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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1920

Page

6

Practical Engineer Frank Williams Seeks County Commissioner Seat

Frank S. Williams, a practical engineer and veteran contractor, launches a bid for County Commissioner in the 2nd District. He touts experience directing road projects and favors county wide funding over state methods, pledging fair governance and broad support from voters and friends across the district.

Frank Williams Canton California Williams Loaely Abi

Alfalfa booklet sparks broad demand abroad

Opeka Kansas secretary I Mohler reports strong interest in alfalfa booklet from New South Wales and other foreign settings. Demand for hogs and a forthcoming wheat reference book in state schools also noted.

Opeka Kan State Board of Eficulture United States Etter New South Wales I. Mohler

Congregationalist brides may not promise to obey

A London report states that a Congregational Union committee in England and Wales proposes a marriage service omitting the word obey. The panel argues modern views favor not binding wives to obey husbands, seeking a form of service that reflects evolving gender roles and equality within marriage.

London Congregational Union of England and Wales

Abridge Sunday Nests at VW Robert Lee's

Fragmentary OCR lists names including Mrs Wilma Murti of Los Angeles and Mr Jind Bre. other names come from Lansing Rasthe and FE Green with unclear roles at a social event.

Robert Lee’s Mes. Stewart and Titer Wilma Murti Los Angeles

Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Natural Hair Color

Readers learn that Wyeth s Sage and Sulphur Compound darkens gray hair to a natural look. The home remedy is now sold in stores, claiming gradual, even color with a single application per strand and morning results, making users appear younger.

Anyoay Wyeth

Local Social Notes From Mackie and Lawrence

Fred Hilts of Mackie and Mrs. Marshall of Lawrence hosted guests from Cleveland and nearby. Yeoman attended the YW luncheon at Oread last Thursday. Families and relatives visited Kirbys and neighbors over the weekend. several residents were seen at church and social gatherings.

Fred Hilts Mackie Marshall Lawrence Mac ‘Swaim Cleveland Ohio Kirby Yeoman Y. W Oread Tho Hira Lievette Dan Averneich Reexes Fins A. Kirby Earnest Richards Ira Thas C. J. Puniels

Bewe'en Party and injuries in town last Friday

Mrs Pipers hosted a bewe'en party in town last Friday evening. Allan Kirby sprained his foot badly at show Thursday noon. Mrs E E Kiefer attended Thursday in town as guest of Mrs William Mears. Mr and Mrs Guy Gi Sunday guests at Mrs Connny RAIL HOUND-Black and tan head and tail. Tenant for formation reading grab the Roy- 2 FV Field eneme hans

Bewe Pipers Intown Allan Kirby E. E. Kiefer Witliam Mears Guy Gi Eneme Hans

Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Quick Pain Relief

A drugstore ad touts Freezone as a painless corn remover. It claims the small bottle costs only a few cents and can eliminate hard corns, soft corns, or toe corn without soreness or irritation, enabling easy lifting of the corn with fingers.

Lydia E. Pinkham Cedar Rapids Lydia Pim Iydia E.ham As. H. Kounia Hillis Blvd

Quick Relief From Stomach Trouble

Mrs. Huntley Nichols of Versailles testifies after surgery and relapse that MARLIX restored her health and appetite, ending indigestion headaches sour stomach and related distress. The 75 cent liquid MARLIX from The Martrix Co Fort Wayne Indiana is guaranteed by druggists and a Round Corner Drug Co PRAISES Mullin's Tonic for Tuberculosis.

Martrix Co Fort Wayne Ind

Report of the Commissioners of Douglas County

A historical field list shows county commissioners and officials detailing road and bridge repairs, maintenance, and material purchases. Names such as Zimmerman, Hose, Crowder, and Evans appear among contractors and suppliers for asphalt, oil, gravel, and machinery. The document records dates, duties, and costs tied to highway work and infrastructure projects in the county.

Deersiterr Stetren Soha Reyt Imam Howniare Geo Wigton E. Bhiavterr iTayaers Wrokintaery Aifievr Sukinn Tee Stretton Mieu Stenoxreplier Villaoi Bais Tna Ciag Shepnart Douglas County G. C. Sfzer Frank Strong Braverlyn Kennedy & Arnat Roe Poe Res Akers Snehy Atrone Neory Thale T.n . TA - Furriers Iran

Poor Relief Expenditures Reported in County Ledger

A lengthy OCR list details numerous payments for poor relief including groceries, rents, water, supplies, and services. It names multiple individuals and firms such as Theodore Sant, Cash Grocery, Lawrence Auto, and Woodward J. A. among others, with various small to moderate amounts, totals and a closing county certification dated December 1.

Windmill Grocery Cory Dicker A. J Sant Bounty der Oh Binataretty Mitchel A. KR Uetlen Suphiti Manley Dlrawine Firs Clark Jolal Drimvinng Gerster I Labor Fiat Gazette Co Ywomigird Wandanee Clark Debasten Ie Becker Tee Cafferty Trumtull Bryant Geo Ketmel Park Hellebows L. HK Frink Keates Spalding W.o Fee Aiswesen

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