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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1920

Page

2

Strenuous Life to Be Shown by Baldwin High Senior Class

Baldwin town notices illness recoveries and local events among residents. The Baldwin High School Senior class will present the play A Strenuous Life on Friday evening April 23 1920. Several residents recover from operations and illnesses while others attend a Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra concert in Lawrence with multiple local attendees.

Dan Shotwell Sr H. &. Wilson Baldwin Wilson George Wetzel Lawrence City Mr. Wolf Baldwin High School Jasper Griffin Fred Hindman Ralph Hawley Hawley Mary Smith E. A. Leach Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra Elizabeth Chandler Esther Runyan Norma Rose Gladys Elliot Kathleen Clinton Joseph Mauzzey Glenn Connelley Alfred Runyan Evan Evans Kline Alderdice Grafton Bowen Harold Wilson Frees Harvey

Naturalization Day Set for Veterans in Shawnee County

In Topeka on April 23, a special naturalization day is set for Civil War veterans born abroad who failed to complete naturalization and cannot vote in the coming general election. Judge James A. McClure fixes July 22 for the session in Shawnee county district court with sanction from M R Bevinm chief naturalization examiner. The 1919 law requires full naturalization for voting, ending previous first papers eligibility.

Topeka James A. McClure Shawnee County M. R. Bevinm St. Louis

Obituary Lucretia King 1885 1920 Life of dedication

Lucretia King born 1885 in West Suffield Connecticut died April 20 1920 in Lawrence Kansas. She married Russell Merrick Ewing at eighteen and after his death moved to Lawrence to live with her daughter Mrs John Lewotte. Survived by two sons and two daughters she remained a faithful Baptist. Her sons will take the remains to Massachusetts for burial.

Lucretia King West Suffield Conn Russell Merrick Ewing Lawrence Kansas John Lewotte The Baptist Church Agawaw Mass Massachusetts

Methodist bishops meet in Kansas City conference opens

Thirty one Methodist Episcopal bishops gather in Kansas City for the semi annual conference including six foreign representatives. William A. Quayle presides as president. Memorial services are planned Friday night for the late Bishop Matt Hughes.

Bishop Quayle Kansas City Methodist Episcopal Church Eare Wm.a. Quayle St.sident Matt Ss. Ifughes

Smallpox notice at Bowersock Theatre site issued

The man selling Emmy goods at Seventh Street beside the Bowersock Theatre was found to have smallpox yesterday. All who visited should be vaccinated at once to confer immunity before infection. By order of the Board of Health. A W Clark M D Superintendent.

Smanlpox

Water main shutoff and city notices in North Lawrence

Notices warn water consumers of an 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM water outage on End Street north of Locust and west of End, and west of 4th Street in North Lawrence up to the railroad on Saturday April 24. Also announces a Douglas County home economics short course April 28 29 30 at Midland School with Mrs J W Allard directing. Local sales include aprons and bug sale at Philips Store Hess Drug Store imports 500 goldfish from Toledo with arrival date to be announced.

J. L. Phillips End St Locust Street 4Th St North Lawrence Lewis Quigley Rome Douglas County State Agricultural Colege Midland House Sions Irs J. W. Allard Hess Drug Store Toledo Ohio The Journal-World

Santox Jvloed Purifier Guaranteed or Money Refunded

Product claim mentions Santox Jvloed Purifier with a guarantee of money back if not satisfied. The text references a Hess but provides no clear context or additional details.

Santox Hess Drug Store

Girls Plead Guilty to Arson at State School for Girls

Four inmates of the state reform school for girls in Kansas pleaded guilty in district court to arson. They admitted trying to burn the main buildings, one burning seventy tons of hay, and an attempted to ignite a large quantity of clothing on an electric iron. The prosecutor requested sending the girls to the state prison farm at Lansing.

Kans Wus Trial School Lansing

Deaths and Funerals in Pasadena and Lone Star Areas

Aaron Hill age 75 died at his Pasadena home after moving to California. He settled at Heaper in 1864 and ran a mercantile business with brother Charles HLASH in Eudora for thirty years. Marynda Powell age 85 died at Lawrence Hospital. late of three miles south of Lone Star. Funeral 3 PM Saturday at Bethel Church with interment Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Aaron Hill Pasadena Hill Druglas County Heaper Charles Hlash Eudora California Twee Fouts Nee Marinda Powell Maryinda Powell Lawrence Hospital

Blur Mound School Closes Amid Rural Education Shake

Blue Mound rural school ends operations today after years of community programs. Nearby Douglas County districts report three of four schools closed, affecting patrons and local education access.

Blur Mound Blue Mound Jlinner Douglas County

Good Meeting at McAllaster Draws Lavish Local Attendance

A community meeting at McAllaster last night attracted over 200 Lavw ation residents. Superintendent Raymond A Went spoke on community meetings and goals while Miss Peart led a program including readings by King Rumberger and Jules Holland, music by local groups, and a discussion on local problems.

Lavwation McAlister Remond A. Went Kyrosre Com Miss Peart Heing Christina 7 Tan Church Wisme Mandela Jruitor King Rumberger Jures Holland Donald Higgins Lee Sorey Hohster Ung Stew Net Campbell Sam Wratherus Derry Stugard Cam Ty Ellis Stervitt Ivan Directud Farrell Christian PN Society The Christian Church al Ugre Seitees Thei Childern

Senator Hoover Files for Press Jeans Case

Senator Hoover initiates a legal action related to a press jeans matter, with proceedings described as ongoing. The report notes the filing but provides limited details on parties or outcomes.

Corn Treatment Claim Headlines Quick Corn Relief

A teased ad touts a corn killer product promising immediate relief and rapid results. It emphasizes a tried and proven approach, claiming quickest, easiest, safest, and most reliable relief and appealing to ridges of corns.

Sell Fowl Export Proposal Sparks Local Debate

Fragmentary notes show a Linz Austria discussion on exporting fowl and related council rent issues. The readable text hints at a public debate over agricultural exports and municipal costs without clear outcomes.

Montana Primary in Helena Voters Pick Electors

Helena voters arrange in Montana primary to select electors for the national election. The report notes participants standing in a party selection process and hints at candidates Bertie Kresien and Harding as referenced choices.

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Advertised For Stomach Ailments

A testimonial claims the product saved a life after hospitalization where the patient suffered malnutrition and skeletal weight. The ad promises to remove catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and cure stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. It pledges refunds and targets druggists and the Round Corner Prig Store.

Mayr Round Corner Prig

Freckles vanish with Othine double strength treatment

Old advertisement promises freckles fade with Othine double strength. Apply nightly and morning from any drugstore and see dark spots fade while lighter freckles disappear. Guaranteed money back if no improvement after appropriate use.

Fractured Ad Promises Health Remedies and Refunds

A garbled consumer ad touts a blood poisoning cure and a money back guarantee. It mentions oral health, skin sores, burns, bites, and other conditions with dubious claims and a “Pleasant little pink pills” product. The text pressures satisfaction with refunds and urges purchase despite unclear ingredients.

You Can’t Brush or Wash Out Dandruff

An ad claims four ounces of liquid argon dissolves dandruff by nightly scalp application. It promises rapid relief from itching and a fluffy lustrous hair feel after three or four treatments and notes liquid arvon is inexpensive and available at drug stores.

Fragmentary 359 Persons Titled Food and Wound Distribution

Fragmentary OCR notes refer to numbers 359 persons, 450 wounds of butter, and references to Vienna Linz hospitals. The text is damaged and lacks clear context or a coherent event, so a precise report cannot be formed beyond noting scattered figures and unclear distribution details.

Do Not Get Careless With Your Blood Supply

Cautionary medical note urges vigilance over blood health and claims Swift Specific Co remedies. Warns of claggish blood and disease, promotes 5 SL vegetable blood medicine to revitalize blood and vitality, urges visit to drug store and free medical advice from Medical Director, Swift Laboratory, Atlanta GA.

Swift Specific Co Swift Laboratory Atlanta

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