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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1921

Page

3

Patriotic Drama to Be Shown at First Christian Church

First Christian Church Wil Pres invites the public to a patriotic film titled The Land of Opportunity next Sunday night. The drama aims to stir loyalty to the flag and country and includes Ralphidince, the Abraham Lincoln impersonator, in the lead of The End of Opportunity. Old Soldiers and ex-soldiers are specially urged to attend.

Land of Opportunity First Christian Church United States Ralphidince Abraham Lincoln

New Staff Chosen for Lawrence High Budget Board

Lawrence high school budget board for next year selects staff to boost publication quality. Fred Saur serves as editor-in-chief with Robert Brown as business manager and Walter Rising as associate business manager.

Lawrence Vet Fred Saur Robert Brown Walter Rising Anna Dorothy Lester Joe Wellman Jessie Edmondson Catherine Klein Elden Rynerson

Pretty writing desks turn into electric sewing machines

Peggy Prim advertises windstorm policy from Charlton Insurance Agency and promotes Kansas Electric Utilities Co sewing desks that convert to sewing machines powered by electricity. She notes cooling ideas like iced glasses and fans from Kennedy Plumbing Co and fashionable white sport oxford shoes from Fischer's, plus Bell's portable vacation talking machines.

Kansas Electric Utilities Co

Powder Puff Debate Sparks Public Opinions in Lawrence

A column reports varied views from Lawrence residents on powdering in public. Women share strong stances from casual to conservative, with one man comparing the scene to public shaving. A school senior calls powdering cute, while another prefers privacy. The piece closes with local shopping notes from McCulloch's Drug Store and visits among residents.

Lawrence K. A Milady

Twenty fifth anniversary of the St Louis cyclone observed

A list of events marks the day with diverse happenings. The Wisconsin debating team travels to Tucson for a debate with the University of Arizona. The Prince of Wales is due to open a Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts theatre in London. Rear Admiral Bunte relinquishes command of the First Naval District on the eve of retirement. The American Manufacturers Association marks its silver jubilee in Philadelphia with a two day convention. Yale alumni from the South and beyond gather in Washington for Associated Southern Yale Clubs. The Iron and Steel Institute Spring meeting at the Commodore in New York features Judge Elbert Gary of U.S. Steel.

St Louis University of Wisconsin Tucson University of Arizona Prince of Wales Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts London Herbert C. Bunté First Naval District American Manufacturers’ Association Philadelphia Yale South Wall Washington Associated Southern Yale Clubs American ‘Iron and Steele ‘Institute Commodore New York City Elbert E. Gary United States Steel Corporation

Lawrence News Highlights and Local Meetings

The Lawrence area reports betting on the Chester trial and several meetings at the Chamber of Commerce rooms including the Douglas county fair board and threshermen. Street damage from storms caused blocked traffic, with trees and limbs down. Local officials note tax equalization complete and county offices closed for Memorial day.

Lawrence Chester Douglas County Fair Board of Directors Chamber of Commerce Rooms Threshermen Douglas County Chamber Off Commerce Rooms

Epsom Salts and Inquisition Report Referenced in County Hearing

A county attorney report notes a new inquisition held today with downtown witnesses. Mentions of Epson salts and a product named Epsonade Salts appear among miscellaneous local notices. Community events include a campfire gathering at Kezhékone and a food sale at McCulloch’s drug store.

Baldwin Mitchell Kezhékone McCulloch's. Drug Store

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Sexteanelo Wil Gustafson Peggy Prim Charlton Insurance Agency Hoadley Oxford Fischer's Bell's Kennedy Plumbing Co Kodak McCulloch’s Drug,Store Katherine True of Eskridge A. W. Cunningham Yourex Buick Court House John Watt Board of County Commissioners Journal-World Office Evan A. Edwards Lamrence Field Artillery Field Artilery Will Johns Sam Augustine Topeka Kansas Editorial Golf Association Iola Santyz Fe M. Lee Sorey Eudora Woodland Park Hugh Means Garnett Noble Merrifield National Guard Grover Rankin's Lowmans Hanna American Epsom Association J. L. Hanks & CO Mass Falah Bi McNish - Battling Works Vermont Peckham’s Lisle Crdpan Se Cary Eazy Green Bros Cee Bond and Trust Department THE Lawrence National Bank Indabor C. W. Smith Mass. St
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