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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1905
Page
4
A promotional note describes Cushion Sole Shoes as a perfect boon for tender or troubled feet, claiming they combine style and comfort and require no breaking in. It invites readers to share their foot troubles for help.
Daily weather data from Starkweather Shoe Co report and notices of new cleaning works opening October 19 in Lawrence. Local merchants advertise gas lights, china, harness repair, and clothing services. Public notices include Baptist church property sale bids due October 25 and various sales and trades in Massachusetts and Tennessee streets.
Immense crowds converge on Lawrence store as Robinson and Winey launch a one day clothing sale claiming goods at about half value. Twenty five extra salesmen, long hours, and distant customers mark a rare bargain event ending Saturday night. H. W. Henderson advertises harness and repairs at 635 Massachusetts Street.
A collage of 19th century classified ad copy features firms: Fiendley’s coal at low prices, Pingrey & Blood at 744 Maya St selling meat and various goods, J. i Chorshil carriage and wagon works, Santa Fe train rate to Kansas City, Geo. JC. Bailey agent notices, F Rahskopf gas supplies at 712 Massachusetts, hats and cloaks promotions, Henderson corsets via Mrs. J. L. Shearer, Central Hotel meat market Jones & Johns, farm and city loan offers by Morriston & Sam 00, tobacco and lighters by Black Seal Congo Queen Little Pug, C. L. Covey city express, Smith's News Depot sporting goods.
Claims against the Douglas County Gas and Oil Company are requested to be filed with the secretary this week as the business will be wound up. The notice cites Wo. Newmark as secretary and mentions various local business notices including sewer construction and material specifications.
Planning for Oklahoma. Kansas football scrimmage efforts show energy and resolve for Saturday’s Oklahoma clash. Strickler may play if his parents agree. Rouse near full recovery. Kennedy drills defense hard to stifle Oklahoma. An excursion from Norman to Lawrence is planned with about one hundred Oklahoma supporters joining.
Charles Scoth announces a visit to Douglas County during the Thanksgiving week to hear residents views on pension claims and campaign issues. He emphasizes he is not the Republican nominee for the district and seeks Republican support, inviting locals to discuss public questions and personal matters in Washington, with meetings planned for October 11.
The sky remains clouded with rain in the morning and general moisture. Forecasts anticipate colder tonight and fair weather tomorrow. Storm precautions advised for doors and windows. Local merchants advertise services from TROVILLO KREMER and others offering nursery work, bulbs, coal, transfers, and house wiring.
Two separate blazes struck early and later today, at Grundhead and Tetnessge Street. Fire crews found chimney fires dangerous but contained both incidents with no injuries or water damage reported. Tourist travel boosters tout the “tourist sleepers” as economical, urging inquiries to R. E K Alexander and J. T. Swanklin for city depot tickets.
Fragmented OCR reveals death by old age for Caroline Musler with funeral at Kenosha. Mentions university arts faculty, public dances, a rail executive promotion, home on New York Street, assorted goods, clothing buys, and a range of local ads from Masters to Smith's News Depot. Includes weather notes and various household offerings.
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