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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1918

Page

6

Social visiting list from Lawrence area week eventful

A long sequence of visits is reported with Lawrence residents guesting in nearby towns. Names include Mrs. Fred Smith and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Jackson, Mrs. Jay Cooper, Mrs. George Brown of Linwood, Mrs. Lane Orrick and Hazel, Mabel Norris of Bonner Springs, Mrs. William Snapp and Misses Millie Eva, Mr. and Mrs. Seth Kindred, Fred Smith and daughter Thelma, Mrs. Thomas Smith and children, and others. Gatherings occurred Thursday through Sunday with callers at Snapp, Cooper, and Vale households and several Lawrence visitors staying a few days.

Lawrence Fred Smith W.M. Jackson Mabel Norris Bonner Springs George Vale Hoy Canary Wn. Shank’s Thomas Smith Alfréd Snapp George Brown Lane Orrick Hazel Milnie Eva Snapp A. M. Rite Kansas City W. Swisher Thelma Howard Sizsworth Wm. Snapp

American Ship Sunk by Torpedo in Foreign Waters

May 20 The American steamer J. G. McCullough has been sunk by a mine or torpedo in foreign waters, the Navy Department reported. It was said all hands were saved except engineer Doughty.

Washington J. G. McCullough Navy Department Engineer Doughty

Pleasant Groyve Social and Church Notes

Pleasant Grove report lists Mrs Walter Deay sick with tonsillitis and visits from relatives and neighbors, including the Williams and Studebaker families. Also notes church attendance, several road trips, and a mention of Mrs A E Puckett suffering rheumatism with improvements. includes a medical snippet on worry and Foley Cathartic testimonials.

High Prairie Church Attendance and Visiting Members

The High Prairie Church and Sunday School reported strong turnout yesterday morning with an evening service. Visiting guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Puckett and their daughter who dined at the Clyde Puckett home after the service. Esther, Hazel, and George Boland joined other youths for a Lawrence Saturday drive. Lieutenant James Lawrence, Gleasor’s nephew, is training on the north front in France with three French officers, sharing a dug-out and noting gas shell experiences while sending home a toy soldier outfit.

Walter Deay Ben of Baldwin Garbutt Boble A. E. Puckett Maggie Warner Ezra Churchbaugh Union Deay Hazel Howard Deay Albert Williams Williams Joseph Studebaker Howard Clark Clarke Puckett Betty Ot Lawrence A. Ji. Puckett High Prairie Clyde Puckett Charlie Puckett Lawrence Fairview Waller Deay Ray Wanger Roy Herr Arthur Boehle Worden Yester Ben Puc ‘Kett North Dakota Esther Hazel Boland George Boland Gleasor James Lawrence North Front France Brundage W.T. Bleakley James E. Dwyer Fred Harmon John Harmon Denver Station James Bleakley John Strong Rey Zimmerman Bonner Springs Leki French Kanass City E. L. Folk Robert Folk Kansas City Hirs C. FE. Cook D. L. McNerney F. A. Dickinson Robert O’en Emmett French Six Corners J. C. Herriott J. P. Clevenger S. E. Sectin C.L. Dehoff Blanch Osborn Moniday Wm. Norwine, Jr George Norwine Wilt Tormedon Pony Creek C. Nance Williamstown Blanch Phenicia Stella May Ph John Dwyer Tonganoxie Velva Zimmerman Liberal Kansas Leavenworth Counge

Lawrence Plain Talk and Local News Notes

Local items recount social visits and farm tasks around Lawrence including meetings of the Ladies Aid and Six Corners Community Club, threshing and hay hauling, road grading, and visitors from Kansas City. The record notes several marriages, engagements, and travel to nearby towns with multiple named residents and families.

Money Leaned on First Mortgage Security With Easy Payments

A brief item notes that financing relied on a first mortgage security and favored simple monthly payments. The text mentions no individuals, organizations, or locations. The summary reflects the source's concise reporting style and neutral tone.

Tribune Teacher to wed in May and move to Boulder

Evening May 22 a Tribune teacher and the school principal will wed in Tribune. After the ceremony the couple will tour Boulder Colorado and upon return visit Jeré before making Tribune their home. A host of friends attend, including Miss Anna Taylor and Miss Frances Taylor. Also Mr and Mrs Sam Kelsall spent Sunday with Tonganoxie friends as Mothers Day was observed.

Backache Kills Urges Quick Check of Kidney Health

An advert warns that backache may signal kidney trouble and urges prompt action. Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Cap sules promise rapid relief from kidney and bladder issues, imported from Holland labs and guaranteed or money back. Available in three box sizes at drug stores under the Gold Medal brand.

Haarlem Maarlem Holland

Merchants Official Attends Kansas War Savings Conference

Frank March of the Merchants National Bank represents the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce in Hutchinson at a state wide war savings conference held at the Elks club with attendees from all Kansas chambers.

Frank March Merchants National Bank Hutchinson Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Elks Club Chambers of Commerce State of Kansas

For pure ice cream call Wiedemann's No 182

Local ad copy invites customers to order Wiedemann's pure ice cream by dialing number 182. The brief note emphasizes purity and product quality associated with Wiedemann's brand.

Wiedemann’s

Earthquake Recorded Far Away Measures Long Duration

An earthquake lasting about one hour and forty minutes was recorded here by the Eskimograph in the physics building. The event began at 11:46 with the secondary wave at 11:35:56 and the main wave at 12:06:20. Distance estimated between 5150 and 5200 miles, direction undetermined.

K. A

Lam a financial wreck by doctor and medicine costs

A Lawrence merchant describes severe financial strain from his wife’s decade of chronic illness. He cites varying diagnoses from gallstones to gastritis and claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy markedly improved her condition after the first dose, urging readers that one dose will convince or money refunded. Advertisement from Hating Corner Drug Store.

Lawrence - Merchant Financial Mayr

Camp Funston seeks river and revetment workers

Major H. W. Carter at Camp Funston has sent an appeal to Postmaster Charles Seewir for immediate help. Concrete workers carpenters and riveters are needed at the camp with steady work at four dollars twelve cents per day for ten hours.

Funsson H. W. Carter Camp Funston Charles Seewir

Wolf's Book Store Seeks Wallpaper Brightens Homes

Mrs. F Huffman and daughter Hazel returned to their home in Tonganexie after visiting here for a few days, while Wolf's Book Store promotes new wallpaper to brighten homes.

Wolf's Book Store F. Huffman Hazel Tonganexie

Graduation list spans Lawrence to Wichita names

Long readable roll of graduates and certificate holders by program and locale. Names include Thomas Lawrence Howaen and Minnie Alice Duvall among many others from Lawrence Kansas City and surrounding towns. The list covers Graduate Nurse and Bachelor of Science in Education recipients with numerous individuals from Reedley to Topeka and beyond.

Thomas Lawrence Howaen S&joseph William Earl Jones Merriam Oliver’'William Miner Sublette Waldo Raymond Oewisli Lawrence Hugh Henry Owens Chanute Charles William Rose Floral Frank- Rey Vieregg Kansas City Elmer Lemuel Whitney Talmage Os Minnie Alice Duvall Rosedale Hazel Jessie. Grage Shawwnee Okla Eva Bell Anderson Glayds Camilla May Anderson Madéline Ashton Marjorie Lillian Bean Kangus City Edward Earl Bennett Stafford Ruth Lanore Beverstock Sarah Bernice Bingham Wichita John Alvin Blair McPherson Nellie Florence Blurton Bucklin Mary Angelina Brownlee Jerinie-Maude Bryan Waterville Marie Estelle Buchanan Alice Bominn Tahlequah Frances May -Bugger Alta’ Vista Evan Omer Barger Kathleen Carnig Evelyn May Cruzan Bethany Lola Lee Daniell Pensacola Fla Frieda Daum Agenda Gladys Harter Douglass Ashley Dorothy Hawkins Dosta Alice Hawkins Jasper Sophia Bertha Helmer Ft. Scott Margaret Sabina Wasson Guy Hathaway Jaggard Ann Mary Johnson Kingman Frederica Angela-Johnson Blue Rapids Frances Marion Joseph Whitewater Charlotte Felien Kreeck Clara Mary Kubik Caldwell Emily Clement Ray Katherine Prue Reding Irene Jeanette Reeves Dodge City Elsie Reid Noreatur Marjorie Adeline Rickard Neva Ritter Jola Lena Edith Rogers Wellington Esther Cella Roop Abilene Mildred Edith Rose Cera Thurza Russell Amarilto Tex Mignon Bernicer Schell Lillian Schenk Maucline Schultz Barnes Josephine Marie Schwarz Wilson Ethel Scott

Statewide Savings Stamp Drive Planned For Next Month

Governor Capper spoke at Hutchinson before the savings stamp committee conference. Chairman Goebel outlined a plan to raise 36 million dollars via the sale of savings stamps. Other speakers included former Gov. W. R. Stubbs and W. D. Ross.

Topeka Capper Hutchinson Own Savings Stamp Committee Fster W. Goebel Kanei

Sheridan Wins Big in Kansas City and Oklahoma Sooners

Paola native Sheridan triumphs in Kansas City events and earns recognition from the Oklahoma Sooners, marking a notable regional sports achievement.

August Flower Promoted For Digestive Ailments In August

Green's August Flower advertised as a remedy for stomach disorders and inactive liver. Promoted as a gentle laxative aiding digestion in stomach and intestines, cleansing and sweetening the alimentary canal, and stimulating bile secretion. Sold by City Drug Store. Mrs. William Newman travels to Kansas City to visit sisters for a week. Mr. W. C. Obley returns to Saffordville after visiting at the McClelland home.

GREEN William Newman Kansas City W. C. Obley The McClelland Saffordville Kans

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