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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1918
Page
6
An early 20th century advertisement touts Mother's Friend by the Bradfield Regulator Co. as a safe external preparation aiding uterine expansion to ease pregnancy pains. It promises less pain and danger at delivery, offers a motherhood book, and urges women to obtain a bottle from a druggist to “fortify yourself” against discomfort.
Readers learn of Mrs. A E Marlatt's seventy seventh birthday on April 2 at her home 1023 Ta, and several birth announcements including a daughter for Mr. and Mrs FE Danmire. Junior Prom plans are under way at the Y M C A building with Elizabeth Dankel and David Mackie as organizers. A picnic and Easter events feature community activities with various local families attending and club meetings noting fund contributions and event details.
War Time Candy describes shaping fruit bars from dates figs raisins and nuts with glucose or corn syrup to bind and dipping pieces in melted chocolate or sweet chocolate. Attends Wedding notes Miss Helen Kell of Lawrence in Leavenworth for the wedding of Miss Willie May Chapman and Mr Elmer John Cowlings at the bride’s home.
Daily notes report Dr. Will Gorrill’s Baldwin weekend return and numerous absences and travels. Louise Hutt, Mary Reat, Isabel Kent and others visit Kansas City, Hutchinson, Lawrence, and Topeka. Mrs. F Waldron travels to Argentine for a cousin’s funeral. Isabel Townley accompanies Penfield home.
Mrs. FLTR Barnes visits Lawrence on return to Rock Creek Kansas. Claude Wandell leaves for a west Kansas business trip after wartime with his parents. Miss Freneh of Lindenwood visits Miss Alive Docking for holidays. General John N Roberts to erect white stone residence on Mass street. Dean Sarah Louise Arnold to speak on food conservation in Lawrence. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised for rheum and blood diseases.
The writer, a local visiting and managing nurse, commends the Social Service Hospital for its unselfish free work and limited publicity. W. E. Spalding, a mayoral candidate, expresses strong support for the organization and its services.
Postmaster reports new directive from Washington limiting mail to items requested by AEF personnel in Europe after April 1 1918. Packages must carry endorsement naming approved contents and require addressee written approval or higher command signoff. Officials say action aligns with military needs and public support is expected.
Disjointed report describes a Red Cross fundraising sale in Williamstown on Saturday. Items including fruit pies and toads were allegedly sold multiple times, with the event closing after expenses. The Red Cross Society reportedly realized $901.85 from the effort.
The bulletin notes Allied strength estimates in the recent drive and claims German forces are transporting 11 wounded to Belgium to conceal heavy Western Front sacrifices from the German public.
Crowder school notes a Saturday session and Maria Brown Dead at 767 Maple Street. Funeral arrangements to be announced as details are released.
Mrs Arthur Spalding leads Red Cross service cars to transport workers to towns for campaign work. Margaret Podeking to speak to Vinland women as Lawrence volunteers plan the third bond drive and avoid bank girl sales of bonds.
A disrupted wartime narrative notes Lieut. Flintem and his papers may reveal experiences in France and England but remain unpublished while the Kalsev pursues him to a northern corner of the German empire. Flintow, grandson of W J Vlintem, is linked to the tale amid uncertain transfer to England.
The City Fire Department conducted its regular monthly try-out at the corner of Eleventh and Massachusetts this morning. The pump was tested, sending water to the Court House, proving it effective against the toughest Lawrence buildings.
An old school at Pring will shut its doors next Tuesday after years of service. A program and dinner will honor the occasion. Plans for a new school building will be discussed at the meeting.
A G Towles arrived back in Kansas City this morning after spending the weekend with his sister Mrs McCord.
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