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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
4
A stream of rotational gatherings from various churches lists sermons, Sunday School, Christian Endeavor, and union open air services. Activities include children’s programs, prayer meetings, and youth trainings with detailed times and locations in Vermont and nearby streets.
The notice outlines Sunday School activities at 30-0 ag prayer and common efforts, with open services daily except Sundays and holidays. It mentions union services, street meetings, and a schedule of nighttime gatherings led by local church groups. Also referenced is August Flower laxative product promotion.
The notice reports a proposed timetable adjustment with Westbound trains at 8:30 and Eastbound at 9:80, plus a meeting at 63 ad. It also covers a wedding of Irene Miller and Mr. George Bleithatein in Leavenworth, with relatives present. The A T chapter P 2 O entertained a picnic at Alma Frienmuth’s with Red Cross fundraiser planning and a picnic supper beneath trees attended by numerous members and guests.
The readable lines mention Whitcomb as e parents of a person and Camp Mills, Mrs R C Murray, and Mr. and Mrs E A Folsom visiting friends. Fragments reference France and hospital scenes with uncertain context.
Long grocery of community life unfolds with visits among the Wood, Murray, Pierson, and Stanwix families. Children’s Day plans, dinners, and guests from Topeka and Lawrence highlight a bustling rural social scene as residents prepare for upcoming church and school events.
A fragmented community column reports deaths and funerals for relatives of Mrs. Robertson and others. Charles Randall dies at Old Seashore and funeral held in Topeka. multiple visits and social calls noted among Mrs. Robertson, Pardee, Pratt and Eberhardt families.
Lawrence boy Scott Bailey passes along a Des Moines clipping about Private Herbert H. Hartman of the 303rd Wiel Signal Battalion. He describes Hartman being turned out of his Saxony home at ten, firing on by German sentries, fleeing across the French border, stowaway on a British ship, marooned in South America, captured by Indians, sailing twice around the world, enlisting in Galveston, serving on the Mexican border, and taking part in the Vera Cruz action before an earlier discharge and re-enlistment.
The Food Administration announced that households on wheatless pledges may eat wheat breakfast cereals during the harvest period. It urges patriotic consumption to prevent spoilage and allows grocers to sell cereals that would otherwise spoil in hot weather.
An advertisement touts Zemo as a vivid cure for eczema blotches ringworm rashes and similar skin troubles. A small 35 cent bottle or a dollar for a larger late bottle is said to cleanse soothe and heal quickly with penetrating action and gentle use for delicate skin from The E. W. Rote Co Cleveland Ohio.
Dr Urelup Eye Ear Nose and Throat offices in Dick Building reports rising interest in the YMCA girls swimming program. Enrollment increases to about forty with two more classes for ladies and young women added to the schedule next week. Classes will meet Tuesday and Friday mornings.
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