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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1907
Page
4
The Journal lists Douglas county personal property taxpayers living outside Lawrence. A sale copy is available at the office for 50 cents, limited edition. Also notices of harness shop move, insurance recruitment, writing papers sale, and various local advertisements.
Report notes debate over building a military road through the valley or ridge route. Farmers along both paths expect compensation or adherence to the government’s site policies. Commission decisions vary, but officials favor access to timber and site selection influenced by Topeka engineers.
Multiple transfers and warranty deeds listed from Douglas and Leavenworth counties including Isabelle Ningle to Louis Nure shoal of Thonelas Cs OO. Eva L. Poehler widow to Calvin Lewellen. Madison Stephens and spouse to Giver Dear. M. Nave single to H. Nace. Baldwin to unknown heirs. Claire and others. Includes tax title deed Douglas County to Mabel E. Clark and lot descriptions in North Lawrence and Lecompton.
Investigative notice invites readers to a October 1 1907 excursion to Garden City Kansas to explore sugar beet land prospects. Promotion claims beet industry infancy and land value to double soon, urging contact with Geo Brecheisen agent. Includes funeral notices, marriages, and local ads.
Local supporters urge moving the Thanksgiving game to Lawrence hoping to spur University backing. Missouri argues the venture would lose money and fails to guarantee profit elsewhere. Business leaders and residents are urged to commit to the project to ensure its success.
Haskell Institute’s Indian football squad prepares for its first reenline game of the season at Payetteville AK next Saturday afternoon. Superintendent W B Wears reports strong outlook as players, many new, train under coach Bemis Pierce and coach staff. A Fayetteville game against the University Medical follows at Haskell field, with 15 to 19 players early selected for the trip.
Assistant Attorneys General issue an opinion stating that kindergarten provisions apply to cities and county districts under the state law. The opinion argues that free kindergarten education is a public sector duty, with schools under municipal and district governance responsible for implementation.
Fragmentary yarns describe a Kansas area baby case with names including Bernhard and Wyandotte County probate papers. Unclear claims weave kidnapping rumors, town gossip, and local notices about money, loans, and ads mixed with laundry work and piano lessons.
Omega Hone Laundry promotes fire work as a specialty with contact at Bell phone 715 and address 1241 Connecticut Street, Mrs. J. A. Garst.
A crowded column lists social calls and visits in Lawrence and nearby towns. Names include J P Delaney Chicago. Marc Reed St Louis. Miss Nelle Wilhelmi Topeka. Bob Kram Joe Bell Kansas City. Miss Ivy Brock 727 Mass. W A Pettit. F J Boyles 73 Mass. Mrs Henry Tremper Seattle. Miss Augusta Flintom. Chancellor and Mrs Strong to greet new students on Louisiana Street Friday eve. Lieutenant Joseph Topham returns to Leavenworth. Miss Maud Smelser to return from Indianapolis. and many others visiting relatives or attending local events plus ads for services and shops.
The October issue highlights fashion and home design with new hats fabrics and trims. It features Mrs Richardson on women in business and articles by London Cade Ward and others. Also includes a graphic cover by Wermann Wall and editorial notes on groceries and packing services.
A year old son of Frank Strong suffered a painful fall on Wednesday after being thrown from a horse. He struck his head, lay unconscious for several hours, and remains much improved. A society woman described wardrobe woes and a tale of overpriced summer hats, pumps wearing out heels, and a ruined silk stocking after a party incident.
At Lawrence Farlee No 595 Elks, Elmer Ray was initiated during a well attended session. Judge Mitchell, Grand Lodge representative, spoke on his Philadelphia trip and the Grand Lodge work. Also noted are cigar ads and osteopathy graduate Dr Sarah Carrothers with office at 913 Mass St and Miss Jessie Arter offering china painting lessons at 1325 Tennessee St.
Oyster Famine a Base Runnor Washington There is no occasion for those of the delicate palate to grow apprehensive over reports now in circulation of an oyster famine. The commission is working hard to prevent the extinction of the oyster. W. L. Douglas shoes sold by Abe Wolfson 637 Mass street. DR. REDING Oculist Office Fraternal Aid Building. Gives especial attention to the fitting of glasses. Treats eyestrain and all eye troubles of both young and old. Phone 513.
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