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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
6
A jumble of old ads mentions McNish cherry drinks, Ed W Parsons Jeweler, and gift ideas under $3. It notes a Kodak promotion and Squires Studio, plus Dunmire's Butter Krust Bread. The misspelled lines hint at typical early 20th century newspaper classifieds and mall promotions.
Announcement records the marriage of Miss Agnes Morton to M. C. Henderson with Bell Telephone Company ties noted. It also mentions Vera Votaw and cousin Elsie Setzer engagements, Miss Lynn’s New York trip, Scobell club moves, and various social events in Whittier and nearby towns.
Miss Gula Finch guests with Mrs. Archie Naramore in Wichita. Elsie Dear returns to Topeka after visiting Miss Naomi Simpson. Mrs. Jones moves from 618 Vermont to 724 Louisiana. Pratt resident Blanche Bailey visits Marian La ar in Wichita. Several guests travel to Chicago Des Moines Kansas City and Los Angeles for visits and events. Sigma Chi hosts summer dance. Cole-Davis wedding reported near Chapman. various local residents plan trips and outings with notes on shops and refreshments.
An old newspaper ad features a shopper praising Red Cross Ball Blue as a powerful detergent bargain. The jingle emphasizes clothes looking clean and a cheerful reaction from the speaker, reflecting wartime consumer culture and advertising tone.
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