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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1917
Page
2
Douglas area students may receive paid tuition for out of county high school attendance under a new law. The measure creates a special fund to cover costs, with funding likely from local property taxes. Districts in neighboring counties and officials emphasize local responsibility and burden sharing as eligible pupils pursue education outside their home county.
A long readable OCR fragment lists numerous residents and families including Griffith Quelch Kennett Halderman Hayden Heim Hickey Hundley Hundley Johnson Keifer Khrop Landon Nicholso Parnell Schultz Retwin Woodward Harrison Pubiank Gal Kampschroder Cavender Stevenson Adams Jackson Wineinzer Warnock Rutell Mabee McCall Swee zer Kantig Garbutt Gardner Feyrett Stevenson Williams Howard Pardee McPheeters Craig U Madge Saunders Kanzig Southard Hill Starnes Norris Tucker Rutell Kalb Morgan Foster Shirley Burgtorf and other local names. The segment resembles a directory-style roster.
There will be an ice cream social at Barker School House Friday evening. Everyone invited to attend a Si.
Douglas County will surpass 1 000 auto license applications by July 1 as County Treasurer I C Stevenson reports strong week long business. A loose leaf record tracks owners makes engines models and other details with carbon copies for select buyers. J B Stanwix of Reno purchased a new Maxwell touring car from Charles P Banker yesterday.
Dean Kelly Mount Dread describes the four week summer session from July 19 to August 15 as the coolest place in Kansas. He notes it offers pleasant business and cultural courses and a profitable alternative to loafing for workers with two weeks to a month of vacation.
F. D. Franklin known as Jerry won the second prize from Superior underwear for the best window display. He received a $23 check for the award as his name and work are praised by traveling men visiting the Ober store in Lawrence. Wiedemann's promotes ice cream for parties and picnics.
Dr Waichiro Okeda of Paperty reports in Tokio that American public opinion toward Japan is not as hostile as Japanese fears. He notes some physicians favor medical cooperation and acknowledges Japanese strengths in medical science. Also mentions Mack Pierson buying a new Maxwell touring car from Charles P Bunker.
Opening day crowds flood the sidewalk as a loss sale moves surplus stock to cash. Items marked in plain figures include cloaks blankets and winter goods at Below wholesale price. Saturday expected to bring heavy foot traffic with refreshments at a local confectionery. Also noted are deaths and enlistments with Dean Templin’s mother passing away and navy enlistment of a university senior Ed Dolecek. Draft case sentences awarded to Owen Cattell and Charles Phillips with fines and brief custody.
A medical ad promotes Mothers Friend as a safe external massage for expectant mothers. It describes relief from breast and muscle distress, preserving health and strength, and preventing suffering. The notice invites readers to obtain a bottle from a druggist and request a free book.
School board objects to meters in city schools and charges for water. Water dept head says meters will cut waste and show true costs, citing Topeka’s experience. Meters to be installed in Lawrence schools before the new term begins. Pineapple Sherbet advertisement note.
In Douglas Arizona on July 13 censorship of AP dispatches during the deportation of nearly 1200 I W W members from Bisbee was ordered by two Phelps Dodge officers. Reports from El Paso note a special train with food for Hermanas bound deportees to prevent starvation. Hermanas New Mexico confirms an Arizona attorney among the deportees says most exiles are citizens and taxpayers with Liberty bonds. The group totals 1362 and they have purchased the entire stock of a local entity.
Do it yourself lemon lotion blends two lemons with three ounces of orchard white to yield a quarter pint. Strain juice fine to remove pulp and store months. Apply daily to face neck arms and hands to bleach freckles sallowness and tan while softening and beautifying the skin.
El Paso and Southwest general offices were advised at noon that most deported persons remained there, flooding telegraph wires with appeals for help. A troop of cavalry was in command to restore order amid the unrest.
In Tien Tsin a Republican report says 3000 troops under Chang Hsun surrendered after a two hour fight at the Temple of Heaven. Chang Hsun seeks refuge in the Dutch legation as fighting continues in the forbidden city with a remaining force and a large blaze. A Tien Tsin telegram notes the attack on Peking began at 4 am with artillery machine guns and planes in use. several foreigners on the walls were wounded.
New brick plant siding to the water plant is finished. Reinforcing steel car arrived for unloading at the site while workmen ballast the water plant spur. Boiler room end grading nearly done and footings to begin soon. Sweden protests Washington report on exports and imports. Interstate Commission denies coal rate hike petition with minor exceptions for Kansas points.
Official dispatches report the sinking by submarines of the American bark Hildegaard of New Orleans on July 10 and the schooner Mary W. Bowen of Fall River on July 8. All crew members were rescued. The Hildegaard measured 595 tons and the five master Mary W. Bowen 1907 tons. Embargo is Ordered.
A fragmented report notes President Wil orders export controls on listed commodities and mentions the American Railway Association as part of an ongoing bill review on federal authority and ear service policy.
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