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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1919
Page
12
Harrowing eczema described as a torture with unendurable itching and burning. Claims topical salves fail. treatment must reach the blood. Promotes SSS as the perfect blood cleanser and promises visible results. Medical advice free from the Medical Director at 48 Swift Bldg Atlanta Ga.
Billy Hutson, former Willard fan, recalls the Toledo world championship bout and bets that Dempsey will win if Willard fights again. He notes reporters chased the marked money and the coverage widespread as Tuttle of Topeka visited yesterday.
Carter Tire and Battery Co of this city becomes the sole distributor of Oldfield Tires in Lawrence and surrounding territory. The Oldfield tire line, developed by Barney Oldfield after twenty years of testing, gains strong local support with a full Cord and Fabric tire selection and Red and Gray tubes.
In police court this morning W H Coultis was cleared of a disturbance charge after his wife corroborated his account. Sol Wirts, an old soldier, accused Coultis of abusing and assaulting him when he went to collect a bill. Wirts offered no further proof, and Judge C C Stewart dismissed the case.
Lawrence school board considers a $1 575 appropriation to correct three years of neglected physical education for children below the seventh grade. Superintendent Kent proposes equipment for general and grade specific use funded by a one fifth mill tax and notes the need for an instructor and better facilities.
The Weimar National Assembly ratified the peace treaty signed June 28 1919 along with the Rhineland military occupation protocol annexes and special agreements. The resolution takes effect from the date of promulgation.
The government launches action in Pittsburgh as U S Attorney Crawford files suit in federal court against the Pittsburgh Breweries Co for wartime prohibitory law violations. Eleven officials named in the information.
Work on the Kansas City to Topeka line advances with the eastbound rail relaid to 0 pound steel replacing 80 pound rail. Three miles to Lawrence remain. 30 miles will be ballasted with Sherman gravel from Wyoming. Labor shortage challenges the roadmaster as crews are sought.
Chicago July 9 tension over approving bonds for William Big Bill Haywood persists as federal officials debate whether district attorney consent is required for bail bonds. Haywood, jailed awaiting appeal of espionage act sentence, faces a $15,000 bond. Controversy centers on bond acceptability of Liberty bonds tied to I W W figures and local financiers. Meanwhile Kansas harvest work draws labor demand with sixty cents an hour offered as Hoxie seeks up to 500 additional workers to finish wheat before spoilage.
The Lawrence Rotary Club held its final summer meeting featuring a performance by Major N C Smith of Kansas City and the Victor quartette from Tuskegee Institute. Students from the University School of Fine Arts also performed, with a note on Rotarian R C Manley’s letter from Tamona California. The item closes with a curious fact about India’s languages and an elephant’s scent ability.
A 1835 vacuum process by Newton condensed milk with cane sugar into a semi liquid form. In 1883 Horlick at Racine Wisconsin produced malted milk powder from milk and malted grains without cane sugar. Horlick’s Malted Milk, easy to prepare and climate stable, has proved valuable from infancy to old age.
A historical note states that about 22 000 postage stamp varieties circulate worldwide. It highlights the breadth of philatelic items and hints at diverse issuers and collector interest across regions.
Board of county commissioners did not meet because Commissioner J L Hoover was threshing his wheat and unavailable. Meeting postponed to tomorrow. Dr C R Albright chiropractor has new offices in the Stubbs building 1101 Massachusetts. Dean James Green departed this morning for Seattle Washington.
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