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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1918

Page

4

FUEL ORDER CURBS SERSOUS FOR LAWRENCE GREENHOUSES

A state fuel administrator curbs coal and gas use for greenhouses in Lawrence with exceptions for those not growing plants for produce. Lawneyjee Floral Co. at 4447 Massachusetts St is affected, facing heat cuts in about half its houses this winter, reducing production. A winter plan aims to limit coal use before cold weather.

Jordey Lawrence A Lawneyjee Floral Co Massachusetts Styet Iala

Social rounds in Oak Ridge area near Lawrence

Sunday visits dot the Oak Ridge and Bonner Springs communities as friends and relatives drop by for afternoons and to share news. Families including Hayden, Woolf, Marousin, Toms, and Eberwein gather at homes from Topeka to North Lawrence, with Florence, Kate, and Ednah Hopkins among those Social events spark conversations about illness and cheer.

Clara Woba Bonner Sprin Anc Hayden Lester Metice J. R’ Blevens Atheniy King Leavenworth Kansas Will King North Lawrence Vernon King Rose Dora Charley Eberwein Alverdo Bareiss Ralph Cany Smith Seiwald W Wooit Oskaloosa Evelyn Hayden Edwart Hopkins George Mole Suiters Clara Wood Muzzy Not Lawrence Barden Leona Charley Eberwein Raymond Woolf Kate Marousin Chester Toms Edrah Hopkins France Allen

Mayr’s Prepeatal Remedy Promises Quick Health Boost

An ad describes a husband’s recovery from stomach and liver trouble after taking Mayr’s preparatal remedy for 354 months. It claims the product removes catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation, improving overall health. Readily available at Round Corner Drug Store and other druggists.

Gus Cleveland Mayr Round Corner

Kansas Schools Train Army Men Across Four Institutions

Four Kansas educational institutions now devote efforts to military training. By autumn, 1,608 men are enrolled in vocational trades courses at Kansas University, State Agricultural College in Manhattan, Fort Hays Normal School, and Quindaro Institute. Instruction covers radio telegraphy, electrical and mechanical trades, carpentry, auto and truck repair, with housed and fed soldiers on campus.

Topeka Kansas Kimball Kansas University State Agricultural College Manhattan Fort Hays Normal School Quindaro ‘Institute The State University Agricultural College A. A.potter Kansas State Agricultural College War Department

North Lawrence approves new sewer district ten

City commission last night established sewer district Number Ten in North Lawrence. Main sewer will run 1500 feet north from Elm Street center, with a lateral sewer for nearby properties. City funds cover the main, affected properties pay for the lateral via five percent bonds. Abolishes Hicks cess pool, clearing waste from Hicks laundry.

North Lawrence City Commission Elm Street Seventh Street CA. Hicks Hicks

Mrs Eph Dehoff Returns From Abilene Visit

Mrs Eph Dehoff returns from a trip to Abilene where she visited her son Roy Dehoff who is threshing about fifteen miles away. She is accompanied by her son Clifford Dehoff. Messrs Hutchinson and Charleton brought out two wagon loads of farm implements cows and chickens from the area.

Eph Dehoff Abilene Roy Dehoff Clifford Dehoff Messrs Hutchinson and Charleton

Obituary and Local Visits From Tonganoxie Community

O. L. Amick visits sister in Empoyine while many residents share visits to Lawrence Bonner Springs and Kansas City. Baptism rites for infant James Francis Dwyer held at sacred Heart Tongonoxie with godparents Frank H Barnes and wife. Travel, farming, school activities, and church events fill a busy week in Tonganoxie area with widespread moving, visiting, and community projects.

Ookamick May Dickinson Lawrence Liberal Kansas J. M. Clevenger Ralph Ford FH. Barnes R. G Nance Colorado Geo. Li Phenicie Sam Kelsall Emr Charleton Kansas City Wade Zimmgerman H. G. Marsh C. C. Hemphill Linwood O’dea Boggs Roy Cook R. C. Nance Geo. L. Phenice Bonner Springs Dewey Woods Lydon Eldorado Ansas Robert. Graham Frank H. A. Barnes Ray Barnes Graharo Anna Pardee Osborne Grace Allan Chicago Portrait Company Arley Kelsey Ruth Phenick Georgiana Bleakley J. E. Dwyer Leavenworth Lake of. the Woods P. M. Ford Tonganoxie Wm. Zimmerman Glenn Ford Pony Creek Sam Kelsall Margaret O'Dea Robert Graham McLouth John Osborn Mr. Graham Graham Aid Society Frank Warren Emmett Wm. Botts F. A. Dickinson Robert Elroy Ford J. W.glaze Thomas Taylor

Brackett Bigsby Wednesday attendance at Sage Park event

The Ents Nong card club and guests traveled to Sage Park Topeka for their annual Bignie Sunday gathering. Residents from Lawrence and Topeka attended picnics and social events including L T L outings, C P A activities, and a McNish Bottling Works notice.

Bigsby Guy Nong Sage Park Topeka Bignie

Perpetuated as Performed at 1 The Charity Bequest

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a churchyard scene with a ward and charity bequest. The text mentions a choir and a person standing on his head in a churchyard while officials attend, reflecting a dated, ceremonial act. The exact names, place, and date are unreadable in the fragment.

Notice of Third Payment to Ross War Fund

The third payment on the Ross War Fund is due the 28th. Donors can aid the organization’s work by contributing promptly at the Merchants Bank or the Red Cross headquarters in the basement of Watkins Stone Bay Building. Send funds to the Second Red Cross Fund.

Ross War Fund Ank Red Cross Watkins Ston Bay Red Fav

Farmers' Union Picnic Planned for Labor Day at Holcomb's Grove

About 1200 members of the Farmers' Union of Douglas County prepare for a Labor Day picnic at Holcomb's Grove on September 2. A Haskell band concert and a program featuring John Trimble of Mitchell County as principal speaker accompany several local actors. Full arrangements to be announced by the committee. Also promotes GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER as a household remedy for digestion and liver troubles with sale at the City Drug Store.

Farmers’ “Union Holcomb’s Grove Farmers’ Union of Douglas County Adv

Local families spend days in town and Kansas City

Mr and Mrs Anton Nirschl and children Mary and George, with Mrs Frank Nirschl and Ardith, visited Kansas City Monday while Mr and Mrs Thomas Mason of Jarbalo were in town on Saturday. Nancy E Meller visits Ealing with daughter Mrs Henry Hyde. Bert Harmon and Gordon Bert of Honey Valley joined by Prank Riley and daughter from Reno spent Saturday in town. C H Cain and MiaS Sara Mae and Mrs Jacob Frienmuth with Anna and Emil traveled to Kansas City Monday. Algert Heine also motor ed from Honey Valley Saturday.

Anton Nirschl Mary George Kansas City Frank Nirschl Ardith Thomas Mason Jarbalo Nancy E. Meller Ealing Henry Hyde Bert Harmon Gordon Bert Honey Valley Prank Riley Reno C. H. Cain Mias Sara Mae Jacob Frienmuth Miss Anna Emil Algert Heine J.W. Martin Elsie Katherine Roy H. Martin Linton Stout C.J. Halstead Clark Lois J.stout Leslie McKeehen Marjorie’ Bodle Myers Hotel Walter le Clerc Meade Kansas Walter't. Bleakley Jr Leavenworth R. Kelsey MacMuffman Topeka Joshua Quinsberry Lillian Dottie Earl Margaret ‘Lederer Sarah McFaulty Rosalyn Roberts Margaret of Boling Amos Wilson, Jr

Lift Off Corns Freezone Ad Claims Easy Removal

An advertisement touts Freezone to lift corns with a claim of painless removal. It mentions a Cincinnati genius and urges readers to buy Freezone for a few cents to rid feet of suffering, enhancing the product’s allure.

Ady

Town Day Keeps Busy With Visiting Friends And Departures

Social rounds fill the town as Mr and Mrs Walter Ratliff and daughters Doris and Theona visit with WT W Ratliff. August Deikman and sons travel to Valencia Kansas to see Mrs Deikman's parents Verhage. Edith Heiser goes to Leavenworth for Institute and teaching duties at Tonganoxie.

Walter Ratliff Doris Theona Oskaloosa Wt.w. Ratliff August Deikman Raymond Edward Valencia Kansas Vinland Hikida Kline Sumiay Leavenworth Institute Paul Sanders Bonner Springs Ella Phenicie Rufus C. Nance Marraral Carter la Vet

Combs Through Ages Highlight Toilet Adjunct History

The passage notes ancient use of combs in toilets by Greeks Egyptians Indus people and Swiss lake dwellers. Objects dated from bone horn and ivory illustrate early grooming tools. mentions scholars and memory of great deeds enduring beyond authors. Gener Sir William Robertson referenced.

Oman Indies

Rain Forecast Is Hazy On Distant Summit Whistle

The article notes the distinct distant summit sounds like loom locomotive whistles that signal rain approaching. It describes observers, including Traymikers, interpreting faint cues as near certainty of rain while acknowledging the cautious, uncertain tone.

Fragmentary quote and obituary fragment appears

A fragmented OCR line cites a Browning quote and a stray obituary-like fragment mentioning daily life, offering no clear event, date, or names beyond the literary snippet.

Famous Nelson Memorabilia Auction Sells for 34 Dollars

An auction featured a collection of antique engravings of Lord Nelson and the captain serving under him in the Battle of Trafalgar. The lot fetched 34 dollars, underscoring strong interest in naval history collectibles.

Lord Nelson

Love Is Blind in Aviator Romance Tale

The Dallas News features Uncle Eben noting that when a girl loves an aviator she can hardly be made to believe angels come from the pit. Darts express disappointment as Comin claims he will win office for easy work, with Macle Rhen quoted on the matter.

Cristorrats Dallas News Eben Macle Rhen

Woman’s vow to win every argument sparks ongoing feud

A sharp remark notes a woman who insists on the last word in every quarrel. The piece hints at an endless cycle of verbal battles unless she yields after claiming victory, suggesting a broader commentary on argumentative pride and relationship strain.

All Wool Providence Tale Foils Ure Felon Comeback

A muddled OCR fragment hints at a Providence sports or crime item where a felon named Ure faces a waning comeback. The wording suggests a metaphorical woolly line about wit and folly, with no clear names, dates, or locations fully readable.

Eatonic Tablets Offer Quick Relief for Stomach Ailments

An advertisement promotes Eatonic Tablets as a safe quick acting remedy for indigestion belching sour stomach heartburn and other gastric disturbances especially in hot weather. It claims one or two tablets after meals stop pain and acids neutralize trouble making agents with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.

Maine Eatonic

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