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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1905
Page
2
Multiple business notices advertise coal at low prices and varied goods plus services. Listings include grave marker work by Douglas County Marble and Granite, real estate offerings with trade options, rag and scrap iron buyers M Hervay & Company, and general merchandise from McKenzie & Stockwell with showings available.
See that line of pants and suits made to your measure with prices from three fifty for pants and twelve fifty for suits. The ad lists new gowns cloaks waists and hats with reductions, plus throat remedies and Horehound Tablets. Lawrence Transfer Co offers moving and storage on 814 Massachusetts Street. J H Gillham & Co horse shoers with 35 years experience.
The Douglas county clerk and deputy worked nights for weeks to ready the tax rolls by November 1 under a new law, avoiding extra help and saving taxpayers money. The piece notes good and bad fits in the process and promotes local services from optician B G Gustafson, McFarlane & Bro, Eckes Economy Store, and a natural gas stove fleet, inviting readers to consult about eye fittings and repairs.
The Pastime club hosts a second grand opening at 737 New Hampshire Street Opataise on Friday November 3. A ten round main event features Henry Dion of Kansas City vs Teddy Williams of Topeka with a midcard bout and several acts. Admission is 50 cents.
Professor Paul R Grummann at the University of Nebraska urged students to end the football row between Kansas and Nebraska and play the game. He argued the two great western institutions should unite for a contest, a sentiment echoed by Nebraska lawmakers and echoed among students and faculty.
Discussion over census figures used to set county officer salaries in Douglas County. A letter to County Clerk Kerns from Nov 1905 argues population remained above 25,000 after errors were found, potentially altering salary baselines. Separately, Lecompton Sun ownership changed yesterday with Geo Connel assuming contract, taking effect immediately.
Mrs O E Watkins returns from Chicago after weeks visits with sister Mrs G M Falley. M E Michaelson of Moline attends University dedications in Lawrence. Fraternal Alpha Beta Phi party set for November 16 at Fraternal Hall. Theta Nu Epsilon pledges listed. Review Club met with Mrs Davies. program featured college yells and reminiscences. Faculty ladies’ reception at K U drew about seventy five guests hosted by Mrs Miner and Mrs Batley. Notables from out of town for the Haw law building dedication include Major Boughton and others. Multiple social calls, visits, and upcoming events across Lawrence and neighboring towns documented.
The article notes near completion of a major water power plant installation by Kaowerseck Sl and Power Co. The 600 barrel mill nears operation, labor payroll exceeds 61,009 weekly, and plans for dynamia usage are described. Additional local ads mention sales, clothing, telephones, groceries, and services around 816 Mass St and Mass. St.
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