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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1909
Page
2
The Blue Mouse promises continuous laughter as it returns to the Bowersock opera house tonight. Audiences can expect spontaneous mirth filling the house from gallery to parquet with gurgles and shrieks of delight. Tickets range from 50c to 1.50 at the door.
A puzzled observer asks why peanuts are linked to harmless figures and why public discourse singles out small politicians and statesmen with such comparisons. The query explores the cultural use of peanuts as a symbol and its politicized associations.
A garbled dialogue and stage directions depict a dramatic scene where Miss Dane contends with gossip and social pressure. Characters like Peggy, Bob, and Miss Pen nell navigate love, elopement danger, and propriety at a dance. The text blends flirtation with conflict as names and actions drift through a chaotic, scrapbook-like narrative.
In a breezy island interlude Conway and Miss Pennell banter as they unpack a lunch basket on a sand bank and plan a dance while awaiting a ride back. The scene blends flirtation with light humor amid interrupted plans and a tense moment over a drifting boat.
A humorous feature explores a sensitive young woman in a work setting. Mother and siblings weigh in on conduct at the office while the piece argues practical toughness beats excessive delicacy. The essay frames work as a proving ground and urges resilience.
A highly fragmentary OCR text mixes stray dialogue with personal notices and advertisements. It mentions Rexall Cherries, Dr Haze Remedies for pets, Ray moms Dmg Store, Wirsbanann, and Me iColleeh's Drug Store. The piece references First Aid to the injured and various local vendors.
The piece describes a word-guessing contest titled The Ringmaster with reserved seats for performers on a Saturday evening. It also notes an ancient deed dated March 5 1850 and mentions persimmons and celery from Edmonds Co and a basket of fruit from Sam S and Lee Shuberts Moore.
Local notes describe plans to cross tracks with the Lawrence Company and negotiate terms for rail line expansion. The article mentions Hucker and Divan lines and potential near term transfer arrangements with Blaeker and Divine as a possible interurban link.
Commissioners meet to discuss the Wakarasa drainage issue and related complaints. High School Boys basketball event tonight at the YM club features teams in white and red uniforms followed by a student festival and free admission with a door prize campaign.
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