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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1909
Page
4
The Street Car Company reports high weekend usage with many residents from De Lawrence enjoying rides. Ideal weather drew crowds to travel across town beyond the usual routes along Mass and Quincy streets. A large turnout came home from Kansas City on the plug cars, reflecting strong community interest in street car travel.
Mrs Cynthia Vermilya died Saturday at her daughter’s home three miles north of the city. She was aged 71 and survived by a son and two daughters. The funeral will be held tomorrow from the church near Midland. A second brief notice mentions John Eder, 27, who died Saturday with funeral today. The reports note death by a cause not stated and reference local businesses and ads in the paper.
Saturday afternoon Janek Reed reported at police headquarters that Dan Patterson robbed him of money after offering to buy him a drink. Reed said Patterson took S10 from him and kept the funds. no further details have emerged, and authorities presume Patterson returned the money.
A large auction is advertised for November 5 at Stoner farm three miles west on the California road with many items including horse equipment and household goods. The notice notes a later sale date by November 5 and mentions items such as a self cleaning all and a cream separator from Evans-Metcalf Co. Local notes include funeral details and corrections about police pallbearers.
Washington Vet 25 During the last fiscal year the bureau of the department of commerce reports fish and fish exports distributed reached three billion miles of markets. The total value rose to 317,201.53, a record high. Costs of distribution fell below one million, with lower average cost per fish. Plans include restocking Potomac River tributaries with shad and boosting annual egg planting from 34 million to about 200 million to sustain eastern markets. Mr Bowers appeals to Maryland and Virginia for support to continue the program.
Farmers sold early with small crops and low earnings while Colorado imports fill markets. Prices for potatoes reach 7 to 80 cents per bushel up to a dollar in many counties due to scarce supply and warm weather followed by frost. Vegetables stay high, livestock dwindles, and wheat sowing is light amid needed rains.
The fragment outlines a long digest of The Standard of Cary and various feature tales. It mentions Bowker and Bachar, a series on modern methods, and references to New York World style reporting, plus local district and county notes, with scattered place names and incomplete context.
A local catalog advertises Hallowe'en post cards suitable for invitations to parties and for score cards, highlighting their seasonal design and utility for celebratory correspondence.
Lawrence residents oppose the Missouri Kansas Telephone rate cuts arguing they seek fair terms after the council and mayor refused hearings. The dispute centers on a 2 percent city charge and a shift to a 40 volt system with unequal party line rates, while supporters say competition benefits customers.
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