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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
6
The Ames election board reports a defeat of the proposed amendment with 42 votes cast against in a June referendum. Officials tally shows opposition predominating in the local decision.
A fragmentary report hints at a pardon discussion for Jack Johnson with references to the Mann Act and July statements by the attorney general about Johnson attending a fight and potential conditions, though details are unclear.
The Kiwanis group weighs a rail proposal linked to Joplin amid debate over a possible half fare and open road benefits. Attendance at the meeting hints at strong interest as members consider the convention venue at the Galloway area.
An article notes workers at a Ford agent G.2W. Smith aiding Douglas County farmers to harvest efficiently. Despite urging to “make hay while the sun shines,” several men are released from service by Mr Smith as searchlights stay on in the fields. C.A. Richards’ department and C. W. Steithl are mentioned as working overnight.
J J Speck of Lawrence plans to drill the first oil well west of Baldwin along the Santa Fe trail near Mahsopet Hill. Speck holds four lease acres and has contracted for drilling aiming to find oil in paying quantities. He is known for large wells in the Peabody field in southern Kansas.
Mrs Raines Trotter returned home to Wichita Thursday while Miss Faye Young went to Buffington after attending the Winter Gress wedding Wednesday. Lawrence visitations, Sunday at Lecompton, and multiple neighbors logged visits, threshing, and farming tasks. A school ice cream supper followed by a community party on the Trans-Meow owned road featured many locals, games, and refreshments.
The notebook lists visits and social calls among Harrison and Anderson residents. Mrs Hiddleston and sister from Missouri, Underwood initiation at C P A lodge, Arthur Richards and Dorothy Bryan's social calls, Transmayer family gathering, picnic with Mr and Mrs Stewart, Howell housekeeper weekend in Kansas City, and farmers cutting wheat amid seasonal work.
In Valley Grove area a heavy rain swept the region affecting roads and harvest. Neighbors like Frank Shrout and Miss Veda Petrie reported rain from the same clouds while wheat and oats suffer delays. locals note long work hours from dawn to night to finish hay and harvest as Dodge demonstrations and social calls punctuate the week.
A series of brief greetings and visits across Lawrence and Wil last week includes Charlie Brohammer and family, Mr and Mrs Wesley Flory, John Brohammer and others calling on neighbors, plus shared meals and harvest help. Several visitors from Clinton, Topeka, and nearby towns drop by homes and stores, with the community keeping in touch through Friday and Saturday gatherings.
Fragmentary OCR describes lines about Lady Jane and claims fair appearance contrasts with pallor and skin eruptions. Mentions blood, health, and a remedy by a seller in Mendenhall, with a 48 year old occupation or vendor at Round Corner Bruje Stole.
An anonymous Buffalo reader touts Peterson's Ointment as a remedy for eczema, old sores, and various skin troubles. The letter claims a full refund if it fails and cites a patient who allegedly avoided amputation after using the product. Mail orders are accepted.
A jumble of local notices mentions deaths, listed residents Bettie Agnes, Bettie Aghue of North Nipton Street, and others. Burials and visitations reference New Franklin Missouri and Omak, with community chatter about events and shop activities at Patterson Kline gate and Manit Park.
An old fashioned tonic claim for Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures blood weakness and builds health for adults and children. It promises increased red blood cells, relief from stomach issues, and improvement of nerves with tablets or liquid available from druggists. The ad urges sending 16 cents for a trial price and a booklet from Dr Pierce's Buffalo hotel address.
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