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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1909
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR recalls a prophetic Isaiah chapter with calls to open gates for a righteous nation, assure peace to those trusting in the Lord, and reveal divine judgments. It invokes devotion, endurance, and deliverance themes amid disaster and unrest.
New York diners greeted the oyster season opening day with enthusiasm as suppliers report strong advance orders. Dealers say shipments are rising across the city and state as restaurants prepare for a busy autumn and winter run with abundant supply from nearby beds.
The council adopts Ordinance No. 501 authorizing a street and depot area redevelopment near Santa Be Depot. It outlines construction of brick and limestone structures, property assessments, and funding sources with duties assigned to city officials and residents for completion.
Lawrence Kansas issues sealed bids for brick stone or cement sidewalks for the year ending July 31 1910 with bid deadline Sept 7 1909. Also published is a notice of appointment of Sylvia Kettering as guardian of Minnie Kettering with probate confirmation and guardian duties.
The article discusses a growing housing shortage in Kansas City area locales, noting many residents cannot find homes. It references demands for new leases, zoning debates, and concerns over local development impacting schools and infrastructure.
An old advertisement extols Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur as a simple, effective remedy to darken hair and combat premature grayness. It notes price points and distribution through druggists, with claims of natural sulfur benefits and emphasis on scalp health.
Notices announce high school exams on September 1 with language in the morning and science aid in the afternoon. A prior ear notification by September 7 is required for those who take examinations. Also listed are auctioneer services, local bids for pipe sewer and brick paving, street work around University and Warren areas, and a Douglas County bid for jail foundation construction with opening set for September 7.
A fragmented 19th century notice hints at a veteran awarded for seizing a Confederate flag in 1864. The garbled text references local businesses and services and lists odd ad-like lines such as drug lines, sidewalk contracts, livery, carriage services, and Burlington area phone numbers, all tangled in the archival OCR.
Fragmentary notes mention Franklin, Mr Yau playing a game and Mr i n Missury in prison. Karke Smith of the past week appears with unclear context. It notes a mother staying with someone and Mr and Mrs Weir visiting town on Saturday.
Dr George Bunny Ell of Osteopathy advertises resuming practice after vacation. Notes treatment of acute and chronic cases at his office, Room 3, Jackson Vile, with contact Heine Phone 111.
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