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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1920
Page
6
A reader from California writes about family visits near Lawrence and poultry operations with thousands of chicks daily. The note mentions a chicken hatchery, new home for General, local grocery-store relatives, and health issues delaying newspaper contributions. The letter blends personal news with farm details and a few family names.
Johnnie Shellock is laid up this week with a carbuncle on his knee. Mr Kelley is improving. Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis moved to the Gilmore farm west of Eudora Elxy Davis will live on the farm. The Pletcher Keys and Vert Harbour helped Geo Whiley put up. Mrs Sowers and Mrs For ssyne visited Miss Jessica Anderson Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Conners and sons spent Sunday at E Crave’s home. Toreka Fair Thursday. Mr and Mrs J Shafstadt and Milton and Blanche attended. Jodi Aden visited the C E Crane and James homes. M I S mwvers received a carload of mules from Kansas City. Ray Goorich spent Sunday with friends. Wedding bells soon as Mr Jln Wede to Miss Martha Peer married at the Lutheran parsonage in Lawrence. Mrs Ware spent much time in the neighborhood. Ada Shhneider of Larner Kansas visited. Mrs J R Allen went to Lawrence to visit Frank Varnum then to Sibleyville. Mary Bartz and Lizzie spent Thursday at the Bartz home. John Shirck will have a sale Wednesday September 29. Belleview Ladies Aid will serve lunch. Verner Strong helps with Mr Mathis. Sowers family attended the Topeka Fair. Rankin's Drug Store advertises stationery.
Winter residents share visits and small-town events as the Lecomp ton area notes a busy week. Attendees include Mrs. Charlie Underwood and family visiting relatives, families at Stewart home, Old Settlers banquet attendees, and various trips to Kansas City and Lawrence. Local clubs meet, showings at the Winter school and shows in Lawrence quoted, with cattle shipments and bicycle safety reminders.
State officials report nearly 2,500 cars stolen in the past year, about seven daily, with most thefts inside Kansas and some from neighboring states. Despite police telegraphs and calls, recoveries occur as sheriffs identify owners via engine numbers on state records.
The piece argues that vitality, not age, determines strength and longevity. It notes that a vigorous 50 year old may live to 80, while a weak 30 year old may only reach 60. It urges maintaining energy as time passes, warning of organ fatigue and lost pep when vitality wanes.
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