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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1905
Page
2
A weather-driven ad urges readers to prepare for rain snow and slush and offers leather footwear in various shapes and sizes. It emphasizes foot comfort and health and invites customers to visit for a new pair.
Report on a week old accident involving Mrs. Riggs, a worker for Prof. Riggs, finding she was not at fault. She was struck from behind on Vermont street by a farm team driving onto the street, after crossing Warren street. The driver’s account is sought, and aid was given at the Central hotel.
W T Neate offers chemical and steam cleaning of hats and clothing at 939 Mass Street. Men urged to bring Stetson hats and costly outfits for thorough cleaning and pressing. Ladies invited to sample merits of on line goods.
Not Gas, but Coal 4 have a number of cars of coal on hand at my yard, corner of New York and Quincy streets and more coal on the road. For sale at the lowest prices. In good order and delivered promptly. O. D. Pickens, Telephone 855 white.
Four recitals begin next Wednesday at Frazer hall with Edward Baxter Perry as the opening artist. The University of Kansas event showcases a well known pianist with prior Lawrence performances noted. simultaneous local ads promote stoves plumbing services, clothing clearance by Plymouth church, Snyder catsup, pancake flour at Masters, and free art needlework lessons at 903 Massachusetts street.
Congressman Chas F Scott addressed a large audience of veterans at the courthouse campfire last night praising Tafts eastern voyage and describing travels, while avoiding mention of his own candidacy. Afterward Mr Stubbs and Congressman Bowersock thanked the crowd. Metcalf chaired. local post pleased. Ads note rag trade and gas burner supplies with contact details.
A brief city council special session lasted under an hour with Mayor Keeler presiding. Proposals from Lawrence Electra Light and Welsbach Street Lighting were discussed, including street lamps powered by natural gas and electric lights at rates per lamp per year. The council approved immediate deployment of 30 modern lamps, set to demonstrate two to three samples, and authorized the water, gas, and electric lights committee to install.
A catalog note offers multiple titles including Nedra Ayesha Ben and The Man from Red Key alongside Bone of Mirth and The Late Ones Jam. Prices range from 1 25 to 21 50 with a stated price of 80 cents each for copyright books.
Globe Werwicke advertises sectional bookcases claiming top honors at the St Louis exposition and offers sale through a limited outlet. The text highlights grand prizes and a gold medal as selling points for buyers seeking quality storage furniture.
Denver reports snow and sleet last night leaving the field in poor condition. Kansas is a slight favorite. Also advertised are various chocolates and confections priced 20 cents per pound, and sales pitches for WIEDIAMANN'S new suits and cloaks, Henderson corsairs, and Houghton's stationery.
The Haskell Indians defeated Fairmount College of football in Wichita yesterday afternoon by 20 to 0. The opening half was tightly contested with a near even split of honors, while the second half saw Fairmount weaken.
The Leather Market announces no current harness price advances but urges prompt orders within thirty days from October 25, 1905. It highlights the largest citywide assortment of horse blankets from 5-A Mills and northern Ohio blanket mills, exclusive sale by Dave, direct-to-retailer mills, and a selection of plush and wood robes. Telephone 144 white, 728 Masa. St.
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