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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1941
Page
6
Chicago report flags a possible record wheat harvest next July with 46.27 million acres sown last fall, 84 percent of normal crop condition, and an estimated 633 million bushels production. If realized, carryover could push total supply above 1.2 billion bushels, the largest since 1931, while spring wheat remains unseeded.
University of Chicago researcher Dr. Neilson C. Debovoise argues that armed conquest cannot endure and that much 4,000-year-old warfare techniques persist. He cites ancient Assyria as a model of rapid decline after centuries of effort and notes early tank-like devices and padded helmets used by infantry.
Brig. Gen. Robert C. Rodgers Fort Riley commandant approves extension of highway 10 from Topeka to Junction City. He says the road would benefit the state long term with minimal impact mostly around Manhattan where traffic on US 40 remains heavy.
Attendance at Lincoln School rose after the holidays but illness cut multiple absences. Kansas Day activities at Woodlawn included songs, stories, a decorated cake, and third grade party. The eighth and ninth grade volleyball games, student council changes, and various classes' projects are also noted.
The Baker University choir under Professor LeRoy Evert Wright will perform The Holy City by A R Gaul at Baldwin church Sunday February 16 at 4 pm. Organ accompaniment by Mrs Lois Hunt Smith with Esther Wright and William Abbott Jr assisting. Soloists include Ross Anderson Elizabeth Cox Marjorie Seaman Dorothy Kaiser and Richard Southall. Governor Ratner heads to Independence for Lincoln Day dinner of the third district Republicans.
Prof. L. D. Havenhill of the school of pharmacy has been named an auxiliary member of the Pharmacopoeial Revision committee for 1940 1950 to aid in developing suitable drug assays. He previously served on the Revision committee from 1930 to 1940. The US Pharmacopoeia Revision committee totals 50 members with a few specialists added as auxiliary members for extra technical assistance.
Local residents hosted relatives and friends from Kansas City Topeka Shawnee and Lawrence for dinners visits and social events. Notable items include the Eastern Star meeting the annual CPC oyster supper and a family anniversary dinner for John and Mrs Sommer’s 87th year together.
Sunday gatherings at the Bartz home and visits across Atchison and Kansas City mark a busy social week. Church groups held luncheons and quilting circles while families hosted relatives and attended basketball games at KU.
An old home remedy touts Ruix Compound mixed with water and lemon juice as a cheap treatment for rheumatic arthritis and neuritis. Two tablespoons twice daily allegedly yields relief within 48 hours, with a money back guarantee if no benefit. The ad claims nationwide drugstore availability and endorsement by Round Corner Drug Company.
The devotional leader and Mrs Floyd Broers led the study session. The meeting featured heart themed activities and was followed by dainty refreshments including cherry pie alamode and coffee.
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