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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1907
Page
4
A fragmentary report references unrest and a city event with unclear names and places. The readable bits point to tension and public reaction, mentioning authorities and urban scenes. Details are incomplete but indicate a disruptive incident prompting coverage.
Fragmentary ad copy lists Robertson's purnitured offerings with telephone listings, gas mantles by Fred W. Fein for natural gas, Bush Phones on Jackson Block, and financing on farm property from Hosford Investment Co. Read as a historical business classifieds snippet with multiple names and services.
Hot weather goods advertise Alaska and Herrick refrigerators with enamel and opal linings plus Direct Action Gas Ranges. The flyer touts quality and value, urging shoppers to buy while stocks last.
W c T U meeting announced for 7 o clock at the church with Mrs. B M L Chamney hosting. Another note records Mrs. David Mas visiting and a dawn fishing line along the harbor, with the Megman Qiestien question referenced.
Fragmented readable lines hint at finance and purchase improvements with mentions of The Hosford Investment Co and Miss Raynormdl. Names like Sarah E. Carrethers appear alongside references to water, groceries, and osteopathies in a murky public notices style.
Local Salvation Army officers and police search for Mrs Pearl Hayes wife of Captain Hayes a Chanute Salvation Army officer. Reports say she left with a farmer husband who served time for attempting to kill her. The Urbanite Tribune mentions she disappeared around 6 80 o clock Thursday and may have left with a man after saying her husband was in prison.
A fragmented local page describes fishing gear and specials at Jerry Ewers Tl Mass. It mentions packing and shipping by Lawrence Transfer Co and notes on cream and parties. The readable items reference Miss Nell Morris and Miss Morris in a social context, with scattered ad text about pies and ice cream.
Free summer band concert scheduled for Friday the 31st in South Parks. Local notices reference various ads and shop events including peanut butter tips, jewelry sale settlements, quick cash loans, and souvenir spoon sales amid a stream of routine local commerce.
Fragmentary notice lists half gallon ice cream prices and a sale of decorative items including silver moulding and children’s pictures. Mentions availability in Massachusetts street area and unspecified recipient or vendor.
A Haviland china olive dish is offered in this sale as a versatile spoon tray. The item is described as a very dainty dish and is priced at 39 cents.
Nebraska travels to Lawrence for a key track clash first since 1903. After a rain delay the Cornhuskers fell to Ames on a muddy track but later routed Minnesota 54 to 4. Benedict Morgan and Alden excel in distance events as sprints and field events draw limited results.
Miss Myrtle Long and Mrs Lipwrenee were in Kansas City yesterday. Mrs. My Waters of Bonner plans a visit, and Mrs Wall Wine departs Sunday for St Louis for her stay. Helen Branson and daughter from Ottawa visited relatives. The annual banquet of the Lawrence High School alumni is planned. Delia Uimicron Omicron hosted a dancing party. A club meeting featuring Prof Ab Dotroon on German University Grad work drew a small but engaged crowd with light refreshments afterward.
Ate and Elected commites held a Wrige house meeting in Lawrence last day evening. They planned monthly banquets to inform members. Officers unanimously chosen for the coming year are Olin Bell president Irving Hill vice president R C Manley secretary and IT J Sweeney treasurer.
Douglas County Normal Institute in Lawrence Kansas runs July 1 through 27 with enrollment day July 1. Faculty includes Conductor Dr C S Parmenter and instructors Supt F P Smith Prin C E Merwin Supt C O Bowman Primary Methods Mrs Anna Arnett and others. Exams for certificates set July 26-27 with institute fee and exam fee. Course by mail offered. All teachers and graduates invited to attend. Also notes on local ads for tennis goods and bicycle repair services.
Time is almost up for graduation gifts. Gustafson’s stock won’t last and prices are low. Act now to pick from a wide assortment of high quality goods at or below rival prices. W. Te Douglas shows sold by Abs Wolfson 637 Mass. street.
An old style newspaper item advertises nursery stock and goods at the Home Store 1105 Massachusetts street including nasturtiums pansies cinnamop vines madderia and canna bulbs. It mentions Marker Letchy ney Curve pens sales terms Schulz clothing and Paris Green potato bug killer with a 25 cent sprayer for rent and a Atlas home loan rate. It also shows a financial table with capital stock deposits and bank notes.
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