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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1919
Page
4
Residents in Tulsa and nearby towns heard a humorous phone joke while other notices report church circles and literary club gatherings. Social events include Pi Beta Phi freshmen entertaining seniors, Kappa Sigma Founders Day supper, and a Haskell Institute banquet with a music program. A wedding announcement notes Lois McCord and Roy Good wed November 22 in Marshalltown.
A Kappa Kappa Gamma member hosts Imperial Auction Club at Mrs C A Haskins home on Massachusetts Street Wednesday afternoon. Ventura Club meets with Mrs Carl Preyer Tuesday afternoon. Progressive Reading Club gathers at Mrs J R Holmes 1042 Tennessee Street tomorrow at 3. Evening Club Auction meets tonight at Mrs E S Peckham 733 Mississippi Street. Cosmos Club suspends meetings until after Christmas. next gathering January 6 1920. High School dance hosted by Ruth and Frances Milliken with about fifteen couples. Eyes exam offer by Lewis 70944 Mass Ady.
Coach Woodward plans a strong Lawrence High season with seven to eight home games featuring top Kansas Missouri and Nebraska teams. A $1 season ticket covers all home games while individual tickets are 50 cents. Beatrice and several near rivals are eyed for a demanding slate as Coach hopes to develop a competitive local quintet.
Dr J W O Bryon and Dr Geo Esterly traveled to Kansas City for a fraternity meeting at the Delta Sigma Delta held at the Baltimore Hotel. Misses Mary and Evelyn Smith visited Kansas City. Mrs W A Guenther and Miss Alice Guenther were Kansas City passengers. Sam Fletcher headed to Tempo Health Hospital for a two week stay. Miss Jenette Pontious returned to Kansas City after two weeks with Mrs W D Pontious. Miss Adele Crim went to De Soto where she teaches. Mrs J W Barrett left for Parsons to spend the holidays with her daughter. Mrs Kate Durham visited Leavenworth. Lawrence T Harris arrived on leave from Fort Sheridan and will return to Chicago in February. Miss Gertrude Standing went to Ottawa. F W Harris and Mrs P H Pierce were in Kansas City on business and shopping respectively. Mr and Mrs W B Carter spent the day in Kansas City. Miss Margaret Derkins and Mrs F E Parker also visited Kansas City. Miss Alberta Harris drove to Konsa for the football banquet. Frank Armstrong visited relatives in Lawrence. Adolph Mosler of Chicago spent Sunday in Lawrence. former resident. J C Morgan visited Harry Keene in Lawrence. An ad promotes aerated distilled water from McNish. Dr L T Brown spending days in Lawrence with family. Boys can order Christmas candies at Weidemann's. C S Sutton went to Pueblo on business. Singer Company ad. Careless driving fines recorded in Police Court for Earl Higgins and L Shawl.
An old style advertisement promotes a remedy named King’s New Discovery for colds grippe and throat relief. It claims to ease chest congestion soothe throat and is touted as safe for children with no after effects. The copy notes the price as $120 a bottle and urges purchase at the druggist.
An old advertisement urges use of Dr Kings New Life Pills to relieve constipation and related ailments. It promises regular bowel movements and notes the price as 25 cents and 2s usual. The copy lists symptoms like sick headache sour stomach indigestion dizziness and bad breath.
Wonderful New Calomabs the De Nauseated Calamet Tablet promises morning wellness without the old calomel drawbacks. It claims to straighten a disordered liver with no griping or sickening after‑effects, just one tablet at bedtime and a swallow of water.
Coach Woodward announced no practice at present on the City YMCA courts at 8 30. Regular daily practices will occur through the holidays. The first game is expected against Manhattan at home likely January 16 with Abilene as the opponent in the January schedule.
Market notes show beef items priced at 33.70 for heavy beef steers and 6.15 13.75 for cows and veal calves at 13.25 316 stockers, with pigs at 11. Creamery prices steady first 66 second 64 packing stock 48. Hens down to 19 and broilers 143. Wheat and corn receipts listed with No 2 hard red price 2.46 unchanged. Miss O'Brien, a former army nurse, volunteers to assist families of soldiers in service at Pittsburgh. She will work with the Nurses’ organization and the Mel Crocs in support roles.
Zack Owens and Louisa Jarvis of North Lawrence were found not guilty of the charge on which they were arrested. The verdict ends the case against the couple.
Laura Thornton faced August 16 arrest charges including resisting arrest. She received a 30 day sentence for the first charge and a £105.50 cost plus a $10.50 fine on the scenery in Po Nce Court this morning.
City commissioners of Lawrence convene at City Hall for an 8:30 p m meeting. Officials will discuss local issues and potential ordinances during the session.
Among available items are pictures, art materials, swing frames, and trays priced at about $1.4. Mass. presented as a practical assortment for the holiday season with a focus on affordable craft supplies.
Lawrence residents from Winifred Kansas arrive with L Zirs Val Walker a druggist who will join Rankin Drug. Walker recently left the army after almost two years of service. Lydia R Bailey a famed Philadelphia printer is noted on official city council reports from 1822 to 1847.
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