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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1919
Page
6
The readable fragments describe a local event with unclear names and no distinct actions. The text provides limited details about date or participants, making precise summary difficult.
Round Corner Drug Store advertises Howard's Buttermilk Cream claiming it transforms dull complexions and smooths rough skin without grease. It touts instant whitening free from stain and guarantees money-back satisfaction, urging a small purchase with return option. Esteemed actresses endorse nightly use for a simple facial massage.
A cautious selection of electric lights promises easier on the eyes and longer service. Kennedy Plumbing Co advertises trusted lighting options for homes and shops.
Lawrence will lose an active citizen when Dick Miller leaves for Colorado Springs where he has purchased part interest in a music store at 15 North Tejon St. Miller came to Lawrence in 1916 from Eureka Kansas to work as a salesman for J. H. Bell Music Co. He served ten months in the U S Navy Band, much of it overseas. He supervised the Friendship Club in Lawrence and organized the Sunday School Orchestra and the Junior Christian Endeavor. He is a member of the KU Orchestra and Band and has given concerts for various causes locally. He also aids the Baptist church and Kell Students and has performed regionally for fundraisers.
The text contains garbled notes discussing fingers and cheeks, a fire at Epc, and a woman named Peithen who used Cuticura products to heal. It appears as a damaged personal reminiscence or advert-like fragment with a signature and location.
Dunley G Isrouil departed yesterday for Commanche Oklahoma where he will teach mathematics and manual training at the high school.
An ad touts Lavoptik eye wash with witch hazel camphor and hydrastis for eye inflammation. It claims rapid relief with a two day response in an elderly patient and offers a free aluminum eye cup with purchases. The message also notes Mr and Mrs George Collett visiting Lawrence before returning to Chicago after a stay with Dr and Mrs Will Gorvill.
Birds of prey are not endowed with the gift of song in a short retail notice for Lawrence Optical Co. referencing Mass 1027 address and product denoting fine eye glasses.
Brownstone styling detail described as lasting up to 48 washes with grease free finish. The ad mentions shade options from rich brown to greasy black and claims color will not rub or wash off.
A mixed page of classed ads listing for sale items including cattle and farm equipment, services, lost item notice, employment, and a large public sale notice. It notes a moving sale near Pleasant Grove with numerous livestock, hay, crops, and farming implements, plus a late 1921 publication date.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon announces pledges William Lobar t Leavenworth Paymard Ray Kansas City John Allison Moon Lawrence Chandliss Kansas City George Bracken Kingfisher Oklahoma Dan Phillins fAlutchin son Lloyd Richmond Kansas City Norman Hen Kansas City Max Ryan Kansas City Lawrence Wood Kansas City Miss Cory honored Mrs George Dunkley hosts a bridal shower at her mother's home on Eudora road Miss Eugenia Cory to be married soon Afternoon tea towels and kerchief shower planned Miss Cory and guests. Clinton program highlights Y M A event in Clinton schoolhouse September 20 Liberian sunrise at 6 A M and sunset at 6 P M year round over head noon.
A public sale advertised for September 23, 1919 at 1 o clock features Holstein, Guernsey, Jersey, Shorthorn and mixed dairy cattle including cows, heifers, calves, and a herd of heavy milkers. Also listed are a six year old driving horse, a Jersey heifer, sows, bred pigs, chickens, implements, and farm equipment with terms requiring cash or credit over 10 dollars and penalties for late payment. The sale is hosted by owner DC Barr and advertised by local merchants Clark and Stone.
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