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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1919
Page
10
Leavenworth federal prisoners will exclusively wear shoes made in the Leavenworth prison. Purchases from external stores will stop, affecting inmate wear and discharge outfits. The policy aims to expand the prison shoe shop and extend clothing production for inmates nationwide.
Jack Dempsey faced Kansas City fans and a Lawrence delegation in Convention Hall last night. Viewers dubbed the sparring exhibition as lacking the Willard standard and hundreds left the venue doubting Dempsey's future title chances. Dempsey measured 6 feet 1.5 inches and 195 pounds at age 23, appearing in fair shape but not exerting himself.
Report notes disorderly play and crowd energy as Lawrence fans back Jess Willard. Street hazards on West 6th Street prompt Mayor and police to inspect pavement rocks and consider cleanup to ease motorist dangers and restore order. Mayer Kreeck voices sympathy for motorists amid ongoing efforts.
Wheat growers from Kansas convene in Nuy Le Ste for a labor conference to set fair uniform harvest wages for 1918. Delegates consider 40 to 60 cents per hour with differing roles and regions likely affecting proposed pay.
A woman credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with ending years of stomach trouble and avoiding surgery after taking the first dose two years ago. The ad claims the product clears catarrhal mucus and reduces inflammation causing many stomach and intestinal ailments, including appendicitis, with a money back guarantee. Available at Round Corner Drug Store and other druggists.
Teamsters hauling crushed rock from the west quarry near Mk Oread have been flagged for dangerous practices. Reports to the city mission last night indicate their route can be traced along west 9th street, raising safety concerns.
The article urges readers to place printing orders locally in Lawrence to keep money in town, build taxable property, and boost cash flow. It notes that envelopes in large quantities can be produced at the Journal-World just as well as elsewhere, encouraging at home services to benefit merchants and businesses.
Francisco team wins three of four in a sevenback bowling match against Hartig. Hartig takes one win 308 to 273 while Francisco prevails 804 to 266 and 222 point final shows. Hetzel tops Hartig with a 200 score as the evening features standout bowling numbers.
The Elks Club hosts a tenpin tournament this evening featuring Perkins and Morris among contestants. Community notices mention Rin kin's Drug Store and Garrey McCulloch's Drug, with support from public health nursing groups.
State and national supervisory nurses convene in Cincinnati today to address pressing problems facing public health nursing and outline coordinated solutions for communities.
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