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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1924
Page
6
In Washington Square the narrator recalls a night in a Lodging with a clever con man. The man urges risky crimes and flaunts wealth while the narrator, starving and humiliated, contemplates survival over social collapse. The encounter ends with the narrator planning to seek food and pondering despair rather than crime.
A roundup of social visits and travel plans across Kansas City Missouri and Kansas towns. Irene Allison and sister Mrs George Kirkman hosted. Wim McKinney and sister Miss Irene McKinney head to Los Angeles and Cheyenne for the July 4 roundup. The McKinneys’ party includes Mr. Alexander Veitch and Miss Dorothy Stratford. Others note visits to Detroit, vacationing Kansas City residents, railroad worker William Wright with family, and locals awaiting summer trips by auto to California. Various residents attend summer school, attend picnics, and host farewell parties as summer moves forward.
Bridgeport Kansas June crowd of nearly two thousand old settlers from Saline and McPherson counties gathered at the Lamer ranch to honor 88 year old Mrs. J. C. W. Lamer. Attendees wore pioneer costumes and participated in old games and a horse show while sharing tales from Trantier days. Prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Train for best attire and largest family turnout. Notables included Richard Jukes with a forty-niner style ride and Luke F. of Salina, the last survivor tied to John Brown raid era, with D. T. Harkins of Bridgeport among the aged veterans.
The community mourns Paul Peterson formerly of Linwood State Bank after his death at Bethany hospital following surgery for an ulcerated stomach. Funeral held at the Christian church in DeSoto with burial in DeSoto cemetery. Visitors include Mrs Lester Harris and children of Marysville Kansas. Local residents gather for birthday dinner and extend greetings. Families from Kansas City and Piper join Mr and Mrs Coleman and others at Engle residence in De Soto area.
Valley Grove reports Mr and Mrs Fred Brown of Nortonville visiting Mrs Browns parents Mr and Mrs J C Clare. The neighborhood was shocked by the death of Mr Garvin Friday morning. Garvin was well known and liked by all. Family expresses sympathy. Locals and visitors travel to Lawrence Midland and Clare area. health updates and family gatherings noted.
Neighbors discuss fruit harvests, weather impacts on crops, and road improvements along the Lawrence route. A number of residents visit Lawrence, Lawrence road crews widen the road, and community gatherings feature teens at the Champion home. Joyful social events, visits from St Louis and Oklahoma residents, and farm labor help are noted alongside a hay accident and local church activities. Fireworks and market items are advertised.
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