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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1909
Page
4
Johnson defeats Ketchel by decision in twelve rounds amid high public interest in the San Francisco bout. The Journal notes dozens of calls and the lively reaction as fans followed the event.
Case in police court against Jerry Caldwell for quarrel ling and disturbing the peace was continued until tomorrow morning at half past eight o'clock. New picture moulding at Wolf's Book Store and other items advertised as part of a gallery show. University picture exhibit in its last week with daily evening hours.
Ed Young of 210 Kansas Avenue North Lawrence reports a burglary Saturday evening with seven dollars missing from the kitchen. Police investigated this morning and noted the exhibit at the University. The notice ends with local ads urging autumn painting and advertised products.
Harry Garrepy of Boston visits Lawrence on a long walk to San Francisco and back. The 19 year old, weighing 90 pounds at shift, travels for health and supports himself selling postal cards, high diving, and singing. He carries autographs of notable figures including Theodore Roosevelt and aims to complete the trek in a year and a half for a $1 000 prize from a New Haven donor.
A large audience heard Bliss Knapp of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship discuss spiritual healing and divine law in Christian Science. He described spiritual teaching as scientific and able to purify health and morals, urging prayerful obedience to divine law. The piece also notes ongoing exhibitions and local shop promotions.
Purely personal notes list numerous residents and visitors moving between Topeka Kansas City Lawrence Ottawa and other towns. Names include C J Eriksen Dr ML Sadler Elmer Lyons W M Macoubrie J Holthouser and many others with brief mention of destinations such as Denver Vancouver St Joseph and Pleasanton reflecting community gossip and travel chatter.
Hallowe'en post cards offered for invitations to parties and also suitable as score cards. The items promise festive imagery and practical use for informal gatherings and event tracking during the holiday season.
Markets by wire show wheat futures and oats and corn figures with various contract months. Live stock receipts include cattle and hogs with price ranges and top figures. additional notes mention local ads for ladies handkerchiefs and a phone contact for Pure Ice Cream.
The Journal received an unprecedented flood of telephone calls on Saturday and evening. People asked about four main topics: the baseball game, the football game, the prize fight delayed by a time issue, and the high school name and team news. Lawrence residents showed strong interest, with the high school event drawing the most inquiries.
Three young women from Topeka walked from Mal city to the city limits yesterday after leaving at 7 20 am. They reached the city limits at 5 30 pm and then took the first train back. Names and wager amount were not secured.
The alumni of the University are purchasing a linotype for their printing office. Charles J. Erickson installed the machine in the Topeka State Journal office. About 4 000 graduates and former students received letters seeking subscriptions. The alumni association is incorporated and active, funding projects to aid the University. Alumni directors offer journalism students one hour daily access to the machine to learn the trade.
Miss Anne Sweeney teaches at K U and will take pupils at the downtown studio. A university picture exhibition features a notably pretty girl who plans to leave town soon. Prices are cut in half on wallpaper next week. Bell phone 531 and home 225 listed.
The University hosts a striking collection now on display described as the most engaging since the Carnegie era. Members of a local club will be among attendees, with conversations likely to center on the works including a suite by Lal.
Leavenworth high school defeated Laference high school 35 to 0 at McCook Field in a Saturday game. Home team dominated with a strong defense and scoring drive all game long.
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