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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1903
Page
4
The page blends shop ads for Astie Soap and New England Furniture with prices and items like mattresses springs shades and beddings. It also lists courses for teachers principals and students including laboratory methods and credit toward degrees. Notices mention Veronica mineral water shipments and a breeding stock at stock yards.
A crowded two day field and track event at McCook field saw Nebraska edge Kansas 63 to 57 amid disputes over results. McCoy won the ice yard dash, Ackerman took the 1$-yard dash, and Whipple excelled in hurdles and pole vault. Benedict led high jump and pole vault, while Manning and Tobia contributed in multiple events. The meet featured protests, a small crowd, and a later plan for Highland Park College to face McCook.
G A R committees visited the high school amid bad weather. W R C and Ladies circles joined, except for one member. Col C E Learnard, Col H L Moore, Ds WH Lemer, Rev S Palmer, and others spoke of scholarship, patriotism, and honoring the brave dead, with pupils guiding tours and songs.
In Lawrence the community gathered to press for a YMCA building and equipment for boys' training. The meeting featured strong pledges from local leaders, with eight members signing and a goal of 25 901 needed to fund the project. President Snipps praised the effort while outlining plans to raise the balance from citizens and friends.
Memorial services were conducted in several churches with special visitors and veterans involved. The event featured choir performances, a flag ceremony, and remarks by Pastor Mark Thompson. Attendees filled pews, with many decorating the churches and nearby cemetery approaches for the solemn occasion.
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