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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1919
Page
5
About forty guests attended a dinner at the V Country Club after the golf tournament. Capt. J. Murray entertained with anecdotes from his experiences in France. Mt. Oread Encampment No. 4 I O O F will confer three degrees on a class of twenty four tonight followed by a social time.
The Belleview Auxiliary hosted a Saturday homecoming at Mrs. J. H. Freeze residence east of Sibley. Herbert E. Freese returns after a year in service and Edgar Anderson comes home from overseas. Over a hundred guests enjoyed a moonlit evening of outdoor games music and conversation.
Sigma Phi Sigma hosts its annual spring party at the Country Club with a four piece Kansas City orchestra and a three course luncheon during intermission. Out of town guests listed include Don Park Vincent Cramer Alfred Frazier Cranston Vincent Topeka Clark Lillis and more. A separate shower honors Miss Tena Broat on her upcoming marriage with gifts from friends and a small social.
The ladies of the W C T U plan a food sale at Eeke's store on Friday May 16 to boost their jubilee fund. They promise not to use any brandy in their pies and will showcase their cooking.
The Current Maest Club held its last 2018 19 meeting at Miss Champion s home. Officers elected for 1920 include President Nellie Campbell Vice President Meddie Darel Secretary Mina P Dias and Yeiver Ella Petty. Committees for program Arts Dias Champion Parel Milner and Pine Entertainment Petty Hammig Watt Prunty Lamb. Summer picnic planned with Mrs Lamb. Banquet Feb 15 1920 hosted by Mrs Campbell. A greeting letter from former member Mrs S P Byrd was read. Katherine Pine entertained with two piano solos. Quill Club initiated four pledges and many new members including Marian Sawyer Aeo Hill Ruth Garver Tris Russell. Marian Lewis initiated as beac et s ae of the club. Attendees included Prof E M Hopkins Miss Margaret Lynn Prof S S Hitcomb and Miss Learned.
R. W. Payne left this morning for Bartlesville Oklahoma for a visit with relatives. Mrs. F. W. Trumble went to Ottawa this morning to spend several days with her daughter.
An old advertisement touts a cheap freckle and tan lotion made by squeezing two lemons into three ounces of orchard white to yield a quarter pint. It claims the fragrant mixture softens skin and clears blemishes with daily use on face neck arms and hands.
An advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a home remedy to darken gray hair and rejuvenate appearance. It claims natural, even color with a simple sponge application and notes the product is available in drugstores at low cost with improved ingredients.
Advert describes Othine double strength as a guaranteed remedy to remove freckles. It claims application night and morning clears skin, with lighter freckles disappearing fully. The promo notes most users need at most an ounce to achieve a clear complexion and urges asking for the double strength variant.
An assortment of sale and trade notices including farm produce like onions corn and cattle, livestock such as cows and hens, fruit and vegetables, with prices per acre or per item. Also included are ads for damaged or repainted goods, farm equipment, and decorative spheres. Several entries mention location cues and contact hints for purchasers.
Advertisement offers an Oldsmobile eight passenger car in like new condition by Dr. Rice at the A U Building. Also a Lost notice for an algebra notebook on the lawn across from the Manual Building with contact Leo Piper at 1735.
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