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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1916
Page
4
The Fair Board reports strong horse entries for the Deals county fair with at least seventy entries and six events filled. Racing purses total about 4000 including a 400 purse for trot and a 500 purse for another event. Entries close September 1 for remaining races and exhibits, with anticipated pine exhibits and wide public interest.
The ongoing Fair promises to be one of the best in Douglas county history due to fine crops and broad participation. The event showcases strong agricultural exhibits and broad interest across all departments, with preparations and support noted as outstanding.
The passage lists numerous neighborhood visits and dinners including Mrs. Henry Schwirls with Mrs. Joseph Heffner, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Turner at Suhilay dinner, and others at the William Schwartz Rome and August Fleer homes. It mentions Farmers Union meetings, travel to Baldwin and Overbrook for the Fourth, and various family gatherings with names like Frieda Schwartz, Olin Meffner, Bert Bond, and Miller family.
Paul Sanders of Neely spent Sim day with friends. Miss Finn Greever returned to Lansing after three weeks here attending institute. Mrs Ernest Skages shopped in Lawrence Thursday. Mrs Lawrence Tennis hosted the Whist Club in Tin Park in honor of her mother W Laming. Prizes went to Mrs Henry and Mrs Laing. Guests included many local residents and visitors. The advisory board of Pritter union will meet in Denver this month, with previous Colorado meeting in December 1915.
Mrs. Bert Sutton and three daughters visit Independence. Young people attend a charivari for Swimley and Hylan. Mae Swimley’s wedding occurs in Lansing on Wednesday morning. Raleigh Winters visits the bakery family.
A short notice thanks readers for support during a time of need. The item mentions Castoria for infants and children by Alya, and thanks from Lois Horettant for help at Joe Thathy's in Lockhart. A studio photograph notice is also referenced.
Fragments describe Franklin announcements with mentions of Miss Bertha Schute, Mr. Robert White, Mrs. Char Wilson, and Mrs. Tara Claxieon. Social visits occur with neighbors in Lawrence and Sunday school attendance noted. harvests, dry weather, and farming conditions are briefly described alongside local names and events.
Vague snippets reference county attorney clerk of the district court and court notices. The readable parts mention elections and voters, with garbled street or place names and partial titles. The text lacks clear events or outcomes to summarize.
Neighbors including Mr. Holven, Mr. Clarence Davis, and Mr. Charlie Boone organize haying and visits. Residents like Hildum, Mrs. Morton's family, and Miss Minnie Garret are mentioned with hospital stays and recovery notes. Community life centers on threshing, bridge work, and social calls in Lawrence and nearby towns.
Estelle Shirek and Brew hosted guests including Mrs George Washington and Roy Stevens while Mrs George Whaley hosted George Olt for dinner. Miss Josephine Shirek sick for weeks, cared for by Dr Lee. Several neighbors visited and relatives spent time at Whaley and Shirek homes. Jessie Whates and Myrtie Prazier noted returning from visits. Families hosted gatherings with friends and extended kin, reflecting a lively community horizon.
A local meeting led by Mrs. De and Mrs. Widridge included Bible quotations and a program of music, jewels, and readings. Edith Buelle, Blanche Shelly, Beau Underwood, and Edith Tale performed, followed by refreshments with several attendees in attendance.
Marriage licenses were issued to George Notley of Michigan and Geraldine Stuart of Michigan, to Hur and Birdie Smith, with details indicating a local licensing action.
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