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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1908

Page

3

Two Piano Recital Delights N A School Of Fine Arts

Miss Ella Clevenger and Miss Bessie Bowden presented a two piano recital at Fraser Hall during graduation exercises to a large audience. The program featured two piano numbers played with finish and harmony, praised for beauty and expression. Assisting were Mrs. George Warkhurst and Mrs. Robert Chirver. the performance was hailed as one of the best here, matching the high standard of previous graduates. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup mentioned as an advert.

N. A. School of Fine Arts Ella Clevenger Bessie Bowden Fraser Hall Miss Buwder Misa Clevenger George Warkhurst Topeka Robnet Chirver Park- Inivst Lins Atten Lawrence Vee Otter

Big Shoot Decoration Day at Haskell Institute Trap

The annual shoot opens to all and aims to aid a good cause. Leading trap shooter figures join volunteers from sportsmen groups to support the event. Spectators pay an entrance fee per event, with proceeds aiding the charitable work Saturday afternoon near Lawrence.

Daiukel Lawrence Haskell Institute Lytile Tie Autores

Dean's Regulats cure bilious attacks

An old dose advertises Dean's Regulats as a remedy for bilious attacks and indigestion following meals. It claims to relieve heaviness after dinner, tongue coating, bitter taste, and sallow complexion, with a price of 25 cents at any drug store.

Dean

Unbroken Now May Display at Robertson’s Furniture

Robertson's announces a premier May Display featuring an outstanding array of furniture in Lawrence. The show highlights new and exclusive styles with ample stock and delivery options, including summer pieces like porch rockers and armchairs at moderate prices for hot weather homes. Open for inspection to attract autumn buyers and general shoppers alike.

Lawrence Robertson’s Robertson's Jan Berne Helen Jane Antares Janet Bob Xora Blank Rod Nora Blank Frank Ethel

The Sewing Bee Confesses Western Girls Views

A chatty fragment recalls a sewing bee where Jane and Janet clash over pleasing men and self image. The dialogue covers hair styles, dresses, and etiquette, with memories of past partners and the value of chaperones, etiquette humor, and Western vs Eastern girl stereotypes.

Best Healer in the World Says Rev. F. Starbird

East Raymond Maine clergyman Rev F Starbird testifies Bucklen’s Arnica Salve heals old army wound and stubborn sores and aids his veterinary work. Available at Barber and Son’s drug store for 25 cents.

F. Starbird East Raymond Maine Barber & Son Drug Shore

Kepple Gardens Tea At Hopewell Country Club

Mr and Mrs G H Kepple hosted a garden party for the Country club and families at Cedar Lane last Wednesday evening. Fifty guests attended with Japanese lanterns roses and refreshments forming a pleasant outdoor scene. The program featured readings music and games with Hazel Worrell winning first prize in the sub Normal Prize contest and Lila Worrell taking second in the Neff Prize contest.

G. H. Kepple Cedar Lane Mrs. Carey Katherine Holloway Old Hickory Hazel Worrell Bonnie Snyder Lens Purvis Misa Hazel Worrell Baker Lila Mre. Hardy

Airship inventor survives three hundred foot fall

Iola man J. O A Morrell and fifteen companions escaped death when his airship exploded and plunged from three hundred feet. Morrell and his mother Mrs Louisa Morrell of 110 Campbell street are recovering amid anxious scenes. His brother Chas E Morrell, a grocery delivery man, reports the inventor began airship work eight years ago and invested his fortune, hoping for a successful flight that could earn him substantial compensation.

J. O A. Morrell Louisa Morrell Campbell Street Chas. E. Morrell Tola Flo Chas E. Morrell C. J. Cowan Chas EK. Morrell Iola Register

Springfield guest recalls pioneer Lawrence to Burlington trek

J P Clarke of Springfield Illinois visited Gen Joe Marsh at the Marsh House and recalled his 1834 Lawrence arrival and a 1858 trek on foot to Burlington to claim land. He noted a dry period of 1860 and hauled Kansas City to Lawrence printing areas in 1856. He also referenced early Kansas journalism and local ads from the era.

J. P. Clarke Springfield Ilinois Joe Marsh Marsh Burlington Mr. Clarke Lawrence Marais Des Cygnes Clarke Kansas City Lawerence John Speer Kansas Tribune Ottawa_ Herald

Market Letter: Kansas City stockyards update May 26

Market report from Kansas City stockyards notes slow cattle trade after a weak close last week. Receipts around 5,000 head with 23,000 head from the east supply, top steers near $5.00, cows $2.50 to $2.75, bulls up to $1.00, and feeders around $4.00. Mutton steady to higher with 9,000 head, lambs $6.10 to $6.40, goats $3.10 to $3.00. J A Rickart L.S. Correspondent, Lower at Chi.

Kansas City Kansas Torkay Kansans Great St Texas J. A. Rickart Jower Chi

Students' Club rental sought after June 25

Tenant leaving town offers to sell fixtures and rent the Students' Club location at 1403 Tennessee street. Inquiries directed to Gustav Wold, 515 Ind. Bell phone 1556, home 362. Clean and fresh property with good sources.

Ayill Tennessee Street Bell Phone Gustav ‘Wold

Your Credit Is Good Cement Ad Claim

An odd vintage advertisement asserts credit approval for sidewalk work and guarantees service quality. It references The Lawrence Granitord Mfg. Co. and lists contact details including the Lawrence National Bank, a Bell phone line, and a home address, suggesting a local contractor solicitation.

Lawrence Granitord Mfg. Co Lawrence Nat’l Bank Bell Phone

No Use to Die of Lung Trouble Says Rushburg Woman

Mrs J P White of Rushburg touts Dr King’s New Discovery for lung disease saying it keeps her alive and helps coughs and colds. Barber & Son’s drug store sells it with a trial bottle free. Also promotes Dean’s Ointment for piles at 150 cents.

Barber & Son's Dean

The Bachelor Club Meeting Discusses Coats At Feasts

A satirical dialogue depicts the Bachelor Club debating removing coats at meals in the presence of ladies. The president calls the meeting to order to discuss a vital topic, with members debating propriety, comfort, and a young Archibald recounting his romance with Helen influenced by his mother. The tale weaves humor about courtship and social norms.

Bachelor’s Club Ag Owe Chili Indies Arehlibald Archibald Helen Eload Arthur Hart Getty Arthur

Not how cheap but how good heating by natural gas

Natural gas in Lawrence proves the most satisfactory and economical fuel when properly installed. We have installed over sixty gas furnaces and radiators in top Lawrence buildings. Call to examine our goods and heating ventilating methods. References from over sixty satisfied customers.

Lawrence

Porch Boxes Decoration Day Promo in City Bleeds Through

An old ad text promotes porch boxes and flower bed plants for decoration day. It mentions contact lines Bell 387 and Home 577 with a casual pitch that they are worth 25 cents, reflecting a local commerce snippet.

Bell

Kansas Wins Blood Rivalry in MV Championship Clash

Kansas defeated Washington University 5 to 4 at McCook Field securing the Mississippi Valley championship after yesterday's 3 to 2 setback. Our players felt driven to win and delivered, while the ad copy touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Belve and a square plaque in a bold endorsement by O. P. Barber & Son.

Washington University McCoock Field Mississippi Valley Kansas DeWitt O. P. Barber & Son

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