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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1918
Page
4
A long garbled article promotes substitute flours for shortcake and sponge cake. It lists potato flour and various fruits like strawberries raspberries and cherries, detailing methods to bake crusts and substitute flours. It emphasizes using substitutes such as rice and barley flour and notes wheat flour should be saved.
Unclear OCR text indicates Major Brook Sparks, formerly of a city, was involved with cavalry units and animal handling for the army. He is described as recently advanced to major and expected to see action, with references to tanks and fields.
Fragmentary OCR describes a home drying method using heated air currents to speed moisture removal from a wheat substitute. It details a vertical arrangement where super trays move downward and drying occurs via circulating air, aiming for uniform dryness and cost savings.
A historical note on kitchen hygiene in bread making highlights that bacteria and contamination from dough ingredients can spoil flavor. It argues heat destroys aroma compounds and that poor cleanliness leads to unwanted substances in bread.
This article lists affordable, practical closet and back porch storage ideas for cleaning tools. It describes creating a mop station, hanging hooks, homemade dusters from cheesecloth and kerosene, a carpet sweeper, and a hand powered vacuum, noting safety for flammable rags and paraphernalia. It also mentions a medical office address for Dr. Orciup in the Dick Building.
A request appears for ordering a case of Puritan to a home address with a contact name McNijsh and phone number 198. Details about availability or delivery conditions are not provided.
Guncoties properly made and completely purified from free or uncombined acid are not liable to spontaneous combustion. Such guncotton kept for many years shows no tendency to chemical change, however gradual it may be.
Advertisement for Millers Antiseptic oil and Krown Snake Oil claiming relief from rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and pain in three minutes. Promotes internal and external use for coughs colds and croaky throat with a money back guarantee and a golden red color bottle from Round Gamer Drug at 801 Massachusetts Street Lawrence Kansas.
A stream of motor trips to Vinland Lawrence and Eudora fills the week as families visit Rev Gordon, attend C P A picnics, and host recitals at the Vinland Methodist church. Several residents travel for relatives and to enjoy community events while others recover from illness.
On Warole we forged two recounts of popcorn theft. W. Smith, held at county jail since August 9, was taken to Hutcheson Reformatory yesterday by a parole officer. He had been on parole for a prior reformatory term when arrested for petty larceny for stealing popcorn from Barteldes store, using checks to purchase goods at Albert Noller store. He previously faced charges for stealing chickens and breaking into Henry Corder's store.
United States Certificates of Indebtedness Series IVA offered for sale with a June 25 1918 listing and a payable October 21 1918 at 4.12 percent interest in denominations of 560.06 dollars and above. Watkins National Bank reports errors in district credits and ongoing War Savings Stamp campaign updates. District 32 reports new subscriptions and district movements near Vinland with local office notes and subscriber totals.
A rear shed fire at Connecticut Street show caused slight damage worth $25. The shed, owned by John Hall, was linked to a Castoria advertisement with a signature and fillitn text. Police and fire units responded, no injuries reported, and a cold cream product promotion was noted.
Washington reports thirteen German aviators are listed as in action since July in an official dispatch from France. Names include Reo Wenharet Menschkoff Bongartz and others with credited downed Allied machines. Also noted is the death of William Hagerman near Lawrence from heart failure. funeral arrangements planned with burial at Oak Hill cemetery.
Brooklyn woman Mrs Exste Lewis describes a year of misery from displacement and general run-down symptoms with headaches and pain. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a splendid tonic that restored strength and health, and she endorses it to others with similar troubles.
The State Board of Health backs a negative ruling on saccharin for soda pop and sirups. F. E. Rowland says saccharin has no food value and may be health hazardous. The Bureau of Chemistry prohibits interstate shipment of saccharin sweetened products.
Geneva reports that under forced conditions the Germans are disposing of stolen goods at nominal prices. The item notes that many beautiful chateaux antiques and valuables are being sold off as the livelihoods of locals and defenders are constrained by occupation.
French chateaux and homes in Alsace are reported as being acquired by Prince William of Hollenzol, with two properties already bought at low prices and talks ongoing for another. The item notes local names, visits, and social movements around Lawrence and nearby communities, including residents and visitors from J. L. Jones and Weisner households, with routine church events and gatherings.
A fragmented citation discusses eczema, noting itching and pain from a blaze or sting. It mentions finding the disease’s source by close inspection and hints at a painful infection and treatment uncertainties. The text is incomplete and reads like a stray medical observation with unclear specifics.
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