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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
4
An old advertisement from Bayles at 725 Mass. ispromoting cards refereed as preising and refined comics. It mentions birthday ecards and novelty cans. It also includes tire prices and mentions Schulz for clothing and C. G. Selulz for tires.
Invitations issued for the wedding of Miss Alice Templin to Mr. Herbert Bankis in Lawrence set for Wednesday at 7 PM at the Templin residence Point D Pines. The event marks a notable coming together of KU circles with the Templin family prominence.
The text preserves scattered reminiscences of Lexington Virginia and Topeka era life. It mentions barbers, disputes over tips, a murder mob episode linked to Quantrell era history, and assorted notices about residents and travel. Jacob Pike signs off the fragment.
A local ad promotes saving 20 percent on blankets comforts outings underwear and hosiery at THE LEADER. It mentions phone contact numbers and an October demonstration with dates October 12 13 14 and references to securing “a now hard word.” Includes names Anna E. Ciy Van and L. La and offers Faten Surlbut writing papers at Boughtons 1025 Mass St.
Upton Sinclair, author of The Jungle and The Moneychang ers, left New York for California after a brief stop here. He spoke to the Press club at the University about his works, met faculty and students, and joined Harry Kemp for a country walk before continuing his journey.
Unclear text indicates someone named Miss and Watson will attend a library meeting.
The Masque Club of the university held a meeting last night to preview an upcoming play. Members discussed staging details and rehearsals to be completed before performances.
Fragmented OCR text lists local businesses and offerings including clothing, oysters, and engagement rings. Mentions Epizcopal church and a Christinas Naam, with a neighbor referenced and various names such as McCuecky Gustafson.
A collage of shop ads and notices includes Stevenson’s Book Store, Waterman pens, home dancing lessons for Miss Wagstaff, the Fairfax and Fraternal Aid Hall events, Ed Parson’s jewelry, E.G. Laxman Co refreshments, 1031 Mass St dining options, Dick Bros paints, WW McCartney, Miss Pearl Emley at the Baptist church, Hay Fever note, Straffun’s Mentholis, LENA BADSKY painting teacher, Merz voice studies, free two week art lessons, and local studio announcements.
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