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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1921
Page
8
A feature of this year’s University commencement in Lawrence will be Prof. and Mrs. E. Miller of Pasadena California visiting for the ceremonies. A telegram from Professor Miller confirms they will travel from Pasadena on Sunday for Lawrence.
Lawrence bank clearings for April totaled 1 455 170 dollars, down 28.6 percent from the same month last year. The report notes weaker lending and reduced deposit activity as factors shaping the decline.
Saturday only sale offers solid 18K gold watches valued at 65 dollars for 50 dollars. Advertisement from Douglas County Building and Loan Association at 704 Mass. St. promises 6 percent compound interest on savings. Includes promotions for graduation remembrance box of Johnstons chocolates and Rankin's Drug Store tobacco products. Smoke Don Alvano cigars in Lawrence.
The Young People's Alliance of the Kansas conference renounced the convocation at Woodland park changing it from August 3-9 to August 10-16 due to a picnic at the park on August 4 and 6 and a nearby lawrence watershed event. Plans and programs remain the same, with church authorities urging attendance.
A brief notice notes a youthful assembly for the Evangelical church’s Kansas conference. Advertising copy mentions Kaw Valley Creamery Week End Specials with banana nut and lemon brick ice cream, plain banana nut brick ice cream, lime and cherry sherbets, plus a Skeeter Lotion ad from Rankin’s Drug Store.
Police report a break in at Dicker's Store North Lawrence with entry through a rear window. Cigar and penny loot taken. Authorities suspect a boy or boys committed the robbery.
Souto watches 18K solid gold valued at 65 dollars offered for 50 dollars by A Marks and Son. Rankin's Drug Store promotes pepesodent toothpaste to keep teeth healthy.
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