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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1917
Page
3
A brief urging voters to elect J. R. Holmes as commissioner to spur growth in Lawrence after recent plant shutdowns and industry shifts. The note argues a competent leader is needed to make the city bigger and better.
A druggist bottle claim offers fast eczema relief with Zemo. Healing begins on application and within a short time traces of eczema itching pimples rash and similar skin troubles will be removed. The Zemo is a penetrating antiseptic liquid not greasy and does not stain. The E W Nose Co Cleveland OH backs the claim.
Numerous social and church group notices outline luncheons meetings and entertainments across town. Addresses include Van der Vries 1644 New Hampshire street Tennessee street 1196 and 1212 Louisiana. events feature Microcles club Thursday Whist Mrs F Todd Raymonds tea room and Earl Draper Applegate nuptials with Pearl Draper Applegate. The Presbyterian surprise party at Westminster hall and Glee Club concert at Bowersock theatre on April 9 are noted with organizers and hosts.
Citizens and firms discuss forming a public spirited drive to plant vacant lots in Lawrence, with The Journal World supporting the plan and pledging its share of funds. Election news and local notices appear as residents plan to vote and move the city forward. Dr Blair travels to California. others attend KC business and local social updates.
Mrs P A Saile and Mn Francis Suaile visit Mr and Mrs B M Borde in Leavenworth. Miss Izora Winters weekend in Baldwin. HB Ober returned from extended visit in California and the Pacific coast. Mrs Jerry Franklin spent day in Topeka. Miss Fern Evans of Hutchinson weekend in Lawrence. Mr and Mrs Sherman Elliott leave tonight for their farm at Mayetta Kansas.
Arthur N Cotton will visit Lawrence for Y M C A events tomorrow. Personal interviews run 10 to 12:30 at the association building. A 2:30 boys club cabinet conference and a 3:39 high school faculty meeting are on the schedule. A 4:30 University gathering for prospective teachers and a 4 o'clock Freshman and Sophomore Y M C A workers meeting complete the day.
A community event at the Baptist Church invites all to hear foreign-born and native American speakers discuss the crisis of the hour and share patriotic music to spur loyalty. Attendance is encouraged for those interested. Lewis Corbin, 76, died yesterday at R. A. La Duke’s home, eight miles southwest of town. Funeral held this morning. interment in Oak Hill cemetery.
The body of Mrs Mary Howell will arrive in Lawrence from Kansas City Kansas. The funeral will be held Phill's day from Funk Chapel at 10 30.
Lewis Georgie died last night at his home southwest of town. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 30 PM at Warren Street Baptist Church with Rev. G N Jackson conducting the services. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
The general committee on arrangements for patriotic day will meet at City Hall this evening to finalize plans. All committee members are urged to attend as strong cooperation has been promised for the big demonstration next Thursday.
A Baltimore doctor promotes resinol ointment and resinol soap as effective fixes for eczema itching and skin eruptions. The ads claim resinol stops itching quickly and heals eruptions at low cost, praising Resinol Soap for cleansing and softening while bestowing natural skin and hair beauty.
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