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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1919
Page
2
County officials plan to award prizes to pupils who buy the most War Savings Stamps and Deficit stamps during the upcoming week. The program requires each pupil’s record to be represented by a letter from pupil or teacher detailing earnings and savings performance.
Elizabeth Raven born November 29 1834 in Cumberland England died Thursday July 3 1919. She married John Want April 8 1855. six children were born to the union four survive. The family emigrated to Kansas in 1876 settling in Ellis County later moving to Douglas County where she resided. She was raised Episcopal and long a member of the faith. Surviving relatives include Faulkner of Belleville Mrs G F Brown and Mrs Henry Bowman.
Friday evening a storm struck a barn used by Prank re al near Gilmore Marm, burning the structure and damaging vehicles including a truck and a car. The owner, Richard Cox of Topeka, and family members were noted in local reports plus residents Saunders Walters and Jaton Anderson connected to the event as neighbors and relatives.
U S department of agriculture experts urge more production per acre than more acres. Deep plowing is risky after shoots appear. shallow, frequent cultivations preserve moisture, deter weeds, and avoid root damage. Early cultivation aerates soil and warms germination. Maintain a loose mulch two to three inches thick to retain moisture and prevent runoff.
Copp called on Mrs Grasdidier Wednesday afternoon. Misa Olive Carr of Eudora is Santa Fe agent at North during shipping season. Mrs George Ambers and daughter Cornelia, Elenore Ames visited James Corel and others in Los Angeles. Cornel Corel family shared dinner at Clear ie. James Corel visited Wilson in Franklin. Mrs Jay Smith and children visited father Oscar Cox Wednesday afternoon. Norman Strachan called at the Charles home. Mrs 5 C Gilmore and Misses Annie Josephine Gilmore plus Mrs Allen called on Mrs Nydiat Hughes in Lawrence.
The camp meeting features evangelist Mrs John F Roberts and speaker John F Roberts at the Nazarene gathering. Services run all day with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m with afternoon sessions and an evening evangelistic event. Attendees are urged to join and participate. Western Electric fans and Kennedy Plumbing Co are noted in the transcript.
A fragmentary note describes a Trinidad island lizard farm with equipment for breeding indispensable reptiles for planters. It mentions a wider search for toads to boost world sugar output and ends with Uncle Eben advising against greed and grabbing all for Jonae.
Hugh Blair and wi to W P Brooks, cons, 3250 dollars for Lot 9 in Block 17, Lane Place addition. Walter Johnson, Wyandotte county, cons, 500 dollars from F Bradley Jr. All Lot 108 in Block 40 in West Lawrence transfer from Mary B Bradley and I F Bradley, bus, to Walter Johnson, Wyandotte county, cons, 500 dollars. Dr Oreiup eye ear nose throat offices in Dick building.
Gus says he will return satisfaction with Spring chickens hens lamb and a variety of lunch meats. The statement emphasizes a full range of meat offerings and a pledge to address dissatisfaction.
An old remedy suggests black coffee as a treatment for strangulated hernia. Medical records quote three cases relieved after cupfuls of black coffee with little sugar given at intervals. In one case the hernia reduced spontaneously after two cups, another needed four, and the third six cups.
The article notes Algerian women in Algiers assuming control of husbands estates as men went to fight or work in France. It states no other country has advanced barriers against women as far, despite Mohammedan contexts. Women reportedly embraced independence, heavily subscribing to government loans and supporting wartime needs.
A short quotation notes that many men with great ideas lose jobs and become desperate before pursuing them, arguing that a comfortable salary can ruin true genius. The comment reflects concern about complacency and risk in innovation.
A recipe details cleaning enamel with a damp rag, methylated spirit, soapy water, and a rag sprinkled with starch. It notes enamel furniture stays bright for a long period when treated periodically with this process.
The world marks May 17 as the anniversary of Edward Jenner birth in 1749, the doctor who pioneered vaccination ending variola scourge after introducing public vaccination in 1796. Jenner later received substantial grants from various cities as reward for his discovery.
A prose piece uses a husk and a nut metaphor to describe a selfish heart as a hard shell needing power to crack. Once opened, the sweet core of virtue or affection is revealed, likened to the tastiest meat. The tone is reflective and allegorical about inner resolve.
Tommy asks his father if the world is older than before and wonders why people speak of old times. The father affirms change and explains time as it passes, illuminating how phrases persist even as ages shift.
A garbled dialogue depicts a doctor claiming meat affects temper as a scientific fact. Mrs Bloges responds that meat seems to cause temper when burned, revealing a humorous exchange about digestion and mood. The snippet ends with further disjointed musings and misread words.
A reflection on how individuals can waive their own rights but must defend others property. The text warns against generosity with others possessions and emphasizes the obligation to protect what belongs to others, even when personal rights are flexible.
A compact proverb attributed to Solon notes that wisdom supplies what is truly needed while avoiding superfluous matters. The quote frames thrift and prudence as core virtues guiding daily life.
A garbled OCR fragment references lies and falsehoods, mentioning Tonga and shared sentiments, but lacks clear names, dates, or events to establish a factual news item. The readable bits point to a political or social dispute over truthfulness and perception.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a church at Birale Botse from Eigin, Scotland, claimed as the oldest public worship house in the region. Tradition hints it was built in 1%BC, with references to ancient Celtic hammer and brans in its tale.
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