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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1905
Page
4
A noisy pants of ads and notices from Lawrence theaters and merchants. Gas light suppliers Graeber Bros and others tout fixtures and price ranges while local firms offer coal saddlery harness and meats. A nine day sale at Robinson & Winey dominates street chatter as a coal yard and multiple merchants push goods and services.
An odd listing advertises books including Late Ones Pam Nedra Ayesha Ben Hlair Hope of Mirth The Map from Red Keg with prices shown as 31.25 and $1.50 and a copyright claim, located at 801 Massachusetts Street.
A large Gathering at the Merchants Athletic Association club house marked Kansas Seed Mouse star F W Barteldes and Max Wilhelm age around 116 years old? The party featured bowling, billiards, a grand spread with buffalo meat from Oklahoma and other delicacies. A three stanza skit by Frieda Barteldes celebrated the birthday with songs, toasts, and curious verses.
Advertised as the best in sectional bookcases with grand prizes and a gold medal at the St Louis exposition. For sale only by the retailer listed in the copy.
The Inness store markets a broad array of ready to wear garments including coats wraps and long suit cloaks in varied colors and lengths. Dress Goods department highlights Grey Worsted Suitings Foule Plaids and Cheviot Serge with substantial discounts and new color offerings. Black Taffeta fabrics and Banai Silk sold at notable values plus 27 inch wide sheer silk for dresses and waists available at 50 cents per yard.
The ad from R. B. Berry & company promotes a large stock of lumber and building materials at 627 Massachusetts Street with wall stoves and connections by an experienced plumber. It invites customers to call for prices and exagina stock and notes low prices and recent test results in Kansas City Kansas.
Leather market advertises advanced harness prices with a 30 day window from October 25 1804 and invites customers to inspect a large assortment of horse blankets from 3 A mills Philadelphia PA and northern Ohio blanket mills Cincinnati Ohio. Exclusive direct sales claim aims to save retailers middlemen profits as EL Klein invites visits to view plush and wool robes stock.
The American Coursing board held races at Co7poan with the Watering Cup stake race closing the series. Gerd Softan, owned by H. tm Trwe of this city and D. RK, Carte from Cattonwood Falls, won after a strong performance at the Lowe kennels. The Waterloo Cup, valued at 500, carried a 400 cash stake. Lowe’s dogs are repeat winners, with others in the class showing strong form. Lake View preserves report active hunting and local memories, with Sadih's News Depot carrying a full line of stock.
An advertisement urges readers to buy footwear for tough weather. It highlights leather durability and a range of shapes and sizes. The ad invites customers to discuss their next pair to stay comfortable and healthy.
Snow fell in the morning then slowed and melted as winter lingered. The notice promotes coal and gas supplies, stove warmers, and paper goods from local merchants, listing Massachusetts and Kentucky addresses, phone numbers, and a window glass supplier.
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