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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1916
Page
6
Worden notes a Baldwin visit in a March schedule, mentioning a family trio and a series of confusing names. The fragment hints at social calls and informal greetings during a rural community gathering.
An advertisement extols Salts as relief for backaches and kidney discomfort. It claims kidneys overwork to filter blood, causing dizziness headaches and stomach upset if not aided. Directions suggest dissolving a dabtespoonful in water twice daily to flush waste and ease symptoms.
Sunday gatherings move through the Baldwin area as Miss Anna Laughlin returns to Lawrence after a week with home folks. Several households host visitors including the Neary home and the W. AM. group planning their church rally day Thursday afternoon.
Stony Point residents report visits from Clayton and Doreus Tucker while Mr and Mrs Gee attend the Vinland fur event. Numerous local families, including the Marden Upill and Ulrich households, host relatives and attend church, sales, and social gatherings. The Wick community notes a winie marshmallow roast by the embroidery club and a planned chicken fry in Community Talk with district-wide invitation.
Fragmentary local items report Mrs John Hulee and Mrs Geo Tucker visiting relatives near Clinton. Nellie Tucker and Sulei called at the G B Tee home Sunday evening, with additional vague mentions of midday events and visitors lingering after a short visit with Mr and Mrs Geo Tucker.
Local residents report brief returns and visits across towns including Walter Jayis from Kansas City and Mrs. W Dill from Leavenworth. Numerous social events described feature the Tonganoxie Reading Club and Civic League hosting delegates, with a three course dinner and extensive autumn flower decor.
An advertisement touts Knowlton s Candleline as a 20 cent remedy that destroys dandruff and stops hair loss. It claims use will revitalize the scalp, restore lustre and softness, and promote new hair growth after a few weeks. The copy emphasizes dramatic improvements in hair appearance and fullness.
A vintage ad extols GETS IT as the painless, national cure for corns. It claims quick removal without effort, compares to painful tools, and notes druggists everywhere sell it or it can be mailed from WW Lawrence Co Chicago. Rountt Corner Drug Co Lawrence sells and endorses it.
The Kawwaka school month ends with 30 enrolled students and two tardies. Numerous pupils named including Nina Murray, Rose Dews, Elie Hajitha, Alta Murray, Mora Bigsby, Del la May News, Esther Hird, Leota Francis, Ruth Miller, Leonard Gregory, Albert Belles, Delbert Miller, Raymond Willans, Arthur Hoffman, and others. Reports include student birthdays, essays on youth and harmful effects of alcohol and tobacco, and a pledge by Ralph Gentry. The Ladies Aid and Kawwaka Literary Club events are noted with election results and upcoming publication.
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets for a torpid liver and clogged bowels. It claims indigestion causes foul gas bad breath yellow skin and misery. The ad promises a gentle overnight cleanse with a 10 cent box while noting benefits for children and adults alike.
An old advertisement extols Foley’s Cathartic Tablets as a prompt safe relief for sluggish bowels and bilious stomachs. It claims they purify the system, prevent disease, and improve wellbeing, with endorsements by users and Poles & Co. Chicago as distributors.
Miss Edna Cook performs a piano solo at a Kanwaka event. Mrs. Guy Bigsby describes the April Telephone Reunion at K U and Mrs. Colman recounts K U history. The Rock Chalk yell origin is shared. Social hour features brown and yellow decor and refreshments for about fifty attendees. Numerous locals attend gatherings, visits, and dinners. reports cover family reunions, sales, travel, church activities, and upcoming meetings.
An advertisement claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin relieves chronic constipation with gentle, nonhabit forming action. It emphasizes safety for all ages, no opiates, and urges purchases at drug stores with authentic signature on the carton. A free trial bottle is offered by mail.
Miss Nellie Van Nester was the guest of Miss Marie Davis Tuesday night as Lawrence hosts a Merchants and Farmers dinner Tuesday evening.
Lloyd Scott breaks right leg in practice. will miss Baker's Saturday opener versus Kansas Wesleyan at Salina. Coach Schlademan reshuffles positions. Sterns to fullback, Grove and Scott likely at halfback, Garver and Stewart in at end. Brotherhood Night planned for Monday. Rev. Chas. Bear dies after hospital operation. Baldwin community mourns and funeral set near First Methodist Church.
A terse report notes that Highland residents Mbete Swinley and her grandfather Swimley traveled to iBe- Toit in Mu last Thursday, spending several days visiting relatives. The fragment mentions family ties and travel but provides few concrete specifics or fuller context.
A Newark Ohio reader praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills as life saving and urges other women to seek free confidential advice from the Lynn Massachusetts company. The letter notes health restored, ability to work, and no more sick days since starting the remedies.
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