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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1917

Page

5

Kansans Visit Milwaukee County Paved Road System

Kansas road boosters touring the North and East praise Milwaukee county cement roads. They note 140 miles of eight feet wide cement highways with traffic from 20 to 1000 rigs daily on weekdays and over 5000 on Sundays. Farmers see road value offsetting costs, seek faster progress without aid, and Kansas plans travel to Wayne county Michigan and Cook county Illinois, with Chas. P. Banker unloading six new Maxwells Thursday.

Chicago i Wayne County Michigan Cook County Ilinois Kansas

APPROVE AMERICAN PLAN, French Doctor Urges Breakfast Reform

Bordeaux July 16 American breakfast consisting of ham eggs liver and bacon beefsteak or other meat vegetables and porridge is recommended in France by Dr Bergonie professor at the Bordeaux Medical Faculty. He says breakfast substitution would relieve the economic strain by providing rational nourishment and reducing waste, arguing Americans begin with sustenance at day’s start to support full day’s work.

Bordeaux France Bergonie Bordeaux Medical Fs Tculty Europe

Ottawa University Alumni Directory issued for graduates and interested

The Ottawa University Alumni Directory was issued and mailed to graduates and others interested in the university. The publication lists 2 sections and includes names of alumni connected to the Ottawa area and beyond.

Ottawa Kan Ottawa University

Alumni Directory Details Degrees and Rosters at Institution

The directory lists the addresses degrees and present occupations of graduates and contains a roster of the alumni associations officers and a list of alumni in military service for the years 1886 to LIT, detailing the 624 bachelor’s degree holders and 65 higher degree graduates.

Plain coconut oil as hair cleanser advised

The article warns against alkali in soaps and shampoos, urging use of pure mul tified coconut oil. It claims this greaseless oil cleanses hair, rinses easily, softens and adds shine, with a small amount lasting months for the family. It also notes coconut oil is inexpensive and available at drug stores.

El Dorado beer case shocks Kansas club woman family

Fifty seven bottles of beer found in the basement of Airs. RS. Miller's home in El Dorado. Mrs Miller and her two daughters were arrested after Mrs Miller claimed medical use for four bottles. County prosecutor says prominence will not shield the family from prosecution. War debris in Lyons, France prompts government to inventory and auction surplus gear to aid economic revival.

el Dorado RS. Miller Kansas Club R. S. Miller R.A. McCluggage

Foley Kidney Pills Help Dallas Man Overcome Aches

A Dallas to Jackson brake man narrates his battle with kidney trouble and rheumatism and credits Foley kidney pills with a rapid cure. He reports renewed strength, elimination of backache and improved overall health after using the product sold by O. P. Barber & Son.

Khdney Boddy Dewey F. A. Wooley Dallas Jackson Texas Foley P. Barber & Son

Y M C A Tennis Tourney Reaches Final This Week

Three matches were played in the YMCA tennis tournament Saturday while the second round lags with three more results. Rice beat Schulz 6-0 6-0 in consolation, Eppert swept Lopez 6-0 6-0, and Studebaker beat Schulz 6-2 6-0. With two rounds nearly finished, the third round will start and likely finish by week’s end, leaving finals early next week. Consolation interest is low, risking the consolation title being unplayed. Margie Kiser, 9, dies near Stull. funeral at Bloomington church today. Stauffer attends Topeka mercantile board meeting on minimum wage.

Rice Schulz Egpert Lopez Studebaker Gel Stauffer K. FE. Stauffer Topeka Mercantile Board of Dr. Stauffer

Fighting the rat grain stored in bins being ma tested

Topeka July 16 How to get rid of rats is a problem Kansans farmers will attempt to solve this summer and early fall. Lette from J C Mahler secret of the state board of agriculture says rats eat half the corn stored in cribs during winter. Farmers report rats multiplying faster than poison and traps can kill them. Grain in barns cribs smoke houses and farm buildings is eaten by the pest. A state wide rat campaign is urged and a day on which a drive on rats will be organized on every farm may be designated by the state council of defense.

Topeka Kans Lette J. C. Mahler State Board of Agriculture State Council of Defense

Died To Save Her Mother In Gasoline Explosion

Alma Duer an 18 year old daughter of Wesley Duer farmer near Holyrood died from inhaling smoke and gas while rescuing her mother who was burning in a wash house when a gasoline heating blaze exploded. The father and a brother were badly burned but survived.

Holyrood Alma Duer Wesley Duer

Terribly Sick Woman Praises Lydia E Pinkham Compound

Madison Wisconsin letter from Mrs Benjamin F Blake details relief after years of pain using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. She claims she is now well and urges other women to try it. Free confidential advice offered to all women by Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.

Madison Wis Lydia E. Pinkham Benjamin F. Blake Rf.d. No Box 22 Madison, Wis Blake Lydia EB Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass

Top Dressings of Nitrate of Soda Aid Early Vegetables

Illinois tests over six years on brown silt loam show top dressings of nitrate of soda benefit radishes turnips beets spinach cabbage and cauliflower by increasing marketable plants size or total yield under two week or weekly applications while onions and head lettuce show weaker consistent responses. Results vary by region and soil.

John W. Lloyd Corn

Protect Clover From Rain

Clover seed quality worsens when field windrows delay hull ing, turning brown and losing germination. Harvest ripe seed in dry weather and hull directly if possible to save labor. If hull ing must wait, store seed in a covered barn or stack to prevent damage.

Advertising Pays On Farm Name Distinguishes Property

Advertisement urges farms to adopt distinctive names and advertise ownership. Mentions Windshields installed at C. E. Matthews Lumber Co. and notes J. W. Lynch of Kansas City spent yesterday in Lawrence.

C. E. Matthews Lumber Co J. W. Lynch Kansas City Lawrence

Kansas seed wheat pool eyed to boost crops and profits

The Kansas Council of Defense plans to give a city man a platform to speak to farmers about investing in a seed wheat pool. The pitch links farming prosperity to business interests, citing past returns and wartime food needs while urging risk taking for bigger local and state crops.

Xangas Kansas Wheat Records Kansas

Uhrlaub in Tournament Stars in Central West Meet

Lawrence sports fans follow J G Uhrlaub in the Great Palms tournament on the Rockhill courts in Kansas City where Dutch advances to the third round after wins over Schmitz and Fitzpatrick. He faces Dr Heigert next as Texas champs loom potential. Dix Teachenor and Wenneth Uhls notes amid tennis action. Summer library hours listed and Edward Crowe obituary summarized. French students fete Bastille with Univ of Kansas guests and flags.

Lawrence J. G. Uhrkub Rockhill Kansas City Walter Schmitz Uwhriaub Fitzpatrick

Notable Career Moves and Local Weather Note

Will J. Coleman leaves Mutual Oil in Superior to become factory superintendent in Kansas City. He once starred as football center for Kansas University in 1901 02 03 and later held roles at Park Grocery and the local Y M C A. The piece also notes a worthwhile shower south of Lawrence with autos affected.

Will J. Coleman Mutual Oil Company Superior Neb Kansas City Mutual Oil Coleman K. U Park Grocery Noars

Negro escapes from hospital after brief stay

Richard Alton, a Valley Falls resident jailed in Oska loozsa for bone dry law violation, sick enough for hospital care at Bell Memorial in Rosedale, fled the facility after a few days. He had just begun serving the $130 fine and costs when illness prompted transfer. Miss Dora Lockett, Miss Hazel Skinner, Mr Hugh Crawford, and Mr Woodman Gibson traveled to Topeka for the day.

Negro Hospital Valley Falls Richard Alton Valley Falls Oskaloozsa Bell Memorial Hospital Rosedale Alton Dora Lockett Hazel Skinner Hugh Crawford Woodman Gibson Topeka

Nature Needs Assistance In Keeping You Well

Blood purification and tonic claim for health maintenance. Promotes pure blood, vitality, and systemic strength using S. S. S. from Swift Specific Co. Written from a historical advertisement narrative urging readers to seek free medical advice and booklets.

Swift Specific Co Atlanta

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