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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1919
Page
8
The Morris bowling team won two of three against Perkins on the Elks' court, with Perkins taking the first game 683 to 660 and Morris winning the next two 737-625 and 722-665. Morris's top scorer was 518, while Perkins led with 508 for his team.
The piece describes new men’s spring hats from light weight fedoras to straw poster types. It notes color harmony with business attire and scarf, silk bands, rolling brims, and Panama hats that are soft with flat crowns and wide curling brims.
Eight year old Gracie Allen May died this morning at her home four miles northwest of Lawrence. Funeral service will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from the home, with burial in Maple Grove cemetery.
The funeral for Adrien Ingham infant son of Harold G Ingham of 1714 Illinois Street is held this afternoon at 2 from the home with Rev Ross Sanderson officiating.
Ward reports the death of Ervin Reed a steel worker killed in Brooklyn New York when he fell from a structure where he was employed He is the son of Mr and Mrs M E Reed and brother of Mrs R C Abraham of Lawrence His body will be brought to Linwood for burial.
Let us have your order for the Sunday dinner. The Palace Market at 830 Mass offers quality and honest weights, with phone contact 86 for orders.
Real estate transfers include Alice Olmsted to Mrs Dorothy Isa bell Gould for 1 and other considerations Lot 2 block 24 Sinclair's addition in Lawrence. J W Miller to Louis A Wulfkuhle for 1900 The northeast quarter of block 10 North Lawrence bounded by Sixth street and Union Pacific railroad. Mary A Mayer to Walter Mayer for 1 The University Place Annex Lots 3 and 4 block 24. N P Doge to Will Robinson for 209 Lot 15 block 1 Belmont addition to Lawrence.
Notice to water consumers: water will be shut off on all streets west of Indiana and north of Fifth Street in Seay on April 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. Superintendent Lewis A. Quigley issues the notice.
The largest order of merit in the world is the Legion of Honor of France, boasting a trifle over 500 000 members.
Bring your foot troubles to Dr Al a bright chiropodist at 1027 Mase Street offering expert foot care. The brief note invites patients to consult the specialist for relief and improved mobility.
Mrs C A Martin of Tulsa visited Manhattan and spent an hour with friends in Lawrence. Easter candies and special butterscotch ice cream promoted by Wiedemann's. Mr and Mrs H S Keim and son Jacob travel from Kirksville to Fredonia before returning home. C D Cowgill heads to Chicago and beyond. Fordson tractor demo announced for Friday and Saturday. Prof Rice of the school of Engineering travels to Topeka on business. C W Smith at 1005 Mass. Miss Sprague Dorothy Dawson and Edna Burch visit Kansas City. Nylot shampoo advertised by Rankin's Drug Store. Roy Raynolds makes a business trip to Fort Scott. Empty ice cream orders urged for prompt delivery. Clara Scheurer Elizabeth O'Brien Eva Sawyer spend day in Kansas City.
Easter season promotions highlight Wiedemann's home shop with 182 ice cream molds. Free bath rose soap promotion appears tied to those promotions and Palmolive coupon redemption at Rankin's Drug Store.
A four year old voices a vivid fear, describing darkness as a dark living creature with a mouth and eyes. Another pupil tells the teacher the wind is alive, claiming to hear it whistling at night.
The article notes ruminants weep easily with tears when wounded, mentioning the atag and the bear, and says the giraffe also sheds tears at hunter wounds. It also reports Brazil holding a national election tomorrow to choose a president elect Alves, who died before taking office.
The Ohio welterweight Bryan Downey clearly outboxed Jack Britton in Canton last night and nearly finished him in the eleventh. Britton, a veteran champ, endured and survived the twelfth round to end the bout. Downey, with years of experience and a will to mix it up, has grown into a crowd favorite and could push Britton again if they meet.
British dispatch reports Eastern Russia Red Army troops, including Germans Finns and Poles, enforce wage terms and report orders to commissary. Officers face death for mistakes. Proclaimed two day mobilization at Petrograd led to boxcar reinforcements sent to the Western Front. Deser tions rise in North Russia and Ural riots emerge over pay gaps. Anti Bolshevik sentiment grows in Petrograd garrisons amid armament shortages.
A $15,000 bond was posted in Chicago for William D. Haywood leader of I W W. Convicted in October for violating the espionage act he awaits transfer to Leavenworth if the band is approved. George M. McIntosh of Peoria Illinois signed the bond.
The Red Rose club of Lawrence High School held its annual dance at the F A U hall last night. The hall was decorated in red and gold with balloons and crepe paper. A Japanese lantern dancer and spotlights featured during the evening. Schafstall led a five piece orchestra providing music. Punch and wafers were served. Prof. and Mrs. B F Engle and Mrs. George Hasterly chaperoned.
Mrs O C Brown wife of the former Rev O C ormsmite arrives in Lawrence as a visiting member of the First Baptist church. The arrival marks a notable moment for local parishioners and reflects ongoing church activities in the community.
Morning after a visit with relatives in Newkirk Oklahoma, she will remain over Sunday with Mrs Annie Prentiss at 905 Tennessee Street.
The Wire Control Board defends a 20 percent telegraph rate increase by noting that other prices rose more sharply, up to 100 percent, and that telegraph service remained at prewar levels during peak profits. It compares Postal Company and Western Union earnings, highlighting that Postal carried about one sixth and Western Union five sixths of business in six months, with Western Union serving less profitable but essential needs.
A Wichita party of five traveling to a country dance collided with a switch engine and cars in Arkansas City. Iva Hettmansperger 21 Gene Thompson 25 and Asa Penrose 17 died after their cab was severed by the locomotive. Elma Hettmansperger and Harry Penrose were hospitalized.
Paris April 12. Private Anne leads the alphabetical AEF roster while the last is Corporal Zzeppenfelt. Over 2,000,000 soldiers share names with presidents and famous figures, including multiple Georges Washingtons and Robert E Lees, plus 51,000 Smiths and 39,000 Johnsons among the ranks.
The surgeon general reports a continued drop in serious diseases among troops at home and abroad for the week ending April 4. Death rates fell in the United States from 7.9 to 7.5 per 1000 and in overseas forces from 7 to 5. Most deaths were due to pneumonia and tuberculosis.
Ten months ago Omaha lumber salesman W H Kelley had a pair of Nedlin Soles applied to his shoes. He walks constantly and notes they are good for another ten months. Nedlin Soles are advertised as long wearing, waterproof, and available at many shoe stores and re-soling outlets. They are produced by The Good Year Tire and Rubber Company of Akron Ohio which also makes Wingfoot Heels.
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