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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1918
Page
8
Two Kansas University competitors are set to compete today and tomorrow in the Penn Relay Games at Philadelphia. Carl Rice targets a high jump record and javelin place while Haddock pursues a strong pentathlon showing, with events continuing through Saturday.
In a seven back game Graeber edges McKone 312 to 308 as Graeber and McKone claim a share of the tournament lead. Tonight Marks and Epley face Seven Back while Gustafson and Perkins meet Ten Pins. Tepsodent toothpaste advertised at Joch's Drug Store.
Coach Bond announced that Kansas will play Emporia Normal next week at McCook Field. The renewed game follows a tie from earlier and may be completed Tuesday if the diamond is ready. Rain and a heavy field have halted play since the Ames defeat.
Water will be shut off Saturday morning April 27 from 8 to 10 for Kentucky and Vermont streets Eighth to Tenth to allow new connections at Ninth and Kentucky. Signed E H Dunmire.
T. F. Pine recalls 1890s Lawrence days with teams ploughing streets to link interurban tracks and street railway. He remembers sending oxen to pull wagon loads of families from South Massachusetts Street yards to a Leavenworth county farm. See Green Brothers for potato sprayers.
Clement A Martin aged 51 died at Social Service Hospital after a weeklong illness. He was brother to J D Martin of Lawrence. Funeral from his brother’s home at 11 Sunday. Rev Arthur Braden to officiate. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery.
A quotation emphasizes that in life crises preparation yields fruit and instinctual action surfaces. It notes that habits shape response and the moment reveals value, quoting Mabie and urging decisive conduct amid danger. Powder is advertised as sold at McCulloch's Drug Store.
Miss Helen M. Bennett of the College Collegiate Bureau of Occupations urged women to commit to long term wartime work. At the national Theta Sigma Phi conference in Robinson Gymnasium she argued war duties require lasting dedication and versatility. William Allen White described Red Cross work in France and German destruction, warning of the Kultur and the systematic plundering of villages.
The Rose is praised as uniquely universal and highly cultivated across cultures and eras. The piece traces its global spread from ancient times through barbarian invasions shaping rose culture in convents and burgher castles.
The piece contrasts thoughts that fail to inspire noble living with poems that are truly noble when lived. It dismisses superficial adornments and emphasizes authenticity over outward display.
The text explains earthquakes arise from crust shrinkage as the earth cools causing lateral pressure and periodic slippage of rock layers. It also notes quakes from sudden water to steam in volcanic areas, producing a tremor that travels through rocks.
A reflective note urges readers to curb harsh judgment. It champions kind thoughts and generous use of judgment when misreading others. The piece counsels self discipline to avoid unkind assumptions about acquaintances.
Use a weekly spray of tobacco extract to fern foliage, mixing one fluid ounce per two gallons of water. If infection is severe, prune and burn affected fronds to prevent spread.
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