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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1912
Page
3
A noon meeting of the University’s Junior Girls discussed leaving cab and flower arrangements for the Junior Prom to the male students, noting past votes favored streetcars and cheaper options. The note explains the men’s funds may have been used elsewhere, while other society items and club events are briefly described.
The Westminster Hall University Young Men's class will host a St Patrick's party for the University women's class Friday evening. Readers note multiple mentions of grippe with Mrs Lizzie Read and others ill or recovering. Town updates include Mar ley returning from Swedish hospital, Miss Virginia Bartlett visiting, and several residents traveling to Kansas City, Peoria and Mound City.
Mrs Sheaker has added tailored hats to her stock to accompany stiths and coats. The street hats reflect latest eastern styles and are described as strictly high class and in perfect taste.
An old edition urges prevention of pleurisy and pneumonia by early treatment with Vinel cod liver and iron, claiming strength returns quickly. Testimonials praise recovery after pleurisy. The March calendar for Plymouth Congregational lists a St Patrick’s Supper on March 1. Chancellor Strong travels to St Louis for a religious education conference.
Social and Lecture announces Prof C G Dunlap will deliver his popular Hamlet lecture Friday night at the Methodist church. After the talk, young people will serve light refreshments and a social hour will follow. Everyone invited with no admission charge.
Community notices collect testimonials from Lawrence residents on health products and services. Mrs. A E Lowery of Alabama Street endorses Donn's Kidney Pills after kidney and back issues improved with two boxes. Adding consumer inquiries and small ads for homes, farms, rentals, and services fills local classifieds.
A home remedy claims HYOMEL vapor therapy clears a hard cold in head or chest. After bowel cleansing if needed, breathe the steam under a towel for ten minutes before bed. Promises relief from colds coughs catarrh asthma and croup. Sold at H. L. Rayond & Company Lawrence Kansas for fifty cents.
Kansas City market listing shows wheat and oats prices with May July and Sept futures, No 2 hard and No 2 red quotings, butter eggs and hay prices, mixed quality notes, and live stock receipts around 5,000 head with cattle details.
The Dubinsky Brothers Stock Co presents The Common Law at Bowersack Theatre. The play draws strong local praise and an excellent stage rendition. A wedding on stage will be announced from the stage tomorrow night in full view of the audience.
How to maintain sponges after use by rinsing in clean water and rinsing weekly with Gold Dust washing powder. Wash-cloths should be laundered and ironed. linen washcloths are more desirable than heavy textures for cleaning and maintaining softness.
Leaders of the movement for woman suffrage presented their case to lawmakers in Washington this morning. A joint committee hearing drew women from several cities as they urged a constitutional amendment granting women the vote. The speakers pressed for ballot access and condemned unequal living conditions and penalties.
Bold ad claims PAZO OINTMENT cures all cases of piles in 6 to 14 days. Mentions Beggs Meg Co at 1689 Oden Ave Chicago. Drugstore refunds money if no cure. Portable, salesy punctuation. No further context provided.
A fragment mentions maple ice cream at Wiedemann's and notes a shipment received by Wiedemann. It also references the University Student Council meeting discussing organization matters and mentions Benedetto Allegretti chocolates and a 50 cent box item.
Flavor notes promise pineapple themed tees at Wiedemann’s with pure cream and maple syrup flavors hinted. Criss Walthuble moved into a new home north of Stull, signaling local residential changes.
A sizable crowd from the Stull neighborhood attended the enare of Mr. 200 Buchheim on Tuesday, paying respects at the local church.
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