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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1907
Page
4
Community announcements list church rallies and social events at St James A M Church and other venues. Ads promote photography, souvenirs, ice cream, furniture, rugs, and loans while warning about paving bids and electric price estimates amid city concern.
The Douglas County Normal Institute schedules July 1 to July 27 with sessions led by Parmenter Supt and Merwin Supt C Bowman. Anna Arnett appointed for certificates, instruction, and examination for teachers. Institute fee is $1, mail applications 15 cents, teachers and graduates urged to attend for reviews and certification.
A garbled OCR fragment lists deodorants and curtains along with mentions of gas mantles and grocers. The text includes stray names and broken phrases about home goods and cleaning, with reference to Parker Makes Good Clothes and natural gas products, but no coherent event or person details emerge.
Alaska Refrigerators Herrick Refrigerators Enamel and Opal lined Direct Action Gas Ranges are promoted as reliable high value purchases at ECKE'S Economy Store.
It advertises the No. YA Eastman Brownie Cam from Woodward & Co. priced at $3.00, claiming to perform as well as a $12.00 Kodak. The compact model features a fine lens, metal interior, bull's eye shutter, two viewfinders, and a charming size, touted as the finest low priced camera on the market.
Mr Stillwell states a Lawrence committee cannot influence the Orient road route. Mr Mauree will pursue the proposition. The Jal expresses satisfaction with the decision, while A Monroe remains unable to secure the change. If possible, every effort will be made. if not, the law will be satisfied.
The note records the final meeting of the year with a tie involving Masteneb, marking the close of current year activities.
Coral bead sale announced at Gustafson's with limited Friday availability. Prices range from 25e to 10.87, details uncertain due to garbled text. Local shoppers urged to visit for best selection and potential delivery or alternate varieties.
A Kansas court notice lists the case Dietriet Court of Te Kanes Mei versus Mat Defendinra with a May 1 publication. The notice also mentions a home store sale at 1025 Mass St and Massachusetts Street including plants such as vines madieria and canna.
Social and personal items list visits and guests including Miss Nellie Linn of Ottawa visiting her uncle W. B. Coleman in Topeka, Mrs. Butler of Nebraska staying with Miss Anna Van Zandt, Miss Ella Barteaux visiting her sister in New York, and numerous local hosts and gatherings. Notes mention Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Coleman entertaining, Elliott’s return, and various engagements at Kansas City, Lake View, and the Sigma Nu house among others. The piece also covers club activities, tea at Congregational church, and Bridge Whist club scores with Mrs. Elwell high and luncheon served.
Mikr James was fined 15.50 in police court this morning for peeling in the city without aliases.
The funeral for James C Horton is set for tomorrow with a Kansas City jitain bringing the body and a party of friends. The rector from Kansas City will attend alone, along with Dr J K Dunn a former church foe. The remains will lie beside his wife in Oak Hill cemetery. Justafseon has received 65 strands of Italian coral beads for a one day sale Friday May 17 at prices from 20c to 10.
May 16 markets report grains and provisions with wheat prices and receipts, corn and oats figures, rye and hay values, butter and creamery prices, and live stock yard notes. It also notes social and obituary items including the daughters of the American Revolution hosting guests and the death of Alderman Harris in New Harris street.
Mixed fragmentary items note a Red Men carnival May 13 to 18 with games and events. Also mentions Stralen's Thug store, Edison talking machines, and property loan offers from Hosford Investment Co. Prop erty sales and Atlas rate offers appear in the jumble.
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