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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1919

Page

8

Lawrence musician Henry to headline concert in town

Henry, a Lawrence High School and University of Kansas alum noted for a national reputation, returns as a prominent musician. Tonight he offers a concert course with top artists, after touring and earning praise for piano mastery and composition. Trains leave Kansas City at noon Saturday. call 312 or 2039 for info.

Lawrence Henry Hepgrad Lawrence High School Fine Arts University Rio Grande Ley Texas Kan City O. Lovejoy

Deaths and Death Notices In Lawrence Area

Death notices from Lawrence report James Buchaan Hickory Point dies. M. M. Herriott of 921 Kentucky street listed as sister to Buchaan. Lotte M. Siler of 926 Ohio street dies in Kansas City hospital after long Lawrence residence. Funeral details to follow. Debates loom as Be Laws vs Engineers clash over federal military training in Fraser Chapel. E. Melvin to Topeka for Scottish Rite degree ceremony. Senator Borah speech in Topeka referenced. Ellison, Lawrence High and KU alumnus, noted on city business trip.

Lotte M. Siler M. Siler Ohio Street St. Joseph Kansas City Lawrence Laws Engineers E Engineering School Law Dhool E. Melvin Topeka Melvin Clydeler Senator Borah Borah Hwa University of Kansas Irvin

Eddy Cleared of Arson Charge by Friends Evidence

The article asserts D L Eddy is innocent of arson, backed by friends and circumstantial proof. It notes Eddy had modest means, owned several properties, and was not in need of money. A recent claim of partial fire insurance payment is labeled erroneous. he has received no money.

Dick Eddy L. Eddy Eddy

State Allows River Water in City Mains Under Supervision

City commissioners report permission from the state board of health to use river water in city mains only after a careful test. Before approval, the city may test filtered and river water with state health representatives present and must notify the board before any river water is introduced.

State Board

Cigar Not Cigarette Fire Alibi By City Chief

The weekly report to the city commission says a sidewalk fire was caused by a cigar stub rather than a cigarette. Fire Chief Reinisch notes eight fires last week, with over $20,000 in property threatened but a total loss of $135.

William Reinisch City Commission

Mayor adjourns city meeting to discuss garbage ordinance

Mayor George L. Kreeck adjourned the city commission meeting to Thursday night to discuss provisions of the new garbage ordinance before final passage next Monday. The ordinance, introduced last Monday, would dispose of city garbage by private contract and mirrors a Topeka statute.

George L. Kreeck City Commission Topeka

Manitoba voters petition for referendum on beer and light wine

Manitoba joins a regional push to petition for a referendum at the next election on legalizing beer and light wine sales. The move requires eight percent of registered voters to sign. Also notes Judy of Mankato visiting Winnipeg for a Mu Phi event and Harold Henry concert reception tonight.

Manitoba Winnipeg Man June Judy Mankato Bernice White Scott Mu Phi Judy Harold Henry

Ossified OCR Footnote Promotes Heeled Shoes

Fragmentary text describes shoe styles and brands with uncertain origins. It mentions Ohio and terms suggesting warranty or durability claims for heels. Details are garbled, lacking clear event or person names.

High School Athletes Honor Banquet Hosted by George Innes

George Innes will host the Lawrence High School banquet tomorrow night in the M C A room with basketball letter winners to be announced. Captaincy plans hinge between Coffman and Weede with Acker man eligible. Weede named all state guard. Cast members of the drama Green Stockings and other athletes will attend.

George Innes Lawrence High School Julius Uhrlaub Uhriaub Coffman Weede Ackerman Green Stockings Mr. Innes

Ten Pin Bowlers of Elka Club Open New Tourney

The Wis' Club starts a new team tournament tonight with Bartel des versus Rising. New captains and players lead each squad as Perkins faces Morris Friday night. Maxwell previously won the last ten pin tourney. Participating captains include Bar Alexander, Derkins, Schrader, Kennedy, Hess, Robinson, Morris, Lander, Newman, Parker, Keilmann, Riling, Allen, Jones, Adams and Bryant.

Elka Club Wis Barteldes Perkins Morris Maxwell Bar- Alexander D’erkins Schrader Kennedy Hess Robinson Lander Newman Parker Keilmann Riling Allen Jones Adams Bryant

Joyous Armistice Bell Ringers Rally in City

Lawrence and Terrepee residents celebrated Armistice Day by ringing the city fire bell after signing the armistice. Fire Chief Reinise and janitor William Hayter installed a new rope that allows ringing from either floor. A police officer can ring as five boys make a swift exit from the building.

Lawrence Terrepee Citiens City Hall N- Reinise William’ Hayter

Gustafson Returns from Joplin Visit Without Wife

B G Gustafson returned yesterday from Joplin Missouri where he and his wife visited Mrs Gustafson's sister Mrs Stanford. Mrs Gustafson remained for a longer visit with her sister.

B. G. Gustafson Joplin

Tobacco Habit Banished in Three Days Says New Yorker Book

An advertisement claims a New Yorker author Edward J Woods offers a free book explaining how to quit tobacco in three days. Health gains include calmness sleep clear eyes appetite digestion vigor and improved memory as nicotine poison leaves the system. It promises relief from nervous fidgeting and urges giving up pipe cigar cigarette snuff and chewing tobacco.

New Yorker Talihe Edward J. Woods New Yorks City

$1000 Prize Offered for Manuscript on Christianity and Industry

The American Sunday School Union in Philadelphia invites submissions for a book manuscript on Christianity and Modern Industry. The prize, under the John C. Green Fund, honors actual achievements and includes rural and urban perspectives. A second offer of $1006 targets Everyday Heroism with $690 for the best manuscript and $400 for the next.

American Sunday School Union Philadelphia John C. Green

Mrs Watson of Detroit Recovered With Vinci Tonic

Detroit reader Mrs John F Watson says she was weak tired with no appetite and headaches before using Vinci tonic. Within two weeks she improved gained appetite and strength. The ad credits Vinci to beef and cod liver peptones iron manganese peptonates and glycerophosphates and notes Dick Bros City Drug Store and other druggists carry it with a money back guarantee and also advertises Saxos Salve for pimples and blotches.

Vinci Detroit John F. Watson Dick Bros City Drug Store P. S Adv

Indean Raiders Cross U S Boundary Seize Arms

Indians crossed from Sonora into the United States and seized a large quantity of arms and ammunition before returning to Mexico. Mexican pilots relayed the report from Nogales to Nogales authorities.

U. S Nogales Ariz Sonora Mexico United States

Poultry Wanted Ad Repeats At Palace Meat Market

Lawrence note reports Charles Hope a local high school quarterback on 30 day furlough from Fort Logan Colorado visiting his mother at 1900 Vermont street. He enlisted in the army, served with Company H of the Lawrence national guard, was delayed by scarlet fever at Fort Sill, then sent to Fort Logan to assist infantry recruiting.

Charles Hope Lawrence Ed Hope Vermont Street Fort Logan Colorado Hope Army Lawrence Offial National Guard Fort Sill Okla 139Th Infantry France Fort Logen Infantry

Campaign to tame gophers in Douglas County alfalfa fields

Gophers are damaging alfalfa in Douglas County affecting about 17 22 acres. County farm agent E H Ptacek aims to eradicate the pests and announces another gopher exhibition at 2 PM Friday on A E Shields farm near Clinton. Alfalfa crop value last year reached 348666 dollars.

Douglas County E. H. Ptacek Ptacek A. E. Shields Clinton Forbes Mr. Ptacek

Edgar Bradford on sixty day furlough near Elliot home

Edgar Bradford of Silasith spends part of a sixty day furlough at the home of A. S. Elliot. Mr Joidfoot, cousin of Mrs Elliot, is a Marine with a wound stripe from a Champagne battle in October. He has recovered and will rejoin his unit soon.

Edgar Bradford Silasith A. S. Elliot Mr. Joidfoot Elliot Marines

State Good Roads association to hold Beloit convention

Beloit prepares to host the annual State Good Roads convention on April 28 24 with about 500 delegates from road associations and county boards. Speakers include W A Hughes Clarence Aten G R Moses Will Townsley Frank Smith and others with officials from the State Highway Commission and agricultural college discussing road costs dirt versus hard surfacing and road patrolling.

Beloit Road Association Board of County Commissioners State Good Roads Association Young Men's Business Association W. A. Hughes Clarence Atén Dodge City G. R. Moses Great Bend State Highway Comission Frank Smith Association Will Townsley Conrad Manhattan Agricultural College Putney Topeka Watson McFadden Ray Sawhill Glasco

Per Capita Money Circulation in the United States

Money circulating in the United States this month would give every person a $54.56 increase over March. The total money available for paying bills is $5,847,363,642. The population is estimated at 107,166,000, up 44,000 since March.

United States Washington

Thoughtless Suffering Mother Seeks Remedy for Children

A distressed mother writes of severe stomach pain nearly killing her while caring for three children. She credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy from a California cousin and reports complete recovery after a course. The ad claims the harmless remedy removes catarrhal mats from the intestinal tract and allays inflammation, with one dose convincing and money-back guarantee. Round Corner Drug Store advertises nationwide.

California Mayr Round Corner Drug Store

War Veterans Seek Voice in Manitoba Reconstruction Aid

Manitoba veterans urge individual solutions to housing and disability needs with Dominion funding. Members of the Army and Navy Veterans Association plan to build their own homes if cost declines are reimbursed. They seek government oversight on artificial limb fitting and better financing.

Manitoba Minnipeg Man Dominion Army and Navy Veterans’ Association

Speakers Fund Set for Kansas Teachers Meeting in Wichita

The Kan sas State Teachers association executive committee approved 3000 for speakers at the upcoming November annual meeting across Wichita Pittsburg Salina and Topeka. Noted invitees include Dr Sparks Cadman Henry Suzzallo Edward Steiner Thomas Wood Strickland Gillilan and Governor Lowden. The four meeting system debuts after flu delays. Gov Hobby met Mexican state leaders on border cooperation in Laredo. The rickshaw originated with a Japanese missionary and spread globally with over a million workers now involved in related trades.

Topeka Kansas State Teachers’ Association Wichita Pittsburg Salina Toneka Sparks Cadman Central Congressional Church New York Henry Suzzalio University of Washington Edward A. Steiner Grinnell College Thomas D. Wood Columbia University Strickland Gilliland John Kendrick Bangs Frank C. Lowden Clinvis

New Advisor for Farmers Gains Noted Name

Ernest H. Placek, newly appointed farm agent for Douglas County, is profiled as he builds recognition in agriculture and football. The piece traces his nickname mispronunciations, wartime service, education at Kansas normal and agricultural colleges, and his current role in Douglas County politics and farming outreach.

Ernest H. Placek Douglas County Ptacek Pittuee Pitashe Lawrence Pitcheck Pittasick Whole- Kansas Normal College Emporia Tomann Kansas State Agricultural Collegees Manhattan Charleston S. C Hampton Roads Ptacelli Chamber of Commerce Ninth Massachusetts Streets

Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Promote Health

An advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a health aid made from May apple aloes and jalap and sold in drug stores. A trial package can be obtained by sending 10 cents.

Doctor Pierce Dr. Pierce

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Lawrence Ce Peace Returns James LE. Buchaan Jamba " Buchaan Hickory Buchaan Es. M. M. Herriott Kentucky Eet Ellison Old. Lawrence K. U. Man Ganadian Ree Ohio Alea Wingloot Cep Basketeers OP. Barber Lawrener Joy Rmeouk Uh Joel Batings Mrs. Watson Rel Selea Wiel Good Roads Association Board of County Commissioners Kansas Laredo Gov. Hobby of Japan India China Straits Settlements South Africa Castoria Ernest Ptacek Manford P. Gore Journal-World Florida Mr. Gorr Journal- World Double Three Woods Sarsaparilla Egypt Suria Ralph Spotts Army of Occupation Windsor Germany Kanzas City
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