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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1918

Page

2

Vinland High School to Celebrate First Anniversary in county

Vinland High School marks two years since opening with a six day plan driving Saturday classes due to farm labor shortages. Graduation list includes Velma Janae Deay Webb Eugene Fenton Alma Faye Hoskinson Jessie Elizabeth King Fanny Rachel Reusch and Frank Holger Sturdy. Dr F J Kelly of Kansas to give commencement address with Rev Frank Jennings delivering baccalaureate.

Vinland High School al- Skbugh Velma Jané Deay Webb Eugene Fenton Alma Faye Hoskinson Jessie Elizabeth King Fanny Rachel Reusch Frank Holgers Sturdy F. J. Kelly School of Education The University of Kansas Frank Jennings Vinland

Vinland prepares annual play and local notices

The Senior and Junior classes present a spring play titled Lost A Saveron on Friday April 26. Cast includes Harry Newton James Woods Edith Hanson Alma Hoskinson and Mary Griffis. Also noted are Liberty Loan committee reports and local visits by Fordyce Landon and Hoskinson family members with travel to Lawrence and Kansas City.

Harry Newton Corwin Waterson Lannerot James Woods Edith Hanson Jessie King Alma * Heoskinson Mary Griffis Ennie Alice Shaw WD. Fordyce Tonganoxie Henry “Brinkman Law Lawrence Vinland T. Brinkman Perry Stevens Ruth Gordon Don Fordyce Lawrence Verne Love H.M. Hoskinson W. E. Hoskinson Kansas City Della Birdie Pasley Lawrence Business College Birdie George Glynn Fred Will

Local Notes From Vinland And Lawrence In 1918

Mrs George Newton confined at home with measles. Lawrence trips note Mr and Mrs Bert Stevens with companions in their new Chevrolet. Alumni and officials visit. Alma Couchman visits Manhattan while Lt Floyd Couchman stationed at Camp Funston. Commencement set for April 30 at the high school with Dean Kelly speaker. Vinland district to hold last day exercises tonight in Vinland High School building. Dental offices to close Saturdays May to December 1918 listing 12 practitioners.

Floyd Couchman Camp Funston Arthur Hammond Lawrence Hutchings of Baldwin J .Bert Stevens Sam Tally Dean Kelly University of Kansas Vinland School District No. 49 Vinland High School Bulding

Learn to Do by Doing Advice to Writers at KU

William W. Ellsworth head of Century Publishing spoke to University of Kansas journalism students on writing for readers. He noted the abundance of American periodical literature and urged constant writing to learn to attract readers.

Century Magazine Wiliam W. Ellsworth University of Kansas Ellsworth Century Publishing Company L. H. Smith Yester ‘Lay District Court John Clarke Smith

Baldwin High School Class Day Programs At Baker University

Baldwin High School holds class day exercises tonight in the Amphictyonian Halls at Baker University. Graduation exercises and diploma presentations occur in the same hall tomorrow night.

Baldwin High School Baker University

Episcopal Bishops Adopt Free Speech Resolutions in Utah Controversy

The House of Bishops of the American Episcopal Church in New York approved resolutions upholding free speech while urging responsibility for public positions. They refused to accept the Utah bishop’s resignation but later recognized it after Bishop Jones signaled impaired usefulness, framing the issue as a balance between liberty and duty.

House of Bishops American Episcopal Church New York Utah United States Special Commission House of Jones Bishop Jones

Officers Exchange Established At Camp Travis

An officers exchange at Camp Travis in San Antonio Texas opens with cost plus five percent pricing on all supplies from pins to serge uniforms. The system follows a successful model used by American officers in Europe after Major Allen’s visit, aimed at reducing retail price burdens for military staff.

San Antonio Tex Camn Hood

Comptroller Withdraws Charter Over Liberty Bond Allegations

The Comptroller of the Currency canceled a proposed national bank charter after findings that six applicants who claimed wealth and influence had subscribed only $200 to Liberty Bonds and $149 to the Red Cross. The ruling cites patriotism and public spirit as reasons to deny leadership of a national bank. The notice, dated Washington April 20, affects a western state and Russell area applicants, with other local banks noted as Red Cross and Liberty Loan boosters.

Lawrence Red Cross National Bank Lmveyly Ay National Bank Washingston Russell Libereal Red Cross Liberty Loan Boosters

Churches Gather Christian Church Convention in Hutchinson

The Eighth district Churches of Christ convention opens in Hutchinson Kansas with a praise service at First Christ Church led by Walter Haxman. The event runs through Friday with morning afternoon and evening sessions and delegates from district towns participate in plenary and special meetings.

Christian Church Hutchinson Kans Churches of Christ Walter Haxman Out Score

Fire losses in Kansas total $852 500 for March

Toneka Kansas April 24 the March fire report from state fire a port shows 294 fires in the month with total losses of 852 500 nearly 100 000 less than normal. Most losses came from causes such as chimneys and burning flues and matches. Elevator and grain warehouse fires also caused significant damage.

Toneka Kans Kan T. Hussey Los Sneoperry Tas Burnecon AG Res

Mills Double Capacity Can Get Sugar for Canning on Cards

An emergency plan outlines increased corn milling capacity and sugar exports to meet canning needs. Officials state output could reach six million bushels of corn for March, with monthly corn flour capacity rising to 250000 bushels in October and up to 750000 in March.

Mareho Ievudd Tims Antone United Sr

Unclear historical notice on stone purchase use

Fragmentary text appears to describe a state funds administration and a purchase order for stone for preservation and mining purposes. The readable portion references a deed and a return for a plex, with unclear context and no identifiable dates or named entities.

Gentlemen and women noted for household sense and care

A fragmented remark on social habits noting that many men lack practical sense and only a few women show intellectual resolve to maintain a clean house.

Careful Washing Keeps Hair Strong and Shiny

An old style guide advises using coconut oil as a mild cleanser instead of strong soaps. Moisten hair, rub in a small amount of pure coconut oil, rinse well to remove dust and oil, leaving hair soft, bright, and easy to manage.

Foley Kidney Pills Relief for Backache Claim

J W Etris of Etris Ga writes that a single box of Foley Kidney Pills relieved his backache and boosted kidney health. He describes prior pain over the kidneys and confirms lasting improvement after use. The ad promotes kidney support and urges City Drug Store Rav as the retailer.

J.W. Etris Etris J. W. Etris Foley Teddy Icity Drug Store

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Finland High School NEW Vinland High School Maertie Gregory Gregory Opal~ Myers Miss Myers W. H. Hoskinson Lawrence Tweteday Sieraden Herve Hoskinson Estella Andrews At¢Rest Diay J. E. Meadows Geo. Esterly J. W. O’bryan EB. Baumgardner A. Hults W. Gorrill L. N. Frink W. W. Russ H. B Kibler P. N. Stevens F. M. McFarland H. W. Hutchinson Matthews Jennie Lind Loniton Eric Bruges Eric Geddés House of Commons Kaiser Dr. Edwards Olive Edwards Liberty Loan Lawrence Optical Co Jackson Blay C&t King Nurmsk Dr. King Ness Navy Department U. S Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Theo. Poehier Mercantile Co Distiputors Lawrence, Emporia, McPherson, Bus Columban Diguaon Huwe Anaree Regura Styne Walter Innes Fort Wee Wichita, Kun Sughr Call Wiedemann’s
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