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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1923
Page
6
Clayton stars in Were Queen a romantic fantasy based on The Three Cornered Kingdom. The production, praised for atmosphere and color, evokes Graustark in a tale of adventures of an American girl amid mythical kingdoms.
Helen Jerome Eddy stars in the independent film When Love Comes from Film Booking Offices of America. The production plays at the Bawersock Theatre Monday and Tuesday, with Eddy noted for prior hits and a rise from writer to star in a striking modern romance.
Public notice promotes Marmola Prescription Tablets as an easy weight loss remedy. It claims the drug, available at drug stores worldwide or directly from Marmola Co in Detroit, Michigan, eliminates the need for dieting or strenuous exercise. The ad directs readers to obtain a one dollar case.
In New York a tale of a $1000 engagement ring used as bail highlights domestic drama as Mr Mason’s wife strips away sympathy to secure funds. Separately W W Hodkinson urges reform of film distribution before the Institute of Government in Washington, arguing for merit based success and fewer suppressive controls.
More than 3,000 retail lumber dealers from Minnesota North and South Dakota Iowa Nebraska Montana and Wisconsin will attend the Northwestern Lumbermen's association convention in Minneapolis January 16 to 18. The meeting features the Lumbermen's Institute prospects for year and a Retail Lumber Inter-Insurance Exchange. The association now has over 8,000 active members across the United States.
Paris reports the allied council of ambassadors will press the Lithuanian government to curb Lithuanian groups menacing Memel. A French colonel will command the allied force there alongside British and French marines and a French company already on site.
Mary Slatterly was born March 7, 1874 in Hamilton County Ohio and died January 9 1923 at her home in De Soto Kansas at age 69 years 10 months 27 days She married Floyd Clark February 20 1877 and they had six children Laura Tae Vinland Melvin Clark Ellisonville MO Carl Steed De Soto Arthur Oshell Oscar and Jennie who died in childhood The family moved from Lawrence to Vinland Kansas in 1879 She had been an invalid for years but endured with patience and Christian faith and her husband supported her through recovery and loss
The Underwriters Laboratories study airplane mapping to locate fire hazards in cities and rural areas. Officials say high altitude aerial photographs reveal dangers in roofs, sky lights, lumber yards, back lots, and refuse piles unseen from ground. New York lumber firms already share monthly aerials with insurers to aid fire claims.
London reporting an agreement whereby Germany will supply books and scientific publications to Italy valued at 4,000,000 gold marks. Italy will provide a list of library gaps to be filled and German search efforts will seek out pre war works or out of print titles for Italian institutions and museums.
An old advertisement promotes California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for upset stomachs in children. It claims a teaspoonful will clear constipation within hours, restoring a playful mood and normal digestion, and warns to ask for the genuine product by name.
ee Anderson was voted treasurer and Mrs. eae wens was taken in as 4 mem ber. The program for the afternoon opened with singing and a selection on the Edison. New president Mrs. Reeves gave a brief address which was applauded. Mrs. Bertha W Radiger could not be present. Mrs.Seetin sang Laddie in costume. Brighten the Corner on the Edison closed the afternoon. The hostess served a two course lunch. Favors were waxed paper tulips in club colors lavender and green with after dinner mints. Guests included Mrs. E. S. Rag tman Mrs. G. F. Brown of Lawrence Mrs. Seetin Mrs. Owens and Miss Chloetta Taylor. The next meeting will be with Mrs. L. Bigsby on Jan 17. J. B. Anderson of Cleveland visited. Mrs. Lindsey and Mrs. Mart Waring entertained guests at dinner last Sunday. The dinner honored Mrs. Windsey and Mr. McClung’s birthdays. Mrs. S. E. Seetin Kanwaka was the guest of Mrs. Yeoman.
The week included Frank Lee attending a funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Keifer traveled to Topeka on business Friday. Thursday Mrs. Keifer visited Mrs. Charles Topping recently home from hospital. Mrs. Paul Rudiger and Mrs. Arthur Johnson of Kansas City spent a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Anderson.
Smugglers in Mexico City faced a dangerous trade as 18 burros carried highly scented toilet soap torn from U S customs sieges near Nuevo Laredo. Martin Villareal, a veteran smuggler, was killed when guards detected the perfume scent drifting from the Rio Grande region.
Fragmentary text references toilet sogpa and silks as favorites alongside liquor-running. Mentions Kudora Fan Pullez in ched on Ford and garbled names. Context unclear. no clear event or outcome to summarize.
Ledger entries list Jan to Dec road work payments to numerous workers and companies, including Renander Shellborn Crane & Co. Murphy Woodward Moore Lumber Co. The notes cover pipelines, culverts, grading, ditching, dragging, and hauling along with amounts and dates across Road Nos. 1 through 125 and related projects.
An old advertisement promotes Musterole as a white ointment offering pain and stiffness relief without blistering. It claims mustard oil and other ingredients ease sore joints back aches headaches chest colds and more, with jars or tubes priced around 66 cents.
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