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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1918
Page
2
Garden notes advise growing tomatoes and sweet potatoes in limited space, indoors start six weeks before transplanting, and protect frost with covers. Plant spacing ranges from four feet apart for vines to three feet between rows, with 24 plants for table use and 60 to 100 for warming. Sweet potatoes need warm, sandy soil, ridges for planting, and careful manure use to balance yield.
A mixed column by Paul C. Rankin blends biblical verse from Deuteronomy with wartime humor and observations on current events. It weaves religious exhortation with satirical jabs at Germans, Dutch and Greeks, and notes about weather, climate, and distant battles. The piece echoes a wartime home front mood with references to Zeebrugge and Egyptian theater, concluding with a cited biblical admonition.
The text debates press freedom within democracy and critiques censorship. It contrasts suppressing disloyal publications with allowing constructive criticism, noting government shipbuilding plans and democratic speech as overlaid by wartime tensions. It condemns accepting enemy propaganda over allied facts.
An advert promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla to purify blood and expel poisons, and Peptiron after meals to boost red cells and strength. Hood’s Pills are recommended to improve liver function, relieve liver ills, and complement the treatment. Begin this Spring.
In San Francisco April 27 attorney Maxwell McNutt announced plans to seek removal of Mooney’s death sentence and a full new trial on grounds of fraud and malfeasance by District Attorney Charles Mert and aides. The move would delay resentencing by Judge Griffin and reopen the case, shifting hopes from clemency to legal remedy.
The funeral of Mrs. Ed Moody was held at the Chapel last Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev. Adam Ritchie of Tevenworth. Interment followed at Maple Grove Cemetery. Born February 1 1840 in Harrison County W Virginia she was aged about 67. She is survived by her husband, three daughters and one son. An obituary notice from Washington Post No 12 0 A R invites Comrades to meet April 29 at 8 30 am to escort sellers to Union Pacific depot. by order of Post Commander Easton and Adjutant Churchill.
A planned eighteen foot wide concrete highway from Kansas City to Leavenworth and Fort Leavenworth, Fort Riley and Camp Funston is funded and set to start by August first. The project, a wartime transportation measure, costs about 1.17 million dollars overall with 24,200 per mile at current prices, and spans multiple counties including Shawnee, Douglas, Leavenworth, and Wyandotte.
Letters sent to parents by Superintendent Kent seek consent for sons to enroll in a two year agricultural program. The district needs thirty qualified students to start the department citing interest from multiple schools. The plan notes practical farm work benefits and that some students may skip standard academic courses to focus on agriculture.
An old ad promotes Musterole as a headache remedy for foreheads and temples. It touts relief from colds and congestion without the dangers of traditional headache medicines, claiming quick action and no stomach or heart effects. It describes Musterole as a clean white mustard oil ointment and lists uses for sore throat bronchitis neuralgia rheumatic pain and more.
William Nadelhoffer born in Chicago on September 22 1845 died at his Lawrence home after a long life of service. He enlisted in the 17th Illinois during the Civil War, later moved to Kansas in 1880, married Mary Mosser, and had eight children with five predeceasing him. Survived by his wife three daughters and several sons, a funeral featured the hymn She Died Not Our First.
Fragmented OCR describes a dubious product claim about an aged cream with references to kidneys poisons and alleged laboratory support. The language suggests marketing text touting health effects and endorsements, with unclear origins and weak evidence.
An old advertisement touts Zem as a delicate skin treatment by The E W Ruse Co of Cleveland Ohio. It pledges simple application and low cost to prevent future skin distress and encourages immediate purchase.
The program lists Lincoln Series features at the Bowersock and the Varsity theatre with titles including My Father Rich Man Poor Man The Love Brokers La Tosca and Limousine Life. Shown stars include Marguerite Clark Alma Rubens Olive Thomas Pauline Frederick and Fatty Arbuckle with director and producer notes. The article also highlights elaborate exterior scenes for The Love Brokers at Edwards Behrny estate and costume displays by Peggy Hamilton for Limousine Life.
Review of the upcoming Paramount photoplay Reicht Mean Poor Man starring Sainty Marguerite Clark with the cast including Hart and Ince. The film follows a cold hearted financier Beeston and his ward Betty as forgery and love entangle their lives in a boarding house setting. The show features a strong roster of actors and Premieres at two theaters next Thursday.
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