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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1924
Page
8
The Rev. Frederick Le. Fagley of New York City takes on the role of associate secretary of the Nations Council Aggregational Mission on Evangelism and Detotional Life. Br. Farley attends the Kansas conference and leads daily devotional periods during the convention.
Lieutenant Bissell reported from Dutch Harbor Alaska that no further search can be done on the Pacific side of the Aleutian peninsula for Major Frederick L. Martin missing since April 28. The Algonquin will search the Bering Sea side while Haida sails Sunday along the westward route, with Unalaska officers coordinating.
Tokyo May 6 Associated Press reports the English editor of the Nichi Nichi newspaper says Japan awaits whether President Coolidge will sign the immigration bill. The piece argues national honor rests with the decision and warns the senate action may damage friendship across races and religion. It also notes Bolshevik ideas may lose appeal among youth while praising prosperity.
Tickets for Pomander Walk a English comedy by Samuel French company from New York are now on sale at Round Corner and Thornton drug stores and the high school office. The drama will be staged Friday with a twelve piece orchestra providing music.
Fragmentary text reports a domestic robbery case in Brooklyn with a woman, Celia Bobbé Hait, tied to a pleading of guilty or sentencing. Names and exact charges are unreadable, but the items suggest a court proceeding involving a husband and wife.
Henry Bevermann entertained about fifty friends with a Saturday night dance. Attendance awards went to Ona Belle and Eugene Collins for perfect 100 percent and Dorothy Armstrong for 95 percent. Various neighbors and relatives from Lawrence, Argentine, Kansas City, Knowledge Hill, Oak Ridge, De Soto, Lecompton, Stull, and Midland were listed visiting, attending events, or staying with J M Crowder and family. Midland Grange fundraiser planned for Friday May 9. Pomander Walk noted for May 9 at High School auditorium.
Mrs Linte U p afternoon wit Ma arid Mrs Schellhorn s were in Lawrence Saturday afternoon John Banks reshingled nisshouse Those helping were With Hugo Schellhorn and Ellis Mrs John Banks and I were in Lawrence Saturday Mr and Mrs D E Boni spent Sunday with Mr and Myster Puckett and sons Junior and Keith at Valley Grove Milton Bond was in Lawrence ui day red Gray delivered wheat in ay Friday and Mrs D E Bond spent Wemerley afternoon with Mr and Mrs LeRoy Puckett and sons Kenneth and Harry of Willow Springs The farmers are all feeling fine over the nice rain Mr and Mrs Oscar Markley announce the birth of 4 son May 4th The Ladies Aid will meet Thursday afternoon May 15th at the church Mr and Mrs William Puckett at Valley Grove spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs D E Bond May 18th will be observed as Mothers Day at the Valley Chapel church The pastor Rev Dial will be here Everyone is cordially invited to attend Mr and Mrs Emil Rosier announce the birth of a son They have given the name Emil Don sald Mrs Rosier will be remembered in the Valley as Miss Kalb Miss McTaggart was calling in the Valley Friday Miss MccTaggart has been employed to teach the school at district 22 the coming year Mrs LeRoy Puckett and sons Kenneth and Harry spent Saturday night and Sunday with home folks
Valley Grove residents note visits from Kansas City and Lawrence guests including Harland Evilsizer and family, Buena Petrie, and makes frequent Sunday gatherings at C. G. Petrie and W. L. Smith homes. Students finish exams at Sunnyside while Harold Champion is absent sick. A Saturday hall dance and local hog trade wrap up the week.
Farmers report fine rains and sunny days as planting wraps up in the Wellman area. Local activity includes Blanch Stewart set to graduate McLouth High School and teach at the Oneal school next term.Residents note hay baling, hog shipments to market, church and Sunday school attendance, and social visits with neighbors from Lawrence to Dwight.
Daily notices report a sailor's morning departure for San Diego where he is stationed in the navy. Supt Winter is missed by students who applaud his farmer classmate. Mr and Mrs Rob Norwood visited Lawrence. Mrs Norwood attended Birth of a Nation. Irene Slavens rode a Topeka train. Fred Rothberger and Elmer Wingfield spent Sunday with relatives, Wingfield working across the river. Methodist Ladies Aid discussed bids for the Alumni banquet on May 22.
A bold ad touts Emerald Oil as a powerful germicide capable of quickly reducing varicose veins, enlarged glands, and glands. It claims stunning results in days with a two ounce bottle sold at drug stores and guarantees success when used as directed.
An advertisement touts Red Pepper Rub as the fastest relief for rheumatism and related pains. It promises immediate warming heat, improved blood circulation, and a break up of congestion, urging readers to buy the genuine Bowles-labeled jar at drug stores.
Questioning why ointments and surgeries fail for piles, the ad claims piles are caused by internal stagnation of blood in the lower bowel. It promotes Hem-Roid, an internal tablet by Dr. Leonhardt, sold locally, promising lasting relief and avoiding operation.
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