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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
6
The section records numerous local visits and Sunday gatherings. Families including Markley, Studebaker, Curtin, Flory, and Shack are noted visiting kin and friends at various homes, with several names and relations mentioned along with routine social events. A community tea and program at Pleasant Grove is listed among Sunday activities.
J C Mendenhall of Evansville Indiana proclaims forty years in medicine and pharmacy, endorsing Number 10 For The Blood and Number 40 remedies for blood poisoning, chronic rheumatism, catarrh, constipation, stomach and liver diseases, ulcers, and scrofulous swellings, sold by Round Corner Drug Co.
Women are urged to dry clean household items at home using gasoline and Solvite soap. A dishpan method claims to save five to ten dollars, cleaning suits coats waists laces gloves shoes furs draperies rugs without fading shrinking or wrinkles. The ad warns against dry cleaning without Solvite and notes the soap includes instructions and low cost at drug stores.
Advertises Lavoptik eye wash with witch hazel camphor hydrastis and claims quick relief for strained inflamed eyes. Describes two applications for a man in pain and a single bottle aiding a lady with weak eyes. Round Corner Drug Co. advertises guarantee of small bottle for any eye case.
SIGEL Mr. and Mrs Gimlet of Pleasant Grove visit daughter Mrs Cin ery dee and family. Thomas bought a Dodge. George Warner of Word en spent Sunday at the Cox home. Bert Saunders family moved into a new home Saturday. Fay RB Petefish and Roy Goff spent Sunday in Topeka. Jr Mmery fee worked for Mr. Arthur Ulrich Tuesday. Thea Elin and son Henry of Worden spent Sunday at Burt Sanders home. Ray Whitlock and children visited Lawrence Saturday. Cherries from Mr Landis orchard drawn by many neighbors Tuesday. Clough dined at Alva Petefish home Sunday. Emery Ive shopped in Lawrence Monday. Cox, Lee Cox and Marie Ietefish visited Taylor Petefish Sunday evening. Yelen Sanders visiting sister Mrs Theo hn at Worden.
Miss Margaret Townsend of Wichita visits Eunice Hah. Mr and Mrs Abner Henley and Attle son travel to Southwest Kansas. President Mendenhall of Friends University spoke at Prairie Center meeting. AWen Masley died at his brother Jesse's home and was laid to rest in DeSoto cemetery. Funeral services were held at DeSoto Christian church. Rufus Marley and family and Mrs Mauria Pearson attended from Lawrence and Miami County. Mr and Mrs Mathew Pearson of Kansas City and daughter Claudia from Lindsborg visited Heager relatives. Mrs Lena Crouch and baby from Wyoming and Ruth Davis of Colorado returned home to summer with family. Mr and Mrs Gurney Hill and children arrived from California for the weekend.
Lone Star beat Pleasant Grove 7 to 6 Sunday afternoon. The page lists numerous local residents visiting, working, or calling at neighbors’ homes, including Filwood Deay Will Postma Harry Ulrich Abe Flory Milner Campbell and others. Community events note church service by Rev. C A Ward and county officials dining with Joe Hoover.
Tire dealer Gillette introduces the Bear for Wear tire from Tire and Electric Service Co. with emphasis on rugged traction and long tread life. The ad highlights durability for trucks and commercial use, positioning the tire as a value option for work vehicles.
The Children s day program will be given Sunday June 22 at eleven o clock. Several local families are noted with attendance at weddings and visits. Mrs Detler and children and Miss Clara Day, with Mr Day and Howard, visited Friday morning. More social activity includes Mrs Wieding and relatives calling in the afternoon as Vern Glenn Lawrence spends time with local hosts.
An unclear ad claims a unique method to treat piles. It invites readers to send their home address to E R Page at 648B Pay Ride Marshall Michigan, promising no payment and immediate free treatment. The message targets individuals with hopeless cases after failed ointments and salves.
The report lists numerous Sunday visits and movements in a rural community. Families such as Raber, Chas Howard and Lara, Piochter, Horrell, Cushman of Nebraska, and Brown visitors are mentioned. Travel includes Louise Koehler to Emporia State Normal and Portius Moore planning a Chicago summer.
An advertisement touts Zemo as a safe antiseptic liquid that stops itching and relieves eczema and skin irritations. It claims rapid blemish disappearance, insures no staining, and costs 35 cents with a larger bottle for one dollar. Also mentions E. W. Rose Co of Cleveland and unrelated lines about Eagles, cream demand, and Vesta batteries.
Sunday morning program included songs such as Summertime What Can You Do and Beautiful Roses of Love. Recitations featured Raymond Disinger Thelma Smith Edna Lickin Merle Davenport and Mary LeShure with performances by Estella Ayer Daisy Ways and Mrs Reta Canary among others. flowers decorated the school house and attendees included several local visitors and travelers from Lawrence and Perry Kansas. The community raised 6.42 for Armenians at the Sunday school collection.
Local notes from Reno township recount social visits, church events, and preparations for a soldier welcome. Residents attend meetings, dances, and Sunday school conventions. several couples move or renovate homes. obituaries recall William Griffith's passing in Lawrence with community tributes.
Mr Philip Fleshman and Arlene visited Mr and Mrs Loren Williams on Sunday. Mrs Earl Williamson spent Monday with Mrs R E Deay. Lewis Georgis helped George Tucker make hay on Tuesday. L E Lemberger and Argentines visited Mrs Lemberghr's parents James Kassinger on Sunday. Fred Griffis received his discharge and returned home Sunday evening. Loren Williams called at the Georgs home Wednesday. Mr and Mrs James Kassinger were ...
A string of Baldwin visits and social events fill the week. Fred and Marion Griffis visited Thursday morning. Miss Nellie Tucker called on Mrs. Price Monday evening. Mary Griffis and Christina Waterson hosted a party Friday honoring Fred Griffis and Kennie Queen with ice cream, cake, music, and games. Numerous locals, including the Williams and Tucker families, exchanged calls, shopped, and attended a schoolhouse ice cream social Saturday night.
This week buy a Cleveland Caterpillar tract at Banker's Garage before stock runs out. Limited units available, hurry to secure a reliable heavy equipment addition.
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