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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1917
Page
2
From page notes a chaotic listing of Masons ranks and degrees with names such as Henderson 32 and Varnum 32, plus corps of officers, a note about a photo promo at Squires Studio, Y M C A board routine, a fossil hunting offer, and a W C T U county session at the City Y M C A with over twenty five members present.
Community notes from Lawrence and Vinland cover county exam results with names including Violet Mitchell Estella Ayer Wilma Quelch Hilda Koehler William Wells and Carl Mitchell. Social visits family sickness Easter church events and a funeral for O H Ayer alongside Loyal Workers class activities and a Germany manners talk.
Doctors and eye specialists endorse Bon-Opto claiming eyesight improves by 50 percent in a week in many cases. Testimonials from patients note reduced strain, clearer reading, and discarding glasses after regular use, with ophthalmologists citing marked improvements and safety assurances.
Mrs. Amy Will Mrs. Johanna Will and Mrs. C. E. Griffis led a program recalling communities as they were forty five years ago. The flower committee Mrs. Fred Woods Mrs. Ida Sturdy and Mrs. Media Hagerman prepared flowers for Edward Rumsey who died Thursday. A card of thanks spoke of flowers sent to pastor's wife Mrs. James Naismith during illness. The event closed with German cakes and hot cocoa and plans for a May meeting with Mrs. Mary King.
Mrs F L Varnum died yesterday at the Swedish hospital in Kansas City. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 10 30 from the home at the northwest city limits. Interment will follow at Oak Hill cemetery.
A quotation attributed to Ruskin arguing that pride corrupts judgment and leads to wrongdoings. It states that passions may waver, but pride always interferes, making swift, innocent actions mortally dangerous when driven by vanity.
In a light moment Phyllis visits the countryside and asks about a cow's hidden bottles. Grandma replies with gentle amusement as Phyllis wonders where the containers are kept. The anecdote captures family warmth and rural charm.
The note from Mr. and Mrs. Chas Godfrey and others expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy after a bereavement and for floral offerings. The message lists several names and mentions a local business. The funeral of Miss Essie Ridley was held from the family home on California road yesterday at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. O C Brown of the First Baptist Church, with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Farmers in Douglas county sold five loads of hogs in the local market this week. Prices are high, and activity is unusually brisk, signaling strong demand for pork. Farmers anticipate steady sales as market conditions favor sellers.
A Cleveland Rose Co advertisement touts Zemo as a rapid, non greasy skin remedy for eczema blotches ringworm rashes and similar troubles. Sold at drug stores for 25c or 1.00 for extra large, it promises instant relief and quick healing with easy application.
Roy Metsker of Lone Star led with four hog loads selling for 999.25. Johnson of Nine Mile Ranch near Reno sold one load for 399.22. Metsker sold another load for 233.14. Frank Fishburn delivered a single hog at 65.08, noted by Jacob Badsky of Santa Fe stockyards as an unusually high price for the market.
Work to remove the old bridge is advancing rapidly with piling supports driven for each span before superstructure removal. Reclaimed materials will be reused on other county bridges.
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