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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
8
A sand blast under enormous pressure was directed at rubber and steel samples. The rubber outwore the steel three to one, showing surprising strength in specific conditions. Ivory Billiard Balls. Elephant tusks prove best for billiard balls with female tusks being less curved than males and nerve passages less clearly seen.
The Kansas Aggies defeated Kansas 36 to 23 on the Robinson court in a rough game marked by holding and limited shooting. G. Hinds led the Aggies with 25 points as J. B. Hinds and Vantrine supported the effort, while Miller scored for Kansas who must rebound in today’s rematch. Laslett’s illness may affect Kansas, with Mandeville stepping in briefly. Neither team has lost this season, and both look like contenders for the Missouri Valley title.
Lawrence High School basketball coach Uhrlaub prepares seven players for a Northeastern High School League clash with undefeated Atchison High School in Atchison. The contest could decide the league title as both teams remain unbeaten this season.
The peach tree, native to Persia, reached Italy under Roman rule in Claudius’s era and was cultivated in Europe by 1550. It arrived in America around 1680. Its name derives from Persico. Ancient view distrusted the fruit, with Pliny noting Persian kingly malice. Chinese lore links peach regions to knowledge and immortality.
The United States public health service estimates rat numbers in cities equal the human population while country districts host three to four times as many. This aligns with earlier estimates in Great Britain Ireland Denmark France and Germany. Periodic spikes in food supply and weather create extraordinary rat populations and greatly increased damage.
The piece warns overhead charges cripple income in business and individuals. It urges tight personal budgeting to prevent expenses from outpacing surplus income, noting better clothes and social costs can erode finances. Also explains a method to clear water bottle sediment using hydrochloric acid.
South America offers the remarkable great ant eater with powerful claws for digging anthills and a foot long tongue. Its long bushy tail is not used to sweep ants but serves as a rain-shedding thatch when the animal lies down, protecting it from storms.
A reflection on character contrasting the self-satisfied with the timely helper in danger. The text laments those who boast of better pasts rather than offering decisive aid when trouble arises.
A Uhlenge man has designed a device like a speedometer that feeds a reel of tape with road information under a case opening as the car travels the mapped route. The invention aimed to provide motorists with accessible route data while driving.
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