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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1919
Page
11
An old advertisement promotes a blood cleansing treatment as a cure for eczema and severe itching. It claims skin ailments stem from blood impurities and promises noticeable results after use. Medical director attributed to Atlanta.
Billy Hutson reports betting on Willard to lose if he faces Dempsey again during the world championship bout. He recalls a July pilgrimage trip and notes the heavy presence of newspaper reporters seeking the scoop as Lawrence stories spread to New York Boston and San Francisco. D. Tuttle of Topeka visited yesterday.
Carter Tire and Battery Co of the city becomes sole distributor of Oldfield Tires in Lawrence and nearby territory. The Oldfield tire, developed after twenty years of testing with ex-speed king pedigree, is expected to boost local motoring with a full line of Cord and Fabric tires and Red and Gray tubes.
In police court this morning W H Coultis was cleared of a disturbance of the peace charge after his wife testified she and he both denied that Sol Wirts abused or assaulted them. The testimony centered on an alleged confrontation at the Coultis home during a collection attempt. Nothing further was revealed.
The Board of Education appropriated 1575 to correct past missteps and to equip grades one through six with playground and gym equipment including balls, nets, swings, and a see-saw. A one fifth mill tax levy is proposed to fund the plan, and a dedicated physical training instructor will oversee programs for younger students.
The German national assembly in Weimar adopts a resolution ratifying the peace treaty with the Allies. The act covers the peace treaty, annexes, special military agreements, and occupation terms for the Rhineland. The law takes effect upon promulgation.
A U S District Court suit targets Pittsburgh Breweries Co. one of the city’s largest brewers. Eleven company officials are named in the information alleging wartime alcohol controls. Trials set for dismissal and related actions proceed as government prosecutions unfold.
Extensive work to relay eastbound track with 90 pound steel replaces older 80 pound rails on the Union Pacific line between Kansas City and Topeka. Three miles remain to complete the project this summer as improvements advance.
Federal Judge allows Liberty bonds for William Haywood's bail though the district attorney questions their acceptability. Haywood, freed on bail of 15 000 pending appeal from a 15 year espionage act sentence. Harvest outlook in Kansas notes 60 cents per hour and 500 workers needed for Hoxie wheat harvest over three to five weeks.
Two key discoveries greatly aid humanity. In 1835 Newton devised the vacuum milk condensate with cane sugar into a semi liquid. In 1883 Horlick of Racine Wisconsin developed dry milk powder with malt extract, naming Malted MEK.
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