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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1913
Page
3
Mrs John Underwood and Mrs L A Gray share testimonials on Peruna for catarrh throat and stomach trouble. Readers claim relief after a few bottles or tablets. Local ads tout Kodak finishing and Best Liquid Paint with a regional store tone and the era’s casual medical marketing.
An fragmentary column discusses aging and cosmetics, praising purported wrinkle removers and facial treatments. It references waxing, toners, and facial baths offered by vendors, claiming dramatic, immediate effects and natural-looking results.
The Young Peoples Religious Union plans a meeting 6:45 to 8. Francis Stevens will discuss Shakespeare's Tempest, with multiple musical selections by Miss Raymond and Mrs. Simons. Nearby churches host services and youth activities, led by pastors Brown and Ell, including sermons on peace, labor, and Christian life, with attendance urged for all congregants.
Sunday services at First Baptist Church in N Lawrence will be led by Pastor Rov Re EL with sermons on spiritual topics. Rev Lavery will preach and Sunday selections include Mr TW McCaron Brant and Mrs BR Watson, with Mrs Watson noted as state president.
Henry Dunkley of Lawrence Kansas testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills cured his kidney weakness and back pain after lifting injuries. He credits relief from nightly kidney secretions and overall restoration of health. The W M Society invites women to Wednesday services at James A M E Church plus notices from Second Presbyterian Church about Sunday School and sermon topics.
The Centenary M B Church of North Law announces Sunday School topics on Whatsoever a Man Sows and a young people meeting led by Miss Hattie Rinhart with evening service. United Presbyterian notes include Sabbath school at 10 am and worship by Dr Wire Th Tiythe with memorial day themes. Spiritualists in North Lawrence advertise a Sunday meeting at 3 pm with G H Brooks lecturing, inviting all to attend for intellectual treats.
A Warren Street Baptist service at 11 a.m. features Pastor Keverson with hymns and a sermon after which the Plymouth Congregational Society hosts Mrs. J. Emery and Mr. Elderkin, discussing Mormonism, polygamy, and church reform. The talk argues opposition to Mormon political and commercial power and urges demonstrating better faith and fostering a loyal Gentile community.
Catarrh cannot be cured with TOCAT. Internal remedies needed as catarrh is a blood or constitutional disease. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. It is said to be prescribed by leading physicians and composed of tonics and blood purifiers. Testimonials are promised free. Ed Cheney, Toledo, Ohio, sells by Deus. Price listed. Take as directed for constipation.
A digest of church announcements lists worship times for United Brethren and First Church of Christ Scientist services. E E Stauffer presides at United Brethren with sermons at 10 and 11, midweek 8 p.m. sessions noted. First Church Scientist holds Sunday services at 11 and 3, with a Wednesday study and reading room hours. Trinity Church announces morning services, Sunday school, and evening prayer with rector Alexander Edwards.
A fragmented notice lists activities at Pentecostal Nazarene Church on New York and Erin streets with a 10 o clock school hour and 14 preaching hour, Miss Lou Milletron of Rest Cottage Kansas City speaking at 11, plus prayer meetings led by Brother Leonard and pastor Ira Stevens. Mentions Douglas County Holiness Association meeting at 3 pm and other church events at Central Church of Christ Ken Kentucky and Berkley with Eugene Farrand minister including Bible service and communion, evening singing and slides.
Corner of Pennsylvania and Lee streets invites worshipers for morning preaching at 2 a.m. led by Rev. SL Wutniels and pastor team. Attendance encouraged as part of church service schedule.
Mr Bowerlock speaks and urges a united effort to repair and sustain institutions. He questions current urban beautification while highlighting the need for practical rescue plans and public support from responsible citizens.
OCR reads a list of cottage and tenement listings with multiple names and block numbers across Indiana Illinois Missouri streets. It lists rooms from five to eight, owners or occupiers including Mrs D L Sowhinds and Prof C A Shull, with blocks on 1700 to 1800 in Indiana Illinois and Tennessee, and a stated price of $20.
Edwin R Stanley manager of the Broadway Players proclaims the last appearance of the splendid company in Lawrence tonight. He praises Lawrence and its people for warm welcome and fellowship as the troupe ends a long run. The Granger Case is billed as the last offering, promising an engaging, intense performance that grips the audience. Kodak display at Raymond's Drag Store promotes cameras from 41 to RE. Seniors plan Methodist service for University graduation eve with Prof Finnel presiding and Miss Mirton Smith among performers. Death of James Junkins reported. funeral set for Sunday at 3 PM on Tennessee Street with no flowers.
The Visiting Nurse committee in charge of employing a visiting nurse will hold a meeting Monday evening at 8 o'clock in the Y M C A parlors. All interested parties from churches clubs benevolent societies and council representatives are urged to attend and offer advice.
Mrs Lamb will speak at Taritarian church next Sunday under the Women's Socialistic group. Edith Wooderson Lamb will discuss The Individual. Admission free. Everyone invited.
A letter from Mrs. R B Child of Beatrice Maine recounts avoiding surgery after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and regaining health. Mrs Haxywarp Bowers of Cary Maine also credits the remedy for relief from severe pains backache and insomnia enabling her to care for a family of four.
The article notes Squires is selling adaks and related supplies, including loose leaf sheets and prints. It mentions efforts around the Kodak business and local supply plots, with references to Lawrence and Wieden. The piece carries a town-market tone with promotional phrases like Save Money Buy Groceries.
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