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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1908
Page
4
A partly cloudy report notes the river rose notably yesterday and stood four feet eight inches at Graeber's boat this morning, the highest level this year. A five foot swell was forecast from Topeka as events unfolded. Police court records show Thomas Welch fined fifty cents for drunkenness. A grocery move is announced with new contact details.
Lawrence views offer a 25 cent photo post card of the Old Wind Mill with Esther Clark’s poem The Mother. Mrs. Prentiss sells the card at the Home Store. Piano tuning service noted by Carl Hoffman and Ed. Harding at 1133 R. L St. Bell 152.
Rev E E Stauffer pastor delivered one of the finest sermons in this city yesterday morning on Memorial Day. Old soldiers who heard it were much pleased, while some object to ordinary boarding houses express preference for P F Remmington's at 1030 Mess and Boughton's at 1025 Mass for post cards.
Mrs Netlie Tolles wife of C Ty Tolles died today born April 26 1855 in Walpole New Hampshire funeral arrangements to be announced later
The May Fete drew hundreds despite threatening weather. Miss Shester rode a white horse as queen, crowned in a formal ceremony. Sororities and bard girls danced around May poles, followed by a Bela boys drama that impressed the crowd.
As the school year ends a traditional send off for graduates grows. Gustafsen frequently supplies the gifts, and many parents shop there to please the graduates, who enjoy the latest jewelry. The note mentions the 911 Muss al reet address.
A sudden downpour yesterday drenched about 100 Lawrence residents and University students, with many clothes ruined. Many people driving were forced to seek shelter on nearby porches, and several couples at the lake were soaked in the rain.
Lawrence Goople eloped Saturday evening with his sister in law Edith Matthews aged fifteen. C C Duley, recently discharged from the army and living in Lawrence, joined them at a nephew’s house then planned to sell his uniform. They have not been heard from since and searches are ongoing.
Dr. Cochrane of New York City, secretary of the educational board of the Presbyterian general assembly, spoke at the local church on Presbyterian work in state universities. He outlined plans and efforts of the church in higher education and noted strong local interest. Dee French and Nelan R. Beste were mentioned as visiting Presbyterian leaders amid a Brotherhood meeting and banquet.
Communities on Mass Street feature a mix of shop openings and social events. Eidison F Phonographs and complete stock at Home Book Co. highlight local retail, while studios advertise photography and decorating services. Fraternity activities, alumni banquets, and informal gatherings echo a busy social calendar as renovations at Everett Hall proceed and area florists promote seasonal plantings.
A local item praises Tarrison's Town and Country paint at 1.75 per gallon and notes another oil brand at 1.15 per gallon. Social week plans include a Thursday reception and Friday card party hosted by Mrs Ord Clingman and Ming Jessie Arter. Burlingame hosts weekend party guests including Mrs BK D Shepard.
An OCR fragment shows roller skates offered from 50c to 3.00 with ads for cement work services, local contractors, a candy marshmallows price at Wiedemann's, and a note that Union Pacific Tea Co. will continue deliveries. The page includes a home address and phone numbers for local businesses and lingering campaign- era phrasing.
Whimsical reader reports oversized rhubarb and other items seen near Florida Street and a local shop, mentioning a drugstore ad for Paris Green and Arsenite of Lead. The note recalls a shoe repair shop move and local business names W J Broadhurst and a 728 Mass Street address.
J J Eddy wins hosting rights for the state treasurer's association in Lawrence for next year. The May meeting is expected to boost town publicity and attract visitors. Mrs Prentiss at the Home Store offers a folder featuring an old wind mill image and a poem by Louisa Prentiss Simpson, priced at 15 cents or two for 25 cents.
Gustafson's at 911 Mass. St. showcases diamond rings as lasting graduation gifts with fine cut stones in pure white and blue white colors priced from $10 to $300. The store promises reliable details about stones and a guarantee that the ring will please both sons and daughters for generations.
Unddy's Baby.
Nesurad in Lawrence has proven to be the most satisfactory and economical of all fuels for heating when properly installed. We have installed over sixty gas furnaces and radiators in some of the best buildings in Lawrence. If you are interested call and examine our goods and heating and ventilating methods. References cheerfully given from over sixty satisfied customers. O'Brien & Co., 621 Mansion Street. Our Motto Not how cheap but how saved.
Purely personal notes list dozens of visitors and residents in Topeka and nearby cities. Names include Bruce Stewart W G Head Art Wools Dave Krebbiel Val Thomas Leroy Raueh L O McKenzie Lizzie Smith Dudley Katsia City Arkansas visits appear alongside Kansas City Lawrence and Emporia connections. Occasional travel to Wichita Oklahoma and generic social movements noted.
A fragmented newspaper item touts watches and gold jewelry with vague pricing from two dollars to twenty five dollars and more. The garbled text mentions alloys like gold filled and solid gold, and references watches for girls and boys.
The article describes unusual papers such as a Swiss engagement newspaper listing couples and their details, a German rheumatism journal with patient reports and medical notes, and a chaotic range of oddities including a miniature post card newspaper. Greenland publishes Kalorikmit monthly with a quirky three column sheet and two ducks for three months.
A member who pays 10 dollars monthly for sixty nine months would spend 690 dollars with no title, while owning costs 6500 dollars in property. the note argues rent payments save 500 if borrowed, and claims loans are available on completed or to be built buildings.
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