Lawrence Needs Campaign for Welfare of Infants
In 1917 Lawrence showed a higher infant mortality rate than the state average with 84 per 1000 live births and 19 deaths under age two. Two infant deaths stemmed from diarrhoeal illness tied to dirty feeding. A public health nursing association operates in Lawrence and will offer free examinations for children under six at city hall next week to help detect problems and educate mothers on prevention.
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Lawrence
New York City
New York
Championship in Sevenback Sees Tied Leaders
The Elks Sevenback contest nears closure as Hartig, Stevenson and Graeber teams split results. Hetzel led Hartig with 217 while Teter topped Stevenson with 204. Final night bowling scores included Hartig 259 200 284 286 and Stevenson 293 271 304 295. Reatz must win all four tonight to claim the title.
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Elks
Hartig
Stevenson
Graeber
Reatz
Hults
Hetzel
Teter
Hartie Oo
Air Postage Reduced to 2 Cents per Ounce
Postmaster General Burleson cut air mail rates to 2c an ounce matching first class mail and placed air service on par with other mail transport.
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Washington
Burleson
John Harrison and James Mc Quire Visit Bonner Today
John Harrison and James Mc Quire traveled to Bonner today for an on site engagement. The pair spoke with local residents and inspected a community project.
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John Harrison
James McQuire
Bonner
Kansas Harvesting 225 Million Bushel Wheat Crop
Wellington Kansas reports a massive 225000000 bushel wheat harvest with labor from across the United States aiding gatherers. The state anticipates a $450 million influx from sale of the crop as global demand drives a wartime food effort.
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Kansas
Wellington
Kan
Pershing Stadium Gift to France Presented in Paris
Paris. General Secretary Carter of the YMCA presented Pershing Stadium to the American army and it was then given to the French people. Pershing noted that athletic training aided victory and a great tournament among allied nations would celebrate their common efforts.
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Paris
Carter
Young Men‘s Christian Associator
Pershing
Steer trade slow but prices higher in Kansas market
Kansas livestock notes calmer steer market with price rebound of 2 to 2.50 per hundred for beef cattle after a drop of about 4 per hundred. Mercer reports pasture conditions generally good, with 3,000,000 beef cattle in state. Hog supply near normal but fat hogs scarcer. many kept due to high prices, some marketed during high price period last spring. Cash wheat, corn, and oats varied in Kansas City reports with mixed prices and steady hay values.
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Topeka
Kans
Joseph H. Mercer
Kansas
Mr. Mercer
Kansas City
Tanlac credited for health revival by Peoria man
Charles Ringel of 319 Washington St Peoria Ill says Tanlac beat Hot Springs and other medicines after eleven years of stomach nerves and general rundown health. He details gas pain digestion and renewed strength after starting Tanlac and urges others to try it. Tanlac is sold in Lawrence City Drug Store and Baldwin by T A Witchcock Adv.
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Charles Ringel
Washington Street
Peoria
Ringle
Hot Springs
Tanlac
Taniac
Lawrence
City Drug Store
Baldwin
T. A. Witcchcock
Public Notice and Local Appointments in Lawrence Area
A mixed run of social notes and shop notices lists visits by Il. N. Allen of Kansas City and A A Totman of Fitchburg, plus Mr and Mrs Ted Main returning to Council Grove after visiting friends. Indebted customers urged to call at 1033 Massachusetts on Saturday July 19. News items on coal orders and local business openings accompany Memorials of residents.
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Ted Main
Council Grove
Kans
George Houk
Harry Green
Massachusetts
E. B. Coffman
Mrs Winkelman Returns From Visit to Linwood
Mrs S E Winkelman returned to Linwood this morning after visiting her mother Mrs H Allison who is in the hospital here.
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Henry’ Samson
Amarillo
Tex
H. M. Light
S. E. Winkelman
Linwood
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West Ninth St. Phobe
Lawrence Needs
Lawrence Public Health Nursing Association
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State
General Pershing
France
Idona Bleevzo
N. Allen
McNish
A. A. Totman
Fitchburg, Mass
Logan Moore Lbr. Co
Roy Baugham
Marcia Margaret Baugham
Cedar
Yale
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Rankin’s
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Colorado Springs
Manitou
Skoe
A. Weber
Phone McNish
FE. A. Richardson
Alberta
Cunning
Chanter Bros
Weathey
Maotty
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Pthore Wu
Iilack
Bop
Inties
Cedi Ros Reegker
Mas
Weber
Neres
Ph. Saltek
Ulcl Moore
Lawten
Okkw
W. W. Burnett
Santa Fe
Maine St
J. L. Hanks & CO
Peter Schuttler
Peter
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Barber’s Drug Store
Aidanidy
Cothagn
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C. W. Smith
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