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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
6
The column details a long list of residents and visitors around Lawrence during a period of high water, noting travel disruptions, social visits, illnesses, and local events. It mentions families like Bond, Wheeler, Mahler, and Longewerker, along with several townsfolk and surrounding farms, highlighting cancellations, gatherings, and daily life effects from the flooding and weather.
Fragmentary report lists numerous local residents and visitors attending events on a Welsh farm and at nearby homes. Names include Miss Ethel, Cavell Martin, Lois Selizadire, Mr. Mo Belmid, Mrs. Charlie Wilson, and Mrs. Flin White among many others. Attendees participated in church, Children's Day, Mass, shopping, and social visits, with references to Baseview and Surindo institutions.
An old advertisement extols Foley Cathartic Tablets as a universal remedy for biliousness headaches sour stomach and appendicitis caused by sluggish bowels. It claims these tablets cleanse the stomach stimulate bile flow and act as a tonic for the entire intestinal tract. A dealer from Cross Keys Georgia endorses the product noting thorough cleansing and customer satisfaction.
A dubious advertisement touts S. S. S. as a blood purifier, claiming it eliminates impurities and strengthens the blood. It asserts modern medicine overlooks such remedies, boasting widespread doctor endorsements and urging readers to write to a medical adviser in Atlanta for guidance amid a list of seemingly unrelated personal notices.
A jumbled report records neighbors visiting relatives, school events, and daily routines. Mrs Wisely visits sister Mrs Waltoy Uiasis while Miss Ruby Webster plans a seaside season at her aunt’s. Miss Ali Marks helps George Davis as many residents attend school activities and farm tasks.
The piece lists local residents and guests at gatherings including Mrs Wine Rein Naismith and AHeon Colman with family attending a commencement at the University Tupsikiy. It notes Miss Enna Dews leaving confinement after a month due to a medical condition and mentions a Sunday cream social canceled by weather threats.
A long list of names and visits dominates a Lawrence social page. Several residents including Barrett Pontins John Williams and Miss Valentine are noted visiting, hosting, or traveling between towns and relatives. The item covers social calls, weddings engagements and family gatherings with numerous familial names and locations in Kansas, including Osksaloosa Lawrence and Topeka, plus references to farms and local events.
Readers are warned that the remaining shipment of the People's Cyclopedia will be exhausted with the current issue. The Journal-World promotes a five-volume set offered via a coupon plan and urges prompt mail orders to secure the complete encyclopedia, noting a limited supply and no deadline.
Army prisoners Ward, Atwoord and companions who escaped from Fort Leavenworth are reported to face a court martial and potentially three more years in confinement. They allegedly escaped during a Port Leavenworth breakout, dug through a sewer, and hid from pursuing guards. The fragile account notes their capture and the likelihood of additional punishment, with the outcome pending official proceedings.
The Coburn Players present Macbeth with Coburn and colleagues in a Lawrence venue. Critics praise Coburn and the cast for their intense portrayal, noting strong performances by Macduff and Lady Macbeth. The troupe emphasizes rehearsed skill and adaptability, promising a compelling staging with diligent preparation and focused acting.
Fragmentary Pleasant Grove report describes a horse fair with multiple riders and horses, including mentions of Mrs. Dian and Lawrie, race results, and price changes on bets. It notes a Monday event and references riders Willie and Lanwrenes among participants, with unclear outcomes due to the garbled text.
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