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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1920
Page
3
Mrs F A Haglund entertained at her home for her daughter Dorothy Ediths sixth birthday. About 30 guests enjoyed games and a balloon hunt with a pink and white decor theme. A long table luncheon featured pink and white sweet peas shepherdess baskets and a six candle birthday cake. Assisted by Mrs C L Clark and Mrs S W Wiela.
A crowded social column lists residents and visitors in Lawrence and surrounding areas. Miiland and Urbana residents visit relatives, Miss Sara Finny of Los Angeles visits Mrs. W. G. Godmore, and several Kansas City partygoers travel to Lawrence. Travel plans include trips to Arkansas, California, Topeka, Reding, and Salina with options to settle in Washington state by September.
Maurice Mullins left today for Salina to visit several weeks. Mrs. D. J. Gould went to Kansas City this morning for the day. Mrs. A. B. O’Bryan of Haskell spent the day in Kansas City. John M. Engel has returned from a five weeks visit in Oska loosa. Paul Rankin has to his farm near Haysto%y about a week. Miss Carry veka went to Kansas City today to spend the weekend. Mrs. Will Rice of Oskaloosa is the guest of Mrs. Mabel Edmonds. Mrs. Sam Fluiott went to Chanute today to visit several days with friends. Miss Katherine Kiefer has gone to Los Angeles to spend the summer. Miss Sidonia Stubéck will leave Monday for Pueblo Colo to visit three weeks. Mrs. PD C. Barr left for a short visit with friends in Lees Summit. Miss Elva Kagi will leave Monday for Colorado Springs for an indefinite stay. Miss Dorothy Glenn and Miss Bernice Glenn of McLouth spent yesterday in Lawrence. Miss Florence Grice who has been in summer school went home to Topeka today. Miss Helen Copeland who has been attending summer school returned to her home in Quenemo this morning. Miss Helen Peck left today for Arkansas City to spend the summer after attending summer school here. Miss Charlin Bridges who has been at a summer school returned home in Kincaid Kans this morning. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Johnson of Haskell left this morning to
The column touches on buying cooling gear like Essex or Hudson cars for better sleep in hot weather and promotes electric fans from Electric Utilities Co. It also offers home tips such as tar removal with turpentine and includes light humor about watermelon from Brown's Grocery. A Brazil census note reports misgivings about population figures, with Rio de Janeiro cited as over one million. Theda Bara is quoted on her ideal husband, and local ads promote dairy and ice cream products.
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for clear smooth skin. It promotes a simple daily routine to keep complexion healthy and appealing, appealing to women seeking beauty and care.
Police arrest Jo-So-Ran of Tokio on charges of planning to kill Prince Yi and the Imperial wedding party in Tokyo. The Korean, an independence advocate, hoped to shock Koreans into rallying for self government, but authorities prevented the plot before the April venture.
A Cardiff priest proclaims that women wearing certain contemporary fashions will be barred from taking the sacrament. He also urges riding a bicycle for health.
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