Prohibition Era Mirror Reappears in Plymouth Church
A walnut framed mirror once in a Lawrence Seycon Op that adorned a temperance building is now part of Plymouth Congregational Church decorations as the Kansas WCTU marks its forty first annual convention. The relic ties Richard Riddle to temperance history and reflects a past of celebration among local adherents.
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Plymouth Congregational Church
Kansas Womens Christian Temperance Union
Lawrence
Old Lawrence bar mirror recalls state history and Prohibition era
The antique saloon mirror at 726 Massachusetts Street in Lawrence has reflected a long line of figures from pioneers to politicians. Delegates attending a state prohibition convention saw their reflections in the glass while fruit punch was served. W. C. Simons, current owner, recounted its history and its move with the building fixtures.
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Lawrence
Asj
Tay
John Barleycorn
Kansas
Freipiters
California
Existance
Epley
Eldridge
WL. C.T. U
W. C. Simons
Massachusetts Street
The Cult of Fashion Observed at the Theater
A theatergoer quips that a fashion lapse in a play defies time as a heroine keeps the same hat through three acts, illustrating witty social commentary on style trends during performances.
Way To Remove Dandruff
A simple home remedy claims four ounces of plain liquid arvon dissolves and destroys dandruff after nightly scalp application. By morning most or all dandruff is gone, with three or four more uses finishing the cure. Itching stops and hair becomes fluffy lustrous and soft.
Had Five Years of War Paul Haworth Honored by Discharge
Paul Haworth son of Professor F E Haworth of the University was discharged last Saturday from the Australian army after five years and thirty three days service. The discharge was given in London and post dated to allow him to reach home before official release. He joined the Anzacs at once, served in Egypt and at Gallipoli where he was wounded and sent back to Egypt to recover. He later served in Meften and other campaigns before returning home and enrolling in the university law school.
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Paul Haworth
FE. Haworth
Mr. Haworth
London
Australia
Egypt
Dardanelles
Haworth Yuesterday
Haworth
En Smd
Loss of appetite ailment linked to broader illnesses
A fragmented note claims loss of appetite signals other ailments and asserts Hood’s Sarsaparilla cures them all, with an advertisement tone and self-promotional claim.
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Hood
Local Social Notes and Events in October
Barker and Gaffs host visits in La Compton area while neighbors attend gatherings at Gorrill Bigsby and Winter homes. Dorcas Society met October 1. Birth announced for Hellen Elizabeth Biesby. Funeral for James Grimes held at daughter Harrison’s home. Several residents travel to Vinland fair and to Topeka, with upcoming dance at US hall October 8.
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Ross Gaff
Lacompton
James Grimes
K. M. Harrison
Paul Winter
Eben Baldwin
Marshall
Gorrill
Chas. Winter
Laura Winter
Milt Winter
R. W. Gorrill
Ambrose Biesby
Hellen Elizabeth
Bigsby
Esther Richards
Sam Sweeger
Rosedale Hospital
Kansas City
Ida Steele
Steele
Lawrence
Hellen Harshberrer
Edythe Richards
J. B. Wiggins
Elizabeth
Seigel Rose
BR. W. Gorrill
Ernest Richards
Noah Hetrick
Irvin Grimes
Oklahoma
J. M. Harrison
Richard Richards
Topeka
Raff Gorvillard
Virginia Meyers
Carl Meyers
Tax Protest Threatens American Firms in Manila
American businessmen in Manila vow to contest the 1918 income tax act ruling which taxes residents here under protest. They charge discrimination since Filipino, English, and Spanish merchants are not taxed, while Americans must pay as they compete. The case will be appealed to the U S Supreme Court.
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Manila
Federal Internal Revenue Authorities
Philippine Islands
Supreme Cest of
United States
Rankin's Drug Store Ad Promotes Gifts and Pens
A vintage Rankin's Drug Store advertisement urges purchases of Johnston's chocolates and fountain pens. It hallmarks Franklin Pierce's death anniversary and endorses Kraker pens, tying old reminders to local shopping.
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Johnston’ S
Rankin’s Drug Store
Adv
Tanlac credited for revival in Barker area
Mrs. J H Nichols of Box 35 Barker Texas says Tanlac restored her health after six years of indigestion, nerve distress, and weakness. She reports improved appetite sleep and energy with weight gain. Local outlets Round Corner Drug Co City Drug Store in Lawrence, WW A White in Madora, and A E Wilson in Lecompton sold Tanlac.
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J. H. Nichols
Barker
York
Lawrence
Round Corner Drug Co
City Drug Store
Madora
The Belle of the Season at Bowersock Theatre
Vitagraphs The Belle of the Season stars Eniva Wehlen in a noir style tale about a scandal pursued across the country leading to a final triumph in love. The film features Wehlen in a luxury car with her chauffeur and includes dramatic scenes set in tenement districts. Derby Grain Co. Adv.
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Abs
Eiven
Vitagraph
T. Allee Josce
Aoe
Powersock Theatre
Fgenetron
Voisin
Scandal
Aim
Winebister
Nashville
Northville
Ehh
Eniva Weblen
Wawersock Theatre
Youngtar
Seeen
Miss Wehlen
Jerry” Keen
Ases
Reading Club Meeting Highlights and Guests
The Reading Club met Friday afternoon with ten members and five guests. Discussions covered current events and a paper on Are women to blame for the Inch cost of having. Treated as a social gathering, a two course lunch was served, and a visit to Lawrence for a pleasure trip followed. Upcoming Rally Day at Congregational Church was announced for Sunday.
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Reading Club
Anna Beil
F. H. Cox
Kh. F. Newby
Flora C See
A. H. Hieiné
Aldia McNaughton
J. H. Leiehees
Congregational Church
Clarence Gardner
Gvoree
Lawrence
Levzion
Kansas City
Kans
Donner Springs
Leavenworth
Neonhouse Grehevka
Cascarets Offer Quick Relief for Digestive Upsets
A vintage advertisement touts Cascarets as safe overnight relief for constipation and digestive discomfort. It claims to cleanse toxins, ease cramps, and regulate bowel movements by strengthening muscles, with low cost and no griping.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Freedom From Indigestion
Advert says Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets prevent gas sour risings and indigestion after meals. It claims tablets aid digestion, letting you eat melons fried fish cheese mince pie without distress, and that use after each meal enables normal enjoyment. Available at drug stores across the United States and Canada.
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Stuart
Vasanla Cote Etantielhy
Unite States
Canada
Slaughters and companions return from Kansas City trip
Dr and Mrs R F Slaughter return from Kansas City Saturday evening from the hospital where they accompanied Mrs F A Henrys Grace Allen spent the day in Kansas City on a shopping trip. Mrs Julia Kesenger and her daughter May return home from Kansas City Saturday afternoon but will return Sunday to have May treated in the hospital.
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Marcus Peterson
T. J. Floyd
Charles Peterson
Millonvale
Charles Vorhees
George H. Farrell
Virginia Ruth
Kansas City
Wm. Ridgseay
Gordon Hillis
Lena Geib
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Robert Schrest
J. J. Deersbach
Lawrerive
Dorothy Henry
J. EB. Devyer
Reno
M. Bd
C. B. Rumsey
Fourth Street
van Belleham
Decatur
Iinois
Hane Huffman
Kanes City
Grace Parney
Missionary Society
Johnson
David Thistlewaite
Thistlethwaite
J. B. Winslow
Livia
Lee Henry
Kansas
Robert Slaughter
Besar Mentill
al H. Heine
Sai Kelsall
Tengu
McLouth
Viegaa
Tonganoxie
Wilter McRill
The
Athletic Association
Fred Papenhausen
Carrie Needhans
Frank Henry
Antone Nirschl
Leavenworth
Mary
St. Mare’s Academy
Margaret McCaffrey
Alice Spoor
Mary Wager
J. A. McArthur
Lawson Carter
R. F. Slaughter
F. A. Henrys
Grace Allen
Julia Kesenger
May
Kanesas City
Rembrandt Death Anniversary Noted in Advert
Short? $3 per hundredweight. Deg by Grain Co. Adv. There is much talk about the riwins. Order aerated distilled water of McNish. Tel. 198. Adv. Two hundred fiftieth anniversary of the death of Rembrandt, the great painter.
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Degby Grain Co
McNish
Rembranit
Reat
Neuralgic pains Hamlin Wizard Oil ad
An advertisement promotes Wizard Oil as a safe treatment for headache and neuralgia with quick relief when rubbed on the pain. It claims antiseptic benefits preventing infection from injuries and lists uses for stiff neck frost bites cold sores and canker sores. Priced at 30 cents with a money back guarantee. Also promotes Wizard Liver Whips pink pills at 30 cents with a guarantee.
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Hamlin
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Platt Ave
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L. L. Riling
Mass
St. Kennedy & Ernst Hardware CO
F. W. Jaedicke Green Bros
Evans-Metcalf Imp. CO
Achning’s
Lawrence . Eriksen Furniture CO
J.C. Ecke Cutter & Smith
Chas, J. Achning
A. A. Webber, CO
Lone Star
Green Bros
F. A. US
Shefstall & Gurn
Franklin Pierce
Derby Grain Co
Tonganonie
Hamilin
New Orleans
M. W. Callahan & Company
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