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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1920

Page

3

Farmers All Too Busy Bragging of Roads Trial by Commissioners

County and city commissioners heard the Chamber of Commerce bid for road repairs into Lawrence and connecting streets. They warned no repair work would be done due to labor shortages and farming harvest demands. C G Smith will lend a tractor to assist the effort as a trial arrangement. An organ factory recital for July 1 was announced, with Chamber members invited. A Seattle Chamber letter praised Dr. E H Lindley, chancellor-elect of the university.

Lawrence Chamber of Commerce C. G. Smith Fa Ers Chamber of Commerce Roads Committee Organ Company Reuter-Schw A. J. Bucrves Seattle

State Health Progress Cuts Typhoid and Tuberculosis Rates

Kansas reduced typhoid deaths from 20.3 to 7.6 per 100 000 and tuberculosis from 64.1 to 50.8 per 100 000 between 1912 and 1919, while infant illness deaths fell sharply. Dr Crumbine reported at Topeka meeting and was re elected secretary for his seventeenth year. Officers elected included Dr C D Walker as president, Dr M H Ernst as vice president, Albert H Jewell as chief engineer, and K F Majaxpy as state bacteriologist.

Kansas S. J. Cramhine State Board of Health Topeka Crumbine Kan State’ Board of Health Grumbine C. D. Walker Salina M. H. Ernst Washington Albert H. Jewell K. F. Maxapy

Hot Weather Hints for the Summer Session

A humorous Kansan collegiate column offers light advice for staying cool and civil. It jokes about avoiding politics religion and relatives in conversation and urges calm behavior, dress for warmth, and no fussing or cussing during heat.

Local Socials Enjoy Weekend Dinners and Calls

Mr and Mrs Fred Gregory hosted a Sunday dinner with guests Mr and Mrs Al Smith and Mrs Stoker. Afternoon visitors included Mr and Mrs W Colman Mr and Mrs Geo Wer and daughter Mary. Others present at supper included Mr C P Davis and Mr and Mrs Leland Colman and son Albert Davis. Ernest Bigshy and family spent Sunday at Williamstown with Mrs Rigsby's parents Mr and Mrs Fred O Worsraick.

Fred Gregory al Smith Stoker W. & Colman Geo. Wer Mary Robert Lindsey John Manwarring Roger Lindsey C. P. Davis Leland Colman Albert Davis WF. Elkin Ernest Bigshy Williamstown

Belvoir Snapshot: Local visits and health ride

Edwin Steele visited Topeka after an iron gate cemetery event. Fred Demeritt, a Lawrence visitor, spent Friday in town. A health ride promoting bicycle use was organized.

Gee Edwin Steele Topeka Fred Demeritt Lawrence

CAN WITHOUT SUGAR Supply of Sweets Likely to Be More Abundant

A USDA statement says households may can fruit and vegetables without sugar this winter as supply is expected to rise. Cane and beet sugar plantings grow in the United States and other nations, aided by a higher sugar price and ample imports, though some hoarding by consumers and firms widens the shortage in access rather than in supply.

United States Department of Agriculture Department United States Cuba Hemisphere

NEED MORE NURSES

Buffalo reports a severe nurse shortage threatens hospital operations. Mrs. Annie Hansen, head of the Buffalo District Nursing association, says a campaign to recruit young women failed and one hospital department closed. She urges more training and notes hospitals and home care systems improve care, but pupils are scarce.

Buffalo Annie ©. Hansen Buffalo District Nursing Association

Obituary for Mrs. Rhoda Gaskill Noland

Mrs Rhoda Gaskill Noland born Newport New Jersey September 9 1853 moved to Lawrence Kansas with her parents in 1866 married to W A Noland July 30 1893 died at home north of Lawrence June 26 1920 survived by husband and four sisters funeral Monday afternoon Rev H Woestemeyer officiating Cross Chapel interment Maple Creek Cemetery

Rhoda Gaskill Noland Newport New Jersey Lawrence Kansas W. A. Noland

Sunday School Work Convention Inspires Renewed Effort

Sunday School workers gathered for a district convention in Con tlas County with about 400 attendees. Officers were elected for the coming year, including President I L Hoover and Treasurer James W Yeastier, as districts heard upbeat addresses and a story telling session for children.

yoSeheed Tyre Contlas County Aloanel I'res Gabriel Chas. Gabriel A. B. Conner Coase Gerstenberser Washington Creek Church I. L. Hoover Hf. Ulrich James W.reastier Contin Isaac Sewell Ebricht Eof Sewell Ler Lone Star i

Public Health Charter Bid Sparks Topeka Board Debate

The State Board of Health hears a petition for a united public health charter to avoid duplication of effort and boost efficiency. Delegates from Emporia and Topeka advocate centralized authority and funding for health work. The discussion includes members such as Dr Edmund, Allen White, and J Crumbine. Background notes mention gifts to Zionist organizations and social news from New York and Massachusetts.

Edmund Cration Emporia Anethy State Board of Health Vieegutee 5 Tr CG Tero State Roard of Health Seere Kulp Topeka Allen White S. J. Crumbine

Rumanians Still Buy Fine Clothes Despite Restrictions

An early report describes widespread import limits in Romania driving up clothing prices. Wealthy women travel to Paris for fashion, returning with trunks of apparel, while customs and shortages fuel market evasion and domestic shortages. The piece notes Red Cross aid, reform struggles, and high costs for textiles and dye.

Bucharest Rumania Raruiia Europe Paris Setomebihe Trentier Izabeth Jugo-Slavia American Red Cross Romania America Hank United State Ronemin Mani Giurgea Nichole Lapu

Wheat Variety Impresses South Africa Study Find

An international study notes a wheat variety developed in South Africa shows strong winter hardiness and vigor. Researchers report foreign counties have obtained samples with early acclimation, with potential cultivation reaching as far north as the Dakotas. A related note promotes Hope Spring Water and local telephone numbers.

South Africa Agricut College Petche Mestertts Dakotas

Diamond Dyes and Platard Dyes: dyeing guidance

The note urges using Diamond Dyes not to streak or ruin sour material and to insist on Platard Dyes. It promises easy directions printed on the pack end for proper dyeing.

Lemon Lotion Recipe for Clean Complexion

A vintage beauty tip advises making a lemon lotion by combining juice from two lemons with three ounces of Orchard White to yield a quarter pint of lemon bleach. It promotes daily use on face neck arms and hands for a soft rosy white complexion and cites stage beauties as users.

Turbulent Hearing in Police Court for Disturbing the Peace

Tiowan was arraigned in police court this morning on a charge of disturbing the peace. He pleaded not guilty and his trial was set for one week from Wednesday. Buy a bicycle. Ifanna.

Tiowan Wedlnessy

Third Summer Recital at Fraser Hall Chapel Tonight

The third recital of the Fine Arts series will be held this evening in Fraser Hall Chapel. Performers include Marie Robinson soprano, Downing piano, and Ari Verdicare on organ with a program featuring Verdi and others. The event supports University of Georgia music offerings with faculty and students expected to attend.

Fraser Hall Alford Osborn Marie Ro Mick Soprans Downing Ari Verdicare Maine Ibn Organi Pines Dheristy Oehern Flere Myer Uy Verdi Ati Mi Mick Stan Gar Hove

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Kemper Grain to Open Lawrence Office With Castles Tandy

H L Kunes, attorney for Kemper Grain, plans a year round office at Massachusetts with Castles Tandy Co. He will buy grain at stations near Lawrence and has prior ties to the area last summer. If Ponce de Leon sought summer coolness he would go to Rankin's Drug Store.

H. L. Kunes Kemper ¢Irain Company Lawrence Theteith Tic Massachusetts Kance Lawréate Ponce de Leon Rankin’s Drug Store

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