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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1909
Page
4
The broom corn crop failure triggers a nationwide shortage and steep price rises. Prices for raw broom corn have surged about 75 percent, pushing broom prices up and likely to raise finished product costs beyond twenty five cents. The 1909 crop was among the smallest in recent years, but growers with good yields are enjoying high profits amid strong demand.
F S Stoner says advertising paid off as he sold his farm and personal property for good prices after listing in the Journal. He sold stock including mare calves at 25 dollars and plans to travel to Chicago Pittsburg New York and finally Florida to reside. He lived west of town on the California road and made many friends. Amusements note Fixley and Luders operetta Marcelle comes to the Bawerosk House November 1 with a cast including Jess Dandy and leading Broadway names. Prices 50 75 1 00 1 50. West End Bakery touts purity and sanitary practice. Dr E M Owen osteopathy office at 740 Vermont St. Shulz tailor offers fitted clothing at reasonable prices.
Regular Monday police court session with George Schaeffer and John Sullivan each fined 8.50 for drunkenness. Nelson Benson 8.50, Nero Sparks and Oscar Woods charged with shooting craps at Henry and New Jersey streets plead not guilty. Ida Devine fined 30.50 and John Henson 15.50 for improper conduct.
N Fairley a local showman living south of town was bitten by a monkey two weeks ago in Jackson while securing a chain on the animal. The injury is serious and will require time to heal as he spends the winter at home with family.
The Galveston youth was not the murderer. Farl Bellock was not arrested in Galveston. After several days in custody he was released on a satisfactory explanation. Officers continue a search for Bullock with no trace found. Changes in Weather Bring Snow Threats. Fine weather soured with clouds rain and a north wind. Farmers husking corn note snow would not delay them much. Gard of Thanks. The family thanks friends for sympathy and floral offerings after the loss of wife and mother.
C G Olson Cari E Olson Emell G Olson honored in a surprise at the W T W C meeting. Chaplain Mrs Catherine Stone departs for Dodge City. Horace Anderson returns to Dayton, Ohio. Ollie Schaetter takes over part of the Street Railway company business. Cold weather specials at Wiedemann's feature hot chocolate and tomato soup.
This note highlights autumn as nut gathering season with colorful leaves and falling show. It urges residents to rake leaves promptly to keep yards neat and warns against children making fires after dark to prevent fires from smoldering.
Miss Margaret Gregory and Dr. Will Gorrill hosted a masque party for Anmaher of Baptist church youths at 82% New Hampshire Street. About thirty attended. Refreshments were served from a binded table. guests collected plates napkins and forks and chose food themselves while seated on cushions.
Local items note Tawati feature in Vanitie Monthly by El Irwin, a Hawaii Advertiser staffer and Paradise editor. Also covered are visitors from Lawrence to Ottumwa, a wireless telegraph school setup by J B Robingon, upcoming football games, local ads, and the death of D E Freeman in Tongansie with funeral details.
Notice is hereby given that an election will be held at the County Farm on November 27, 1909, from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to elect officers for the Wakarusa Haskell and Eudora Drainage District. W. E. GREEN, County Clerk. Try the Peach Tea Cream at Wiedemann's.
Mrs Margaret Merritt aged 83 wife of A B Merritt died Saturday afternoon at their home 1225 Kentucky Street cause old age funeral tomorrow at 2:20 from the home Rev I E Baxter Episcopal Church will officiate and interment in Oak Hill cemetery Survived by two daughters Mrs Q P Leonard and Mrs Wilson and a Los Angeles son Lawrence residents note her long habit of friendship in the city The West End Grocery Mayo Kasold sold to John Weber & Sons of Abilene will operate under old name West End with complete stock and quick delivery service Mr Weber and sons will run the store personally. state of Williamstown suit against a Harvey in Justice court for 300 alleging a commission on a dam trade next week West Lawrence interests noted in various local items including W T U and Humane Society meetings and fashion notices
Indiana streetcar line upgrades progress with paving along the track and plans to roll cars soon connecting Dmtiona street with Mississippi and Henry streets. University agreement halts work on the University line until papers are signed. W R Sullivan returned papers to Dayton for final approval. An accident Saturday injured Td Meyers, the first major incident since work began. A music recital and local notices fill the rest of the page with community events and advertisements.
A Kansas trip recalls a young man’s escape from New York to join threshing crews, trading city life for fields and homey meals. He longs for fried chicken, jelly cake, and simple sleep, imagining a farm beside the city with a feast at every harvest.
A historical sketch describes army horseshoers as enlisted men earning pay and training, with a Department of War program at Fort Riley Kansas. Recruits receive six months instruction, pay starts at 21 dollars monthly rising with service, clothing and rations provided, and limited horseshoeing practice aligned with veterinary oversight. The piece notes improved gear, supervision, and advice to young blacksmiths considering service, plus a wry aside about detectives and church noise.
Captain G. Johnson of the Harlem River Rowing Club built a ten-foot paper boat with yellow and white pine framing and shellac, testing its buoyancy on inland waters from stark to New York. The voyage lasted about ten weeks, drawing crowds as the fragile craft endured cramps and limited food.
The article notes a gradual drop in home runs in the major leagues from 222 in the National League and 250 in the American League in earlier years to 101 and 130 in later seasons. Explanations include the four strike rule, spitball restrictions, grounds design, and shifts in batting emphasis. It discusses how batting trends favor power but also sacrifice contact and strategy.
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