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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1918
Page
4
The article explains a two liquid explosive shell design with a perforated center partition. When fired at high angle, liquids mix in the lower chamber after impact, allegedly producing a powerful shock resistant charge and inhomogeneous explosions.
A U S Department of Agriculture bureau announces the first public estimate of rat caused food loss at 200 million dollars annually. It urges immediate rat control to protect food supplies and public health, noting rats carry diseases and recommending trash containment ratproofing and poison use.
Dorothy Atice, in her tenth month, considers which phase of Red Cross work to take up. She has already donated pennies toward Hypops candy and previously spent money on enrollment dolls as a small ember of the American Red Cross.
A patient from Ade Indiana recalls eight years of swelling and aching when kidney function failed to support body weight. After using Kidney Pills, the swelling reduced substantially with the first box, and health returned. The ad claims people nationwide report stronger kidneys and relief from rheumatic pains.
Local residents return from trips and visits across Kansas. S. J. McNaughton comes home from Enid Oklahoma while Norris Grist travels back to Topeka after a sisterly visit. Events include Eastern Star initiation, war speakers including Gov Capper and Fred C. Trigg, and a lawn supper at seven. Lawrence visits and nursing student Stella Still in town.
Mr Farmer announces cash buyers for farms. Three seek 320 acre farms, five want 160 acre farms, two seek 80 acre farms. Contact Wilson & Clawson at 7414 Mass. St. Lawrence, Kansas, phone 642. Also note swimming caps available at McCulloch's Drug Store.
John L. Kilworth has purchased a 4,500 acre Hereford cattle ranch in northern Texas along the Wichita River south of Camp Doniphan. Three thousand five hundred acres form bottom land with mesquite cover and grazing for about a thousand cattle. a small portion lies in cultivation. Kilworth plans to continue breeding and growing Hereford cattle and to invest in the property.
An advertising note touts S S S blood purifier as a leading remedy. It claims many "dru it results" among customers and offers medical advice at no cost by writing to Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta.
Mrs Sallie Jaynes of Lyon Street Anderson South Carolina suffered an organic displacement causing severe pain and infertility. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she recovered and later delivered a healthy baby boy. Letters from women nationwide endorse the root and herb medicine.
Lone Star district 45 reports War Savings Stamps sales above quota for the period. Quota set at 2815 dollars, actual reported total 2860 dollars, with a late rush pushing the district over the top. Other Douglas county districts are also shown as surpassing targets.
Kaw Beach officials report the water clear and the air at a good temperature. A crowd of about 500 spent yesterday at the beach, with attendance rising as cool weather subsides and the beach committee forecasts larger crowds ahead. An unrelated ad notes a Northwestern guaranteed income offer for retirees.
Dr Henry the newly appointed county health officer will visit each school district to fumigate where needed and inspect water supply toilets and related facilities. The aim is to ensure everything is in perfect condition for the fall opening. Contacts include E G Harbour veterinarian and esi- Genet at offices with phone numbers.
Dr. Farrington received two messages about his son Albert Elroy Farrington. The first said he was seriously ill with pneumonia, the second said he was in the hospital under excellent care and improving. Farrington, longtime Lawrence postal and Western Union employee, enlisted in the navy last December and was at the Radio school at Harvard.
A Caterpillar tractor that can drill harrow and perform other tasks on plowed ground is far more valuable to a farmer than a wheel-type model that can only pack ground. In mud or sand the Caterpillar excels over water type. A small machine of this type is being shown at Banker's garage costing a bit more than the wheel tractor but likely to be worth twice as much to a farmer needing versatility.
Four marriage licenses were issued on Saturday the most in one day for some time. The contracting couples were Erret G. Smith of Delphos and Gladys Nelson of Lawrence Olcott W. Sage and Blanche Sage of Topeka Edger Moody of Lecompton and Mary Melvin of Topeka William A. Sharp and Mellie M. Gray of Downs.
A republished home made poem stirs controversy as a newspaper faces backlash from parents who deem it offensive. Community voices divide over the piece and press responsibility.
Mrs Ocker of Chicko became expert at crochet flags. The first flag she completed was sent to President Wilson, another to General Pershing, and a tri-colored flag to General Joffre. She has made several service flags for friends.
Lawrence visitors and local residents appear in a lively weekly note. Names include Miss Haas of Lawrence, Ernis Saile hauling water, Mrs. Wilson and daughters, Josephine Burgtorf, Inez Pratt, Clara Saile My, Ed Harvey and family, Fitchpatrick, Roy Lathrop friends, Leroy Lathrop to Manhattan, George Henrie to Ramp Funsion, Myrtle Russell visiting Morton home, Pratt and Inez at Par-dees and Sailes, and a Weems sale. Ice cream and cake were provided. Puritan case ordered.
A fragment recalls the Peterloo Massacre of July 1819 in St Peterfield Manchester where Lancashire cotton operatives were dispersed by the constabulary. Seven died and more than 500 were injured as they met to discuss parliamentary reform.
The article claims about 30 percent of Canada remains undiscovered and reports from Indians describe vast Mackenzie river basin areas with potential oil, including lakes over a hundred miles long in Yukon. It notes the Mackenzie mountains are largely untrodden and mentions Lawrence Optical Co. in Jackson Building.
A note on ants hollowing trees and tunneling through hard woods. An example from South America cites an ant excavating beneath the Parahyba river bed. The piece contrasts being unprimed with being hollowed out, asserting an American citizen faces the latter fate without protest.
The season returns to beads and fringes as the defining accessory. Ostrich feather fringe accents hats with curved, filmy strands forming the crown and draped tips, adding a delicate, fashionable touch to broad felt styles.
A fragmentary dialogue notes Eskimo attire as a recurring suit and jokes about moving north where such fashion might be in vogue. The exchange features a man with a shiny coat sleeve and a remark about endurance of clothing.
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