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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1919

Page

7

Local Theatre Casts Diverse Roles in Mixed Evening

A small town theatre presented a varied program featuring Mrs. Mitchell and Eva Dan as directors, plus inmates Mabel Holzap, Marion Kraft, Hazel Peck and Helen Brock among others. The company offered light comedy Oakley's Telephone and a serious mood in the second act, drawing a large audience.

Brown Oters Mrs. Mitchell Old ‘Ladies’ Home Eva Dan Fullerton Mabel ’Lineback Mrs. Dyer Mabel Holzap I Bee Marion Kraft Phillips Hazel Peck Wincel Berths Peck Helen Brockherine Lewis Helen Barrett Marie Locke Marie Marchmont Janet Gibbon Annette Laverne Oakley Dynford Mary Cook Clinton Emma Sitlex

Local notices blend with family visits in Vinland items

Fragmented community update mentions Henry signing off on remedies, Dick Bros. Druggists connections, Mr. and Mrs. Shipman Carter visiting, Paul Winter hosting supper, and Ebenezer Jones with Lawrence friends. Notes church attendance, train trips, and a quiet New Year period with kin in Vinland and surrounding areas.

Ship’ Gentry Tong Hreath Dick ix Ome Tolks Paul Winter M. A. Gorrill Pontius Ebene Igs Bigien Harshiercer Edythe Rich- Fas Shipman Carter St Richards Ade Be Skinner Newt 'Sede Stel Button Albert Dé Williamstown Mondarin Mir Barr Ambrose Rigsby Richards Dicker’s Hall

Local notices and social snippets from Douglas County

A fragmented community page notes travel from Burlington and Lawrence. Residents visit relatives, attend meetings, and exchange New Year greetings. Mentions include Mrs Peters, Mrs S. T. Whedon, Chas Wells, Alma Seele, Selma Seela, and Homer Brownlee.

Jachael Mai Touglas M. W. D. Welle Vinton Petera Mr. Chas Doolittle E. Schulmeyer Fred Seele Alma Seele Selma Seel Net Tornsdon Six Corners Homer Brownlee Chas. Wells E. Leary J. H. Shirar Seth Griffin Pat Kenneter Sizer Jniteher Peters Howard Ethel Griffin Kolahean Peper Herbert BicClinton Kansas

Community Notices From Columbia Families and Visits

Local Columbia residents share weekend visits and gatherings. Mrs. Leonard Stanvix and Zelke appear in visiting lists, with multiple family groups including Florys, Jones, Brohammer, and Rothrock noted attending Sunday gatherings and butcherings. Several travels to Lawrence for chores and social events are mentioned, along with family updates and movements between towns.

Apple Pie Gladys and Salon Back to School Mani

Gladys and Salon Mitchell returned to school after a three week absence. Mrs Glenn Fishburn visited the Frank Fishburn home Monday afternoon. Walter Mitchells and Charlie Bilis families noted visits and farm tasks. Several residents attended dinners, coal deliveries, and social calls around Lawrence and nearby homes.

Gladys Mitchell Glenn Fishburn Frank Fishburn Walter Mitchell Hay Charlie’ Bilis Charlie Boerkircher Martin Lane Star Thorton Walter's Mitchell Abe Woodird J. W. Anderson James Anderson Lawrence John Flory Joe Flory Charlie Roorkircher J. W. Andersen Jaye Kenneth Leroy Mra. Puckett Ruth Hand

Morrells Visit Friends and Local News Spread

In Sibley reports mingle between social visits and community notes. Mentions of Mr and Mrs Pramk Morrell and others spending time with local residents in Sibley and nearby towns, plus a birth announcement and a school visit. reference to Cowles and Freese families and everyday activities in the area.

Pramk Morrell Mad Airsques Burgtert Cowles California Rhem Keith “Williams Peay Pattie Tealers O Mreting Lawrence Reuben Weeks Kareky Ael Arthur Weeks Mira H. Freese Will Freese Gladys Art Hea Cowles Sundsey Alyin Foster Sibley Uorrell Mex Harekl Marshall Brown Wagnest

Local Community Notes and Funeral Highlight in Lawrence

The column lists residents visiting and social calls at Studebaker and nearby homes, mentions Miss Josephine De Vee and Miss Edith Soles, and notes the funeral of Mr. Mart Hertzox at Washington Creek church. Several locals, including Charlie Sanders and Lt. A. McKinney, appear in calls, visits, and a discharge from Camp Zachary Taylor.

Eral Xera Josephine de Vee Tal Wierd Charlie Sanders Joe Studebaker Jim Flory Wheeler Mart Hertzox Washington Creek Josephine Drever Ed Wilkerson Winfred- Hodges Luweener BF. Cortin Bales Easg Lawrence Ned Watts Kautherimn San Elmer Stobert Watts Clark Longnecker Murmy Bond Austin Flory Sanders H. O. Boles Nye J. Wheeler Willant Dally Gertrude Juahug J.T. Hudgzes Hertame Aml Son Miler Ord Want Harry Vets Ney Jietske Austii Itary Jac Studelarkerome Porter Banal A. A. Webber Funn Pearl Johnson Austin Lory and Family Joe Stiles Nboles-Bonday Harry Gustave Metz Murray -Bond Frank Flory Joe. Studebaker A. McKinney Zachary Taylor Army Howard Kan

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California Syrup of Figs Ad promotes gentle child laxative

Mothers praise California Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting safe laxative that cleanses the stomach liver and bowels without griping. It claims to relieve feverish irritability sour stomach and cold related tummy troubles in children and adults with a trusted dosage on the bottle. Beware counterfeit copies and seek the genuine product by the Peach Syrup Company.

California Peeeearnie Fig Syrup Company

Carelessness Blamed for Vast 1918 Fire Losses

In 1918, careless smokers and match users caused 15.7 million dollars of 60.5 million dollars in U S fire losses, per Fire Marshals Association officials in New York. Arson accounted for 9.1 million, while only 10 percent of wartime fires had spy links. The report cites grain elevator fires and a Brooklyn Dow's Stores dust explosion as examples of nonspye causes.

New York United States France England Germany Italy Austria Switzerland Holland Homer Rutledge Lansing Mich America Brooklyn Dow

Deaths and Funerals in Lawrence and Kansas City

Obituaries note Albert N Day born 1886 in Kansas City, with long Tobacco Co. career, details on his family and Masonic affiliations. Samuel B Weidler, former Lawrence resident, dies in Kansas City hospital after pneumonia. J Hale dies at 61 at his Rhodesian Street home leaving wife and two children. Owen Carl discharged from the Army and returned home from New York City.

Leonard Stanvix Ema Marie Wessle’ Flory J. L. Jones W. A.woeisher W. ‘Yrtis Baldwin Mra Fred L. Flore Edith Afr Clark Longanecker Clifford Phelma Ciara Unuzel Berry Rothrock John Chertle Krolammer Lawrence Austin Martindale Kansas City J. O. Raysen Johnnie Pickens W. J Dan Beeghly Floyd Iveret Abe Flory Etta Mable Wessie Wesley Flory Webner W. Curtis J. Jones Charlie Brohammer Dan Heeshley Asl John McCall L. Jones Lecompton Ira Flory Nettie Amos Elin Landis Evelyn Cout Owen Flory Austin Krohammer Iris Willams Wanwaka Searle Jones -Tugkhose Lawrence Pues Bickens Milton Deihl G. W. Markley Chariie Brohammer Chester Weille Lawrence Sue Fred L. Flory Wethlé Willer Defth Salina Hig Wrother WA. Weisder Goldie Berry Ail Harold Rothrock Navy Key West Foylon Chester Weible Will Jacobs Kay Crom W. Weisner Kay Curtis Curtis Albert X. Albert N. Day Mr. Davi American Tobacco Company Kansas AL F. A.M Isis Ada Samuel B. Weidler Charles Shimmons Wesley Hospital Hale J. Wale Rhodesian Street Cecil George France Clieut Owen Carl Quartermaster’s Department New York City Army

Influenza risk rises with cold weather says authorities

The notice urges vigilance as influenza may rebound with lower temperatures. It promotes Hyomei inhalation as a preventive measure, detailing a medicated oil kit and portable inhaler sold at local drug stores. Readers are advised to carry the device and breathe deeply to destroy germs and avoid illness. Advertising copy from Round Corner Drug Store.

He Pardie Lawrence Tle Almple Drujyz Round Corner Drug Store

Animals and Proverbs Refers to Proverbial Animal Similes

The passage links large animals to human traits in proverbs. It cites the ducite sheep as obedient children, the peacock as showy women, the rock-clinking goats as bold adventurers, the cunning fox as unprincipled traders, the crickets as carefree diarists, and the slippery eel as unreliable employers. It notes similes like as stupid as an ink and as busy as a bee, showing how proverbs mirror observations of people.

Fat Pilgrim in Mecca and Mesopotamia Satire

A Seattle paper ridicules fat cure seekers by portraying Mesopotamia as a place of extreme heat where fat people supposedly melt. The writer mocks reliance on Allah and suggests fat individuals only need support to reduce themselves, noting the climate and labor avoidance.

Mecca Mesopotamia Seattle Meaos Sulim Allah Pilgriot

Grand Canyon Inspires Topographers and Geologists

Readable excerpts from government topographers and geologists reveal moments of pure sublimity amid technical reports. The canyon’s grandeur moves these scientists beyond rigid data, highlighting the emotional impact of natural wonders on field work.

Grand Canyon

Air Traffic Laws To Regulate British Skies

The British air ministry says no passenger or commercial flights will operate from England until comprehensive air laws are created. Officials warn of chaos without laws, detailing needs for air customs, policing, contraband control, postal issues, and enforcement against evaders.

London Jaf England British Air Ministry

Home Remedy Pinex Mixture Promises Quick Cough Relief

An old fashioned home remedy mixes Pinex extract with sugar syrup or honey to ease coughs and throat irritation. It claims rapid soothing effects and relief for bronchitis croup and asthma. The article notes a separate UK air law restricting aircraft navigation except near recognized aerodromes.

Pinex Co

Receiving War Cross in War Service Era Browned Appeal

Patriotic appeal highlights American women’s war service and sacrifices. Recommends Favorite Prescription tablets or liquid for female ailments and nervous strain, touting alcohol-free formula. Mentions Doctor Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo for a ten-cent trial package and notes Pleasant Pellets for liver and bowel issues.

Doctor

Golden Haarlem Oil from Old Age Remedy Claim

An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil as a long standing home remedy to defer old age by cleansing kidneys and digestive organs. It claims pills in capsules restore vitality, offer new life, and prevent disease, urging readers to consult their druggist and insist on the original GOLD MEDAL brand.

Remarkable phosphate promises to fatten thin people

An old advertisement proclaims organic nerve building phosphate can increase flesh and vitality. It claims to improve nerves, sleep, strength, and overall health, urging consumption with meals and noting weight gain as a result. It warns against use by those not seeking to gain flesh.

Taligne Tere A. Omartter BP, Baker & Sont Releat Rey

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