Wheat yields rise in Douglas and neighboring counties
Wheat prospects look brighter with reports of larger yields across Douglas and surrounding counties. Farmers note advanced growth and jointing in places while a wet spring could threaten yields by lodging or stunting grain. Local agents advise mowing rank growth if jointing occurs, and communities plan cooperative harvesting to speed field work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Ana
Eagel
Mr. Ek
Ptacek
Local Baldwin Social Roundup Near Kaw River and Wakarusa
Residents from Lawrence Baldwin and surrounding areas are frequenting events and visiting neighbors along the Kaw river and Wakarusa basin. The note lists numerous names, visits, and social gatherings from Monday through Sunday, including trips to Clinton and open house days at Baldwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaw River
Wakarusa Basin
Kilmer’s Swamp-Boot Sold For Kidney Relief
Dr Kilmer and Co advertise Swamp-Boot as a gentle herbal remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles promising rapid relief and widespread usefulness. Available at druggists in bottles with sample offer by parcel post and pamphlet upon sending ten cents to Binghamton New York and mentioning the Lawrence Daily Journal World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parcel Post
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Local Social Gatherings Highlight Bonner Sprince Visit and Birthday List
Sunday visits and family gatherings fill Bonner Sprince with activity as residents share meals and celebrate birthdays. Numerous locals including Norris, Kindred, Snapp, Smith, Vitt, Le Shure, and Davenport families attended events at homes and a school, despite rain reducing turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mias
Mabel Norris
Wim. Norris
Bonner Sprince
Seth Kindred
Snapp
Kansas City
Mincon
Willam Snapp
Misa Estell
Thomas Smith
Ales
Hopper
Ruby
Velmat
Lawrence
Mro
Mre
Fred Smith
Ayer
Vrank Vitt
Charles Vitt
J Loutin
Kirkman
Lawrences
Myr
Felix
Christiansen
Kansas
Ity
Christansen
Are Abbott
Clarence le Shure
Qnd
Louis Kirkman
Kina Meyer Peat
Wm. Snajgars
Millie Snapp
Frank Migrs
Susie Bryant
Oul Caniry
George Vale
Gur
Paul Luckan
Community gathering and refreshments noted at local home
An evening of conversation and games was enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kaerner with many neighbors present. Refreshments included cake pie pickles and sand which s were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolphana
Tows Afanch
Harry, Davenport
Leighe Meyer
Charles Vitt
Rollie LeQuren
Eugene Norriy
Ramund Koerher
Oliver
Tear? Abouty
Merle Davenport
Eugene Norris
Bonner Springs
J. Matthews
Lawrence
Geo. Abbott
Fish Reeman
ofAlbuquerque
New Mexico
A. W. Ayer
Anna Luthrop
Eva, Ayer
Harry Davenport
Noah Canary
Goyheree
Enry Kaerner
Firnce Muaick
Ane Mere
Felix Christianson
Withee Shay
Mesotte Pr
and Egler
Andre ‘Torneden
Mi Mezic
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets Advertised
A terse ad promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets sold by E. W. Grove. It claims to cure a cold in one day and urges customers to call for the full name. The brief notice emphasizes a single product line and brand name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Community Notes Show Local Visits and Family Gatherings
Kaw Valley residents share a busy week with visits from DeSoto and Lawrence families. Mrs John Bower and children came from DeSoto to visit Mr and Mrs Join Vitt and Jene Vitt through Sunday. Many neighbors called on Mrs McCabria and Mr Schaake. Albert Wichman and family spent Sunday with Eno and John Ott. Gilmore sisters near Florida arrival expected Saturday. Local chatter highlights social visits and housekeeping updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mario Shaw
Mixa Florence Harkrader
Laura Harkrader
Amd
Oncar Cox
Jay Smith
Elmer Cox
Childing
Alchard Tax
Topeka
Witt
Mra. Bowen
McCabbia
Frank Watters
Mistle
Aida Walkers
Mra
Watters
Wniie
Copp Ani Crmy
Lawrence
Tinkely
Cole
Reno
Strathwe
Kinley J
Myra
Cox Berfore
Ohie
Indiana
Chris’ "Schanki
Lavale Schanke
Den
Schaake
Albert Schaake
Cone
Willenbergs
Lillian
Aldo
al] Bert
Schaake Sonitay
George ` Schubert
Gladys
Gertrude Behyhart
Stirs
Joun Ul, Jr
Meg
Charles
Hazel
Herbers Charen
McCabria
Winnie Steatte
Chester Moody
Albert Wichman
Eno
John Ott, Jr
Fionengs Ort
Savage Sun Ree
Ste
Brs
Oscar
Oly
Ued
I Ok. Sr
Albert Grosdidler
Childen
Wendelon
Franks Family Notes From a Weekend Gathering
Franks family and friends attend a Sunday morning gathering. Laura Haughy spends the week end with Mr and Mrs Charles Wilson and Mrs Green. Mr and Mrs John Whitelaw visit Lawrence on business Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Schultz, Anna, Otter attend a social call with Mr Pat Welsh and family. Charles Wiker and others dine at Mrs Hales home with Mrs Wibings and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cant
EL Welsh
Laura Haughy
Charles. Wilson
Green
Plin ‘T
John Whitelaw
Lawrence
MM. Schultz
Anna
Otter
al Geiglapee
Pat
Fred Rages
Cates
Charles
Wiker
Jay
Ana
Baier
Budiey
Hales
Sinter
Wibings
Enonie
Chilren
Bary Arthur
Albert Gish
Robert White
Mr Pin White
Morsday
Greene
Claires Wilson
Henry Régeri
S. Weleda
Breil Chambers
T. G. Cox
Tiesj Dey
Misa Carol Martin
Snl
Wer
Suffers Gineie
Wile
Zeeb
Martin
Ernestia
Atr
Lone Star
Barry
Ren Mohler
M. Schutz
Plin White
Harald
Chas. Wilson
Kev, Price
Prof Engle
Franklin School House
Rat Whitelaw
Charles Wilson
J. Wein
Charles Boons
Pred Begsert
Lily
Phe
Ilohn Garret
Hudward
Martin Oliver
Henry Welsh
Henry Ekepert
Ray Bigsinger
Marelu
Charles Witton
World’s Best Corn Remedy Ad Tone and Local Notices
A fragmented ad promotes a corn remedy claiming it never fails. The page also lists numerous local notices and society news from Lawrence Oklahoma, weekly events, visits, funerals, school activities, and residents including Mrs. Greene, Miss Ethel Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Barry, and others with frequent mentions of Lawrence and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Til
Boid
Round Corner. Drug Co
Barber's Drug Co
Local Notices and Social Snippets From Sigel Area
The bulletin records residents ill with flu and upcoming Farmers' Union meeting at the school house. It notes visits, Sunday gatherings, and small errands around Sigel and nearby towns including Clinton and Lecompton, with multiple name mentions and travel updates.
Local Visitors and Family News From Lawrence Area
A truncated community column lists visitors and calls among Lawrence residents and nearby farms. Names include Mr. O. D. Thomas, Mrs Wolman, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Wy Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin, Mrs Charlette, the Gearne family, Mr. and Mrs. Hargohirey, and Mrs. Thelma. mentions attending a funeral for Abra Sant Woodward in Cline and several Lawrence visitors stopping by farms and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wit
Veel
Irvin
John Pol i
Kenneth
Hargohirey
Corey New Ford
Thelma Ang
Géngve
Wiehtth
W. A. Demerritt Desire
Uort Ue Ward
Edwin Steele
W. Alta
Sam Albert
Vice
Horace. Humphrey
Familly
John Ms .Kinney
Clinton
Sid
Costnak
Charley Woodward
M. J. Mine
W. Wittenbraker
Apeka
Capper Pintten Tions
Pepi Kampschreeder
Yim Chinmings
Ofmy Dendling St
Cart Woodward
Rasyd Sunkiy
M Woodward
Fook AL Wondwarril
Mail Order Seats for Anglin Play at Bowersock
Ready for mail orders for Margaret Anglin in Parquet seats only if check is enclosed payable to the Bowersock Theatre. Prices two dollars plus 20 cents war tax, balcony two dollars and one fifty for last five rows. On sale at Round Corner Drug Store Friday April 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Anglin
Bowersock Theatre
Round Corner Drug Store
Bird House Building Contest Guidelines Published
Mrs. Herman Douthitt advises boys entering the chamber of commerce bird house contest to build proper homes for various species. She outlines wood over metal, deep nail heads, no entrance vents, no interior windows, tight joints, no rain ingress, and neutral paint with entrance sizes and specific diameters for bird species including bluebird wren chickadee titmouse martin crested flycatcher flicker red headed woodpecker downy woodpecker and robin or phoebe with open sides for the latter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Douthitt
Chamber of ‘Commerce
Knitters Sought by Red Cross to Make Refugee Garments
Red Cross seeks knitters to make garments for European refugees. Mrs. C. C. Seawir says Douglas County has met quotas before and urges workers to join. Yarn will be distributed May 1 at Red Cross rooms open Monday and Wednesday afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Europe
C. C. Seawir
Douglas County
Spewir
Study of Typewriter Program Noted at Board Meeting
At a board of education session an item on ribbons for typing classes was read. The discussion touched on a large class using typewriters as students study use of the device and aim to receive credit for typework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
H. H. Brown
M.H. Brown
West Ninth Street
Eatonic Promises Quick Relief for Acid Stomach
A vintage ad touts Eatonic as a cure for acid stomach and related woes. It cites a doctor's claimed success and offers a money back guarantee, urging readers to obtain a box today and confirm rapid neutralization of acidity to restore health and vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eatonic
Teik
Batork
Lawrence Student Composes Music for KK A Follies
Lawrence University of Kansas student Marcellus Law pens the music for I Just Must Dance a main number in the KK A Follies to be staged Wednesday night in Robinson Gymnasium Jessie Wyatt a leading fairy lover role Fred Leach opposite her Professor Maxwel Ferguson also wrote an original piece Springtime Was Made for Lovers Marguerite Reinisch a KK Follies specialty dancer Dorothy Cole Lawrence girl and KK U PE instructor choreographs dances. performances anticipated as well received
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Lawrence Girl
Marcellus Law
University of Kansas
Robinson Gymnasium
Jessie Wyatt
Fred Leach
Maxwel Ferguson
Marguerite Reinisch
Queen Esther Girls Lead Sunday Service at Baldwin Church
Baldwin reporters note the Queen Esther girls led the Sunday evening service with the regular choir assisting. Visitors Mr and Mrs Harmon Downs from Hugoton called on Mrs Down's parents, the Ruchtys, Sunday evening. The Centenary committee met Monday evening to discuss stewardship. A county Sunday school one day convention is planned for Thursday at the Lawrence Y M C A building. Mr Adrian M Newens is slated to appear on the lecture association program. Mr A M Clark fell ill Tuesday evening at Centenary Hall after Sunday church service. The doctor prescribed rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EB. Lawson
Mattie McQueen
Glenn
Albert Lawson
Geo. Strichan Weat
Lawrence
Wile Price
Loreng Wiliams
Mianex
Mabel Poraroy
Bertha Pardee
Baldwin
Glenn McQueen
Schick
Vin-land Viraday
Charles Kusainger
Games Aealager
Z ‘ Ra
Mame Scott
Pou Irvin
Malone
Ane
Loren Wiliams
Esingtoy
Maggin MeMblen
Martti Hal
Messrs
Art Witers
John Southard
W. 5. Pumroy
Loren Wilams
Mabel Pumroy
Bertha Purdee
Queen Esther
Harmon Downs
Hugoton
Down
Ruchty
Centenary Committee On Stewardship
County Sunday School Association
Adrian M. New
Gasoline price wars spread across southern states
Reports from Memphis Louisville and other southern cities reveal a trading war among refiners driving gasoline prices down sharply. Memphis cited 13 cents per gallon while Nashville and New Orleans ranged 19 cents, with Louisville watching for a drop from 27 cents. Kentucky residents await relief as prices trend downward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Louisville
South
North
Chattanooga
Knoxville
New Orleans
Nashville
Kentucky
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Dougie County
Sean
Hy Aith
Rae
Saya County
Reer
Ioe Farméra
Esral i Tos
Mifaige
Reece Erect
Fi Reynolds
Korein
Rick
Albany
Drew
Oecie
Teatimeniale
Kaw Valley
Franklin
McNish
Sigel
Whitlock
Farmers’ Union
Robert
Chrch
Gialer
J. H. Petelish
Fern
Miss Lillie
Dorothy
Richardson
Nickse
Maldwin
J. Re Roabinson
James Christy
Cox
Alisa
Minnie Stebileet
Thasa
Mines
Paul Garinet
Mr Farmer
Mr. i
Lawrence Visteow
O. D. Thomas
Wolman
L. HL Etefish
Belvqir
Wale Mitchell
Johnson
Renee
Charlett
Dr. Albright
Mass
Follies
Dorothy Cole
KK. U
Miss Cole
Noungeis
Rankin's Drug Store
Palace Meath Market
Rankin’s
Quincy
Lucile Roberts
Emporis State Normal
Schoo
California
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