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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1905
Page
4
A damaged OCR fragment describes team growth, training indications, and a cooler Latins day pattern. It hints at planting errors and increased practice, with unclear references to specific teams or dates. The readable names suggest generic sports reporting rather than a full event.
Patrons may view a bonafide production of The Volunteer Organist on Thursday October 5. The pastoral play promises impressive, nature-true Vermont scenes with startling electrical effects and a cast of respected actors and actresses.
Progress on the macadam driveways to Oak Hill cemetery shows crushed rock in place within a week. A portion of the roadway is complete with screenings and top dressing nearly finished. Contractor Huddleston uses an i ton roller to firm the road and leave it in good condition. The macadam rock, said to be the best yet used in Lawrence, should yield a lasting surface. City work at Mt Oread cemetery improves areas long neglected, and a new walk beside the post office is moving ahead in solid shape.
A bustling city scene highlights several custom tailors whose work stands out in early spring wardrobes. Clients praise precise cuts, fabric choices, and lasting fit, with retail windows showcasing tailored suits and formal wear from several shops and designers.
The notice invites orders for oak wood through a postal card or by calling at the office located at the corner of Henry and New Hampshire streets in Lawrence Kansas. It notes fair warm weather with clouds suggesting possible rain.
The Best Lamp on Earth announces decorations for Old Home Week with street streamers, incandescent lights, and a Santa Fe carnival display at the corner of Massachusetts and Winthrop streets. Shops offer lamps, student lamps, and refined lighting while local merchants advertise clothing, fresh honey, flour, and home wiring services on Massachusetts Street.
A collage of late 19th century classified snippets shows coal and market rate pitches from McFarlane & Bro, dress and shawl lines from Mrs J 4 Shearer, land and property listings including 40 acres near WHI, and notices for restaurants, furnished rooms, a nateopath optician, and a banana ice cream shop.
Lawrence social page recounts visitors and engagements including Mrs Eugene Wells of Hartford visiting parents, Misses Woodward of Topeka returning home, Mrs J W Scott and Miss Anderson convalescing, families hosting relatives from Girard, Kansas, and Vinland. Engagements include Augusta Simpson and William Brelsford, with plans for an October wedding. Multiple visitors from Chicago, Olathe, Excelsior Springs, and Leavenworth noted along with upcoming dances and social events.
Ad copy urges visitors to inspect our stock of candies and clothing with cordial invitation. Mentions Parker fountain pens at Boughton's on New England street addresses in Massachusetts. invites buyers to view regardless of purchase.
Ad listing items at The 5 and 0 cent Store on ALG Munsachinette street New Turnover Dollars. Promote fresh candy for Sunday and display cups and saucers in the window.
Tomorrow afternoon at McCook field Haskell faces a tough test against college freshmen and Wenworth, with Haskell Jodlang appearing once this season before a Kansas clash on November 1. First game at 2 o'clock. Trips via Santa Fe priced at $1.20 with tickets on sale Oct 1 to 7 and return by Oct 9. Special train Oct 3. Geo C Bailey, Aut.
Card of Thanks Ki Strode thanks neighbors and friends for help after the burial of his wife. Also notices announcing two Youds of the Weir steel gas and soot consuming furnaces at Elis Setterbergs 410 Massachusetts Street. Hervey & Company buys old rags at 60 cents per hundred and scrap iron 45 to 50 cents per hundred at office 430 Massachusetts Street, phone 114. Phone orders promptly attended to.
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