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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1909
Page
3
The Lawrence National Bank advertises framing services with a new line of frames at moderate prices. Also offered are bargains on clothing and shoes with disposal of old apparel. Contact Alfred Noller at 1015 Mass. St or call 1080.
A fragmentary diary style piece recalls Janet and Martha debating school life at Lawrence with vivid memories of past events. The narrator references a long period of student mischief, a plan for “fresimna,” and glimpses of community figures as Lawrence contends with delays in local improvements and cultural shifts amid a backdrop of school and social life.
Fragmented OCR text shows garbled names and numbers but hints at a betting or card game themed event. Key entities appear as Star Border and Landlay with a possible 30 dollar reference and other names scattered, though specifics are unreadable.
The Lawrence city clerk invites bids for sewer and brick paving projects on Mississippi Street and nearby areas. Plans include 400 feet of 6 inch pipe with 12 Y junctions, 2,700 sq yd of vitrified brick paving, 60,oo sq yd of concrete, and associated curb, grout, and grading work. Bids due by September 7, with certified checks and performance bonds required.
The September recreation lineup features multiple events and exhibitions across venues led by local groups. Highlights include parades, concerts, a veterans’ dedication, and a youth talent show, with performances at the Gray Squares and other city sites.
A Japanese delegation led by Prince Ito arrives in Seattle to promote friendship between Japan and the United States. The party, totaling about 46 prominent bankers merchants educators and officials from Tokyo Yokohama and other cities, will tour various sites and meet local leaders before departing Monday.
A garbled column extols the Chihuahua as a tiny, valuable Mexican breed, noting its delicate, sensitive nature and the need for careful year round care. It cites breeding history, pet desirability, and high prices, with scattered anecdotes about owners and imports.
A scanned fragment lists numerous residents and business names with addresses and occupations tied to a Lawrence area telephone service. Entries include doctors, barbers, farmers, engineers, and shopkeepers with street and city references, alongside miscellaneous notes.
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