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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1918
Page
6
Sergeant Frank D Wilson of the 117th Ammunition Train, formerly with Battery B in Topeka, writes from France describing war life. He recalls shelling, air and sea threats, and compares French and American soldiers while praising home support and the sturdy army. His wife and children live in Topeka.
The notice touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues especially in women. It urges purchases at drug stores and offers a ten cent sample by mail from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York. It asks readers to mention the Lawrence Day Journal World in correspondence.
In Andale Kansas on April 25 a farmer must market 300 bushels of seed wheat after tax records sworn years ago did not show a practice of reserving seed. The farmer wrote to officials for exemption but the effort failed as he faced a wartime emergency deadline.
A vintage ad proclaims Olive Tablets as a gentler laxative substitute for calomel. Dr Edwards touts a 47 year practice and the tablets claim to ease chronic constipation and torpid liver without griping, using sugar coated olive colored pills that stimulate normal bowel and liver action.
An advertisement extolls iron as essential for courage and stamina for soldiers workers and farmers. It touts Trantic tablets a soluble iron herbal blend from Dr. Pierce at the Buffalo Surgical Institute as a blood maker and nerve tonic. Priced sixty cents per vial or ten cents for a test package, available at drug stores or by mail.
A local Civil Service board announces a Saturday May 25 examination for clerk positions. Applicants must submit at Kingston by May 10. salaries range 2900 to 1100 with rapid promotion to 1200. Preference to teachers and students. applications urged immediately.
An advertisement promotes Hyomed as a remedy to relieve catarrh and stuffed head in minutes. It asserts the potion clears nasal irritation and helps breathing, with claims of quick relief from coughing snorts and sneezing. The text mentions eucalyptus origins, directed relief, and availability at drug stores.
The article discusses labeling requirements from Federal authorities for corn products. It explains that canned corn with added sugar must disclose this on the label and advises consumers to read labels on canned corn. It notes field corn differs in quality from sweet corn even when properly canned.
Cincinnati authority warns against corn problems and promotes Freezone as a cheap cure. A few drops on a tender corn supposedly relieves pain and allows the entire corn to lift out root and all with no surrounding irritation.
The Baldwin High School commencement was held at the Methodist Church with Dr. Lough delivering the address The Man on the Job There were twenty two graduates including fifteen girls and seven boys Diplomas were presented by Prof W H Garrett The event featured music by school quartets and noted attendees and local officials Also covered are visits by residents and travel notes with brief political and wartime news items including wool production discussions and German war coverage
Private Boy IV of Canin Von h as been impros ang mM ath his that u is to bring him sand she will probably stay if he is well-enough to make the trip. Private Rothe Laster went through Lawrence d Monday morning, at 7 o'clock-with the othe Lawrence boys, in Co. H. and M. The Buttery B boys have not gone yet. Private Alvin Wint has not been well enough to driieiies his flness of last winter and does not know What they will do with him but hopes he will get to the coast anyway. Mrs A E Puckett spent Thursday at Clyde Puckett home in High Prairie Clyde can down Thursday and she returned with him. mother jhomte with ie
Douglas County farmers speed up farm work by adopting tractors. Green Brothers received another car of Waterloo Bay tractors for distribution in this territory. The firm has sold 37 tractors locally and still has additional machines en route, spoken for by farmers.
A Lawrence Journal World gathering showcased carrier boys sharing experiences after a banquet at Midway Club. The event boosted paper circulation to a record high and featured a menu including roast beef, mashed potatoes, salad, fruit, and desserts.
A tiny bee wing was photographed by an electric spark lasting one hundredth of a second. The event produced twenty sharp negatives illustrating the wing’s rapid motion and movement.
Claiming to dissolve dandruff with four ounces of ordinary liquid arvon this advertorial text urges nightly scalp application to moisten and rub in. It promises rapid results overnight with three or four follow up uses and asserts itching will stop and hair becomes fluffy and soft. The ad states arvon is available at drug stores and inexpensive.
A mass meeting for all Lawrence public school parents will be held at the Presbyterian church Friday night in connection with School Week starting Monday. Superintendent Went urges visits to the schools and tells buildings to register visitors while inviting parents to attend. A bread and bake contest at 13 Massachusetts Street will be open to city residents with prizes for top entries. two prizes are to Winnie.
The Ladies of the WR CL announce a furminatee to be held on a Saturday in April at 7. The event is led by Mrs Nielsen as president and aims to support patriotic purposes.
J Pottijohn, a real estate man based in Trbdge City for 31 years, visits the city to campaign for the Republican nomination for Secretary of State. He has traveled widely across the state and remains a well known figure in central and western Kansas. His son Harare serves in France with an Ammunition Train unit.
President Wilson expressed U S determination to support Greece and safeguard its rights in any final peace negotiations. The statement was released to Greek minister Droppers for publication in Athens, confirming Washington's stance.
Baldwin High School reports a doubled pledge to the Army, reaching 360,038 dollars from an initial 1,200 dollars per student. Lawrence High School students also contribute with ten dollar certificates issued by New York offices, listing several named boys.
A violent incident left a young man injured when he was restrained on the floor, his arm broken, and he was denied medical aid. He was forced to crawl and use a street phone to call for help after the assault.
The Lawrence Theta Sigma Phi chapter pledges begin initiation at 5 o clock as the first annual national convention of the women’s journalism fraternity opens at the University of Kansas. A Grand Council installation and a Beauty Ball at Robinson Gym follow, with luncheons and talks by Vina Lins and Helen M. Bennett shaping the event.
Bro. El Stauffer and Mrs. I. A. Hamdin toured three Kansas City area facilities to study hospital remodeling ideas. Doctors and hospital officials expect to convert about thirty one rooms into wards with several operating rooms while making the facilities feel homelike. More than a dozen invitations have been issued to relocate and fit up rooms at memorial hospitals in the project.
A Red Cross executive meeting is planned for tomorrow afternoon at the county head office in the basement of the Watkins National Bank. All committee members and representatives from branches will attend to discuss plans for the county's future work.
Damaged OCR text promotes a product called Mother Friend claiming to ease pregnancy discomfort and facilitate childbirth. It describes a prenatal use period and urges mail order and medical consultation, presenting medicalized assurances and a sales pitch.
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce launches a statewide labor survey to recruit workers for Kansas crops. Secretary H.R. Ober notes a labor shortage after July 15, with seven million acres of hay and many acres to harvest, urging counties to organize and communities to assist farmers.
A Douglas county farmer deposited thirteen loads of wheat and hogs totaling over two thousand dollars, then invested 3000 in Liberty Roads. He is lauded as a leading local producer and prudent investor. Holland imposes wartime embargo on tin tin ore cinchona bark quinine and Kapok from the Dutch East Indies for US war needs.
A humorous profile notes a diligent student burning the midnight oil studying dense tomes. It predicts his future as he nears admission to the bar, after which rest will come and he will have little to do. The Kansas City Star voice emphasizes his solemn brow and sustained effort.
A witty exchange contrasts romantic notions of the Orient with a practical traveler who went abroad on business. The dramatic line mocks lavish descriptions of travel and hints at the clash between imagination and reality in a Birmingham Age Herald column excerpt.
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