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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1917

Page

4

Romeo and Juliet at Coburn Players Promises Success

The Coburn Players’ Romeo and Juliet showcases fine courage and manliness in Romeo and Juliet with Coburn as Romeo and Mrs. Coburn as Juliet. The outdoor setting, Italianate atmosphere, and natural scenery elevate the love drama revealing wisdom and human character. Professor MacMurray predicts notable success.

Romeo and Juliet Juliet Shakespeare Coburn Mr. Coburn Mrs. Coburn

From Coburns Romeo and Juliet at Coburns This Saturday

An unusual theatre piece titled Romeo and Juliet will be presented Saturday evening June 11 by Coburns. The description highlights the famous lovers and the dramatic conflict of feuds and passion, emphasizing themes of love, fidelity, and virtue.

Coburns Grlovers Cobern Romeo Aly Juliet

Doans Kidney Pills Praised by Lawrence Reader

A Lawrence woman, Mrs W J Pearge of 1005 Pennsylvania St, endorses Doans Kidney Pills after using them for years. She reports relief from dull ache in her kidneys headaches and other symptoms. The ad urges others to try the proven remedy available at price centers.

Lawrence Yand W. J.pearge Pennsylvania Doan Price &Fe Ruffalo Andy

Tragedy of the Children in Evacuated France

French children evacuated under German pressure near British lines in northern France endure shell shock and famine. Described as permanently scarred by months of bombardment, many are underfed and confined in cellars, far from relatives, awaiting a quiet heaven.

P Little Owen France Bperated Somme St. Vitus Duncey Idea of Heaven Baltimore Och

War Relief Drive Opens With Over Three Million Pledged

Washington June 20 Early reports today from 137 cities excluding New York show 3,208,256 subscribed or pledged to the 100,000,000 war relief goal. Best first day showing North Central states 1,656,605. Middle Atlantic 4,399. New England 69. Western 51,290. Southern 48,829. Miners Examining Board appointed in Topeka by Governor Canner includes Rob A Gray Weir City Joseph Metz Pittsburg John Stele Pitts ne and George Henderson Saipp.

Central States Washington Red Cross Henlyuar New York North Central States Middle Atlantic New England Miners’ Examining Board Topeka Canner Robi A. Gray Weir City Joseph Metz Pittswee John Stele Pittsne George Henderson Saipp

Germany Faces Severe Drought Threat to Crops in 1915 Pattern

Reports from Berlin describe an unprecedented drought with heat waves across Germany. Only eight millimeters of rain fallen since May 1 near Berlin, with prospects for rain very slight, endangering grain crops and prompting concerns of catastrophic impact.

Copenhagen London Germany Berlin Weather Bureau Oder River Berlin Kreuz Zeitung

Sunday School Workers Hold All Day Session at West Baldwin

An institute of lay school work will be at Ives Chapel West Baldwin under Douglas County Sun School lessons. Morning and afternoon sessions cover devotional service, round tables, discussions on times start,Sunday school leadership, elementary work, and a large dinner followed by committee and business sessions. Evening song service features Dr H K Ebright and Dr E E Stauffer. Dublin disturbances noted with Sinn Fein flags atop the post office. arrests follow for arson and break in.

Ives Chapel West Baldwin Douglas County E. E. Stauffer Henry Deckwa George Newton Fred Wills Iternaen Sessot Vogge Drab J. B. Whelan J Whelan Jennie McMillan

Government Defines Intoxicants For Mailing Adverts

Washington June 20 The post office department defined any drink containing alcohol as intoxicating liquor under the law banning liquor advertising in dry areas after July 1 Menthol wood and denatured alcohol are exempted The prohibition covers liquor for scientific sacramental medical and mechanical uses An officer in New Brunswick New Jersey June 20 is charged as a murder suspect A warrant for Dr Wm J Condon a Captain in the US Army Medical Corps at Chattanooga Tennessee was issued in the Piper case a University of Vermont graduate found shot near Boottawened New Jersey last Saturday A line of new swimming caps offered by Dick Bros and McNish's soda water Phones 198.

Washington Post Office Department New Brunswick N. J Wm. J. Condon United Sates Army Medical Corps Chattanooga Tennessee John Piper University of Vermont Boottawned New Jersey McNish Dick Bros

Western Front Quieted as French Gain Trench System

War update from Paris and Washington notes renewed activity on the French front. General Petain’s forces cut a new trench line about a third of a mile long in Champagne, while British and Belgian allies report successful raids and loans to Great Britain and Belgium totaling 42.5 million dollars.

Associated Press France Belgium Petain Champagne Eneral Haig British Washington Great Britain

Social notices and visits from Reno area families

Local residents report visitors and daytime gatherings from Reno families. Mentioned are George TL Phenette and Mrs cabin Mie, Charles Kel al ix visiting City on ihhiy, and Mrs Ta de Me spent Friday with Mrs John McCons. Several trips include Oak Grove Mo and Lawrence visits, with relatives hosting and attending church and Children’s Day events.

George TL Phenette Cabin Mie Charles Kel John McCons Saamy Thomas Alvin Harrold Low Angeles Fornix U.K. Thay Miggerret McCleary Oak Grove Melee Tives Tebe Edwird Ines Sts Derries Stary Harry Skeets Steve Taker Tramiel Buy Swope Vyethbalich MerCone War i Pwyer Folk Kansags City Cook Mas de Lavwrenes Prude Johnson

Foley's Honey and Tar Aids Night Coughs in Brownsville

In Brownsville Texas households report using Foley's Honey and Tar for children and adults to ease croup tickling throat and hacking coughs at bedtime. The product is praised for quieting feverish nights and bringing restful sleep, with most families noting quick relief.

Foley Brownsville Texas Chasalee

Local Community Notes and Social Recap from Town Center

A long, somewhat fragmented social column details community events, church activities, and local visits. It mentions women praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, various family visits, children's programs, and numerous neighbors attending church and Sunday gatherings. Names, places, and local organizations appear intermittently, painting a bustling small-town scene with many residents and activities.

Visitations and family gatherings in Kaw Valley community

Several families and neighbors in Kaw Valley are listed in a social roundup of visits and Sunday gatherings. Mrs. Bapyet returned from a berth. Mrs. Charles and Mazel visited Miss Mintt. Mr. and Mrs. Nance of Lawrence called on Mrs. GK Strachan. Arthur He attended a wedding. variations of visits to Oak ERIE and Lawrence occur, with many local residents hosting or visiting relatives, and church events noted.

Bapyet Charles and Mazel Chara Botumidt Orelock Tex Frida Arthiap Wear Tigges Gladys Chagtes Wilber Kanity Lawrence Dairkil Oak Erie Seastons Berkley Louise Robert McRaebone Sac- Ueda Ny Mas Hosen Waoerth Feaverenes Norn Abie Mae Bi Stehaw Mt An Setinke Dalby Henry

Worden and Giles Ship to Niaisces City Market

Fragmented OCR text notes Worden nk Lute and Didhey Giles sailing to the Niaisces City market. Mentions a Port Sunday city, work cave, and a learning theme. Odds and ends imply a local shipping or market report with unclear names and actions.

Nk Lute Didhey Giles Merket

Fairview Residents Visit and Attend Church Event

Mrs Lathrop visited the letter with Mrs Katelln Miller on Sunday. The Miller family, Myra and Rees, traveled to Richland to visit. Mr and Mrs Connelly spent the week with their daughter Mrs Chines How. J dears and Bugeie attended Children’s Day at Gatheran Church in Lawrence. Those visiting the Schufsts home Tast Sumikey included Mrs Svhgfstal and Miter amt Blancie Schatstal.

Clifford Pine Chariey Wella Edge LA Fenice Elfrieda Riversid Calton J. A. Whedon John Northrup Franklin John Irwin Frank Smith J. R. Shirar Leary Varum Vic Mitchell Calvin Lenee Bukene Frei Howard Pete Mabel Mas Newton Wii Vanes Wal Sehasat Mears Bho Virieh Shiri Lop Lina Holt Tietelk Yosehd de Deva

Crowded offices set July 1 as tax payment deadline

A large number of taxpayers filled the county treasurer's office as officials announce an extension of the payment period to July 1 without an added penalty. The action follows concerns over late remittance and aims to relieve residents handling last half taxes.

Funeral of George N Hanson Leads to Oak Hill Burial

The funeral for George N Hanson was held at the Methodist church this afternoon at 2 o clock. The Masonic lodge conducted the graveside services, with interment in Oak Hill cemetery.

George N. Hanson George N. Hanenn Methodist Oak Hill Masonic Lodge

Cutting Down Food Waste Enforcement in London

London authorities strictly enforce new food wastage rules, with a dustman reporting strict adherence after finding can waste. The report notes officials monitor disposal practices and aim to reduce waste across the city.

London

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