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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1909
Page
4
City officials warn that carpenters plasterers painters and mechanics are essential for future growth but current numbers are insufficient. They urge incentives to attract workers and prevent skilled labor from leaving as the city expands.
The article outlines a huge potential merger involving American Telephone with Western Union and related stock figures. It notes substantial share values and pending court actions, with implications for New York Telephone and broader Bell System interests and a long running suit nearing resolution.
A jumble of 1920s Lawrence Kansas classifieds and notices lists piano services from Bell Brothers, jewelry repairs, tailor-made clothing, and stage for real estate development. It includes Buy Now and exchange offers, mortgage hints, and references to the addition market and local auctions.
A string of brief personal updates lists residents and relatives traveling to and visiting in cities such as Denver Lawrence Kansas City Desoto Rosedale Emporia and Atchison. Names include Mrs Sheldon Roy Henley Miss Fay Miller J M Boyd Warren Wood J R ibson Nel Holmes Kate Rielaeds Brock Peterson Miss Bertha Stowell Mrs Fants Meth and others with destinations and short visit notes.
A jumble of ads notes books ready at Boyles and new planes for rent at Bell Bros. It mentions products from Makers Perfume Soaps to Toothpaste and jewelry at local shops. Several lines refer to discounts on items like Laughlin pens and fountas, with references to stores including Wolf's Book Store and Raymond's Drug Store.
Charles Davidsen of Tresper and his son Sam were on their property when deputies, tracking suspected moonshiners, halted them. The group opened fire, hitting Sam in the thigh. A gunfight ensued as officers tested the scene and the men fired back.
Harper pleads guilty to eluding poll tax payment and is fined. White accused of stealing a pocketbook during a morning incident. details are incomplete due to garbled text. The report references usual local chatter and ongoing talk about weather and safety.
Several clients seek to rent homes and property owners are invited to list with Kaw Valley Investment Co Roy Baum Rental Dept They advertise exclusive rental service and contact numbers Marin 97th Pringle Middleton cement sidewalks bid single price reliable ATL work Gell plane 129 and other misc ads include wallpaper bundles crafts courses and a county fair notice for September 21st at the Ewart Home listing a AV room near Hill Crest with features and a sale offer by Kew Valley Investment Co Both Phones 970
Backup power controller troubles delay system start for Lawrence car line. Officials say vehicles likely won’t run until Sunday morning as preparatory work continues. Dwyer and Dayton freight and depot crews converge for alignment and testing to launch service.
The timetable lists Union Pacific trains with destinations and numbers for eastbound and westbound routes. It includes Nos 120 110 Denver Limite and 102 Santa Fe limited, along with locals 9:06 am 2 11:08 am and Pacific Express 11:08 am and 101 St Louis-Columbia, plus Leavenworth branch trains 123 Motor Car and 121 Accommodation with various arrival times.
Sealed proposals will be received by the township board of Pahnyra for a bridge in the public highway about half a mile west of Vinland between Sections 9 and 16. Specifications and drawings are available at Baldwin State Bank. Bids due October 4. A. Andrews, Trustee.
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