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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1908
Page
4
A sales letter from a lending firm offers six percent semi annual interest on loans paid through them. It describes New York draft payments of 148.50 to cover monthly interest and notes forgiven delays with mortgage documents. The firm touts thirty three years of experience and a turnkey system funded by own money.
Local store touts post cards and photo views at bargain prices with two for 5 cents and one cent each. Advertisement urges shoppers to buy at Fred W. Fein and forget their old mantle on the burner.
A Lawrence editor defends fair reporting and contrasts Lawrence and Iola papers. The piece cites calls for less sensationalism and praises Lawrence publications as the state’s least sensational and among its most prosperous.
The Vinland Fair drew at least 1,000 visitors and showcased outstanding exhibits from quilts to cakes and a vibrant horse display. Winners included John Black of Black Jack J W Jenkins and Perry Mc Pheeters of Vinland with plans for a full winner list next week. William Roe at over 80 drove a fine team in the judging ring as Prof Crabtree spoke on ag topics and the Vinland orchestra provided music.
Ten top marksmen from Company H First regiment Kansas National Guard will vie for Mr Usher’s silver cup at the rifle range southeast of town on Monday September 28. The event begins at 8 am with Captain Samuel G Clark in charge.
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