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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1903
Page
4
Government engineers will reach Lawrence from Kansas City by train via the Santa Fe line tomorrow. They collect data from last spring to determine the best methods for improving the Missouri and Kaw river banks to prevent future flood disasters.
The excerpt lists several real estate transfers in Lawrence with buyers and prices, including Geo L Glass to Robert Jackson and multiple deeds involving Mary A Gleason K and L E Tabor and others. It also mentions a Thanksgiving service at First M E church with detailed program and a Union meeting about protecting Bridge and Elim streets from high water.
Mrs Buuloestune showcases an array of fine craft supplies including RECL pillows and related pillow cards. Free embroidery and lace work lessons offered every Wednesday afternoon. A marriage license was issued for Russell Ward and Myrtle Morgan, with mention of a bond license. Also advertising winter coal supplies and Mettner's photo rooms at 93 Massachusetts Street.
Idle cash loans offered at Merchants National Bank building with 7 percent mortgage rates. December noon deadline for Unis bargain. Sweet cider from New York apples 30 cents per gallon boiled cider for cooking. Delivered Phillip fruit farm Pel S28 Creen. Portraits by Mettner's studio advertised. Winter clothing and dairy products mentioned with scattered items.
Garment shop advertises short length coats ball and three quarter coats and coats with canesproc style. Special prices offer savings of 1.00 to 5.00 on each garment.
The Haskell Indian football team travels to Denver with coach Heernstein and substitutes for a Thanksgiving contest. Meanwhile the team from Omaha is finishing practice and ready for the season’s list of games. Baxter Cranberries and other dinner provisions are listed for Thanksgiving at McCurdy's on Massachusetts street.
A late night commotion on New York Street near the Ube Lang block involved five shots and cries of burglars. Police said the disturbance was likely a family row and, after a brief inquiry, no arrests were made as residents were told to return home.
Advertising clutter mentions Meantime services and a bank building address. It touts renovation of teds and feathers and a Topeka Renovating Co at 1 Massachusetts street. A later line references pocket drives and nails at Smith's news depot.
A garbled cityroom summary mentions Kansas students voting for a Kansas City event, attendance at Taming of the Shrew at the We Wood, and a science academy meeting in Manheat. It notes university closures and a new astronomy text by Ki Xavier with references to Bo Miter of a rival university.
Police court reports show Clark fined 36.50 for disorderly conduct. A news item notes a federal visit from Topeka and mentions a missing or wanted person in connection with ongoing proceedings. Detours include rail travel for a Arkansas Missouri football game and a stereopticon show advertised for children tonight by Prof Wilcox and local sellers.
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