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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1906
Page
4
The Perfection Oil Heater introduces a new wick principle that prevents explosion smoke and odor. The accompanying Rayo Lamp provides bright steady light with no smoke or smell, and both items are marketed as a superior, safe, easy to operate home heating and lighting combination sold by dealers.
Folzs Talitha reports a stall at 1023 Massachusetts Street offering spara ribs guiter kraut and various items from Gao H Smith including horse blankets robes and stable gear. Phone lines noted with 835 Massachusetts Street as a contact for viewing stock.
Linwood plans a large barbecue on Thursday October 12 with Col Barris as principal speaker. The event will draw people from miles around and offer a free big dinner for all attendees.
The funeral of James L. Gilmore occurred at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the family home north of town. Interment was at Oak Hills cemetery. Mrs Shore burial and the funeral service at the Lutheran church were led by Rev Stauffer. Various local ads and notices follow, including shop promotions and the first frost report. A travel fare notice lists discounts to Chicago and Midwest destinations, with details for state listings. Judge Smart declines the word obey in marriage vows and notes he has a large family.
Kanwaka township Republicans nominate Trustee Charles Eberhart Clerk Nelson Threlkeld Treasurer F M Buckheim Justices A Hofsomer Richard Davis Constable Ray Tucker William Herpachell Jr New planes to rent at Bell Brothers rent applied on purchase price Try F A Hennett Co for tig work Best materials and workmanship guaranteed low charges C H Bunsinger hack and livery 4920 22 Massachusetts Street Rubber tired rigs Phones 263 Camera and Kodak supplies at Smiths news depot Fishing tackle stocked Divine Healing Absent treatment specialty Daily consultations Mrs Martin 837 Rhode Island Street Home phone Fraternal Day proclamation Fraternal Day Oct 3 half holiday Old Home Week committee preparations Stay and Hopper Office supplies Stay wason Hopper Your husband will buy you that new hat or dress after dinner of Selder's cider vinegar 20c gal two for 350 five for 800 Phillips Wrot Farm tel 1866 Rail.
University notes report a Greek department outreach and a fraternal parade in the park, with Maemberg asked to bring items to the FAA hall at five oclock. Notices mention optics and microscopes, a Bible house occupancy in November, and a grand Friday parade with Philadelphia donors. Local items include a writing horse exhibition and social visits, plus a classified offer by GG Nawk on 624 Massachusetts Street for money and trade needs.
In the matter of lead pencils we offer pointers for drawing values, lights, or school use. The notice suggests guidance on selecting pencils for education and artistic tasks, emphasizing practicality and era tone.
Compliments to visitors of Our Home Week Festival and invitation to make this store their Headquarters. Innes Store offers widest assortment in Coats Suits and Skirts Black Silks plain color silks fancy plaids dress goods Brodcloths and plain fabrics plus Fancy Alterations. Fall winter stock of underwear for all ages is complete with low prices. Carpets rugs lace curtains cotton and woolen blankets comforts silk gloves 16 button blacks $2 16 button whites $1.50. Best service and fair prices. Diptheria cases quarantined, one case in four days. Lawrence is as safe as home.
Professor E. 1. 8. alley, university chemist, told the board last night that water from wells at High Behood, Lincoln, Woodlawn and Quincey schools showed no severe dangers but undesirable conditions. The Minh school water hinted at nitrates and a need for further study, and Oregonis matter was found in Woodlawn supply. Lincoln water showed no major impurities, but wells are near deteriorating basins. authorities fear contamination within feet. City water urged for all schools and wells abandoned. Auditor reports bills totaling 3404.07, including 103 for supplies and 513 for repairs plus three weeks’ salaries.
Social and personal items detail local residents and visitors including Tye Phi Gama and friends at a coffee, HJ Henderson returning from Colorado Springs, Chambers and Hinckley families traveling to Kansas City for automobile races, boating parties for Helen Sawlo, Maud Williams, and Nora Oiler, and numerous Kansas City or nearby trips. Also noted are university students in Topeka, health trips to Colorado, and local court notices and a marriage recorded by the probate judge.
Real estate talks mix with football reports as Olea of Heory Pargons plans a meeting and elections loom for Dot shen and others. The football section covers Coach Kennedy’s work with the Jay hawkers, practice rounds, ball handling, and preparations for a game against the Tigers with emphasis on open play, passing, and training discipline. Other items note piano makers, local business openings, stock changes, and a lunch counter addition.
Kansas City and Chicago market notes show live stock prices with steer bids from 5,000 head steady to 86.10, cows and heifers at 91, and calves around 3.00. Grain quotes cover wheat, corn, oats, and hay with May and December futures. Agricultural markets list beef steer ranges, hogs, and dairy packing input alongside feed and egg details.
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