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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1912
Page
2
A fragmented social page entry describes a dinner hosted by Williston and attended by Chicago figures including Dr W F Winwart Professor Shoverk and Mrs Jestie Tow. The scene centers on a lengthy seven course meal with many guests and social chatter.
The article notes a Sunday School workers meeting postponed to Sunday afternoon with plans for their new chapter house. It mentions Mrs Sol Marks and Mrs J St Cohn visiting Kansas City, and several residents traveling to nearby cities, including Lawrence, Wichita, and Kansas City, with various social visits and appointments.
A fragmented testimonial letter extols Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder ailments. The writer claims personal and familial health improvements, crediting Dr Kilmer and Co. and urging readers to send for a booklet. The text also includes unrelated notices on employment costs and local ads.
Fragmentary notice describes a Christmas event in a chapel including fancy work towels and supper. It mentions December and an Episequa related effort with plans to hold a gathering and activities.
Fragmentary notice reports 61 men placed from September to December by the Bureau. It notes GH sent alive bees to permanent positions and others received temporary employment. Three men registered with the Bureau found work independently. some details are garbled.
A misspelled ad copy touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fast cure for cold symptoms and nasal catarrh. It claims direct application soothes swollen membranes, relieves sneezing runny nose sore throat and headache, with a 0 cent bottle offered through retailers.
Swartz, a Fayette College graduate class of 210, travels the United States as a volunteer movement speaker. Roy Stockiwell relayed that Swartz is a young man with exceptional personality and ability, now occupying an important position. The notice also mentions a public event at Vinland and a church supper with chicken pie, dessert, and holiday sales.
A jumble of classified lines lists sale offers and wants. Items include pears and toys, a homecare helper, a 10 year old work mare, a heavy furniture lot, a furniture lease, and a hotel room in good location. Contact details and partial addresses appear with various names and phone references.
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