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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1930
Page
7
Peggy Prim notes summer shopping tips full of bargains from Green Bros tents to Parke Davis vanilla extract at Rankin’s Drug Store. A modern shoe shop reminder, a rustic tale, and the Book Nook rental library round out a lively shopper’s column.
Dr R R Cave of Manhattan testified at the Kansas board hearing that Brinkley’s goat gland transplant operations are unlikely to succeed. Cave described a minor operation and said the local anesthetic patient endured pain. he criticized the $750 fee as excessive and noted Brinkley claimed goat tissue could be transplanted. The hearing followed a diploma revocation letter from the Royal University of Pavia.
District 4 H club meeting at the Chamber of Commerce elected officers. Ruth reporter, Delbert Rich named vice president and Les Egetian elected as bail game leader. Resolution committee planned fundraising for the county. Tobler spent a few days with her parents.
Local political advertisement endorses Charlie Cox for county treasurer citing lifelong service on Cox farm east of town and decades of road work. Describes him as honest, trusted, and a steady taxpayer with a wife and five children, praising his public-spirited character and experience.
The article notes the marriage of a girl nicknamed Girl on the Quarter to Mr. H. D. Rothrock and mentions Vivian as daughter. Sunday activities include visits to John Blough and Crissie Richardson homes, picnics, and a Holcom’s Grove ball game where DeSoto defeated Belvoir. Also references visitors from Fairview Vinland Walnut Grove and Lawrence Alberta Johnson. Farmers Union Insurance losses discussed Friday.
Advertises 165 lace linen and batiste collar sets priced from 1.00 to 1.50 with bargains. Children aged 2 to 14 offered fresh and white at 1.00 and warmer items at 1.50 1.75 and 2.00. Includes Kayser McCallum full fashion and service weights with values 1.85 1.50 1.95. Also notes 63 handmade Eastern Isle gowns in white flesh and peach with round V and square necks.
Advertises rayon panties in peach flesh and rose shades at 79 cents regular price $1.00. Available in medium and large sizes.
One lot of luggage including traveling bags gladstone cases and overnight cases priced from eight to twenty dollars all marked down to fourteen dollars.
Sateen covered porch pillows offered in a wide color range. Well made with new cotton filling.
A cluttered sale notice lists Toilet Soap 10 bars for 55c and Creme Oil Soap in 10c size, men’s printed pajamas with stretch waist, a heavy 22x44 towel, and a broad rug assortment with sizes from 24x36 to 36x72 priced from 1.25 to 4.50.
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