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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1918

Page

2

Kansas University to Boost Tennis Talent via Freshman Matches

Captain Kenneth Abbis and the Kansas University tennis coach plan a program of ten freshman matches to develop talent and diversify competition. Tryouts assessed serving, stroke, chop, drive, overhead, backhand, and lobbing. Strong early plans include freshmen in spring tournaments and a Kansas City event alongside the varsity.

Kenneth Abbis Kansas University Middle West Uhls Kansas City Kansas City Stars

Jayhawkers Enter Two Teas in Drake Relay Games

University of Kansas track managers announce two Jayhawker relay teams for the Drake Relays in Des Moines. With limited depth, Haddock Clift Lobaurd and Rawscelt are likely starters in the half mile relay while there are just enough men for the 440 yard relay and the mile events.

Jayhawkers Jayhawke Des Moines Soad WL University of Kansas Haddock Clift Lobaurd Rawscelt Brakerclay Goeies

Untitled Elks game scores and rattled lines

Last night at the Elks arena, games ended with unclear scores and scattered player names. Mentions Bryant, Levenson, Plersen, Altbach, Perkins appear among tentative tallies as teams M e e k o n e and others are listed, with calls for coal and lumber ads closing the item.

Atvfhe Elnes the Elks SE Ienback Meekone Spor Poe Roe Bryant Men Levenson Plersen

First Prosecution Under Food Hoarding Rules Filed

In Girard Kansas Walter P L Innes faces the first charge of hoarding food under new Food Administration rules. Sheriff’s deputies seized eight flour rations amid a broader probe tied to a bootlegging incident. The case, pending federal action, notes the extreme penalty could reach imprisonment.

Girard Kans Wichita Nams Kansas Walter PL Innes UL SS Morrison Southwest Zew Enforcement Bureau G. H. Gree Jof Girard Kars Araid Crawford County Sherif Food Administration

Kansas Mineral State Seeks Manganese For War Needs

Raymond C. Moore reports from Washington where Kansas state geologist discusses joint efforts with the United States Geological Survey to locate and develop manganese and other minerals. A War Minerals Administrator bill, backed by Hoover, aims to speed up production to aid food and transport needs. Kansas, known for lead, zinc, petroleum and pyrite, is urged to expand mineral output to support national needs.

DY Raymond C. Moore Washington United States Geological Survey Kansas National Survey Kurope Food and Transport Service Congress Moore Saidy Herbert Hoover Trfee

Fire losses suggest state arson record best in history

Topeka officials release annual fire report noting property destruction could build a city from Topeka to the Oklahoma line if centralized. The study covers four years and highlights kerosene fires causing more loss than gasoline, twelve arson convictions, and overall low incendiary losses aside from the Kansas City stockyards blaze.

Topeka Apri Pire Krnza L. T. Hussey Mr. Jussey Oklahoma Wichita TVET Kansas City

Card of Thanks and local notices in odd diction

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for support and mentions contributions to a concert and local business references. Notes names including Lawrence Optical Co and Warren Plenty. Mentions Mr Howard Marrs enlisting in the navy and travel to Chicago and Kansas City for visits and business.

Warren Plenty Chicago

Notice of new time rules for orders and deliveries

The notice states that changing time requires adopting a new rule. All orders after 5:00 p m except Saturday will be delivered the following day. Orders taken on Saturday before 12 a m. have deliveries on Sunday. The text mentions Lieutenant William Byrief Balwin stopped in the area near Camp Beoure, possibly for guidance.

Ncessary Wiliam Byrief Balwin Rerjee Tecay Los Way Camp Beoure Cunrd Don

Matthews 84 Coal Ahead for Next Winter

Historic note urges customers to call Matthews 84 for Jennie Lind Coal to reserve supply for the upcoming winter season. The ad highlights preordering coal to ensure delivery and price security from the supplier.

Matthews Jennie

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