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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1921
Page
2
The Lawrence Journal World notes improved Douglas County highways due to new machinery and ongoing road work. It argues the county could boast the best maintained roads in the state with continued effort and spring cleanup to follow.
An editorial argues Germany must form a cabinet to respond to Allied demands set out in the ultimatum. It predicts serious trouble ahead regardless of the reply and questions whether Germany can escape the consequences of defeat. The piece warns that renewed boldness in policy could echo Napoleon's fate.
The inquest on the death of I. M. Ruth found death by poison. If Ruth’s letter is admitted as evidence, Dr J J Medlicott is named as possible administer, though the jury doubted. The report is in our local columns this morning.
In Lawrence references recount events from 1808 and past decades. Harry Simmons, a Lawrence figure, visits with a notable phonograph device exhibited at the Methodist church. A Kattsag mission session opened at the Congregational church and a surprise party honored Laura Ware as she prepares to leave.
Philadelphia notes Mother's Day on Sunday May 8 leads to a uniform badge program with a white carnation and the phrase Mothers Day. Anna Jarvis founder warns that no society may solicit funds using the name. The Public is urged to report misuse by individuals or organizations using Mothers Day branding for charity collection.
Ruth Chatterton, famed for Mary Rose at the Empire Theatre, will appear at the Bowersock Theatre on Wednesday evening, May 18. The cast remains the same and the production is described as elaborate with vivid Hebrides island scenery in the second act.
Sunday school and church attendance at Valley Chapel showing a modest increase from the prior Sunday. Rev. Dial delivered a splendid sermon from Matthew 5 14. Neighbors and families including Kenneth Banks and others enjoyed dinners and visits around Lawrence and town.
A stream of social activity fills the week with Lawrence visits and family gatherings. Names include Clifford Ulrich, Leroy Puckett, John Dunn, Willis Dunn, Charlie Banning, Helen Dunn, Mrs. Bondard, W H Banning, Walter Boyd, Hugo Schelthorn, Nickley Thorne, Roger Williams, Ellis Bond, and others. Attendees travel for shopping, dining, and fishing while chores like hauling sand and cement for new homes continue.
Lawrence area residents spent weekends visiting relatives and attending events. W H Banning hauled hay to Lawrence. Helen Ewing stayed with Marie Banning. George Hoskins and daughter Hazel left for Western Kansas. Mrs. Hoover joined a Lawrence banquet. Several families moved within the area, including Charlie Brown and Lawrence relocating to Eudora.
Sunday guests include Afr and Mrs Perry Stevens. Mrs Belvoir returns from Olathe. Lawrence weekend visits by Martha Kath erine Kelley. Kansas City visitors attend Professor French family gathering. Reece of Clinton visits daughter Mrs Leonard Stanwix. Air Society entertained by Mrs Sam Kelsally Jr with songs and debate on movie habit. Several trips to Lawrence and Topeka noted with family events and a wedding in Lawrence.
Beware of aspirin not bearing the Bayer name on the package or tablets as genuine Bayer Aspirin trusted for twenty one years. Prescription guidance says to take only as directed on Bayer packaging for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache lumbago and other pains. Tin boxes of twelve Bayer Tablets cost a few cents with larger packages available from druggists.
Man J A Barrington of Los Angeles recounts decades of stomach trouble improve after taking Tanlac. He cites restored appetite, weight gain, and renewed health following a bout with influenza. He credits his wife’s recovery as well as Tanlac’s effectiveness.
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