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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1919

Page

8

Magnates Order Pugs To Get Hair Cut Rule

Cincinnati boxing authorities ban fighters from wearing long hair over the eyes. Frank Mills, superintendent of the Cincinnati Ryan and Athletic Club, forbids boxers to step into the ring with hair hanging down. Manager Gibson supports the rule saying it prevents fighters from losing sight in a brawl. Benny Leonard and other top boxers may ignore the edict.

Pugs Gibson Benny Leonards Priza Cincinnatti

Haglund Triumphs in Elks Seven-Back Tournament

Haglund bowling team won three of four matches at the Elks club seven-back event. Francisco team was the victim as a 231 tie gave Haglund the clinching win 229 to 228. Clingman led scoring with 224 while Somers led Francisco at 206. Beatz team leads the tourney with 22-6, Haglund close at 19-9.

Haglund Elks Elks’ Club Francisco Clingman Piersom Reatz

Deaths and Funerals Leonard Searle to be buried in Lawrence

Leon A. Searle died in New York January 27 at 37 and will be brought to Lawrence for interment with short services Sunday at 3 PM at Cross undertaking parlors. His father Reuben Searle lives in Kansas City but is ill. his mother was Hattie Hunt, sister to Augusta Hunt Hall and Emily Hunt Grover. Uncle A B Searle laid out Lawrence in 1854. Charles William Mull, 14 months, died at 332 Maiden Lane. Funeral Monday 2:30 PM from Cross chapel. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery.

Leon A. Searle New York Lawrence the Cross Undertaking Mr. Searle Reuben Searle Kansas City Searle Hattie Hunt Augusta Hunt Hall Emily Hunt Grover A. B. Searle Charles William Mull Charles C. Mull Maiden - Lane Street Cross Chapel Oak Hill Cemetery

Haskell Indians Meet Schmelzer Basketeers

Haskell faces the Schmelzer quintet from Kansas City in a 7:30 p m game on Haskell court. The bill includes a strong lineup with Singer, Peabody, and Nelson, while Uhrlaub’s squad works on improved shooting and fighting spirit before the high school clash at Robinson Gym.

Logae Basketeers Defeat St Joseph On Home Court

Lawrence High School basketeers edged St Joseph 37 to 24 at their St Joe home court in a nip and tuck game from start to finish. The Red and Black led 24 to 13 at halftime and maintained the margin in the second half. Clarence Houk made his first appearance of the season and Banning substituted for Coffman late. Manhattan High jaws next visit Robinson gym tonight at 8 30 as Lawrence aims for another win and to extend their victory record.

St. Joe Lawrence High School St. Jose Lawrence Missourians Lawrence Five St. Joe Five Banning Coffman Houk Vestemeyer Weede Endacott Clarence Houk Manhattan Robinson Gymnasium St. Oc

Rankin's Drug Store Headlines a Family Oriented Picnic

Mr and Mrs Cant Knaus and their son Howard departed this morning for Benedict for a few days visit. The item mentions Rankin's Drug Store and branding lines that please, implying a promotion or feature in local stationery or advertising.

Rankin’s Drug Store Cant Knaus Howard Benedict

Rush for Tickets for A Day at Coney Island

Tickets for the musical comedy A Day at Coney Island went on sale amid high demand. Both houses are expected to sell out with premium prices for remaining seats, and patrons are urged to act quickly for desirable seating.

Coney Island

Methodists Lead as Baptists Rise in Standings

Baptists win three of four in Church Valley Ball League play on YMCA court over Union B, with scores 15 7, 15 6, 5 15, 15 5. First round finished, second round to start next week. Standings show Methodist A 1.000, Union A 0.714, Methodist B 0.714, Baptist 0.714, Union B 0.428, Christian 0.385, Congregational 0.285, Presbyterian 0.142. Ad for Liberty Tube and Tire Co. on tire vulcanizing service with contact.

Baptists Church Valley Ball League Union Methodist

Kuhne Team Tops Edmondson in Elks Tenpin Tourney

Kuhne leads with three straight wins over Edmondson 743 680, 729 638, 719 601. Miller tops with 425 in a strong night as Kuhne reaches 13 8 in the tenpin race. standings list Kuhne Maxwell Berger Edmondson. Telegram notes social service league visit and Broadway stars at Coney Stand with Lillian Russell and Jack Clifford.

Maxwell Edmondson Kuhne Elks’ Club Miller Berger Geo. Cohan Social Service League of Lawrence Bowersock Lillian Russell Jack Clifford Madam Sherry Coney Stand

Youngest Gunner Thomas Wagner Returns From Navy Service

Thomas Wagner, son of Harry Wagner of the city fire department, has returned to Lawrence after nearly two years in the navy. Enlisting on April 17, 1917, he trained at Great Lakes, guarded piers in Boston, and served on the Red Star liner Kroonland with a gun crew, making eleven troop runs to Europe before discharge to resume schooling at sixteen.

Thomas Wagner Harry Wagner Lawrence Navy Great Lakes Boston South Carolina Kroonland

Wallace Nominated as U S Ambassador to France

Wallace, named by the president to be ambassador to France succeeding William Graves Sharp, has served as an unofficial adviser for six years. At 56, the Missouri native has been receiver of public money for Utah and later Tacoma, where his business interests lie. Mrs. Wallace is a daughter of ex Chief Justice Fuller of the U S Supreme Court.

Wallace France William Graves Sharp Missouri Utah Tacoma Wash Fuller United States Eupremé Court

Local druggists host visitors and business talks

Rankin's Drug Store hosts Nylots Talewn Powder and other items on display. Harold Hoover and Herman Osche Inger traveled to Leavenworth this morning and will visit Carl Stanton for the weekend. A. I% Lantz of Chicago, Crown Fuel Saver representative, was in the city on company business.

Rankin's Drug Store Harold Hoover Herman Osche- Inger Leavenworth Jim Carl Stanton A. 1% Lantz Chicago Crown Fuel Saver

Nighttime Cascarets Ad Promises Gentle Cleanse

A vintage advertisement touts Cascarets as a mild liver and bowel cleanser that cleanses the body overnight. It claims improved digestion, clear head, fresh breath, and sweet-tasting tablets suitable for children and adults, available in 10-cent boxes at drug stores.

Cascarets

Mutual High Fest Gasoline Improves Cold Starts

Mutual Oil Co. offers a gasoline blend claiming better cold weather performance, quicker engine starts, and more power. Marketed from Ninth and New Hampshire, the product emphasizes reliability in cold climates.

Mutual Mutual Oil Co Ninth and New Hampshire

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Lawrence Business College THE York Wrch Whrhottt Frank Mills Cincinnati Athletic CWB Terry NS Givcesi Benny Leonard Barber’s Drug Store Belmont Fairfax Rence N. P. Dodge & Co J. J. Eddy Liberty Tube & Tire Co Wiedemann’s E. J. Blair Grand Lodge of Masons Wichita Clyde M. Blair Chillocen Indian School Citizens State ‘Bank Massachusetts Haskell Indians Schmeltzer Basketeers Robinson Gym Haskell Schmelzer Haskell Court Missouri Commercial Five Red” Brown K. U. star _ basket Singer Central High School Peabody City DeBernards University of Kansas Fat Nelson Jayhawkers Rudolf Uhriaub Uhriaub Mirabel Shinneck Charlie Or Davis Large McLemore Kaw Valley James Monroe Logae Basketeers ST. Joseph Aggietown Thisvening Liberty Tubes& Tire Co Marie McKinney Miss Marie Shakley Kansas Miss McKinney Simitey Vivian Stanley Bassene Bordeaux Skofstad’s U. S C. Wallace Dorothy Stanley Johanna Gleed Topeka Sam Galitzky Mass Peoples State Bank Farm Loans Lawrence National Bank D. Bowerlock Leo Cas L J. Meade GEO. T. Wetzel Irving Hill W. A. Schaal H. Smithmeyer &. G. Cle W. Barteldes G. R. A. Henley A. D
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