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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1909
Page
2
A fragmented reader note discusses pride and temper, health misperceptions, and the link between nutrition and mood. It promotes a breakfast of E-C Corn Flakes and Exg-O-See Wheat Fizeka as a healthful option, claiming to start the day well and aid digestion.
Lawrence Daily Journal 1909 edition details publication status as second class mail in Lawrence Kansas. Mentions Republican affiliation historic lineage from Herald of Freedom and ties to Associated Press. Includes editorials on Bryan Roosevelt and Oklahoma Shawnee politics with Wichita Eagle quotation.
A collage of commentary on Root and political strategy, plus local Kansas life and advertising blurbs. Reflections on religion, flying advances, university growth in Kansas, and practical remedies from Foley and Dean's Ointment appear amid short notes on Lawrence, Independence, and civic figures.
In a tense hour the paper notes the communal support as Charlie Fineh faces danger, praising his once useful life in the town. Lawrence plans six more miles of paving this summer, highlighting booming improvements and rival property owners. Cecil Spooner tours the opera house, once favored, but audiences feel she has outlived her vivacity and the town’s appetite has shifted.
Slaney sayings with childish innocence shape Millicent Evans as The Blue Mouse in the play of the same name. Clyde Fitch wrote a farce expected to run for years. A strong Shubert cast joins the New York Lyric Theatre premiere with prices 50 cents to 1.50 dollars.
Mrs Pattees Nickel hosts a Journal European contest travel exhibit with William Warner of St Louis in charge. Today displays France Germany Belgium Sweden Norway and Russia including Paris Brussels Cologne and other great cities. The views are excellent and attract large crowds. The Bus discusses the organ and light exposure.
Rebecca Peer sues in Douglas County Kansas District Court against Albert W. Macomber and Dr A Still and unknown heirs. Respondents must answer by June 25 1909 or judgment will quiet title in favor of plaintiff on Ames Street Lots 38 39 40 41 42 and 43 in Baldwin City Douglas County Kansas requiring conveyance of any interest. L E Steele attorney for plaintiff.
The Douglas County Normal Institute will convene at the Lawrence high school building starting June 7 with instructors from Baker University and Lawrence including Dr. C. S. Parmenter Prof. F. H. Olney Prof. C. E. Merwin Pref. Chas. Kelly and the County Superintendent Enrollments begin Monday June 7 regular classes start Tuesday June 8 The course is available for fifteen cents postpaid The reading circle based study centers on Smith Methodology and the university book store offers the text Price 1 The literature class covers Longfellow Evangeline and Irving Rip Van Winkle and Legend of Sleepy Hollow The county teaching certificate exam is scheduled for Friday and Saturday July 2 and 3 starting at 8 a m
Three Lawrence firms won contracts in the state board of control letting though the board has not finished. Poehler people are expected to vet more contracts today. F. H. Smithmeyer, bidding twenty years, says he has never failed to land. A. D. Weaver, Innes, Bullene & Hackman, and Starkweather Shoe Co. secured blankets, bedspreads, buttons, thread, ticking, shoes, and related goods for Lawrence.
Kansas City Market Letter notes a sharp drop in cattle receipts at Missouri River markets with prices recovering last week. Steers advanced 1 to 15 cents yesterday, cows and heifers 10 to 15 cents higher this week, and some 1416 lb steers sold at 7.00. Texas steers reached 6.70, the year’s high for that class, while hogs remained strong and sheep prices rose, with wholesale pork outstanding and May run expectations modest.
The Journal discussesJauddor life and a Topeka city council move to charge a sparrow protection fee amid debate over whether the English sparrow is a pest or ally. It notes public unrest with birds, implied violence, and a drought scare from recent rain.
The item lists a publication notice involving Henry Ziesenis suing numerous defendants in Eudora Douglas County Kansas to quiet title in various blocks and mentions an active Union Pacific timetable with trains to and from Leavenworth and Denver. It includes advertising copy for products and services from The Southern Scout theater and West End Bakery and Lawrence Transfer Co.
A traveling pair of men records curious lines attributed to girls from several Kansas towns including Larned St Juli Hutchinson Topeka Lyons and Wichita with playful dialect quips about staying or leaving. The clip ends with an ad for McLeod and McLeod chiropractors at Fairfax Hotel 708 Mass St calling for visits and free consultations via Bell phone 190.
Ed Parsons showcases graduation gift ideas as the Cosmopolitan School of Music and Dramatic Art presents a Cable Hall recital on November 3. Pianist Helen Broeniman and contralto Daisy Judgen impressed with refined technique and training under Art Harold Henry and Mrs Han sub Bailer. Carpet renovation offered by F A Bennett.
A historic campaign page urges Miss Kate Andrews and Miss Elizabeth Kunkel to push subscriptions and votes daily. The note promises prizes like a Tour of Europe and stresses constant effort as the contest nears its close. It calls for visits to places of interest and warns that big prizes hinge on daily voter involvement.
A roster of contestants listed with names and addresses including Miss Kate Andrews 529 Ohio and Miss Julia McGrath 910 Teen Miss, plus residents Louisa Broeker 834 Mans and Miss Elizabeth Kunkel 730 Ind. Other names include Miss May E Morse 45 R. I. , Mrs. Rose Neal Olson 1229 New Miss Gertrude Bruchwiller Lawrence Mrs. Anna Paasch R. F. D. 10 and more from Lecompton Baldwin Eudora Vinland and neighboring towns.
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