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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1918
Page
3
A reader submits a whimsical query about Socrates joining modern discourse. The piece muses on how Socratic questioning would probe why Mexican peaches lack hair, Manx cats have no tails, and pacifists find no peace.
A motivational note urges action over fear urging people to prevent possible problems by taking proactive steps rather than dwelling on what might occur. It emphasizes busy preparation and practical measures to reduce future risk.
A historical note explains how bloodhounds got their name from their tracking ability. Early hunters used their keen noses to trail wounded game, the scent leading to the term bloodhounds and the blond trail in pursuit.
A reflective note on soldiers and men who leave memories instead of wealth, honoring the happiness they brought to their families during life.
R. E. Protch relocates his Lawrence tailoring business from 717 Massachusetts to 433 Massachusetts in his town building. The remodel on the second floor creates a tailor made shop with a glass rear work room, front sales area, and fitting room. He offers blue serges and staple patterns at prewar prices with suits starting at $35 and a leading $40 line, reflecting anticipated cloth price trends.
Miss Edwina Peckham of Lawrence is a visiting debutante hosted by Miss Louise Hutt in Kansas City. A dance at Mission Hills Club honors the guests, and Miss Katharine Fischer will host a luncheon for Miss Watt and Miss Peckham. Sunday school class gatherings include Miss Kathryn Leno hosting at the church with several guests listed.
Primitive newspaper ad notes Jersey cloth and fabric quality for suits. It mentions popu ine na street and Margneripe with a price tag around £7. The brief reference highlights materials used in suit making.
Knitting and guest teas mark the weekend as Miss Eva Miller of Topeka attends events in Oklahoma and Kansas City circles. Margaret Fitch hosts the Knittings Club for Helen Thurston and other members at her home with plans for a Surprise Picnic for Mr and Mrs G H Jaggard in Kingman Kansas seen this week.
Dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Lobe Gulley honors Mr Dave Harris of Worden Kansas who leaves for Camp Funston. Numerous locals and visitors attend events and trips around Lawrence including KU students visiting Chicago and various family members traveling to Kansas City Baldwin Topeka and Camp Funston.
A guidance piece suggests trimming fat through self discipline and vigorous exercise. It advises a daily five mile walk for those in good condition and recommends tense baths as beneficial for girls who feel tired, noting the mirror will reveal the expected image after steady effort.
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