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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1918
Page
6
The August Kansas crop report from J C Mohler estimates the state corn crop at 57,540,000 bushels on 6,150,000 acres planted, averaging 9.35 bushels per acre. If realized, this would be the fourth smallest in forty years and 48,626,000 bushels less than last year.
A shopper recalls a year ago suffering a severe stomach bloating and a concussion from a door corner. He credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for clearing longstanding stomach and intestinal ailments after prior failures of other medicines. The ad promises a money back guarantee and notes Round Corner Drug Store as a distributor.
A fragmentary list notes items like tables, dressers, chairs, a walnut cabinet, clocks, washing machines, wringers, tubs, and a “gresinr and mirror” among many other objects. Names Stone Ane H. Mosher Bork and a mention of Epley's lunch wagon appear amid the jumbled inventory on the grounds.
Local Lawrence merchants foresee strong demand as new military regulations may require university students to wear army uniforms. Trade hassles include wool shortages and slow shipments, with dealers stockpiling coats hats shoes and accessories while awaiting possible order modifications. Some expect uniforms only during drill hours, others see continued sales of accessories.
Newcomb honey at Dunmires. Stevenson and Edmondson each won two of four games in last night's Elk's Club sevenback session. Edmondson took the first two, Stevenson answered with two, the last by one pin. High scores included Edmondson 224, Banks 214, and Stevenson 262 in the night’s totals. Graeber and Reatz finish the week with four games tonight.
William J. Mulligan, chairman of the Knights of Columbus War Activities committee, plans to spend a million dollars weekly to promote the slogan Everybody Welcome Everything Free. He asserts the policy shapes American troops abroad through free writing material vaudeville concerts athletic events and free motion pictures in K of C clubs and huts while soldiers can only buy a postage stamp.
Elmer Wenger posted a $100 bond yesterday and was released from the county jail. His case, charged with stealing a watch from landlady Mrs W Saueressig of 847 Rhodes Island Street, was continued until August 31. Miss Ferne Evans departed for Washington for a new position. Austrian losses in Italy estimated at 26 000 in the period June 15 to Aug 15 with 2 500 British casualties. Ada Morgan of Junction City visited Keilman family at 13825 Kentucky then headed to Topeka for a visit before returning home.
McCulloch's Drug Store displays several kinds of Soldier Khaki Comfort Kits, offering ready made relief items for service members. The display highlights assorted practical kits likely aimed at wartime or military support.
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