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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1908
Page
4
An old ad segment promotes Tungsten lamps as cost savers compared to carbon filament lamps, detailing substitutions and potential bill reductions. It also includes various local ads for Auto Supply House products, photo services, cigars, lubricating oil, laxative syrup, a meat market, and a business note about Loxman & Co. serving Chili.
The Starr Piano Co. loses rights to the name Chase in a U. S. court decision. A. B. Chase Co. of Norwalk, Ohio praised as victory for legitimate manufacturers. The case bars selling pianos labeled Chase and condemns similar stencil practices.
In Society notes from Lawrence recount a wedding in Lawrence with Miss Hilith Anderson and Mrs Curtis L Copeland of Moline Kansas joining in marriage Wednesday at eight. The piece also mentions a fifth wedding anniversary celebrat ion, a jelly afternoon party for Frances Morawitz, and various informal gatherings with local families and guests.
A promotional message offers 3000 feet free with every 1000 purchased for heating gas. It notes no guarantee from the gas company on free gas, but asserts a guarantee the heating stove will provide heat.
A long list of residents and visitors in Kansas City and nearby towns includes Dr. M. T. Sadler Mrs. J. R. Gebbeken and Shaefer with brief mentions of trips to Kansas City Topeka Ottawa and Wichita Numerous individuals including Miss Maude Browne Mrs. Frank Strong and families are recorded as visiting or returning home from trips Also noted is a coal output report for 1907 showing 480 363 424 short tons and a value of 614 798 898 with historical context on coal production dating back to 1822 and early mine developments in Illinois Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Advertisement lists an exhibition on the 26th and 27th at the office to showcase irrigated land products and invites readers to secure a tract before prices rise. Mentions Lucea Olive Oil by Callisto Brand from Italy and several local vendors including Wiedemann's, Straffon's Mentholis, and Ed. Parsons jewelers. notes electric wiring, milk chocolate, and other goods.
The November Everybody's highlights national election discussion by William How and William Jennings Bryan, plus Franklin, and a feature on The Woman's Invasion. It covers four million workers effects on children, moral questions, and the Common Good. Includes Shadow World Prize results, Rex Beach hunting, Ernest Poole skywork tales, The Players theater reviews, and abundant illustrations.
Fred W. Fein sells a Tungsten lamp claiming it provides three times the light for the same current. Various local ads promote skin cure preparations, tailored clothing, photography, oysters, Christmas plans, and other goods with brief notices on sales and services from multiple local businesses.
The Emporia Gazette notes widespread postponement of plans until after the election, with citizens expressing disgust at the lingering political focus. A reader laments postponed actions and the constant election talk, while weather and gloom imagery underscore the mood. Card of Thanks to the G. A. R. from Mrs. Nancy Wilson and family requests thankfulness for a wreath.
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