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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
4
Chicago dispatch notes fair weather with frost likely tonight. Congressman FL Scott will address a house gathering Friday night in Douglas County, drawing support from local Republicans. Campaign events also include Morris Kuhne and Breen teams set for Monday evening as weather cooperates.
At a Topeka Christian church convention the debate over establishing a Bible chair as an annex to the State University continued. Chancellor Strong spoke in support, arguing for endowment funding and increased facilities, while critics pressed for cost considerations and broader university needs. The matter was referred to a two‑part committee to decide on the best course.
KU basketball figures Kennedy and Mosse will travel to Iowa City to observe Iowa vs Nebraska while Rouse scouts Missouri vs Ames in hopes of gaining inside tips. Kansas faces a tough slate, with no early rest and heavy practice sessions continuing into the season.
Sun shines for first time in a week in Lawrence after a prolonged cloudy spell. Weather men predict continued unsettled conditions with rain and clouds likely to persist, while a dry spell may return later. Local ads promote Tangstes lamp, skin care, post cards, tailoring, cigars, and Kansas City Star and Times subscription details.
At Osawkie a large Republican meeting drew a lively crowd with attendees noting strong public spirit. The committee and workers, led by Bedetsgan, praised by the editor, reported a well organized event and a promising campaign tone for upcoming speaker arrival and candidates.
A drummer visiting the city says he canvassed travelling men along his route and reports strong Taft sentiment. He cites a Wichita straw poll showing twenty men, nine backing Taft, with Missouri contacts also indicating Taft preference. He notes many travelling men plan to vote Republican for the first time this year.
Mrs L S Steele sustained severe facial burns from a gas explosion in a cook stove this morning. The cause is not yet known and the burns are most severe on her head and eyes. She is resting as comfortably as possible this afternoon.
The Third district of the State Federation of Women's Clubs pushed a girls dormitory at the University and the discussion has grown, with many favoring the dormitory to end room-hunting trouble. The I O O F lodge held a third degree initiation with refreshments afterward. The Presbyterian church plans its annual meeting tonight with officers to be elected and business to be conducted. Pine Tar for corn hunkers is advertised at the local drug store.
Fragmentary ad copy touts California Tokay crags and Damien plums with a family group at Flampsony Studio. Mentions HL Mass street and a laxative syrup with a Straffon’s Drug Store price.
An unclear text fragment mentions olive oil, Evans Drug, and Straffon’s Mettholis with stray references to nuts, jars, and rug sturgeon, suggesting a misread advertisement or local notice about goods and sales. The exact entities and actions are not coherent, but present as fragmented street-market language.
The Luweenve Poulatorium and Tail ors and Cleaners advertise their services at 14 W Warren St, promising six years of good honest work. Y Tubys picture studio on GIS Mass street is noted, while Dr Reehtel remains home ill since Sunday. Boughtons at 1025 Mass offers a large collection of Lawrence post cards.
A collection of brief social updates lists residents and visitors. A. McClure at Baldwin and Miss Mary Ford leave for Pendleton Oregon. Steve Smith of Kansas City visits. Rev H T Adams returns home for a family visit. Mrs T F Henderson travels to Kansas City. C L Sherry of Richards Mo home for a week. Leola Bryant travels to Kansas City for a visit. Gertrude Quick returns to Kansas City after a visit. Mr and Mrs Freark travel with Lawrence passengers to Kansas City. Mrs M Robinson and Miss Henrietta Robinson spend the day in Kansas City. Mrs W W Bretherton leaves for Portland after visiting here. Georgia Moffett of Toluca IU visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Decker. Grace Cook of Fort Smith AR visiting Dr and Mrs A R Kennedy. Henry Hunt of Los Angeles visits his niece Mrs L W Coleman. Mrs Bb CG Emley, Pearl io ley and Grace Wilkie visit Kansas City. Mrs H Durkee and children return to Sterling KS after visiting Sam Bryant family. Gertrude Messier returns from Baldwin to direct junior farce rehearsal. Elizabeth Lindsay visits and leaves for Philadelphia PA. W C Payne and George Foster return from Topeka after state Christian church convention. Dr Frank Strong returns from Topeka after speaking at the Christian church convention to support Bible chair at University.
Cooking school lectures begin next week in the Baptist church lower room. Tickets cost $1 for six lectures and may be bought at Raymond's Drug Store. Ladies should bring a spoon fork and napkin. lessons cover plain and fancy dishes prepared in presence of attendees. Local notices also mention electric wiring and supplies. Byron Jones owner of 830 Mass. St. and other vendors advertise lamps, generators, gloves, and auto parts.
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