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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
2
An assorted local notice promotes new stock and quality workmanship at C. G. Schulz Strictly. It mentions travel tips to Topeka and mass street routes, along with ads for clothing, shoes, and loan services. Abe Wolfson and Wiedumann’s are noted and E. E. Alexander is listed as agent.
A collection of brief personal items lists residents and travelers in Kansas City and nearby towns. Names include Cord Lindley Vaugha Williams W Stubbs Walter Heinecke Low Haller Edwin Horrie Anna Bowler Louise Bowles Al rs Healey Roy Henley J B Ober J Culp Whitsed Lanning Maud Zellner Edna Gafford W Everett Edo Everett Munroe Fred Prosser Mrs A Young Charles Gibson Mary Gleed Dorothy McKnight Ezra Charrington Ruth Sackett W H Quayle and others. The notices mention visits, returns, and upcoming trips to cities like Topeka Oklahoma City Baldwin and Lawrence.
The Good Government club met last night at the Phi Veli house to plan for the year. Meetings will be held every two weeks and aim to secure as many rampart speakers as possible. Officers listed: L. Douglas president, W. B. Brown vice president, Burton Sears secretary and treasurer.
The state automobile meet will be held tomorrow in Topeka with many Lawrence men attending. Included are Dr. A P Halts E Protsely and Dr Cat Phillips. Night School at Lawrence Business College offers shorthand typewriting bookkeeping arithmetic penmanship and spelling with classes starting Monday night October 5.
Cotton blankets offered in tan or grey, 104 size, extra AT fleece, priced per pair. Good weight and extra fleece noted.
An assortment of notices promotes services and products including piano rental with a purchase option, Bell Brothers Piano Co offerings, Black Seal cigars, Parner tailor suits, Tutti Frutti and Green Gage ice creams at Wiedemann's, and W. L. Douglas Shoes at Abe Wolf's store.
An advertisement touts The New Suit Room with tailored suits for ladies and misses. It emphasizes designer ingenuity and skilled making, fabric colorings and trimmings, figure-flattering lines, and a range of prices from 12.50 to 50.00 to suit different purses.
The Virginia Jeffries company breaks up after manager Al Makinson absconds with 221.71 owed to actors. Members left Lawrence as the company managed itself at the Bowersock Opera house, while L. W. Stark aided with advertising. The defalcation shocks the troupe and ends the Jeffries company in Lawrence.
The new auditorium opened last night to a crowded floor and gallery as skaters delighted a gay audience. Manager Mr. Brady spoke welcoming guests and the venue aims to be Lawrence's popular winter resort. In New York baseball, Chicago and Pittsburgh chase second place as New York holds a slim lead.
The column lists barometer readings with humidity and wind directions, alongside local business notices. It promotes Palace of Sweets, Lawrence Business College night classes, The Howe Book Store, Raymond’s Drug Store, and KF G Laxman Co with refreshments and dining options near 1031 Mass. St.
Mrs Lulu H Johnson spoke on The Negro Women and What They Stand For at the Baptist church during Chautauqua. Miss Thornton and Miss Bessie Snow den performed while Dr Wilson of Richmond spoke on The Song of the Night. Football lineups for Kansas University and St Marys are listed. Obituaries note the death of Mrs Phoebe Hoard at 90, with funeral details. Adah Gray formerly of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority is reported dead. Last day to move and vote is announced with registration closing October 23.
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