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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1915
Page
6
Local notes report Mr Pliskey ill with prospects of recovery, updates on the Howell family at St Josephs, and various neighbors including the Emerys, Owens, Howells, and Florys dealing with illness and hospital stays. Community members visit, move homes, and share news from Willow Springs and Columbia areas, with weather hindering travel.
Sample offers for Cuticura Soap and Ointment advertised with free samples by mail. Local social notes describe visits, illnesses, travel, and daily life events including family gatherings, trips to Missouri and Kansas, and various names and places from the community.
Fragmented OCR note records visitors and social calls in Endora area. Mentions include Benbow Pall wed, Kansas City weddings, Walter Ostort, Mr Corliss, Melvin lark, and Jerick visiting Nassau City. Beth called on Mrs Ivraas. Phlowlines and Paths referenced.
Weather notes from Washington Creek describe a severe storm the prior Thursday the worst in three years with long duration. The report recalls rain turning to snow and heavy drifting, sparking local hardship. People named include Mr Jemmad Hine and Mrs Truth Watts with her son Edgar visiting relatives.
The past week brought nearly impassable roads hampering travel for residents. Miss Florence Gray was home sick Thursday and Friday, while John Dim’ and others noted travel troubles to Lawrence and Lone Star. Declamation contest delayed by weather. Mabel Longanecker named best speaker. Community members hosted a birthday dinner for Fred Dim’ with a twenty one color cake.
An early 20th century ad advocates Caldwell syrup as a mild laxative for upset babies. It claims no opiate or narcotic, pleasant taste, gentle but effective action, and offers a free trial bottle by writing Dr. W. Caldwell in Monticello Indiana.
Mr and Mrs Bis Band spurt with daughter Mrs Otte near Globe report family and neighbors in a mixed health note. The Moller Ganily are said to be unwell with la evippe and Mrs Molilea threatened with pneumonia while Mr Houghland’s horse suffers fits. Aly Houghland treated the animal with anti toxine injections and shows signs of recovery. Grandpe Houghland has improved over the past three weeks and is hoped to continue improving.
Gorrill was elected president of the Board of Directors of the Yo Mol AL at a meeting today. Metgakl, Marrhi, and CL Asher served on the board, with Asher as secretary. The welfare work committee discussed routines, and Ad. Meurdy was welcomed as a new member.
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