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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1919
Page
9
The Lawrence business college first team meets the Bowersock Mill basketball squad at 7 30 tonight on the Y M C A court. The college’s second team faces Kaw Valley next, then Eudora’s squad appears in the final game with Lecompton possibly as the opponent.
A partial sports brief notes Haglund and Hartig teams in a series of bowling or shoe performance scores. Wilson led Haglund with 217 and Haglund 206 as top performers. The ad then promotes Neolin Kerry Krome and best oak leather soles for shoes. Electric Shoe Shop at 101712 Mass.
A garbled Lawrence Daily Journal World clipping lists wants for a strictly modern house west of West Sixth Street and a competent housekeeper, plus ads for tuned pianos and violin repairs. It includes an 1919 city ordinance about police salaries and terms, with names such as Geo. I. Rereck and D. Brooks.
Claude Erwin of Company H 137th Infantry arrived home ten miles north of Lawrence to celebrate his twenty second birthday after rumors of his death and missing in action. He explains a leg wound from September 30 in the Argonne Forest has healed and caused no trouble. He witnessed the deaths of Everett DeMerritt and First Lieutenant Eli Dorsey during the same fight. Erwin was sent home due to his wounds, reached Newport News on the 17th last month, then Camp Funston awaiting discharge and furlough, now home for a birthday dinner and homecoming feast.
A 9 room modern brick residence with large yard shade and fruit trees cistern and well. Owner seeks rent reduction in exchange for room and board. For details address Journal World care Mrs Eva Pieratt who went to Kansas City this morning to visit her sister for several days.
Market notes show prices steady with hay and meats unchanged. Prices listed include 7.00 to 7.80 for select items, and 18.00 for certain values. Kansas City area markets appear steady with supply details sparsely read and several garbled phrases.
Rev Frank Jennings told the Hi-Y club at the YMCA that true school spirit helps the school and individuals, while betting at Lawrence high school basketball games harms both. He noted students and outsiders wagering during games, and said cheering only when the team wins signals money on the line. He added players face embarrassment knowing supporters have bets on their performance, as Coach Julius Uhrlaub and Principal F H Olney listened.
Speakers urged elimination of betting and urged that celebrations be sane and not rowdy. The Hi Y club backed the call, advocating sensible school spirit and responsible conduct during events.
The Chicago Journal notes labor shortages for road making and heavy road use threaten road durability. Industrial fleets shift goods from rail to trucks, stressing existing roads. Calls for decisive reforms and substantial new road construction to withstand demand and wear.
Farmers should recognize the importance of good roads to market produce whether they live on public highways or not. Every farmer must care about the nearest road, since it affects access to fields, markets, and farm output.
A statement argues that calling roads bad because motor trucks travel over them admits poor construction and lack of maintenance. It frames truck use as evidence of deficiencies and urges accountability for infrastructure.
A Deacon stresses that speaking well is not only eloquent but also prudent. He urges choosing agreeable language to those we deal with, indicating discretion in speech as essential as polite phrasing.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets, a calomel free laxative, promise gentle action for constipated sufferers with no griping. Sugar coated tablets claim to normalize bowels and liver, improve bad breath and tired feelings. sold by druggists for 10c or 25c per box.
Hugo Wedell, former U M L C secretary and freshman baseball coach at Kansas, will return to Lawrence by Thursday to resume religious secretary duties for the K U M L C. He has been discharged from the medical corps at Newport and is visiting Chanute before his return. He will work with Charles Renry and Frank Parker overseeing the Y M C A on campus under national war work council supervision until June.
Three months then sent to Newport News for embarkation. The post oof embarks unit headlines the armistice signing for hospital work at the camp. Westell led the first year baseball men last spring and Bond worked theVier sity. Several good players were developed and he will likely join the vealing squad this season. A noted boxer gave exhibitions at snickers and nixers last year. Ion Passed Away. Notice Inn country stare We regret to inform our honored customers that our good and generous friend Mr. Credit expired today. He was a noble soul, always willing and helpful, but has been failing for some time. May he rest in peace. Optimistic Thought Keep such company and you'll be of them.
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