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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1906
Page
1
Colorado advertisement touts low rates for land purchase with seven year balance at 8 percent interest. Claims high yields and crops lucidity, urging immediate contact at local offices. Mentions homeseeker benefits, farm products, and legal services with multiple attorney names and addresses.
The Journal's drawing contest attracted several hundred entries with many high quality works. First prize went to Clara Jacaicka, with runners up including Risa Bartides and Virgis Midler Fouts. numerous other prize winners and finalists are listed, celebrating Lawrence children and their artistic skill.
An article fragment details rent in advance practices by the U S Postal Service with box payments and penalties for overdue rent. It notes post office box terminations if rent remains unpaid and requires advance payments. The piece includes travel and gift ads, a parole application notice, and miscellaneous local commerce items from Hoyles and Gustafson’s with Christmas offerings and other promotions.
An indoor athletic meet at the YMCA is scheduled for November 23 open to members over 16. The program includes events such as long jump running high jump pole vault discus shot put potato relay and gate-edge distance races with points awarded for performances and qualifications targets.
In an open body of text four people from Montana bound for Missouri arrived two days ago. They planned to camp and were in a dilapidated condition. Their nurse and its face worn to the quick by toil. Jack Parnell and the horse shod the woman who said she and others had traveled from Montana weeks ago. A woman south of town offered care if she worked for her board. The entire outfit was bloodied and in poor condition to view.
A small fire at WJ Coleman's site is reported amid chaotic reminiscences and unclear details. The town endures heavy snow about four inches with brisk winter conditions. farms and townspeople prepare, while streets see limited clearances and several households receive attention.
Market by Wire reports Kansas City stockyard activity with cattle totals and prices, listing 12,003 cattle, various lots of cows, calves, heifers, bulls, and hogs. Also notes on hog and beef prices, grain quotes, and weathered market tidbits. Former Lawrence woman Mrs Montgomery mentioned in obituary context. Kansas City medical notes included.
A chaotically written column traces bowling origins from medieval games called boala and French bows to a modern indoor sport. It notes early equipment, alley layouts, scoring methods, and the evolution of balls, with references to shifts in alley design and rule changes through the centuries. It also mentions a Portland obituary for EB W Huck, once a Lawrence resident.
The Arstis Steamer reaches St George's Bay Newfoundland on November 20 amid a new weather bound situation. Ship resumes service after delay with forecasted conditions at port and updates from local harbor authorities.
D S Hoadley longtime Lawrence real estate agent died today of heart failure after long illness. The funeral will be private from his home tomorrow. Survived by a son and three daughters Mrs Bezzar of Lawrence, Grant Hoadley of Excelsior Springs, and Will Hoadley of Tulsa City. A separate notice from Washington reports secretary’s order to investigate insurance company actions following losses from fires and fraud.
Found dead at a housing complex in Kausay City two men aged 42 and 44. Deaths attributed to illness or foul play amid a court day with several cases listed. Names misread in OCR but references include Hassburger versus Funal and Prosser versus McLaten. Court adjourned without final rulings as judges planned February term.
A Washington article notes Secretary Vattel returning to the capital after a trip as President-elect actions are reviewed regarding a riot in Brno svitis Texas. The piece also advertises Squires studio photos and a journal want column, promising help to connect buyers and sellers with 250 per week classified space.
The Mississippi Commercial Congress convened in Convention Hall with representatives from every state. Delegates filled the 59 seats, preparing for speeches after a day dominated by formal processions and a keynote by David R. Francis of Kansas City.
Brook plans a two day trip with Miss May Beltz and Mrs Lizzie Bead. Ed Arnold of Lecompton visited Lawrence yesterday. TC Curtl has returned from Illinois. Miss Staila Northrup and Miss Grace Bonina head to El Paso for winter. Morrow of Topeka and W W Osoklos visiting. Maud Hall staying in Paola. Joe Dyer and Marvin Cresger travel from Kansas City. Harmonie Foliam of La Cygas heads to Alpha Tau party. Rob Cornailleop of Resarva visiting. Lucretia Hart of Hiawatha visiting Pi Phi house. Sigalphs hosted sleighlog party at Bearman’s. Frank March went to Kansas City for executive meeting. Aguas Martin left for Altahe, Ind.
Early today a blaze swept a West Randolph street block in Chicago driving garrison of stores from the Barnes union area to the street. The fire damaged a two story structure housing several manufacturing firms with damage estimated at around 1010.
Rain continues over Memphis area causing growing damage estimates near a quarter of a million dollars. Officials report widespread impacts and ongoing concerns as weather persists through the day. Local residents brace for further flood effects and associated costs in the region.
Omshi Nebraska hearing on fraud schemes in land titles proceeds as Judge Munger retains motion to dismiss and the trial schedules for later this afternoon. Listed defendants include Bartlett Richards Will Comstark and Charles C James, with Amr % Dodi Aguthla Triptett acting for the company. Officials from the Nebraska Land and Faithful Trust face charges connected to alleged fraudulent transactions and forged government land warrants.
Claude B Porter, a late Democratic candidate for governor, said in Cedar Rapids he would resign and accept the vacant position with the Democratic National Committee. Porter favors appointing Cato Sella to the post as a noble action for party unity.
Mrs Chester Woodward and other faculty members plan a Kappa Pi Beta Put sorority event in Kansas City on Wednesday evening November 28 at 9:30 at 06 Haltiumore. Visitors Kinai Davis Ruby Crisham Dr Bob Stewart Joans Eisinsman traveled to Lawrence for a tour stop and attended the Kappa and Pi Delta houses. Nellie Nay returns from Topeka. Hi e Barton heads to Bentovilla Arkansas. Lield Ward to San Francisco. Mr and Mrs David Watson depart for Carnegie Oklahoma. Mrs James Gabja leaves Elk City. Elsbeth Duncan celebrates a birthday with friends and charming hostess status. A reception hosted by Mrs Marshall Gorrill Mrs Robert Gorrill and Mrs Guy Harsnbarger at their home for about thirty friends featured yellow decor and ribbon favors. May Gardner and Mrs Will Gardner served punch. Misses Hannan Mitchell Audrey Hardberger Eile Reaner Meg Gregory and Helen Treviso helped with activities. Card party planned for next Monday afternoon and evening. O H Hunsinger, hack and livery, 920 22 Massachusetts street. All robber tired rig. Both phones 268.
Classified notice seeking a permanent position with a fight party and references. Mentions A H Taylor and Jason Keolussey with a local street address and phone number for contact.
Nov 2 Grand Forks reports a blast at the Canadian Hotel on the North Fork near Niagara. Unknown assailants wrecked the hotel with dynamite. Louise Klay, 14, and an Italian unidentified person died. several others injured.
A cabinet from President Roosevelt denying orders to discharge the 2nd regiment on unspecified grounds is shown to be false, while expressing willingness to hear new facts bearing on oaths. Public discussion sparked by Glenist Stewart of the Constitutional League in New York on November 20.
Subscriptions offered for any magazine or periodical. Write or call for a free catalog and prices from Wail's Book Store.
Adjustments at Demans Incractan arrive with offers of a ten percent raise and a ten hour workday. Lawrence Business College invites applicants to join shorthand and typing courses, boasting Remington Underwood and Smith Premier machines, plus tabulating and stenographic skills.
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