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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1918
Page
6
Classified items list livestock and items for sale including a sorrel mare a Jersey cow a thoroughbred Berkshire brood sow and a 40 Maple Lawrence Hassas. Also posted is a wanted pasture for a ten month old heifer calf with fall and winter care. Other entries advertise a fraternity pin gold arrow and a reward offer.
California metallurgists develop a gold palladium alloy as an acceptable substitute for the costly platinum iridium mix used in chemists’ utensils. In Japan, scientists devise an underwater electromagnetic method to locate sunken vessels, aiding postwar salvage efforts.
The Lawrence town team beat the National Guards 12 to 4 and Haskell defeated the Army Training School 13 to 0 at McCook Field in seven innings. Demerritt and Messenheimer starred for Lawrence while Demerritt’s pitching and Devlin’s home run powered Haskell. The Army nine is a newly formed squad and both results set up a likely tight next round as Haskell meets the town team.
The city delays the start of the one delivery per day system after merchants say they cannot complete arrangements by Monday. Douglas county Food administrator Lawrence Hall says the new plan will roll out only after all features are worked out. Deliveries will go to Massachusetts street west in the morning and to the east side in the afternoon, with meat deliveries in the morning for the east side. Local merchants Innes and Weaver pledge cooperation to shift to a one delivery per day schedule as part of patriotic war measures.
The report notes a likely tough clash Tuesday at Haskell with the Guards, plus a planned Army game at McCookfield Monday or Wednesday pending arrangements. It includes a plug for Lemon ice cream specials at Wiemann's and endorses W. R. Smith for state printer as supporting efficient state operations.
A speaker urges support for a partner in the style she prefers while cautioning about understanding her background. He notes his own ignorance of the wife’s family yet admits her manner suggests aristocratic upbringing. He warns to learn the style before marrying.
County official J R Woodward seeks a second term as sheriff. Supporters say his focus on national business shows dedication. If nominated the decision rests on the voters' faith in his capability and leadership.
For the first time a county candidate faces primaries without campaigning in his own behalf. Sheriff Woodward canceled planned voter outreach to assist with drafting soldiers, prioritizing national duties over local appeals. He asks readers and voters to grant him a second term in recognition of his service.
In a fourteen week Elks club sevenback event, Hetzel defeated Reatz to close the tourney. Hartig Stevenson and Graeber finished top three. Reatz and Peirson tie for fourth. Prizes honored high averages and games across five divisions. next seven week series starts Monday with Reatz facing Hartig.
Mrs. W. S. Mosely returned to her Kansas City home this morning. Miss Eva Gilkerson and Miss Genevieve Greene headed home to Iola after visiting Miss Ruth Bougilores. Mrs. Eva Russell came back last night from a trip to Shreveport Louisiana and Galveston Texas.
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