Red Cross drive yields mixed relief and stubborn refusals
Tax collectors report frequent generosity in Douglas County as Red Cross assessments are met with smiles and doubled pledges. Some residents still resist or delay giving, while callers in business and student districts note broad cooperation and final pledges after initial hesitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
George Hackman
Ling
C. Av Dinkip
Pratestine
Mass Letts St
Tonteceeee Street
Mia ‘Yi Street
Innes
Massachure 7
Ald Hrock
Washing Won't Rid Head Of Dandruff
A home remedy claim advises using four ounces of liquid argon applied to the scalp at night to dissolve and destroy dandruff. The method promises instant relief from itching and says repeated applications will remove all signs of dandruff and improve hair texture.
University Reporter Millard Weer Leaves for West Point
Topeka student Millard Weer, University Reporter for the Kansas City Star-Recoil, departs for entrance to West Point. The Kansas Kansan notes his commitment to military service this year as he joins the academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Winar
West Point
Milard Weer
Topeka
University of Sux and Corres
Kansas City St
Kansan
Weil
Neve
Earling
Iful
II Delta Chi
Hoard
Wear
K. 1
Lawrence Journal-World
Journal-World News
Fort
Leavenworth
Gets-It Corn Remover Ad Promises Painless Relief
An old advertisement touts Gets-It as a fast acting corn remover. It claims pain disappears in seconds and you can continue daily activity while wearing shoes. The copy emphasizes convenience and a money back guarantee from I Lawrence & Co Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deena
Cooper
I. Lawrence &Co
Chicago
Lawrence
Kansan editor and staffer memorial service notice
The memorial service of the Kansan editor in chief and longtime staffer will be held under the auspices of the Aldg at the Unitarian church Sunday at 2. The preacher will discuss "The Matches and Tragedy and Patriotism" and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Dg
Unitarian Elrarsh
Local Lawrence Social Notes and Visits Highlight Weekend
Oak Ridge White Maurice Suiter buys a piano. Many Lawrence residents, including Misses Perer Dolan and Tier, and families like Sutter, Pine, and Woolf, host and visit across North Lawrence and nearby towns. A note on county graduates misprint corrected. several trips to Perry and Bonner Springs occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Suiter
Pir
Neilie
Myrtle Suiter
Inge Iessnas
Miss Geer Perey
Laaerence
Ald. Ieker
North Lawrence
Milton
Hall
Iesons
Miss Perer
Mere
Hayden
Lester
McGee
Sutter
S. B. Curry
Kate Marousin
Mess Woolf
Arthur Holt
Glazier
Tex
Lawrence
Maurice Sutter
Holt
Des Moines
Towa
Rose and
Teoni
Eberwein
Carrie Hun
Pine
Dorothy
Ada McCage
Walter Pine
the Herd
Clarence Stallard
Williamstown
Carrie
Hunsinger
Leona Ehberwein
Carine Hunsinger
Fred Tlunsinger
H. G. van Neste
Joe McCage
Iron in the Blood Promises Strength and Vitality
An advertisement extols iron as essential for energy and grit, urging men to restore blood iron through Trontie tablets from the Surgical Institute in Buffalo. It promises pep, vim, and nerve tonicity, with sales options including sixty cent vials or test packages by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miié
Anton
Piercé
Surgiical Institute
Buffalo
N.Y
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Neighborhood activities span Sundays and visits in town
Olive King Charley and Opal McNauara accompanied Mr Canavan to deliver mail. Family members Johnnie Wool and cousins visited Newman and Walther Pine’s. high school class toured Haskell Institute. Maurice Suiter triped to Kansas City. Clarence Dine bought a new Overland car. Locals busy with spinach work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley
Olive King
Opal McNauara
Canavan
Clarence
Pine
Knowledge
Johnnie Wool
Newman
C. Nys
Walter Pine
Nova Nev
Viola Kinew
Haskell Institute
Maurice Suiter
Kansas City
Miursd
J.C. Wise
W. Te Wilks
Wood
Wilhermine
Meddie Pearl
Paul
Carrie Chase
Eudora
Woolf
George
Cry Arthur
Elbert Moss
Lake View
Sasened
Mer. Jetlison
Taniity
Esther Knope
View
C. N. Adams
Clarence Dine
Spinnach
Fairview Mothers Day Observance At Local Church
Mothers Day program at Fairview church featured singing My Mothers Bible scripture reading by William Tuttle and prayer by William Hines. Mrs John Irvin read a paper as the audience heard Scatter of Kindness sung by Mrs Irvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falrview
Wm. Tuttle
Wm. Hines
John Irvin
Watch Your Step Ladies Tips At Drugstore
A brisk step and smooth feet are praised while corn removal tips are offered. The ad promotes Freezone, a gummy solvent, claiming a quarter-ounce bottle lifts hard or soft corns and calluses without pain with direct application. Women are urged to maintain seamless feet to preserve youthful charm.
Careful Use of Soap for Hair Care in Early Advice
An old guidance piece warns against harsh soaps and alkalis drying the scalp and making hair brittle. It recommends refined coconut oil as a mild cleansing aid, producing rich lather with one or two teaspoons and leaving hair soft, silky, and manageable.
Origin of Mothers Day Observances Noted in Local Meeting
Mrs Marshall opened a program on the origin of Mothers Day with readings by Mrs Cowles and a poet duet by Mrs Howard and A Burgtorf. Various attendees and speakers, including Mr Baker and Mrs Wells, shared poems, songs, and remarks. A large gathering enjoyed a reception and discussions on Children’s Day and Red Cross drives, with visits from residents and relatives to Lawrence and Potwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
E. C. Cowles
Ed Howard
A. Burgtorf
Frank Horrell
Chas. Wells
Seth Griffin
Kansas City
Karnes
Lawrence
Deny
California
Griffin
Chas
Howard
Hert Raber
George Hunsinger
Kanwuka
Bi, Schulmeyer
Ers’ Institute
Carrie Harper
Curtis
Pauline Wilson
Potwin i Kansas
Bo Mers
Paul Roehher
Mile
Burgtort
Jones
Genevieve
Rush
Six Corners
Daigpoiter
Margret
Serle Hone
Me. H. Bay
Mer
Finily
Clyde Shirarily
Cooper
Wolverine
Pu Koehler
Lawrence High School
Butheran Thurch
Newton Sehaal
Harvey's
Cla
Whedon Enti Maine
Tutheran Ehu
Elsie Brown
Carrothton
Nob Brown
EL Leary
Lawrenes
Chirivari
Harry Shirar
Tite
The Swine Scourge How To Fight It
Federal veterinary adviser to the Douglas County Hog Cholera Control Association explains organized county efforts under state law to curb hog cholera. The piece notes petitions to form a cooperative, the role of sanitary officers, voluntary quarantines, education, and the reported success of early quarantine measures in Marshall County and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Douglas County
Hog Cholera Control Association
Cholera Control Assn
Cay Ty
Pornit
Cholera Control Association
Etver Am Corcanigation
Foris
Livestock Commissioners Office
Saniy
Cehvel
Aarimit
Aistry Tyee Chojern
Marshall
Kanens
Eczema cure pitched as blood cleanse solution
An advertisement touts 8. B. S. as the only permanent cure for fiery eczema, claiming skin salves fail and real relief comes from cleansing the blood. It urges readers to buy at drugstores and write for free medical advice from the Swift Laboratory in Atlanta Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baanys
B. S
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta Ga
Community Socials and Family Visits Highlight Local Notices
A jumble of social calls and visits appears with names such as Mr M, Mrs Powell, Mrs Cox, and Miss Gilmore mentioned alongside family gatherings and dinners. Several households in the area hosted relatives and friends including Mr Bond, Mr Henderson, and Mrs Moore for Sunday and weekday gatherings amid a steady stream of neighborly greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hains
Sun Mer
Filwin Ables
Henrietta Sybert
Budara Ma
Sun
Alvin Bond
Geers Pie
Qsent Powell
Dimes Willitane
Kru City
Myrtle Mosler
Charles Flenderson
Hirerence
Toy Henlerson
Jet Nods
Pac Perkites
Mes. Gilmore
Annie
de Gilillone
Alyse
Chase
Lawton
Olige Perkie
Powel
Betty
Gilmores
Panera
Eligabeth Cox
Mos
Charles
Om Mas
Iilteane Pralay Affernaun
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Fairview
Stanford
PL Cady
Lekind Stenfant Univ Toity
Brok
Franklin
Stanford Universitnit
Kansas University
Cady
University Club
Chemical Deartment
Washington
Kate Nobie
Wiedemann
Atrah Morris Vo
Linyrence
Lawrence Building & Loan
Massachusetts Street
Hester & Roberts
Mass
Universal Car
C. W. Smith
Charles Desk
Raw Valley
Malis
PAN Esol Ence
Greta
Pert
Brown
Eucera
Sam Mp
Derking Morene
Hitle
Cowl
Qsede Powell
Bert
Ura Getterheart
Mis
Amet Mars
Lawrences Sunsud
Moores
Ceuntly
Lebi
Mboor
Fitch
Elydey Betin
Visitimee
Lee Appa
Mir
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Lydia
Pinkham
Lyinkhan
Yinkham
J. ii. Crowning
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