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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1918
Page
4
Una Stockwell and Karl Kreider wed Saturday night at the bride’s brother J J Stockwell home with Rev Sorey officiating. Only families attended as guests. Bride wore white with Ophelia roses and green white decor. They plan to reside in Lecompton after a four course dinner. Mrs Kreider studied at Lawrence High School and attended the university. he is son of J W Kreider.
The University summer school music faculty will present a Fraser Hall concert Wednesday July 3 at 8 15 PM. Performers include Prof Carl A Preyer piano Assistant Professor Barriet Greisinger piano and Miss Cora Reynolds voice. Selections feature Variations on a Theme of Beethoven With Verdure Clad Le Matin La Fille d Raf and Aria Caro Nome among others.
At Woodland Park Saturday night more than fifteen soldiers attended a dance in their honor hosted by Kansas University summer session students. Chaperones included Miss Thyrsa Amos and Mrs. C A Esterly among others. numerous locals sent regards and guests. The item lists attendees and travels, noting camps, visits, and upcoming events across Lawrence and nearby towns.
The Food Administration announces a sugar rationing plan requiring households to sign pledges limiting sugar to three pounds per person per month with graning exceptions. Pledges will be checked against purchases, printed for retailers, and distributed soon to implement rationing for Allies and domestic needs.
An old advertisement extols a widely discussed external remedy called Mothers Friend. It claims to soften abdominal muscles and ligaments, reduce nervousness and pains, and help expectant mothers endure the approaching birth with comfort. The notice urges readers to contact Bradfield Reputator Co., Atlanta, for a booklet and to obtain the product from pharmacists.
Sunday social notes report Miss Ber nice Rankin accompanying her mother Mrs. A M Lawrence traveling to Montana for summer. Miss Ellen Anderson visited Eudora and Mrs. L R Edwards departed for Washington DC. E H Lupton was in Topeka. Mr and Mrs J Fi Meade spent time in Meade.
U S Department of Agriculture guidance advises inspecting jar rims for sharp projections and cracks, discarding tops that fail fit tests, and using new rubbers. If slight bulges occur, straighten edges with a knife, and ensure screw tops are tight without rubbers. Also notes new swimming caps at McCulloch's Drag Store and mentions local residents jackman family trip to Lawrence from Minneapolis.
An old advertisement lists fly spray and sprayers including insect powder and mosquito dope from Pysarber & Sons. The fragment shows product names and a seller's name, reflecting an early 20th century catalog style.
The Lawrence Business College stands out as a leading institution in placing graduates into government positions, more than any other business school in the country. This record showcases the college's strong preparation and network in public service careers.
Fragmentary notes mention a contest prize of an electric vibrating machine for a holder of number 4500. Other items record visits, catalog offers, travel plans, and business ads including Parson's store in Mass, Lawrence College, and Green Bros grain bins.
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