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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1917
Page
6
Freese chairs a Douglas County horticulture gathering. A guest list includes Mrs Russell and Marie Ott, with eight members and three visitors. During a stove accident Fred Madl died as the group discussed prizes, gardens, and fruit culture. Funeral details and community condolences follow.
Rev Frank Rist dined at the Wathorn home and Nellie Calhoun started school as church roles emerged after the Sunday school election. New officers include Frank Homedd Superintendent F Sehafstal vice superintendent Jah Hosman secretary treasurer Josephine Burdorf pianist Mahal Cowles assistant organist Dastise Neehler librarian ALE Burorf chorister. board members Paul Koehler Bert Ayer Ernest Leary O Neil Ate Ea Sehal stall. Miss Julia McCaffrey spent the weekend in Kansas City. Miss Nettie Walker and Charles Kram were married in Lawrence. William Sehasstall moved to a vacant Whihee place. Walter Sehas spent the weekend with his parents. The community notes list visits, travel, and illnesses, with Miss Leary owning the first chick. Rites were held for a buried individual at Rome church.
A garbled passage reflects an old advertisement claiming Plana’s Medicine Pills relieve kidney pains and backaches. Mrs Mary Weiser of Alabama reportedly benefited after five years of symptoms, with the ad urging readers to buy at dealers. The text mimics early newspaper style and includes misprints and phonetic phrasing.
A historical plug for Sage Tea and Sulphur as a hair darkener. Describes a grandmother using a home mixture to restore natural color and shine, claiming easy use and lasting results. Mentions a downtown druggist and a caution about health purposes.
Belleview residents held the annual election of officers on Tuesday evening. The slate includes Blue Mno resident A B Conner as president, Bert Bart y as secretary and treasurer, and George Ott as director. The Belleview Dines club list and visiting schedules were noted, with Mrs Conner leading Scripture reading and prayer prior to business. New committees were formed including a flower committee headed by Geo Nit and Mrs Elmer Allen. The Ladies Aid met with Mrs Conner and conducted a business session.
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine as safe for all, claiming it lacks nervousness or head ringing. It notes tonic and laxative effects and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. 25e.
The Douglas County Horticultural Society held its regular meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms with full attendance. A noon dinner featured hot chicken pies served by women’s group members, followed by society business led by President B. FooSmith. Mrs S. Jean Levett spoke on the Lincoln Highway from New York to San Francisco, noting its marked route with concrete markers and the idea behind building such a road.
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound for quick relief from stuffed nose and head congestion. Dosing every two hours to end misery, it claims to relieve headache fever sore throat sneezing and stiffness with prompt action and pleasant taste at about two cents per dose.
An article warns acid stomach causes indigestion and gas pain. It recommends Jad Salts, four ounces in water before breakfast for a week, to neutralize acidity and stimulate digestion. The remedy is described as inexpensive and safe, made from grape and lemon juice with lithia and sodium phosphate.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offered as a mild, quick acting substitute for calomel to cleanse the liver without damaging teeth or gums. The advertisement claims they relieve headaches heaviness and dullness caused by constipation and a disordered liver. Sold as a box by all druggists.
The clipped text promotes Cascarets as a liver and bowel cleanser promising relief from headaches biliousness sour stomach and offensive breath. It speaks of a cheerful heading “Wake Up” and notes Cascarets as a laxative for children. It also mentions people near Lawrence moving onto a farm southwest of town and a Mrs Sadie Bates update.
Mr and Mrs Osmond return home after weeks in Lawrence and Kansas City J D Gibler spent Saturday and Sunday in Lawrence Mr Wilbert Sawyer and Miss Goldie Hout attended church at Washington Creek Sunday evening Several new culverts are being put in around Clinton Mr Poth Hout owns a new bicycle Ernest Nelson and Miss Blanche Al attended church at Valley Chapel Sunday evening A box supper at the schoolhouse Friday evening March 2 raised 34 80 Kampschreder from Stull and Bertha Buch had tonsils removed Friday morning at Dr Beach s Mrs August Kampschroder and children of Stull visiting her sisters Mrs Charlies Kampschroder The Royal Neighbors met at the hall with eighteen members present Mr and Mrs Will Kampschroder and children visited Mr and Mrs Charles Kampschroder Charlie Woodward Jr of Belvoir spending a few days with his sister Mrs Arthur Lesh Kenneth Halderman spent the weekend at home The Lyceum course postponed until March 16 George Hoyt and sister Ethel spent Sunday afternoon at George Jensen s
Fragmentary advertisement mentioning water, a Red Cross Pall Blue product, two-ounce prekage by real gandnies, and a person named Ady with quirky worn text. Content is garbled and difficult to extract coherent facts or entities.
Real estate transfers record several conveyances with names and amounts. Deeds show Decils 7 Simon I White and wife of Lawrence Kansas to Jessie L Harris et al for 500 dollars conveying Lot 3 Block 14 University Place, Lawrence. Marlon McCarty widow sole heir of Sarah B E McCarty deceased of Washington PA for 2750 dollars. South 7 acres of a parcel in northwest quarter of section 12 13 19 Noscoe McHenry and wife of Lawrence Kansas to John C Ernick for 2200 dollars Lot 45 Block 22 West Lawrence. Irving Hill trustee to M P Dodge for 715 dollars 39 42 acres in jy 12 20.
Mr and Mrs Clairehce Stallard visited her parents near Lawrence on Sunday. Mrs Matt Jones and son Leo stayed with her daughter Mrs Ben White Jr Friday night. Mr and Mrs Justice McCoy spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Russell Calvert. Mr c and Mrs Hogan moved into Walter Kunkel’s house. Mrs Steve Weller went to Excelsior Springs Friday morning with Mrs Anderson of Lawrence. Absee Mrs John Nevin spent Sunday with Mrs Jim Leger. My land Mrs Bey Kale Js has visitor from Kansas City and will occupy a Chatt McCoy farm house. Misses Freda and Elizabeth Bieache were surprised Saturday evening by about 20 friends. Mrs Kline and Mrs Chapelle served tea on Wednesday afternoon. luncheon receipts totaled $3. Mr Jackson of Lawrence, agent for the Baker company.
The Journal World lists candidates to appear on the March 12 1917 primary ballot for Lawrence Kansas. For Commissioner of Streets and Public Utilities W W Cleland J Holmes RM Neville appear. For Treasurer of the Board of Education Mrs White A Churchill and others are listed. For Member of the Board of Education the names shown include Mrs White A Churchill.
Hosford Investment Company offers nearly three acres of land two blocks west of Bonner Springs High School for vegetables, valued at $1000, in exchange for property of equal value in Lawrence.
AP Market Report shows Kansas City prices for cattle hogs and related commodities with receipts noted. Cattle: strong demand with fed steers 11.50 to 12.00, dressed 9.00 to 11.25, cows and heifers 5.50 to 11.00, stockers 7.50 to 10. Bulls 6.75 to 9.25, calves 7.50 to 11.50. Hogs: receipts listed, prices 14.60 to 14.75 for heavies, packers 14.40 to 14.50, lights 14.50. Butter and eggs quoted. cash wheat and corn markets shown with futures and receipts. Chicago notes: cattle receipts 12,000, Hogs 43,000, May and July wheat and corn prices, pork and lard futures.
Public notice announces a lawsuit in Douglas County Kansas with plaintiff J Cummings Sr and multiple defendants including railroads and banks. It outlines the petition filed February and requires defendants to answer by a stated date, seeking quiet title to properties described by sections townships ranges and creek boundaries in Douglas County.
Sealed bids for waterworks improvements in Lawrence Kansas are due by 26 May. Plans and specifications are available from the City Clerk or engineers Black & Neiteh. Deposit for plans is fifty dollars, refundable to unsuccessful bidders. Approximate quantities include valves, hydrants, boilers, pumps, pipes, filters, and a 3 600 000 gallon rapid sand filter plant.
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