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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1917

Page

2

Memorial completed for Mary Baker Eddy in Cambridge

A memorial dedicated to Mary Baker Eddy, founder of Christian Science, has been completed and turned over to the Science Board of Directors of New York City builders. Located at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the project features an eighty foot square circular open colonnade with a lake view and a raised circular platform. The construction cost, over 1100000, was funded by contributions announced in June and subscribed over time by Christian Scientists worldwide.

Mary Baker Edldy Christian N Science Ty Mibert Bardow New York City Mt. Auburn Cemetery Cammbridge Mass Owhien

Army Bill Debated as Congress Hears Prohibition Debate

A chaotic Washington session sees House and Senate grappling with an army bill and prohibition measures. Witness restrictions and tax objections color the discussions as lawmakers push tentative amendments. Debates touch on bond legality for Lawrence and water plant funding, with court action possible on 8250,000 bonds.

Griesa urges support for University M company fund

Charles Griesa returned from France where he served in the American ambulance corps to urge Tech students on Mount Oread to back the University M company fund. He described how the fund could have supplied soldiers with comforts and prevented hardships, as a convocation appeal drew a crowd for the campaign to raise 400 dollars. Nearby, Marie Grant, Mabel Grant, Withit Tiee, Elmer Canary and the Erwin girl visited the Thiry home. about fifty people attended Sunday church services and a very good sermon was heard.

Charles Griesa France American Ambulance Corps M” Company Tech Mount Oread Griesa Knowledge Hill Marie Mabel Grant Withit Tiee Elmer Canary the Erwin Girl

Itching Scalp Remedy Guide Highlights Dandruff Note

Four female and one other hair roots discussed. A visiting expert explains a solution for scalp itching and dandruff, claiming it does not stain and is safe. The guidance emphasizes a clear bottle size and direct directions for use, noting its effectiveness and non harmful nature.

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Local School House Demolition and Community Notes

Fragmented report outlines the partial demolition of a schoolhouse and notes from the community. Mentions include residents such as Palfill Sie, Patience, and Mina, local visits by several figures, teaching events, and Sunday worship changes. Several names and places appear obliquely through garbled OCR text.

Women Mobilize For Educational Amendment Week

A local meeting led by Lewis urged women to engage in the campaign for permanent school support. The plan includes educational week activities, prayer services, and outreach to churches to generate enthusiasm, with emphasis on mobilizing township participation and voter support across communities.

Ales Go Lawis State Hearts of Administration Alps Lewis Dewi Shiesiyre

Mother’s Friend Promises Ease for Expectant Mothers

An advocacy piece for the product Mother’s Friend urges expectant mothers to prepare for childbirth, claiming it softens abdominal ligaments and reduces nausea. It cites thousands of testimonials and invites readers to obtain the product from a druggist and request a free informative booklet from Bradfield Regulator Co in Atlanta Georgia.

Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta, Ga

Local residents share visits and events across town

Fragments describe Franklin Mr T L Davis traveling to Kangne City for a visit with Linsey and Harry Davis. Numerous mentions of gatherings at sheds, Sunday visits to Kawrenee Geneva Kyebn and Fleayd White, and social rounds with Charlie Wilson, Walter Young, and Mrs McDonghd Beer. Also notes on teaching arrangements, family visits, and a Friday night dance at Lee's Hall with Prank Humphries of Jenia attending.

T. L. Davis Kangne City Fursday Linsey Harry Davis A.E. Welsh Walter Young Charlie Wilson Shed Orin Hone Helen Dagen Marrie Init Sanday Man Egg Daw Horace Folks Robet White Me Phin White MeLoud Mersand Sotareiay Tarrserie Talph Tie Childs Svardus Hanes McDonghd Beer N.N. Chambers Sandis Morten Lee's Hall Friaday Jenia

Cure for Corns With Freezone Drug Claim

A Cincinnati authority recommends a drug freezone for hard and soft corns. The medicated drops are applied to the corn and cause the entire blockage to lift out with the root. The drying adhesive shrivels the corn without harming surrounding skin. A small amount is said to cost little and effectively remove corns or calluses.

Corte Cincinnati

Community Visitors and Visits From Topeka to Kansas Towns

Local residents and relatives travel visits and family updates across Kansas with Topeka as a frequent stop. Names include Mrs. L. Raines Miss Marvel and Miss Cecile Knapp, Catharine Judy, Mrs. Stark, and J. W. Colley alongside Dr. Litsingzer of Topeka and Regina Zin Leroi. Frequent mentions of travel to Olive Branch Pratt and Grantville plus gatherings at/civic visits in Oskaloosa and Topeka.

Jesse Ruth Stark Stark J. W. Colley Ed McGuire Oskaloosa Tate Mike Pryor M Minnie E Neish Litsingzer Af Pratt Desse Hun Mellie Williamson Grantville Anne Williamson Elk. Payne Ted Fog Mostoiaster Stark Payvine Iss Nettie Filley Misa ‘Auth Tay Ei Alyakinn Cluth F McCormick Anna Cain Irene Mitchell Nora Darnell Velina Fischer Alvis Regina Zimmerman Mond Pruitt Topeka Annchurch Sands J. Coughlin Kansas City

Local Baker Cuts Prices and Cuts Overhead

The Guthans Bakery in Lawrence announced a price change and larger loaf sizes to reduce overhead. It stopped five cent loaves yesterday and now offers ten and fifteen cent loaves, aiming to stabilize costs and prevent rustice while expanding loaf size.

Guthans Vakery Laawrence Ma Gillin Lawrence

Temperance meeting in Lawrence honors essays and new members

At Mrs. E il. Varnum's home on Monday May 7 a White Ribbon Ladies gathering discussed Scientific Temperance Instruction in public schools. Miss Quinkan led the talk, praise for essay work, and prizes of 2 and 1 with county race to select county prize money. Mrs. Kennard read Union Signal article on joining the W C T U. The meeting closed with America and five new members added. George Vitt of Kadera visited Lawrence.

E. Il. Varnum Br M Channery Quinkan Inex Vermhard Temperance Willard Day Lawrence Woc T. U Margaret Dye Ellis Plainine Red Cross Singing America Varnum

War service advisers named for state universities

President Benson of Vermeant names Chancellor Frank Strong and a committee of university leaders to advise on war service. The panel includes presidents Van Hive, Hill, Jes sup, and Choos Strang among others as the state universities push toward maximum wartime development.

Frank Strong Univer State Univer Benson University of Vermeant Nation Association of State Unio Benton Wonton State University Comitte Dent Daces tHumois van Hive Wiscor Hill Missouriy Jessup

Personal and Local Notable Movements in Kansas

Frank Wells and John Monieth traveled to Kansas for a week, visiting Mr and Mrs Gaylord Willipp in St John after a stop with Mrs Willipp’s daughter Mrs Lydia Aphin. Chase returned home to Chav Contir for a short visit with his father Nase. Dean and Moa Sayre went to Kansas City, and Max Witheosi spent time in Kansas City with Abeila.

Frank Wells Leavenworth Oss John Monieth Kans Gaylord Willipp St. John Willipp Mathem Lydia Aphin Chase Chav Contir Dean Moa Sayre Nansis Max Witheosi Kansas City Chi

Get at the Source of Your Skin Diseases

An early 20th century health notice promotes S. S. S. as a blood tonic to treat skin eruptions such as pimples boils and rashes. It claims eruptions signal impoverished blood and that a bottle of Swift’s Specific will cleanse the system and invigorate body organs. The ad invites readers to contact Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta Ga for information.

Medical Department Swift Specific Co Sei Swift Atlanta

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