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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1907
Page
4
A brief classified line lists telephone numbers for Wiedeman and a service or product described as pure Tee and Cream. The entry provides two phone lines, labeled as both numbers 182.
Chicago weather notes Kansas forecasts warmer days ahead. Local ads urge savings, furniture, meats, and ice cream purchases. Public notices include a paying resolution from Lawrence city clerk approving street grading and brick paving with ten annual installments.
ECKE'S ECONOMY STORE promotes Herrick and Alaska refrigerators with enamel and opal lining and direct action gas ranges. Also offers farm property loans through Hosford Investment Co and fresh crushed strawberries at Wiedemann's this season.
A bold ad invites readers to call Wolf's Book Store for instant answers and to visit Atlas for property money. It promotes tainted fishing rods said to be priced specially, urging customers to buy now at Smith's News Depot.
Model Steam Laundry operated by Frank W. Brown offers efficient service for washing and ironing. Clean garments and special requests handled with care. Includes contact and location details for drop off and pick up.
Farmers report scarce blooms as frost, rain, and disease hinder roses and other flowers. Memorial wreaths may rely on limited stock, with late-season blooms dwindling but peonies and chrysanthemums still sparking some hope. Rose supply remains weaker, affecting cemeteries’ seasonal decorations and ceremonies.
The new Red Can Law requires gasoline to be sold only in red cans and kerosene must never be placed in red containers under threat of a 35 to 95 dollar penalty per noncompliant sale. The act, issued yesterday, clarifies that grocers are not liable for damages from accidents when gasoline is sold in nonred cans. Some grocers fear the liability clause and may quit selling gasoline, while others proceed. The statute excludes unusual penalties and reflects framing by the act’s sponsor, Wolf’s household goods and Lawrence Transfer Co.
Readable text shows a school recital with a cast and decor notes. The event mentions Migs Helen Akar and Miss Prt silat with roles and a display of plants for sale including nasturtium pansy vines madiera and carna bulbs at 1105 Massachusetts street.
A long list of residents and visitors in Kansas City and nearby towns is noted, including Carl Olson and R. C. Johnston in Kansas City, Mrs. J. B. Shearer and Mrs. Luther Lewis visiting, and Miss Hie McCarty of Lecompton among others. The report covers errands, extended visits, and social engagements across Lawrence, Leavenworth, Fort Scott, and surrounding communities with multiple parties traveling for business and leisure.
Fragmentary notice offers high class fishing gear and turkle specials at Smith's News Depot with unclear legal context and publication note.
A confusing OCR fragment notes a government license issue in New Jersey involving an address and an overnite event. The text references an arrest or claim of taking for the sale of something, with unclear names or entities due to damaged text.
Obituary note reports Mable Casteel is dead and mentions Mahie Castenl and Magee in connection with a real estate loan offer by Hosford Investment Co. The item notes money to loan on improved real estate and references Eatun-Hurlbat in house writing papers.
Fragmented report mentions an arrest linked to a purloined item and a court setting. The text references a two piece summer outfit and a teacher’s note about writing, with marketing lines for cheap pagers and a shop named Boughton's.
A muddled text fragment describes a decoration effort and a welcome to visitors at the University City area. It mentions a university setting, expected arrivals, and a communal greeting during a holiday period. Names and precise details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Dr Bumgardner of Lawrence presents a paper on Formulas and Manipulations. Discussion focuses on mercury use in preparing amalsam and its effect on composition. A dentist questions the explanation during the meeting. Also note local store notices about Boomerang's exhibition and Atlas home loans.
A garbled passage appears to urge that every citizen have an opportunity to participate, with mentions ofGEOL BARK Mayor and a push for inclusive engagement across the community. It references a state context and a desire to promote public involvement despite unclear details.
Commencement seat sale for Lawrence Hitch school commencement postponed due to holiday. People who entered yesterday may obtain complimentary tickets reserved at Woodward's Drug Store.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a talk in a room with references to a committee, Wynildine, and a university event. It also includes a promotional line about Raymond's Slug Shot for roses, suggesting an agricultural product advertisement within the text. The readable parts are incomplete and interwoven with stray phrases.
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