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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
4
A fragment from a Saturday paper advertises low prices on fresh fruit and vegetables at Wiedemann's and Remington's. Spies note brown bread and tea crests mentioned as items, with price and format hints scattered through the OCR.
The 50 delegates are expected to attend the convention in Ottawa. The event will be held at the Presbyterian church with speakers including district superintendent Mn Stesiat. The program is not fully prepared but promises interest.
Local notice directs piano tuning work to be left at Peirces Store with phone contact 171. Mentions new thorn needles for disc records that avoid wear, and references a drug store correction.
A long, fragmentary Ottawa Herald society column describes gatherings and parties in Kansas and nearby areas. It mentions Miss Vian Fete, Mrs Latuy Kell, and various social events at universities, alumni chapters, sororities, and local homes with names like Miss Augusta I. Lintum, Mrs. Mabcutt, and Miss Anna Tate.
Lawrence Presbyterian Church to host Memorial Sunday observance with Labor Day themes. The local Presbyterian Brotherhood will attend, seats reserved for laboring men, and Rev Wilber to preach on labor questions. Nationwide observance aligns labor and church activity with AFL memo.
Fragmented notice from the university lists an upcoming Regent session and Chancellor’s remarks. It references faculty and committee activities, urging readers to attend and noting the general schedule of events for the day. Also appears an unrelated local ad for watch advice from Ed Parsons Jewelry and timepiece stock notes.
The Redpath Chautauqua System reveals a July 16 23 program in Lawrence featuring Sir Mohamed and AYE of Tab or Illo Carl Thompson of Kirk-smith and a lineup of top performers including The Thesperian Male Quartet The Wesal Hungarian Orchestra The Storing Jubilee company and notable speakers Hon Warren J Harding George Sheldon Monroe Markley Stella Estelle Dr James Montgomery Allen Packsard Gilbert A Hiredge William Watney Bennett Dr HO Pritchard Dr Peter MacQueen Hon Champ Clark and more Moving Pictures and entertainment will follow after the main program ensuring several evenings of show and lecture variety.
Local column of social notices and letters mentions visitors and departures. Names include Miss Macy Gittine, Miss Erma Strickler, Mrs. C. Clark, and J. F. Metsker. References to travels between Kansas and Missouri, Wichita and Chicago, with mentions of schools, debates, and a Modern Woodmen event.
Tramp poet Harry Kemp, linked to the “Bottoms” poem controversy at KU, has departed for New York City to avoid a subpoena and possible testimony in a liquor case set for district court next week. Kemp, a Scoop Club member, was expected to be a key witness in the jointists trial but chose to leave, saying editors invited him as a guest for a month, risking his testimony.
Kansas University baseball team defeated Christian Brothers College 4 to 0 yesterday afternoon. Kansas had eleven hits and four errors none, dominating the game against a strong Christian Brothers squad.
In Lawrence seven diphtheria cases are present and Eudora reports five smallpox cases with many chicken pox. On Wednesday May 6 the County Institute convenes at the First Baptist Church from 9 a.m. onward led by County President Mrs. Jennie Marley and Secretary Mrs. Kate Stone.
Advance sale of season tickets is well ahead of last year. A song by Prof. Skilten appears on Mr. Bispham's program. Large portion of mail orders already reserved. Transportation to the festival offers ten wagons at ten cents each way, with capacity for ten to twelve people. Last chorus rehearsal of the May Festival is at the Congregational church at 8.
Funeral coverage lists attendees and local professors while naming undertakers and photographers. The fragment mentions Harmony Realty, University Meat Market, Schulz tailors, Loomas Studio, and local businesses on Mass Street in Lawrence Kansas, with scattered contact details and service listings.
The Journal announces it will reprint state press comments on the Lawrence edition. Selections will be drawn at random from hundreds of notices to show outside reception. Readers will see how the publication is viewed beyond Lawrence as the Journal publishes these comments over the coming days.
KE A Kanald elected president for the third time, honoring Kasold for his hard work and intelligent interest in city affairs. The council recognizes his service and presents appreciation, noting Kasold’s continued support for reasonable public improvements and diligent membership. Wedding Gifts at Gustafson.
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