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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1916
Page
3
Fragmentary ad text references Hester and Roberts with a $31 amount and a weekend food sale hosted by Phillips walk paper store on Saturday afternoon. Mentions Smoke Little Pebly Cigars and Squires Studio amid unclear phrases about fronting mouldings and a neighborhood bazaar.
Fragmentary notes mention Pap sou and new vegetables at a Din infre event. References to Rasmond's 900 Ten, Din, and Triuinsee hint at a local gathering with names like Little Miss Quasie Starioot and Baldwin, plus a Brother HCO Stuart.
The article lists a series of social happenings including Professor Farrell's youth lecture at his home, Bessie Raymeld hosting Sunday school guests, Esther Philips preparing to move to Colorado with her family, the Tatecyopah high school Economics Club meeting, a Kappa Sigma pledge dinner for Chirke Bruington, Mr. and Mrs. Marper hosting a Sunday dinner, a birth announcement for Oscar Brant and wife, Glee Club girls planning a hike, weekly visits of Mrs. We. Gilmore and family, a miscellaneous shower for Miss Meyer, and tea and matron gatherings at local church parlors with Mrs. Fulkerson hosting the Merry Matrons.
A sensational home remedy claims to completely absorb freckles and soften skin with no harm. It recommends applying mercolized wax nightly then washing off, with a cosmetic powder mix said to dissolve and aid wrinkle reduction.
An OCR fragment lists cash discounts on fruits and canned goods including pineapple oranges peaches apricots pears and pineapple cans. It mentions beans, hominy, macaroni, ginger snaps and beef cuts with per pound prices and advertises cash discounts plus delivery across the city by L Wolf Coffee.
The Progressive Reading Club will host a siumal banger on Tuesday April 25 at Miss Raymond's Tea Room. The event features the Modern Lace Club and Modern Love Club. Admission is $15 and takes place on Kentucky Street.
Personal T Johnson attended the Odd Fellows afternoon celebration. W W Gorden of Kansas will deliver an address. Miss Mary Matheson and Miss Elizabeth Matheson, guests of Mrs. George Innes, left for Chicago to visit Roy Henley before returning to Nebro, Canada. D H Brandenburg, Russell farmer, stayed with AW McKeena at the Merchants National Bank after serving in Topeka. Lyandenburg claims five to six hundred acres of wheat. J A Levitt of Chenga visited on business. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Herd of Lake View visited W J Russell and family.
A large scientific gathering is planned with sessions at Lawrence and Kansas City. The American Chemical Society meeting, now in Urbana, will be hosted by Lawrence and Kansas City's venues as scientists assemble. Professor Bailey reports several hundred attendees, with some sessions at the University of Kansas and others in Kansas City.
Sample OCR reads as a local notice promising savings from Ed Wein and G W Smith while announcing Maple Grove road work. The culvert project in Grant Township will close streets near Til Street and north as drivers are advised to detour.
Washington reports a cabinet meeting reviewed the submarine crisis and the Sussex sinking. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing expect to dispatch the American note to Berlin tonight or tomorrow with no change in policy. Count Von Bernstorff to discuss the matter with Secretary Lansing in general terms this evening.
Lawrence residents report persistent thefts of flowerbeds as vandals uproot and carry away plants. Town owners seek proof to catch culprits and deter further damage amid an unusually early start to the annual vandalism.
April 8 report notes civilians have died in disasters caused by mines or hostile acts. William Run, president of the Board of Trade, spoke in the Commons today about the casualties and ongoing dangers amid hostilities.
An Admiralty notice reports a British steamer torpedoed early this month without warning. Press dispatches at the time described the sinking amid wartime tensions, with details limited by the censored wire service.
An April gathering featured a noon live dinner and afternoon activities with a ball match ending LL to 6. Guests included Mrs. Theorge and Mrs. Vaebhenn. Saval Dreeheison attended Sophia’s wedding in Bue. Phunai visited Henry Bainonier's drome Sunday.
The University fixes Engineers Day for April 28 with events including a parade floated by engineering students. Mixed notes mention a torpedoed Russian bark and Lloyd's records, recalling the ship Hus Selewanden from Ga land to Mobile, with the crew saved.
The University Club tonight will host a smoker honoring Prof. George Merbert Clarke of the University of Tennessee. All members are invited to attend.
An old home remedy claims to remove facial hair quickly with a stiff paste mixed with water and delatone. The advertisement promises painless results and urges buyers to ensure they obtain genuine delatone or similar product, warning against disappointment.
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