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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1916

Page

4

Second Christian Church Picnic and City Celebration in Lawrence

Large turnout expected for the Second Christian Church picnic in South Park marking a two day event for local colored residents. Kansas City groups will perform at Masonic Hall with a 10 cent admission, followed by a morning excursion band, parade at 1:30, and cornerstone laying for a new Christian church with Rev W M Hancock and Grand Master Wilson officiating.

South Park Lawrence Kansas City Imperial Band of Park Nineteenth Tennessee Street New Christian Church Wilson Maayoe Francisco WW. Holyfield Mieang C. W. Bom W. M. Hancock Lara Israel

Community Notes From Lecompton Area Visitations

Glenn HL Underwood family visited W M Underwood and relatives in midweek traveling to Inte Jeton county to see Fr Ob Underwood's brother. The Ladies Aid met with Mrs Will Glenn Thursday afternoon as Madge McCall hosted Hazel Orr from Kanwaka. Various visits and shopping trips occurred, with neighbors at Riverside Park enjoying a fishing and swimming gathering. Mrs Cyrus Glenn improved from illness, and multiple locals shared meals with H L Underwood's family.

Glenn HL. Underwood W. M. Underwood Jeton County Ob. Underwood Aid Will Glenn Hazel Orr Kanwaka Madge McCall H. J. Underwood Luwrence Ralph H. L. Brown Lawrence Mr. Brown Riverside Park Cyrus Gletin John Matneyvine H. L. Underwood Bertha Grant Gilbert Henry Bigas Thomas Tarr McLeauth Rev. Anderson Edge Wood Park George Claar Marion Laswell Masterson Los Angeles California Lecompton H. &. Brown John Matney John Lebb Ted Baughman George Clas Cyrus Glenn Hood

Despairing Woman Now Happy Mother

The letter from Mrs George Stephens of Patoka details how Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped her overcome infertility due to female troubles after five years of marriage. She credits the remedy with restoring health and enabling a healthy baby girl, praising its tonic herbal base and nationwide testimonies.

Patoka el “Tig Lydia BE Georce Stephens Lydia IE Pinkham

Gaberdine Fashion Sketch Highlights Tailored Suit Styles

The Washington Star outlines gaberdine as a leading fabric for the season with tight weave and soft texture, praised for press retention. It details a slashed revers coat and full, boxy skirt designs, with linings, is trims, and the cost in yards of gaberdine and silk for the ensemble, noting belled sleeves and practical pockets.

Gaberdine Ami Tere Emgaberdine Dave Stay Tyte Washington Star

Fashion's Frills in Washable Satin and Corduroy

Washable satin skirts feature belts and corduroy folds in a prim dress silhouette. Feather handbags come in brown blue green amethyst gray and purple. A Rowell-cut navy serge suit uses white braid bindings and suede military belt. Cushions show awning stripe fabrics. Nearby, Keate cashe fons-enbient stools stand about 15 inches high, sturdy for lawn or porch seating.

Corduroy Returns in Evening Dress Trims

Corduroy trims net evening dresses with narrow bias piping as fashion regains popularity. Mrs. E. C. Horton and Miss Sue Horton traveled to Kansas City by interurban this morning to visit friends, reflecting local social activity.

E. C. Horton Sue Horton Kansas City

Indoor Life Warns Fatness Is Dangers To Health

A vintage health notice warns indoor life causes excess body fat and weakened vitality. It recommends Kore capsules from Round Corner Drag Store, taking one after meals and before bed, claiming weight loss, better digestion, and restored energy.

Siont Round Corner

Minervian club meets with Mrs Harrison in Barker

The Minervian club gathered Wednesday afternoon with nineteen members as Mrs J M Harrison presided. Toll call noted Evangelists, music performed, and stories shared. Guests included Mrs John Nace of Kansas City and several local members. next meeting planned for Children’s Day at the Wattame with Miss Watts and Mrs Paul Winter hosting.

Minervian Club J. M. Harrison Toll Call Win. Frowe Billy” Sumutaye Daniels John Nace Kensas City Parrott Mixs Mayme Howell R. MM Lincol Thut Rose Noah Hetrick Ohio Edna Jesse Carter Missouri Whi Barr Gertill Ren

Leighty Arrives From Colorado for Visit at Kensington

Tonganoxie residents recount a social afternoon as Mr. Leighty returns from six months in Colorado. Mr. Cross hosts a Kensington in honor of Julia Smies of Clifton Kansas. The gathering includes Miss Lucile Heiser Maud Gordon Edith Heiser Prudence Young Francia Young Evile Green Hirsch Holton Julia Smies and Mary Smies with a lunch of ices and cakes. Lester Casebell, visiting cousin Omar Stewart, returned home Thursday morning.

Mr. Leighty Colorado Mr. Cross Kensington Julia Smies Clifton Kansas Cross Mary Smies Lucile Heiser Maud Gordon Edith Heiser Prudence Young Francia Young Evile Green Hirsch Holton Lester Casebell Omar Stewart

Gold Medal Oil Capsules Ad Seeks Health Claims

An old advertisement touts Gold Medal Oil Capsules as a world-wide remedy for various ailments. It claims U S government approval, purity, origin from Dutch sources, and guaranteed satisfaction with a druggist refund if not as represented. The copy pressures readers to purchase immediately.

Gil Amd U. S Holland

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Quick Recovery

The advertisement claims thousands have used Mayr's Wonderful Remedy to cure stomach liver and intestinal ailments. It asserts one dose removes underlying inflammation and bile deposits, offering a booklet by Geo H Mayr in Chicago and urging purchase from Round Corser Drug and other reputable druggists.

Mayr Geo. H. Mayr Mfg Whiting St Chicago Ill

Local social notes show Kansas visits and visits across towns

The column lists residents and guests moving among McLouth Manhattan Lawrence and nearby areas. It mentions Mr. 3. E. Watkins time with Mrs. Henry Hawkins, Miss Teckla Parrel visiting Manhattan, Pansy Wise in Pekka, Miss Marie Wager in Kansas shopping, Walter Zdellner promoting a Foard machine from Bates City to Lees, and several lengthy visits and trips throughout the week involving Ellen Boyle, Helena Cascheir, Opal Stewart, Mrs. Shelby Bullard, Miss Mae Moore, and others with relatives and neighbors in Tonganoxie, Moore's Summit, and surrounding communities.

E. Watkins McLout Biain Louth Wincomvin Jos Mckee Henry Hawkins Teckla Parrel Manhattan Helen Pansy Wise Peka Marie Wager Kansas Walter Zdellner Bateas City Fyay Lees New Fe Young Kiss 3 Hilda’ Kine Tine Chi Ellen Boyle Tonganoxic Deanette Still Moore Sumihit Shelby Bullard Moor Summit Helena Cascheir McLouth Opal Stewart Irs Bob Mills Eric Shonau Nan Francis da- Suests Une Papa Jis Kan- Y Thurs Mae Mooreane City

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and an Elevator Accident

Residents travel for picnics and family visits in MeLouth and Lawrence with relatives including Kendall Casebell Huffman and Dew. A Lawrence elevator accident seriously injures Walter Pickens, with firefighters freeing him as doctors treat injuries at Simmeans Hospital.

J. Bridges MeLouth Heirl Margaret Kendall Mehouth Mabel Casebell Brinkman Lawrence “Whursida Robinson Thursilly Lawrence Fount Huffman My C. T. Dew Ale A

Ice cream and election notes mix in town column

A jumble of local notices mentions selling ice cream, a car cruise, and a call for votes for a team. It references the G. A. R encampment in Kansas City and a focus committee plan to provide facilities, with Aug 24 noted and veterans receiving shelter during the event.

Kansas G. R Kansas City Rimubarhs Ite Neeon

Unclear Regional Text About Bet Seat and Wind Dinrayy

Fragmentary OCR reading discusses Bet Seat and Wind dinrayy with uncertain references. Key names and places are unreadable, making a precise summary and context impossible from the available text. The item appears to be a stray, garbled historical note rather than a coherent news piece.

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