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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
3
Chicago dispatch notes Kansas weather with a fair sky tonight and Thursday and rising temperatures. It mentions a double header piano contest closing Saturday at four o clock and voting occurring at the bank, urging support for a young lady. Includes local ads for Damson Plums and Jelly Grapes with prices and contact details.
The Eagle reports Pall Mallinery returning from Chicago with fal Gage Hats and new styles. Methodist ladies are carpet ing the church with Brussels fabric. Weaver store handles the work using over 300 yards for a handsome finish. Gustafson offers 200 votes per dollar in the Journal piano contest on new purchases only. Drink Hyball Ginger Ale.
A flurry of names shows residents and visitors in Kansas City Topeka and nearby towns. Mrs E L Charlton and son Glenn and Miss Grace Light visit Kansas City while Brint Woodward returns from Colorado. Local travelers include Mr and Mrs Jones visiting Eudora and Mrs Webb McCain in Kansas City. The Airdome hosts Little Alabama drawing large crowds and adding seats for tonight. Eddy White fined for disturbing the peace in police court.
Voting closes Saturday at four o'clock for the city and county post card contest. F. J. Boyles at 725 Mass. St. promotes chances to win pianos in the city’s largest stock of post cards.
Registrar George Foster complains Lawrence students delay registering causing a surge of mail registrations. He notes the University has about 150 registrations now, with out of town applicants ahead of residents. State papers praise the university and faculty return from summer leaves.
Prospect of a strong Kansas University football team for the coming season with 19 candidates listed by Manager Lansdon. Pat Crowell named captain, first official practice September 21, and the season opener scheduled for September 26 against Kansas State Normal. Also notices about laundry service and local ads for art lessons and stationery.
Readers are urged to tell neighbors about the Daily Journal and that they can get it for 80 cents. The notice promotes distribution and shareable information for local residents.
A published list details the district and salaries for teachers across Douglas County. It notes numerous names with varied salaries, dates of school openings, and a teachers meeting at the courthouse on September 6 at 1 30 p.m. for the remaining contest days.
Chris Hunsinger in Lawrence takes delivery of a brand new red Buick from Thad Stevens. The four cylinder, 24 30 horsepower car with shaft drive will be used between the city and Hankel Institute and other calls. It marks Stevens sales of five Buicks this year in Lawrence, signaling perceived superiority.
W E Spalding and the National Salvage company clash over the Strong Lile sale. Spalding accuses improper conduct. the company says he breached the contract. Spalding had the manager arrested for assault with intent to kill and seeks 5000 in damages. The criminal case is set for trial tomorrow and the civil suit proceeds in district court.
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