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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1906
Page
4
East of the year features promotions for Kodak products from Woodward & Co and a Do it now vacation photo development pitch. Local ads highlight Abe Wolfson selling H.W. Campbell goods, Premium dining calls, and Bennett & Co lawn mowers. Also listed are Lowney cakes and Hell chocolates at Mrs Brenuce’s 105 Massachusetts Street.
A garbled notice mix describes a burglary capture and a reporter warned to be careful with news. It mentions Hoadley’s lamp sale, a Divine Healing consult, Rhode Island street, a Colorado Springs centennial trip with a rail rate, and Summer’s orchestra dance at F A A hall with a six piece band.
By order of the Douglas County Democratic central committee a Lawrence convention is planned for Saturday, September 2, to nominate a county ticket and two legislative members. Primary election details, ward by ward, were outlined along with locations at schools and the city hall. The notice lists several ward boundaries, polling instructions, and preliminary organizing notes.
A garbled ad text touts low prices and fast service at a neighborhood store. It mentions wholesale trade, quick delivery, and promotional phrases aimed at drawing customers, with references to Tennessea and various everyday goods.
The text accuses Kansas City of disregarding others and plans a fan festival on the same dates as Lawrence, calling it an impudent act that portrays Kansas City as an enemy and inflames local sentiment.
Largely attended burial for Mrs Nancy Wade, a longtime local resident, followed services led by Mr Laing presenting her life and connections to the area. Pallbearers included Messrs Eb omiuih Hatissome Wan Hroeng and others. interment at Oak Lill cemetery honored the deceased.
Santa Fe train carrying the body of Mrs Emma Sternberg was 24 hours late due to a rail washout near Kirystay Kansas. The Monday service wrecked by rains blocked the track. The contrary train was annulled at the site and did not arrive. the body remained en route. Mosquitoes plague Lawrence with aggressive swarms this summer filling porches and homes, prompting residents to try citronella camphor and other remedies with limited success as cooler weather is hoped to end the pest problem.
The funeral for Mrs Laura Mocker Epaocer, who died Monday night, was held at 2 30 pm from the Congregational church. Floral offerings evidenced by friends, pallbearers Dr Newson, Havenhill, Cady, Plimlin, Brown, and Ever Creeker. Interment in Oak Hill cemetery. In other news Wilbur and Matfield report strong buggy trade with room for more stock and another shipment arriving.
A chaotic report recalls the rescue of a Rock Island wreck survivor, with multiple names, dates, and scattered details about injuries, payments, and a long line of cattle market data. The piece includes fragmented notes on individuals, ages, and events, reflecting a dramatic mishmash from a newspaper page.
A May tragedy describes Joins Curry of Tapaks and Kao killed his wife and another person by carbutle acid at the Central Isaan and Dour company. Jol Parlay of Leavenworth, visiting in spring, killed Blin Sol with carbutle acid. Only ten days remain to get the Ladies Home Journal for institute G. Walt.
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