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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1920

Page

4

Song Recital by Ethelynde Smith in Fraser Hall

A song recital by soprano Ethelynde Smith with Anna Sweeney at Fraser Hall Thursday evening. Program includes Old Songs of the Allied Nations and American and German pieces, with selections ranging from Italian airs to Brahms and Schumann, plus children’s songs and Mother Goose items.

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Memorial Obituary for Thomas Watts at Local Church

The town mourns Thomas Watts veteran salesman and businessman praised for integrity and kindness. The obituary notes his dedication to family, faith, and community service, with friends recalling his generosity, steady counsel, and calm presence amid hard times. A memorial service is planned with attendees urged to honor his welfare ethos.

Community Protrany A Home Tale High Prai

Fragmentary notice from a local committee urging better community engagement and advertising. The text is garbled but references organizing efforts, potential events, and the aim to improve neighborly spaces through participation and ethical conduct.

The Committee On Advertising

Rats Favor One Rat Snap Meal Over All Other Food

A garbledOCR note claims rats ignore other foods for a single meal of Rat-Snap. It mentions the product coming in powder form and being fed at a store, with cats avoiding it and rats traveling to the bait. The text references stores and a potential pest control context.

Ner Pea M. Han Giresn

Messenger Servier Caib Pite ny Service Cigar Siere

The notice records a service change affecting a messenger operation tied to Caib Pite and a local cigar shop. Details indicate a shift in duties and timing, with mention of the service provider and participating entities. No further context given.

Messenger Servier Caib Pite Ny Service Cigar Siere

No More Rats eromies Ivs in- RAT wo Chicken Piers

Fragmented OCR text mentions storage building and round for Callahan with names like Stuart Tareen Bros and Jerez Stere and M.W Farn. unclear events, partial items, no clear outcome or date.

Do Ont-Beory Stuart Tareen Brosner Jerez Stere M.W Farn Callahan

Retire From Farm Forces Move to Family Care

Mr and Mrs Elmer Sawyer of Apple ite neighborhood retire from active farming and hand their farm to son Wilbur who recently wed Miss Besie Shields. Longtime respected farmers, the Sawyers leave a legacy of comfort and cheer with a silver gift of a covered sugar bowl and a card of thanks.

Elmer Sawyer Apple Ite Wilbur Besie Shields

Dr Guetem Tye Tar Nese and Ehroat Tueh Ebag

A brief notice lists individuals Dr Guetem Tye Tar Nese and Ehroat Tueh Ebag in a short, readable item. No dates or organizations are provided.

Guetem Tye Tar Nese Ehroat Tueh Ebag

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promise Glow and Health

A long-standing Ohio physician Dr Edwards offered Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel aid. The ad claims the olive colored tablets normalize waste elimination and improve pale complexions, headaches and general well being for both women and men. It touts widespread use and urges nightly use for best results.

Dfm Edwards Dr. Edwards

Explosion Kills Two at Des Moines Gas Plant

An explosion in the engine room of the Des Moines Gas Company plant in Des Moines Iowa today left two men dead, three missing, and five injured. Firefighters battled flames as workers evacuated the site and authorities began a full casualty and cause investigation.

Des Moines Iowa Des Moines Gas Larengi

Montha Noothaline Promised for Parched Hands Care

An old advisory note urges extra oil during cold water exposure to prevent skin drying. It promotes Montha Noothaline from Dr. Yteree of Buffalo as a remedy for chapped hands. The piece touts the product’s reputation and availability through druggists.

Yteree Buffalo Monthanet N. Meithi

Explosion toll and damages at gas plant

The explosion killed Phil Devine the plant superintendent and William King a workman. Injured include William Wisham an engineer and Frank Coppax a miker, with three in serious condition. Gas mains repair will take days or weeks. estimated loss around F200,000.

Phil Devine William King William Wisham Frank Coppax Ely

Will Be Some Apples

George McCarty of Lecompton says Douglas County apple growers may face a half to two thirds crop after a recent frost. He notes Jonathan apples were largely damaged but other varieties show some promise despite the setback.

George McCarty Lecompton Douglas County Jonathan McCarty

Weathered Return Trip Plans Include Nebraska and Kansas

The speaker plans to travel through cold spring weather and make calls on the return journey visiting locations in Nebraska and Smith County Kansas.

Nebraska Smith County Kansas

Voight Family Plans Three Month Sunshine States Trip

Mr and Mrs Peter Voight and their small grandson Raymond F Voight will depart around May 4 for a three month journey to states where they have resided They will visit Dayton Ohio and then Michigan as part of the trip

Denver Antu Peter Voight Raymond F. Voight Dayton Ohio Michigan

Ten Years Younger Than His Years

A feature extols vitality as the best anti aging measure. It argues that physical strength and mental alertness at midlife extend lifespans compared with younger adults who are weaker. It advises recognizing signs of waning vitality in organs and energy, urging proactive health efforts to maintain vigor.

Lyko Yur

Cole Aero-Eight Cars Travel 15 000 Miles on Original Firestone Tires

Cole Aero-Eight cars traveled 15 000 miles on their original Firestone tires. The scene notes indicate the vehicles were at 643 Mass Street.

Cole Aero Mass

Chiropractors Welch and Welch Practice at 927 Mass

Drs Welch and Welch operate a chiropractic practice at 927 Mass, offering spinal adjustments, wellness care, and treatment for back and neck pain to local residents.

Ps.oc Mass Drs. Welch & Welch

Resolutions Urge Parties Embrace Anti Lynch Mob Laws

In Chicago on April 27 at a conference by the Equal Rights League resolutions were adopted urging Republicans and Democrats at their national conventions to include in their platforms drastic laws against lynching mob violence Jim Crow laws and wage slavery. The message also advocates economic action by riding a bicycle.

Chicago Equal Rights League

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