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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1922
Page
8
In Lawrence Henry Ford visits town keeping things quiet as power failures disrupt a parade. Police mobilize 28 on duty with nine from the Chamber of Commerce amid traffic surge. Also renomination for Frelinghuysen in Newark and assorted community notices including missionary society, a cold city clerk, and a mothers conference at city hall.
Mrs. O H Cooper of 629 Alabama Street won the ten pound prize offered by LapPad Stool Farm for accurately guessing the weight of a case of seeds. The seeds weighed 21 pounds 2 ounces and were weighed at Green Brothers Hardware. W K Hoover of Merchants National Bank supervised the weighing. Agnes Wadbridge of Willsworth was runner up with a guess of 21 pounds 3.7 ounces.
Local notices urge more sales to reach break even for the course season. Round Cover Drug Store and the business office sell season tickets while remaining main floor seats are available. Contact Kaw Valley Fuel Co at 219 for details.
Heffner Daniel Heffner appeared before a justice yesterday charged by Harriet Heath with assault. Heath owns a loose cow that wandered onto Heffner’s property and after a dispute over $1 to reclaim the cow, Heath was allegedly struck four times on the chin, knocked down. The court found Heffner guilty and fined $8.15.
The community sale of cows hogs and shoats at Lamb's place scheduled for September 80 1925 Ta has been postponed due to the fairs. The notice emphasizes reducing coal costs by using Cole's Hot Blast Heaters as a living expense solution.
In the Atelison Globe a woman is described as cleared of charges while a salon insurance dispute unfolds. The piece notes a lack of clear proof and questions the confidence of the life insurance claim amid community discussion.
The lawns of the court house and county jail are in splendid condition now due to the work of Sheriff Johns and Deputy Sheriff.
Gillum reports the grounds are kept closely cut and frequently watered yielding a fresh green lawn. A bed of asters near the county jail enhances the yard's appearance.
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