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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1916
Page
3
A Tuesday ceremony near graves of the departed honored veterans. Thomas Pincery delivered the oration while old soldiers attended, few in number. A short service followed at the cenie chops as relatives and friends paid respects and laid flowers.
Miss Hutchins and Miss Kate Hutchins are injured inmates in a school setting. Reports describe broken ribs and other injuries, with visits by relatives and friends. The text also mentions local residents Frank Abatehins and others visiting Baldwin, Leavenworth, and nearby towns, and a memorial day referenced in community notes.
The Baldwin weekly scene lists visitors and residents with relatives in Ottawa Lawrence Chanute and Topeka. Frequent names include Vaughn Nelson Patterson Milanskey Robinson Warner and Duncan with Decoration Day trips to Kansas City and Lawrence. Several locals plan summer stays out of town while others attend religious services and meetings.
Advertisement touts Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as effective for itching eruptions eczema ringworm rashes and other skin diseases for over 20 years. It claims rapid relief from itching aided by warm baths and notes benefits for pimples dandruff with Resinol Shaving Stick also sold by druggists.
A rain soaked midnight service near the firing line is led by a Russian Pope under a candlelit tent a mile from battle. Six soldiers and several Sisters of Mercy join in as Austrian rockets flash and guns rumble. The Pope raises the crucifix and proclaims Christ has risen amid a murmur of confirmation from soldiers and nurses.
Ramin won the best slogan for the June 7 suffrage parade with Give a woman’s chance, Ra mira Maynes a 28 year old Spaniard married to an American woman originated the line. Twenty five minor prizes awarded to other contestants. Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertised as promoting health for tired people.
Robert residents report the Tindson Cigar shop opening described as cool, mild, and fragrant. Local patrons note a welcoming atmosphere and steady customer flow amid a growing tobacconist scene.
Professor George A. Dean of Kansas State Agricultural Rural College warns cabbage crops suffer from worm damage more than usual. He recommends Paris green dusts mixed with flour or small cabbage plots use 2 tablespoons poison per quart flour, dusting over plants in the morning dew. An alternative is arsenate of lead spray with soap, mixed to coat leaves and last longer on slick leaves.
A compact advertorial blend includes a health remedy claim for Absolutely Removes Indigestion with a 25c druggist price. It repeats the line about one package proving its effectiveness. The fragment also contains a cabbage worm control note by Professor Dean, a Mosby obituary note, and a Lawrence Business College summer school offer starting June 1.
Mrs Howard Miller returns to Kansas City with children after visit with Ged W Pheniese family. Depot repainted in light gold. repairs planned to office and walls. Glenn Barnhart's mule and harrow runaway causes severe injuries to horse. Dr Seele of Tonganoxie treats wounds. Children’s Day exercises set for June 11 with all-day gathering and basket dinner. A. C. Hess frames a warehouse foundation. Community club at Bleakley school, program includes Willis Judah and others. text books talk by Mrs Cora Bullard of Tonganoxie. poultry talk by Tilard with 2,000 chicks. Duet by Misses Purcell. ice cream sale boosts treasury. Surprise party for Mrs Geo W Whenicie’s birthday. Mrs Jennie Hemphill dies of pneumonia. services by Rev J C Gore at church. interment Reno cemetery. Mrs Dana Sanders and daughter Margaret, Mrs Howard Miller and children, and Miss Ruth Phenicie noted.
Eudora tells of Saturday gatherings with Mrs E C Strachan and the Taylor family and Anna Dwyer. travels include R C Nance, Chas Cook trip to Kansas City, James Dwyer and Anna Dwyer to Leavenworth. Kelsall ill at the creamery. Dehdi and Dehoff return from western Kansas. Agnes Stanwix home to teach again. Barton family visiting Stan Wix and Perry. Ford at Knowledge Till Sunday school. Minton ill in Council Grove. Rev Carrier to Pony Creek service June 18. Reno and Pony Creek Sunday schools plan all day meeting June 11. Sanford Phenicie ill. John McKone visits newborn Alfred Dillon.
A vintage ad claims Zemo relieves itching and cleanses the skin instantly. Apply as directed. promises pimples eczema ringworm and similar conditions will disappear. The penetrating liquid is marketed as banishing eruptions and leaving skin soft smooth and healthy. Cleveland-based Zemo.
Open a health account by cutting winter foods and choosing Wheat Biscuit with fresh fruits and green vegetables. Shredded Wheat is ready cooked, delicious for breakfast with milk or cream, and good for luncheon with berries or other fruits.
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