed Firm
W J Busch resumes control of the Lawrence seed business, forming the W J Busch Seed Company after J Underwood retires. The town welcomes his return, noting the tie to Lawrence and the sea like pull of home.
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W. J. Busch
Lawrence
Lawrenee
Wr. Busch
Busch
Bus
J. Underwood
Underwood
Mr. Busch
Writing Up The Books Assessors Gather End Work
Assessors finish taxing work and plan to begin writing up the books tomorrow Saturday. Readings show real estate up by 183000 with notable gains in personal property. Dave Littell has assessed nearly 80000 in new assessments in the Seound ward while others are smaller. Meyers estimates the rate will be 1.25 against last year’s, indicating some rise.
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Lawrence
Dave Littell
Seound
E. Emeyers
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