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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1916
Page
6
A dated ad lists Rae Calf Liver, Pork Brains, Spare Ribs, Pork Roast, Pork Chops, Winters Pure Pork, Sage Hunters Hamburger, Fresh Beef Hearts, Lamb Chops, Lamb Stew, Rib Boil, Shoulder Boil, Prime Rib Roast, Round or Sirloin Steaks, Viennas, and Coneys. Prices show cents per pound with multiple line items and small print prices.
Daily notes from town life including reckless backing into streets at a garage with horn warnings ignored, a gas well near a gasoline tank causing flames when struck by a student, and candidates in Douglas County courting bouquets while planning winter quarters for motorcycles and rides to Muskogee Oklahoma.
Citizens on Massachusetts Street report a dangerous torch up condition in the 00 block. Drivers fear police court action if they fail to navigate the obstruction. Dispute between the water company and city engineer over who fixes the service pipe leak near 500 Mock street. A bell-hawker warns that sweet cider time has arrived as small quantities circulate and concerns rise over cider turning hard and legal trouble.
Mrs Sawers of Dalewin visited several days this week with her daughter Mrs Fred Winters and Mrs Martin Grossman was a recent visitor. The Winsl families and friends attended visits. miscellaneous club held a meeting with eleven members answering roll call. Election of officers completed with Mrs W Lawson president and Dorcas Treker organist. Members planned future gatherings and a Warners Union party engagement noted with plans to report results.
The piece notes soaring prices for pork beef eggs and other foods pushing the cost of living up 30 to 50 percent. It contrasts with Shredded Wheat Biscuit staying at the same price despite broader shortages, touting its nutritional value and health benefits. It mentions Niagara Falls New York as a production note.
The Dodge Brothers appoint Butler Sanderson Motor Co. as exclusive dealer in the territory. The article highlights the car’s popularity, army use on the border, and Dodge Brothers’ emphasis on quality and reliable service. It notes Detroit plant expansion and rapid production outpacing demand as the company grows.
Miss Cunningham rode to Kansas City Saturday. Ben Wilson and Elmer Hughes motored to Big Springs Sunday. Miss Carl visited Lawrence Wednesday. Mrs Arthur Bates shopped in Lawrence Wednesday. Martin Shortall of Newman was in the area Wednesday. Catie Stone and family moved from the Wells house on Murphy farm to a Chatt McCoy farm. Clay Bayne attended the Taptiad hog sale near Lawrence Wednesday. Bert Perkins from near Lawrence visited Sunday. Wingfield and son were in need on business Wednesday. D Wegener was a Kansas City visitor Wednesday. The Wegner building near town will soon be completed and house a new large implement store. John Mulvihill and Miss Mulvihill noted in activity.
Atchison Kans Oct 27 Business men and others from all walks of life endorse Tanlac the Premier Medicine. Clay Metz a local grocer reports relief from long stomach indigestion gas and side pains after starting Tanlac on Oct 16. He says digestion is improved appetite restored and biliousness gone. Tanlac is promoted as a tonic for stomach liver and kidney troubles and related ailments.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Hughes motor to Six Corners Sunday evening to visit Mr and Mrs Strong.
Willow Springs notes list numerous families visiting relatives in Peasant Grove and Lawrence with church attendance, dinners, and farm visits. Mentions include Kilburns at grandparents, Puckett family at Thigh Prairie, Rosier working in Lawrence, and multiple items about Johnsons, Florys, Studebakers, Churchbaughs, and Deays visiting or hosting. Also references Howell sale attendance, Friday-Saturday meeting prep, and plans to travel to Peru Nebraska.
Lena K. Runyan and her husband Bald Win of Baldwin Kansas transfer the property to Rachel Randel for a consideration of $1. The deed documents the warranty transfer and specifies the parties and location in Baldwin.
Friday activities include Ed and Mrs Shields assisting Will and Mrs Perth with apnies while farmers welcomed rain delaying Howell sale until Monday. Edmons visits Lawrence with Miss Ida, Baker healer visits, Roscoe Anderson stays with Landis family, and Mr Anderson plans Nebraska visit with his two boys. Roy Herr drags reads Saturday.
Mrs Amos Flory visited her mother Mrs Fiburn Saturday while Mr Flory went to Laurence. Mr Fedgia and Vickie Landis and Roy and Rollo Laster left for Ne Witska Sunday. Marvin Herr went to Sigel Saturday afternoon after apples. Miss Ray Shuler and Roy Shuler spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Marvin Herr. Mr and Mrs A H Beehle were Lawrence visitors Saturday. Mr and Mrs Roy Herr spent Sunday with Dow Studebaker of Willow Springs. Mr and Mrs Roy Hegeman visited Sunday with W W Hegeman and family.
A vintage advertisement extols Knowlton s Danderine as a cheap 25 cent cure for dandruff and thinning hair. It claims the product softens, thickens, and beautifies hair in minutes and, within two weeks, promotes new hair growth and a healthier scalp. It urges readers to apply a small amount to reveal glossy, lustrous hair and to moisten a cloth to test results.
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