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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1909
Page
4
Kansas city forecast from May 5 reports partly cloudy to dandy conditions, with colder temperatures tonight and Thursday. University of Kansas furnishes the daily weather report detailing statewide trends and nighttime wind shifts.
A brief display notes a line of man tailored skirts in Voiles Panamas and Lustres offered at bargain prices.
The Lawrence Board of Education approved turning a block of Sero into a summer public playground supervised by Superintendent Frew to provide a safe space for children and reduce street dangers. The plan aims to offer a supervised, accessible area for recreation away from congested enclosures.
Patterson known as Hipty collapsed after a jury convicted him of second degree murder in a two day district court trial. He had traveled from Ottawa amid a prior bad record, a gambling fight, and the killing of Doom Walker. Sentencing will follow later and may exceed 21 years with an indeterminate term at Lansing based on conduct.
The article urges Lawrence University and town girls who run classes at the settlement house in east Lawrence to continue their work through summer. Since heat makes indoor classes unnecessary, the girls could organize biweekly picnics and outings for children who lack pleasures, providing enjoyment and community service.
The Lawrence Journal recalls a prize program inviting boy or girl led lawn entries with donations from merchants. Competent judges will appraise yards late in summer, aiming to teach civic pride and prompt lawn care. Also notes favorable fruit prospects after cold spell, with grape damage less severe than feared and expected recovery.
Mary Mannering has been engaged to perform at the opera house on June 8. She previously appeared here two years ago and satisfied the audience. The show falls the night before commencement at Ke so, so many students will have left town.
The State Dental Association plans a Wichita move next week with attendees including Dr ALP Uults Dr George Esterles Dir Bumgardier and Dr OBryan. Baptist ladies hold a rummage sale Saturday May 8 at Mass St. Potatoes grow well and a wall paper push is touted by Stevenson's workers. Frank Crowder to furnish orchestra for Mir Deme Theater this summer. Weather fair as Lawrence and Douglas counties welcome a change. Special baseball goods pricing offered by St Home Book Co on base ball items.
A large assortment of Misses and Childrens Hats offered in many attractive styles. Shop for stylish headwear suited to youngsters and young ladies.
Frost grips the nation but Lawrence real estate thrives. Martin Investment Co lists farms across Kansas Oklahoma Texas and Colorado with prices from 5 per acre to 16 000 for Lawrence parcels. Listings include 175 acres in Douglas County 132 acres Marion Township and 90 acres in Lawrence with various improvements and prices.
A list of used cars with prices including Ford Model N and Ro Ford models plus Waverly Electric and White Steamer, with rates from 250 to 1000. Also ads for tanning car Corbin, Packard, Vieree Great Arrow, and a day tour offer. Local stores advertise canned almonds, California Sweet Peas, plants, loose leaf books, scrap and Kodak albums near 725 Mass Street
A fragmentary report notes a white heron wandering near marshy wastes by Klamath lakes in southern Oregon. It cites President Roosevelt’s delay in designating a national bird reserve, condemning the delay as sealing the fate of the white heron family and highlighting Audubon Society concerns.
Innes Bullene and Hackman announce a sale of White Shirt Waist Patterns. 500 patterns of three yards and a quarter priced at 50 cents each. The lot includes 15 mercerized figures and stripes, 20 styles of medium weight India Linen stripes and figures from 18 to 25 cents. Best values offered in white goods.
Gents Ail Linen Hemstitched Handkerchiefs 15c. Gentlemen, you never saw the equal of this handkerchief for less than 25c. Ladies India Linen Handkerchiefs Hemstitched for 5c.
The Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, one of America’s top ensembles, performed in Topeka with conductor Emil Oberhoffer leading a program including Tschaikowsky and Bruch pieces. Soloists Miss Ormsby and Mr. Fischer impressed, while audience reaction highlighted Topeka’s evolving taste for major musical events.
Rev T Breck of Oklahoma visits his mother on Rhode Island street. Advertisements urge typing at Boughton's 1025 Mass St with ice cream flavors and a shop sign reads The Taste Tells at Wiedemann's. Nearby, Boyles at 725 Masa St promotes 50 cent copyright books.
Kansas City market notes show cattle receipts steady with a sharp rise in prices not seen as excessive. Buyers scramble for fresh arrivals while demand remains strong for stockers. Sheep and lambs advance daily. hogs firm, with Texas muttons and goats varying in price. Trade shows a solid foundation with packers wary of no fed stock soon.
An OCR fragment advertises jewelry post cards paints watches and rings for sale at various local stores. It mentions Hester's Jewelry Store Wiedemann for Tee Cream and a mass street home goods shop with 3023 Mass St. plus Raymond's Drug Store and Mrs Prentiss House Store offering school supplies.
In the spring season the market features fresh greens and table items. Onions rhubarb tomatoes spinach celery parsley apples bananas are highlighted as the season’s offerings.
At a May meeting the Lawrence city council adopts a resolution ordering publication for five days. The plan calls grading and paving from the west line of Mississippi street to the west line of Michigan street with vitrified brick and stone curb, 30 feet curb to curb, sand cushion and filler. City Clerk F D Brooks certifies.
The Great Electioneer Wilkes stallion Novar 26464 will retire after this season at Norwood. Breeders will take Hhgtiée and improve the opportunity with $20 to insure. IE. A. SMITH.
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