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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1918
Page
4
An advertisement explains using Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound to darken gray hair naturally and evenly. By applying with a sponge or brush, gray hairs reportedly vanish by morning and after a few uses hair becomes darker, glossy, soft, and luxurious, making one look younger. The product is described as a toilet preparation, not a disease treatment.
Kaw Valley residents share visits and moves with Lawrence, Topeka, and area families. Arch Walters vacationed with his Walters kin. Carl Perkins plans to reoccupy a long empty house. Clem Martin died after an appendectomy. eight children survive, funeral held in Lawrence with Oak Hill burial. Mrs. Hughes and daughters visited. Showalter finished a school term with a dinner and program. John Hughes visited Camp Funston, and the Hughes family attended a centennial Odd Fellows event in Lawrence.
A wartime era promotion touts Irontic as a powerful iron tonic and nerve booster from Dr. Pierce at the Surgical Institute in Buffalo New York. It claims to enrich blood and stamina and offers trial packets by mail, with tablets and herbal components praised for easy use and historical success.
Mrs. Albert Grosdidier spent Wednesday with her parents in Clearfield. Mrs. Paris McCord visited from Kansas City for the last day of school. Mr. L. M. Walters owns a Buick six. Mrs. S Gilmore hosted a dinner. Nydia Hughes and daughter Ellen of Lawrence joined John Hughes of Camp Funston and others for a Sunday gathering. Albert Grosdidier and baby visited Belleview. Edna and Myrtle Walters with Frank and Ray Walters called on sister Mrs. Oscar Powell. Otto Johanning and wife of Worden welcomed a baby boy born March 29. Tillie Schaake was remembered. Mrs. Gilmore and Jo Gilmore attended a thimble party at Mrs. W. J. Gilmore’s in Lawrence. Mrs. Alfred Durr visited Mrs. Charles. Grosdidier and Freese hosted a party. Hughes family dined with Nydia Hughes in Lawrence. Mrs. Chris Schaake and Lydia visited Miss Louisa Altenbreral.
In San Francisco on May 1, Franz Bopp former German consul general and E H Von Schack former vice consul were each fined ten thousand dollars and sentenced to up to two years in a federal penitentiary for conspiring to foment revolution in India. The guilty verdict was delivered after their conviction last week. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad promotes restoring appetite and strength after illness.
Dr Carlos Maria Lia Pena minister from Uruguay died in a Washington hospital today after falling ill the day before the Chilean ambassador funeral. He arrived in the U S May 31 1911 and was noted for Pan American unity advocacy.
Community members attended a farewell reception for Herbert Freese at Fairview Church while Junior Red Cross activities were postponed. Several family groups shared meals with the Freese and Ott families. A Union Chapel sermon by Rev Williams was noted. Local visits included Ed Allen of Fairfax and others visiting the Conner and Shirek households.
A reader from Ellensburg Washington shares a personal report praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes long hardship conceiving and how health improvements led to a successful pregnancy after using the product. The letter ends with a promotion for the medicine and advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
Waterville residents recount a busy period with family visits and travel. Julia Shirck returned after visiting at John Shirck’s home. Freese family spent Sunday with Mrs. J. H. Freese. Herbert Freese left for Camp Funston. Various Otts, Freeses, and Esther Freese accompanied to see off the soldiers. Mrs Strong visited Duncan family. Mrs J A Allen visits her daughter Mrs A B Conner. Mrs Geo Whaley and Jessie from Topeka visited the Whaleys. Mrs Grosdidier visited with Miss Jessie and Josie Anderson. Andrew Sowers spent weekend with his parents.
Washington May 1 A tentative wage scale for paper workers was agreed upon at a conference of mill owners and employees with Federal Trade Commission official Colver. The current scale remains in effect until a new one is drawn up and completed before duty, with details to be set afterward. George the King of Tonga Eslamis dies in Melbourne, noting the Tonga Islands under British protectorate since 1900 and the continued native monarchy.
Local Lawrence notices promote Doan's Kidney Pills with a citizen endorsement from 4A. C. Johnson at 445 Indiana St, claiming four years of bedfast kidney trouble relief after using Doan's. Ad copy urges purchase at 60 cents and cites Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Also mentions La Tosca theater release at Varsity Theater and a farm sale by Tom Harley near Kh.
Jesse Peters and Evan Sechrest will travel to Dietz Wyoming for an extended stay with Jesse Peters' brother Elm er Peters. The Tonganoxie High School class of thirty two graduates, including Alice Conrad, received diplomas as Walter Schwegler delivered a patriotic address.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets present a mild laxative as a substitute for calomel, promising quick liver relief without harming teeth or gums. The ad claims they brighten mood by relieving constipation and liver sluggishness, with a 25 cent box available at all druggists.
Laura Cory learns her brother Millar Jones safely arrived in France after training at Camp Funston. Mrs. Farrel and daughter Virginia Ruth visit in Kansas City with Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Farre. J J. B. Bartlett ships 12 coops of chickens and 124 cases of eggs to Kansas City. Mrs. Alexander Haggart visits Kansas City with sons Richard Robert Stanley and Alexander, joined by Dr. Haggart. Edward Stori visits from Piper to see uncle Orville S. Cory. Mrs. G. W. McCleanahan comes from Metropolis Illinois for summer with Dale Dessery. Red Cross sends 22 pairs of socks to Fort Leavenworth Chapter. Mrs. Henry chairs, distributing yarn for knitters. Socks needed year round. contact Mrs. Henry to help. Jennie Lind Coal at Matthews.
Lawrence and Baldwin residents frequent the area with dignitaries, shoppers, and visitors. Mrs. Hagerman and Miss Smith travel, while Mrs. Fordyce and son Arthur join Lawrence guests. A Vinland grade school program under Miss Adelia Dean is praised. many locals attend events, concerts, and church meetings.
An old health ad argues kept blood pure prevents disease and boosts vigor. It touts Swift's blood purifier and a free booklet, urging readers to buy remedies through grocers and doctors, claiming disease resistance and renewed strength.
Tuesday traffic mishaps and social visits appear in Vinland and Lawrence. A Bert Stevens team ran away injuring Arthur Harris, Mary Liston escaped harm as her buggy overturned, and harness was wrecked. Rev J C Gordon’s reception at Passview M E Church drew a large crowd.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Eugene, weeks, and a lawrence iron works site. It reads as a disrupted note about people near a car, a factory, and timing, with unclear actions. No clear event or outcome is established from the readable fragments.
Governor Capper told a McPherson county audience that the Non Partisan League must be a lawful public organization or be dealt with by state authorities. He urged citizens to report pro German propaganda or seditious remarks by any members, and declared loyalty to the United States essential amid war. He cited actions against the IW and warned against profiteering and graft.
M. H. Blandford of Lawrence elected secretary of the Eleventh District Rotary from among store managers in Kansas Missouri Arkansas and Oklahoma. The district includes urged membership from about 16 335 ten cent stores with roughly ten percent of store managers in Rotary. Blandford manages the Krees store in Lawrence and serves as secretary of the local Rotary lodge.
The international secretary calls Rotarians over military age and mentally qualified to register for service. Details to follow from the Chicago office. The notice mentions YMCA Overseer roles and hints at camp community needs and mining Rotary involvement.
New scheduling changes effective May 1 modify start times for the Kansas City Express and related trains. Train 5:36 A M from Lawrence ends. Ottawa connections proceed to Moline at 8:10 A M as before. Eastern Division expansion to Chanute shifts jurisdiction to the Lawrence branch only. Ottawa remains unaffected.
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