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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1920
Page
6
The Chicago dispatch reports Great Lakes freight rates remain practically ineffective as railroads fail to deliver grain to lake ports. C Sullivan, president of DeSullivan and Co., notes shipments to Buffalo and Duluth are minimal, with October and November expected to see a large movement as pressure from inland points pushes grain to markets.
The Lawrence Christian Endeavor Union votes to furnish new offices at their headquarters and aims to expand with 75 delegates from Lawrence to the East district convention in Topeka. Other goals include 50 new Comrades Hour members, 50 Tenth Legion, 25 Endeavor Experts, and 150 subscriptions. Also noted is a War Department ruling allowing federal pay through Aug 31 for Kansas National Guard members.
In Topeka Kansas on September 29 officials warn against rapid marriages to avoid ill advised unions. The advisory urges patience before solemnizing vows, stressing restraint by couples and officials authorized to perform marriages to uphold the law.
More than 100 Kansans and their families prepare to visit Washington October 18 to 22 for the American Bankers Association national meeting. The Kansas Bankers Association secretary says a joint committee will accompany the delegation, traveling from Kansas City by train and staying at a Washington hotel during the event.
Report claims a deal to move coffee port duties from Hamburg to Antwerp is likely during King Albert I of Belgium Brazil visit. The agreement would be signed by both governments in Brazil, with further surmises about other officials.
A fragment urges readers to say Diamond Dyes and follow easy directions on the package. It warns not to streak or ruin fabric and emphasizes using Diamond’s simple, reliable guidance. The text contains garbled phrases but centers on product usage.
A vintage ad-like text promotes lemon juice mixed with three ounces of Orchard White to create a lemon bleach. It claims a quarter pint of harmless solution for few cents and suggests daily fragrant lotion for face and skin. It references famous stage beauties and claims lemon juice removes freckles sunburn and tan.
In Topeka Kansas on September 2, Santa Fe Railroad officials say married women must resign to satisfy a rule against employing married women in reci pro and offices. The move follows an official job curtailment and affects many workers, with some spouses approving or protesting the changes.
An advertisement claims a small purchase of Danderine renovates hair after use. It asserts hair becomes brighter, more colorful, and thicker with each application, suggesting noticeable life and vitality in the mane.
Dr E Curran of the University Hospital at Rosedale performed an operation enabling William T Newkirk of Elk City a university freshman to recover direct eye focus previously crossed by illness. Newkirk visited the Hill then left for home for two months rest per Curran. Muscles of the right eye were severed and set, left eye muscles lengthened. Curran teaches in Ophthalmology at Rosedale and its Torch wider. Crown throwthout the enat where he is called for many operations. AOUW Official Here At Regular Lodge Meeting Lawrence No 7 AO U W will host J W Grayball grandmaster tomorrow night at 8 and explain vital matters to magters with invitations sent.
Mrs Arthur Weaver traveled to Kansas City this morning for a few days visit. The message invites all Lawrence Osige members to attend the forthcoming meeting.
An advertisement touts colorfast Diamond Dyes for quick, simple home dyeing. It claims ladies can dye and refresh wool, silk, linen, cotton, and mixed fabrics including garments like skirts waists dresses coats gloves stockings and draperies. Drugstores are urged to carry Diamond Dyes Color Gard.
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