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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1918
Page
3
An advertisement touts Danderine as a complete hair remedy to thicken, beautify, and stop dandruff. It claims rapid results within ten minutes and new hair growth after about two weeks, urging readers to use a small bottle and prove its effects.
Coach Jay Boni selected twenty players for the tentative varsity after a 5 to 3 loss by the freshmen. Names include Weltmer Schoeppel Caler Slawson Bunn Ceoper Kitchen Uhrlaubh Ivy Oyster Johnson Smith Foster Keeler Lonborg Willems Machamer Knoles Goodwin and Isenberger. Remaining hopefuls were reassigned to other activities by April 15.
Chanute and nearby county groups held two good roads meetings in two days. J Frank Smith of Topeka head of the Good Roads Association spoke at both events. Attendees came from the northwest and southeast parts of the counties and Allen county to hear updates and proposals.
At meetings the farmers and business men voted to start circulating petitions for gravel roads in the county. The first road planned is the King of Trails across the county with Mr Smith addressing Moran, Parsons, Independence, and Baxter Springs events this week.
Captain C E Garrison, Camp Funston, appointed as representative in the bureau of over charge to sold and civilians formed at Manhattan. The bureau will investigate complaints of overcharge by merchants and landlords at Manhattan, with army personnel urged to report any allowed overcharges to Captain Garrison for adjustment.
National Council of Defense asks University of Kansas women to collect service cards to map county resources. Margaret Lynn, director of war work, explains this is a resource census not a draft. Data will specify the candidate's line of work.
Subscriptions invited for new United States treasury certificates dated March 20 due June 18. Denominations start at 400 with interest 4 1 2 percent payable in cash at the Federal Reserve Bank Kansas City Missouri. Potatoes sell nationwide at high volumes to relieve wheat shortage and support prices amid brisk demand. Lawr ence Optical Co. Jackson Bldg 927 Mass offers fine glasses.
The Kansas Food Administration states farmers should hold some wheat for seeding this fall while ensuring enough grain remains for the year's growing crop. The agency emphasizes a balance between seed needs and grain supply.
The notice states May 1 as the target to determine crop outcomes and notes that if conditions meet the criteria but remain doubtful by May 10 an extension may be granted upon the office's recommendations.
University of Kansas historians under Prof. M. W. Sterling urge students and instructors to save and return all war related photos from KU. Duplicates go to the War Department for a national war history record, while a photobook will document KU’s role in the war.
The complete convention program was issued today as delegates prepare to arrive from Kansas City Topeka Olathe and surrounding areas. Registration and delegate assignments dominate Friday afternoon with meetings and prayer services across Lawrence churches and parish houses. The program outlines sessions Saturday and Sunday including pre service prayers and the closing benediction with sunday activities led by Reverend W. Satelerson and district leaders.
The article describes a Saturday evening Christian service at 730 p.m. with Invocations and addresses by university figures. It discusses broader themes of Latin American politics and U.S. influence, including references to Nicaragua, the Panama Canal, and regional stability.
Sunday morning program features Rev Frank Jennings message Our Present Need for Vital Religion Delegates plan to register their church Sunday services Sunday afternoon Congregational Chinese review 30 p m Conferences led by state officers Practical Workers Conference MA Williams president Junior and Intermediate led by Madilene Carter Raymond Youmans Prayer Meeting chaired by R Wo Elis Finance Committee address Christian Went of State
Sam Galitzky prepares a second closing out sale of the Ideal Clothing Company stock to ready the business for a potential draft call. Born in Odessa and naturalized, he moved to Topeka and then Lawrence where he established the store and built a long running trade.
A vintage health ad promotes soluble iron combined with herbal extracts to cure anemia. It claims modern blood is strengthened by the tonic Tron tic sold in 60 cent vials at drugstores. Customers are urged to take regular doses for thirty days to gain vigor and vitality.
Rural merchants defend small profits while Verbert Haaver urges nationwide drive to cut potato supplies and save wheat. Kansas City buys potatoes at a fraction of a cent per bushel as jobbers shape prices amid price spikes.
The clipping records market notes for potatoes and peas with price hints and storage impacts. It also lists meeting notices for Ladies of ALA and multiple community events, missionary reports, visits, dinners, and school meeting plans across local households and churches.
fragmentary notes show John Akin and Tommie spoke with S. Cowles Tuesday morning. Richard Atwood joined the State Guards. Mrs Fark Wagerman and child were mentioned with a marshal in the afternoon.
A Cincinnati chemist claims a new ether compound named Freezone can be bought at drug stores for a few cents. Apply a few drops to tender corns or calluses, then pain disappears and the corn can be lifted off with a finger. The ad promises irritation free relief and widespread use by millions of women.
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