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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1918

Page

5

Ice cream supper and Red Cross activities in town

Society for Red Cross announces an ice cream supper Friday at Bismarck schoolhouse with a short patriotic program. Interurban service available for town folks to reach Bismarck station. Ladies asked to bring cakes for Red Cross. Ladies Aid of Lutheran Church to sew for Red Cross Thursday at 3 PM in church parlor. The note also mentions a golf trip by Co. C Carl and others to Kansas City, and a Stella Maris Camp Fire Circle trip to Camp Shawnee for two weeks under Miss Isa Belle Gibb. Blanche Simons honored at dinner hosted by Miss Mary Preyer. guests included Mrs. McKinley Warren, Mrs. P. W. Clausen, and several Misses. Blue Birds group met at Maurine Downing’s home to cut pictures and socialize. Members listed include Jean Jackman, Caroline Roth, Kathleen Asher, Barbara Barteldes, Elizabeth Henley, Dorothea Simons, LorahJan McElhin ny, Margaret Sutton, Jane Winsler.

Red Cross Oak Ridge Bismarck Owassia Blue Birds Mildred ‘Cutter Maurine Downing Jean Jackman Caroline Roth Kathleen A‘sher Barbara Barteldes Elizabeth Henley Dorothea Simons LorahJan McElhinny Margaret Sutton Jane Winsler

White Shoes for Patriots Debut in War Style

A new patriotic fashion slogan promotes wearing white footwear for service. The trend favors white buckskin, canvas, duck, and washable kid slippers and shoes for evening wear, with white gaiters paired with white slippers for cool evenings.

Wedding Announcement in Kansas City Sets New Home

Mrs William Underwood announces the marriage of her sister Miss Gert rude Richardson to Mr Lawrence H Smith of Kansas City. The ceremony occurred at her home on Mississippi Street at high noon today. The couple will be at home after June 15 at 1726 Benton Boulevard Kansas City. Guests include Mrs Jerome Allen and son Fred Allen of Los Angeles. Other notes mention multiple residents visiting or traveling, a Vinland Grange reception, and a notice about Dr J T Alford arriving safely in France.

William Underwood Gertrude Richardson Lawrence H. Smith Kansas City Mississippi St Smith Atlantic City New York Benton Blvd Jerome Allen Fred Allen Los Angeles, Calif Bennet Allen Indiana Street

Early Friday Savings Sale Prompt Readiness

With many items priced today above regular retail, take this chance to save real dollars. Read and mark the items you want, and arrive early Friday morning for the opportunity.

Dress Goods and Waists on Sale at Local Shops

Mrs Read advertises 40 inch English Voiles and Silk lawns from 25 cent a yard to 1.50 a yard with various prints and voiles. Mrs Christensen lists 40 regular waists at 1.25, 1.00 white waists in all sizes, and 2.50 value white voiles andbatiste waists.

Cheney Brothers

Department H White Hose Specials Featured

A department store feature lists white hose and voile dresses on sale. Pique white ash skirts offered at 2 dollars, regular 2.50, with white wash skirts valued up to 9 dollars and 7.50 items discounted. Voile dresses range from 6 to 15 dollars, with further reductions of one dollar.

Carl Me

Removing a Broken Caster Fixes Furniture Leg

A DIY note from Popular Mechanics explains withdrawing a broken caster by tapping a hole in the center of the caster stem and threading in a machine screw to grip the stem. A heavy metal washer sits under the screw head while a block of wood or leather supports one washer face. A claw hammer is then used to pry out the broken piece.

Popular Mechanics Magazine

Let the Other Fellow Do It Mintlicker Quote

A humorous line from Grandpa Mintlicker urges letting the opponent do the hate in a fight. The tactic aims to unsettle an adversary by provoking emotional reactions and maintaining composure.

Grandpa Mintlicker

Little accident at picket fence traps Mary

Report describes Mary slipping while playing near a picket fence. Her dress caught on a fence post and held her about a foot from the ground. Bobby tried to free her but could not. He urged Mary to stay calm as he went for help.

Mary Bobby E. Ly

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