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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1907
Page
4
Readable text describes fleece lined bath flannels with multiple quality grades and patterns. Mentions yard prices around 122 cents and 102 cents. Includes dates or catalog-like details such as 12/4 and 1c quality.
Numerous residents and guests travel for Thanksgiving visits in Lawrence. Frank Haskell and Abe Levy are in town, families host dinners and a Turner Hall dance lights up the social scene. Benches, receptions, and dances showcase community ties and regional mobility across Kansas City St Joseph Ottawa Topeka and Leavenworth.
Mrs Eli Westheffer of Kaw Valley was thrown from a horse near Kaw Valley en route to Lawrence after the animal jolted and turned, cutting a gash above her eye and bruising her. Dr. Robinson attended, stitched wounds, and anticipated she would recover in a few days. One shaft broke and harness torn amid the mishap reported by Endora News.
The piece notes rising interest in toy purchases ahead of December with dealers ordering in summer for better selection and faster delivery. It mentions shipments pending from September and that major toy suppliers rely on Europe and markets in Chicago and New York for imports from Switzerland Germany and Austria as the US produces few toys domestically.
A garbled notice column references hogs, clothing like tress skirts, and home listings. Mentions Topeka resident Robert Stone and political references in Missouri. Includes prices and contact hints for goods and homes, with scattered dates and ad-like lines.
Jack Kelsey had an overcoat stolen yesterday morning and later found it pawned at Abe Wolfson's. That night another coat vanished and today Officers Gill and Carel arrested William Childs, whose coat looked finer. Kelsey identified it as the second coat. Childs held at the city lockup awaiting county jail transfer for district court trial.
Perry residents enjoy a busy week with events at the opera house including school entertainment, a moving picture show, church supper, a dance, and a comedy play. The Perry Mirror notes the lively schedule and mentions a long-awaited possum spread.
Robertson Bros presents thanks for support during a family illness and death. Henry Pringle and family express gratitude for kindness shown after the loss of their daughter and sister. Terler manicure and military nets offered by a book company at 923 Mass. St.
Mrs. French of this city mourns as her mother Walt was received last evening for burial. The body will be sent here and is expected to arrive Sunday for funeral services.
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