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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1916
Page
3
Lawrence Boy writes from Eagle Pass about life on the border noting better than expected conditions and a mix of challenges and chances. He highlights local trade, uncertainty, and everyday activities shaping the town’s outlook.
Camp Shafter Eagle Pass Texas July 13 1916 report from H Company first real service on the border. Outpost near abandoned mine by the international line relieved by two squads under Lieutenant Oscar Brownlee. Men praised for calm trained conduct guarding dynamite taken from Mexicans. Weather rainy near border and men adapt with humor and discipline.
Mr and Mrs Newman Weems and Miss Irene Jordon spent a few days in Kansas City this week. A surprise party for Mrs Davis on her forty seventh birthday brought fourteen guests, with ice cream and cake. Numerous visits followed, including Edna Jones with Miss May Barkley and Miss Geneive White with Reese Swimley. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs James Gale with seven members and one guest, officers elected, and ice cream and cake served. Weathered by illnesses and threshing runs, friends shared meals, farm work, and social calls across the week through Sunday. Indignation over a horse kick left Mrs Stevenson recovering, while Rev Brooks preached at Independence schoolhouse to a thirsty crowd.
Edward Podolski of Chicago writes that a bout with rough peeling skin across face hands and neck eased after using Cuticura Ointment and Soap. He bought a box and a cake, used them a week, and healing followed after two cakes and two boxes. The note appears among a local page filled with social updates and ads.
Mr and Mrs Aron Miller of Whittier California spent Thursday night and Friday at the D H Kesler home with Mrs Will Churchbaugh and Mrs. Weave. Local residents note social visit and hospitality at Kesler residence.
An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules to ease backache and claim a century of Dutch remedy lineage. It stresses daily use, genuine Gold Medal branding, and rewards a money-back guarantee if not effective. Printed in a period style, it links back pain relief to Holland’s national remedy status.
Local social news lists visits and gatherings among families including Flory, Kesler, Postma, Wingert, and Filburn. Also notes farm activity, church attendance, and a large potato shipment update with market figures for Kaw Valley. Obituary of Mrs. Orlando Oliver and a school education report addition are included.
Several individuals including Geo C Brune Charles Elwell El Luce and Allison Andrews announce bids for the Republican nomination for County Clerk in Douglas County subject to primary August 1. The notices list candidates from multiple districts seeking the clerk post.
Walter D. Thompson a real estate dealer 532 Kansas Avenue organized an early morning swimming party to seek relief from the heat and was drowned at Gage Park yesterday. He lived with his mother and brother at 1734 Strong Avenue. he was 38, unmarried, and another Thompson brother Olin farmed west of Topeka. A Washburn student Robert Ward also drowned in the Kaw river a week earlier. Your border friends will enjoy the Journal World subscription offer at 25 cents for two months.
Kaw valley potato growers report record shipments and prices as Senasen-60 to 70 cents a bushel, signaling strong market demand amid bumper yields and high activity in early shipments.
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