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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1917

Page

5

Reveretey Society Hosts House Party and Birth Announcements

Reveretey Society plans a house party in To ka with Cleta Johnson hosting Ivah Raines guest. Riverside School to host a Christmas program and picnic supper. Mrs W E Brockelsby announces the birth of a daughter Ear nestine Alice. Cosmos Club entertains in honor of Mrs James Steven as she leaves for Newkirk. Six Corners Club and Farm Bureau meet at Blakely School with a Christmas program and tree for children. Neighborhood Club afternoon at Mrs M Patton’s with thimbles and Christmas decorations. William F Brown of Lawrence seriously ill with typhoid at Caldwell High School principal J Brown is his father. Charles Achning Hardware store. Cloyd Hanselman and Ralph Achning marriage at Lutheran parsonage. Numerous society and personal notes from Kansas pages.

Six Corners Club Six Corners Community Club Farm Bureau Blakely School M. Patton A. Young New Hampshire Street William F. Brown G. Mark Brown Lawrence Caldwell Kansas Mr. Brown J. Brown Caldwell High School Hanselman-Achning Cloyd B. Hanselman Clara Hanselman Ralph Achning Charles Achning E. Stauffer Achning Nell de Hart Mary Samson Kansas City May Landis Leavenworth A. C. Landis Dorothy Button Burton Marguerite Foster Kappa House Ross Davenport Hisome Pi Upsilon House Davenport France Jean Russell Abilene O. F. Russell William Weidlein Company B Engineers Fort Sill Atchison Soldiers’ Home George Russell Harlan Russell Camp Funston Funston Ralph Spotts Spotts George Petty Ruth H. B. Ober Eugene Gallagher Qosawatomie Kans Helen Gallagher Blanche Mullen James S.lawrence New York McAlpine Hotel J.F. Crum

Chancellor Strong Urges Students to Serve Country at Christmas

Chancellor Frank Strong addressed University of Kansas students as they went home for holidays. He urged youth to help serve their country during vacation and extended wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Strong University of Kansas Frank Strong

Call for Unified Support in War Efforts and Youth Welfare

The piece urges readers to join the Red Cross before leaving home, promote food conservation, Red Cross and Y M C A work, and Liberty Loan Bonds, and to inspire patriotism through loyal action. It also stresses that children's recuperative powers are strong but require proper rest and parental care to prevent serious illness.

Red Cross

Earlier Patent Found For Screw Propeller Vessel

A long forgotten patent shows that a screw propelled steam vessel was issued in 1805, a discovery recently made in the French patent office revealing an early advance in maritime propulsion.

Spike Covered Mountain Near Pachuca Mexico

A description of a towering mountain near Pachuca Mexico that resembles a spike covered peak. The rock spires are natural formations with origins shrouded in mystery, suggesting an intriguing geological feature. Also notes a cartoonish medical dialogue urging ongoing exercise after obtaining a car, ending with a brief aside about a second-hand car.

Pachuca Mexico

University groups to donate gifts for Lawrence poor

Fraternities sororities and dormitory clubs at the University of Kansas are asked to bring Christmas gifts to the YMCA office at KU 80. The social service committee led by Ruth Guild will distribute the gifts to Lawrence residents for Christmas Day. Local organizations will finish their presents by Friday as their parties are held Thursday and Friday.

University of Kansas K. U Lawrence Social Service Committee Ruth Guild Topeka

Four inches Equals 218 Miles Gossip at Gossiptown

In Gossiptown a quirky claim circulating says standing four inches from a telephone equates to stretching the line 218 miles. Speakers deny substantial facts while humor and gossip swirl, leaving readers unsure what to believe about the rumor.

Indoor Gardening Improves Growth With Water Funnel Tip

A small funnel inserted in a ferm ball enables continuous water supply without removing the ball for submersion. It shows easy measurement of absorbed water without dripping and ensures steady moisture to promote fine mature growth.

Domestic Tragedy Defines Morning Discord at Lunch

Janet and her grandfather had a morning disagreement at luncheon. She clarified the rift, saying “Grandpa and I are unspeakable,” revealing a quiet family strain amid a somber domestic episode.

Janet Grandpa

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