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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1917

Page

5

Testimonials Highlight Pierce's Urine Tablets Benefits

Local readers from Kansas and Missouri endorse Dr. Pierce's Urine Tablets and Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. Testimonies claim relief from back pain constipation and kidney trouble with easy to take tablet forms. One user reports lasting improvement after daily use and farm work. A request is made to send 50 cents for a package if unavailable locally.

United Beer Myr H. A. Cordenier Wathena Route 4 Ugg Kansas

Window Won Prize for Original Shoe Store Display

A Lawrence window display by George Ware for Starkweather’s won third prize in Dr. Scholl’s Foot Comfort Week contest. The $25 award was confirmed by a letter from the Scholl company and the display will be highlighted in Foot Specialist. The apricot ice cream at Wierlemann’s is noted.

Lawrence Scholl Manufacturing E Company Footscomfort Starkrther’s Starkweather George Ware

Attorney Struck In Supreme Court Corridor Incident

In Topeka on July 12 Karl D. Klemm of the Kaw alley and Western Railroad clashed with special attorney for the Kansas Public Utilities Commission, Jackson, in the Kansas Supreme Court corridor. Jackson struck Klemm after an argument over testimony during a writ of Mandamus matter seeking bonds and stocks. A bystander intervened to stop further proceedings. Also note: Dr. McConnell moved his office to rooms 4 5 and 6 in the Dick Building. Bell phone 249.

Fred Jackson Interur Topeka Karl D. Klemm Joe Kansas City, Kawalley & Western Railroad Kansas Public Utilities Commission Kansas Supreme Court Klemm Interurban Company Public Utilities Commission C. J. Foley Foley Steckvon Gystander c McConnell Bell Phone

Community News and Socials Across Barker Suburbs

The Barker area reports a busy week with an ice cream social at the school Friday evening and a sequence of visitors and gatherings. Notable attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Garrill, Dr. and Mrs. William Gort, Edith Richards, Jennie Button visiting Wickimatown, and the Gentey family. Socials span Doreas Society, Selmer Rose events, and Sunday dinners hosted by local families, reflecting a bustling community calendar.

Barker Sud Marrstewd Grit William Gort Mie S. M. Gentey Gonily Aviehards Isa Jennie Button Albert Hose Wickimatown Imacs Beth and Janette Voutius Caflon Bann Doreas Society Selmer Rose Enoef Laws Rence

Richarde and Harriet Eye Pass Weekend With Home Folks

Richarde and Harriet Eye attend 1K and spend a weekend with home folks. Mrs Ernest Wieharda visited with relatives, and Mrs Thon Dir Mee and daughter joined. Ernest Hieh arrived from Mars. Josephine Wisdt and Miss Penny Stew Min of Lawrieay 8 visit. AL Bielairds and Nicholas Gentry from Law yenge spent Sunday with S. ft. Gentes. Multiple local visits and suppers noted among community residents.

Richarde Harriet Eye Ernest Wieharda Thon Titteringven Daaughter Marly Mars Ernest Hieharriis Mars Atternood Josephine Wisdtt Miss Penny Min Lawrieay AL Bielairds Nicholas Gentry Law Yen S. Ft. Gentes Seppe Yooeveniigs Mays Frank Miller Gav Davis New York Mesa Thierry Porter Attal Sen Charles Witlnn Mra Shernaun Wigeine

Deafness Cure Promised by Catarrh Remedy Claims

An advertisement touts Dr. Cheney's Catarrh Cure as the sole constitutional cure for deafness caused by inflammation of mucous membranes. It promises $100 for any case of deafness from catarrh that cannot be cured and lists Toledo Ontario as the origin, with a note about local sales by a pharmacist. The rest is a long, jumbled column of miscellaneous notices and personal items.

Ulall Cheney CO Toledo Onta Dietigeiste Toleioi

Social gathering highlights and local visits in Lawrence

The crowds describe a week of visits and entertainments in Lawrence. Mrs Clarence Johnson and several families attend gatherings. Port land trip plans surface for the month. Local residents also enjoy picnics and evenings at Grover Rothwell’s with numerous families noted.

Clarence Johnsons Omether Lawrence Yished Wong Dey Betaye Groves Lothn George Stunstinger Neth Lares Ralph Barn Maher Rochwell Spate Keatsis City Fred Stanton Thare Brat Re Mayme Simons Nellie Martin

Community Notes Share Farming Life and Visits

A community page records daily farming tasks and social visits across farms and households. Mentions include Mr. Tens fared helping Ba Wishends Ma Brabater, Mr. dtrabaker, Dan Johannine, and Charley Giliind with plowing and milling chores, plus varied church, mission society, and neighborly gatherings in Leavenworth and surrounding areas.

Tens Wwe Dtrabaker Johannine Srobaker Bester Maslin Tom Gilitind Charley Cian Charley Giliind Park Sutton Grubaker Marty Griffith Mes Suiford Toeschey Aefberiigan Amd Albert Wtossen Gairdner Mr. Wacker Tam Hogan Crom Harmibott Neds Mra Tom Tryfend Deta Hylinds Baldwin Amnit Mohan Revo Amnit Mohan Revo Af Leavenwoad, Mr. and Myre, “Ri Rehur Edo At the Swimley Tze Chucchbaugh Ene Landis Lawrence Torcherries Martine Stafford and Hrubaker Mero Honey Bun Fiumily Frank Lutz Woman's Missionary Society Chirenee Cheam Harry Swidney Leavenworth Texa M Vetta Savinda Bes Ndblyk Lauber Dyer Brousers Pohl Ray Ealhead Ea Ingle Boley Tom Gittiland Clerboy Gillibowd Lore

Lone Star Bank Reception Invitation Offers Community Celebration

A town notice invites neighbors to a Saturday afternoon Bank reception in Lone Star with ice cream and cake, featuring the Tristingal band and a social gathering under the trees. Local residents share visits, travel plans, and neighborhood chatter as plans unfold for the event.

Lone Star

Belleview Notes On Local Visits And Club Meeting

Mrs A Conner visited on Wednesday. Fourth of July was attended in Lawrence by many local folks including the Tussells Russell Grosdidier Schellick and Davis families. The Lanes Aid group met with Mrs Russell Thucewley for an afternoon of conversation fancy work and a business session followed by lunch. Seven members and eight visitors participated. Next meeting will be announced later and several residents were noted in the neighborhood last week.

Conner Lawrence Fred Tussell Myrtle Ernest Russell Chars Ootans George Edward Helen Mheresia Grosdidier Bertha Schellick Eloy Davis J. Russel Thucewley Fred Suskel Myrtle Russell Geo Forsythe Mildred Duncan Edna Lola Harold Ruth Tincan Whatley Russell Grace Russell Fred Russell J. H.freese Will Freese Mastte Jr George Whaley Edo

Freezone corn remover promises painless relief

An advertisement touts Freezone a new drug from Cincinnati that costs only a few cents. A few drops on a corn or callus allegedly dissolves pain and makes the area lift away. It claims hard and soft corns and between toe corn shrivel and fall off without irritation.

Cincinnati

American Invents Wireless Air Torpedo

A New York inventor showcases a wireless aerial torpedo controlled from air or ground. The device uses planes and wings and can be steered to strike a chosen target.

America

Local Family Visits and Weekend Guests Reported

The community bulletin lists Miss Martha Peer visiting with Marie Ort and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shirek of Marceline Mo hosting relatives. Numerous callers and weekend guests at the Shirek, Terrell, Ott, Harris and related households are named, with Threshing, church services, and local social activity noted and a call for farm work this week.

Martha Peer Marie Ort Robert Shirek Marcel Mo John Shirek Whaley, Sr Bure Yeu Kansas Mer. Saint Jim Shirek EL Forsythe Mily Lena. Fried Lillian Ziegler Will Douglas Clarris Roy Jerry Harris Young Kansas City Charless Terrell Lark ‘Terrell Desper Bry Lawrence Russell Rey Paul Watpseu John Shi Iyelesong Smu George Ott Gertrude Shirek Ftassell Albert Louis Henry Grosrtdte Arnest Zane Ted Soof Priirie Center Walter Whirbour Betty Ad Lucille Harbour Las Len Walter Herbie Union Chapel Water School Charel Charles Hitle Box William Sehatstall Ed Haverty Thelen Reygat

Infant Frederick York Dies of Meningitis Near Lawrence

Death of two year old Frederick Lawrence York at his parents home ten miles southeast of Lawrence due to meningitis. Funeral scheduled for today.

Frederick Lawrence York Lawrence

Lough Named Baker University President Over 50 Candidates

Dr. Samuel A. Lough was chosen president of Baker University following Dr. Wilbur N. Mason’s resignation. Governor Capper noted Lough’s strong backing from Baker friends among more than fifty eligibles. Lough, a Baker graduate, previously with Denver University, is a former Kansan. Also, Dr. Orelup and the Howard family planned a morning operation for Verea Howard in Rosedale.

Baker Samuel A. Lough Baker University Wilbur N. Mason Topeka Arthur Capper Board of Trustees Lough Alhough Capper Friends of Doctor Lough Denver University

Cocoanut Oil Makes A Splendid Shampoo

A health note explains that cocoanut oil serves as a pure grease free shampoo option avoiding alkali in commercial soaps. Warming guidance advises wetting hair, rubbing in oil to create rich lather, then rinsing to remove dust and oil for silky manageable hair.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs Mary B. Bradley abbey + CLEVER DISPLAY Starkweather's Lawrence Shoe Firm Wierlemann’s Lawrence, Kansas W. H. Quakenbush Weatherby Williamstown Aid Tfemy Pemoat Bory Berry Cele Oweers Sopeki Krener Soren Teev Raley Barrernd Puthe Farrel Hone Kenna Kyle Mins Warrel Mro Lawreses Castoria Knowledge Hill George Uunetnger Ko Barnes Ralph Bhertes Watteman Bathwell Carl Wickerstian George Fotlacell Grover Nathwell Arthur Underwood Deetmin Underwoot Fred Alford Benton Rothowell Benton Rothowell’s Lecorin Underwood Brown's Grove Grover Hothwell Filldreny Bern Erwin George Hothwell Rothwell Swat C. FE. Matthews Lumber Co Excelsior Desses Kring Barwcones Madeline Frauenfelder Stafford Theine Hesterobaker Annee Ha Peyton Phine Swhinkey Shee GLOBE Aa Mes Wal Riggers Data Livers Owl Wandelves Ana Stehener Lita Manibiy Ifterteen Guide Hednen Win Mira Brown Riekiy Seeverm Misa Allie Misses Marsmeder Matths Cook Cince Wall Viol Oehrien Levit Inties Metaker Flormbt Jigzie Brubaker Esther Frieda Sehwart Nelli Stewart Ms ‘Transsmeter Brat Pistin Oni Aymond Brubaker Vela Frank William Mex Cook Ma Conk Strown Burris Orvil Vioiet Heer Catts Wim Osea Pbsiay Dotin Lyons Bert Lond Huck Virsikay Atternecan George Schuberts Budore Vest Rome Rome, Dont Ter: the Phaie Uyerbpouk Barts Mer Murray Ulrich Dick Nelson Centrop Ben Mohler Lee Gray Washington Creek Nellie Corbin Theron Clark Boss Ulrich Ford L. Burton Nelson Gun Margaret Whitman Misa Myr Flory Fern Trith M Fox Daveliters Plone Amid Lawrener Josepht Hoover Gio Bushing Harry Vreies Tanwrenes Thernins Rey Ind Bis Lane Star Fatire Wiedemann’s Belleview Walera Jou Wa-Ne-Ta Indiana Round Corner Drug Store Massachusetts Street C. W. Straffon Hess Drug Store Evan’s Drug Store C. P. Barber & Son Wilson’s Drug Store F. B. McCulloch New iCty Drug Store J. A. Zimmermann Indiana Street Dick Bros DR. Lough Dr. Orelup Dick Building E. T. Howard Verea Rosedale North Lawrence Derby Grain Co W. D. Gwin Howard Gwin
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