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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1917
Page
3
A report notes Riley loses a camp amid controversy over phrasing considered objectionable. The article references disputed wording and locations initially used, prompting discussions on wording standards and preservation of evidence.
Jennie Moyer of Lima Ohio describes recovery after displacement weakness and backache using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. She credits the remedies with restoring health after seven years as a midwife and says she would answer women seeking advice.
Objections cited against overcrowded training facilities and home cantonment plans. Notes on quotas, August to October conditions, and regional spread across states. Mentions of disciplined changes, improved training criteria, and calls for a cooperative approach between capital and labor in postwar industry.
An advertisement extols Foley Kidney Pills for backache relief and kidney regulation, featuring testimonials from Chas. N. Fox of Himrod NY and Frank W. Sherman of Lacona NY. It urges readers to consult druggists for relief and cites general health improvements. The text also notes Treasury Secretary McAdoo denying a September 15 Liberty Loan date and any fixed amount, stating details await official Treasury announcement.
Local notes recount Paralytic Miss Warner and Miss Ethel Blope bin events while families travel to Tonga for a church gathering. The planned program includes a Gen. Nelson pageant, a literary display, and entertainment with Miss Quirter and the Seven World troupe. Attendees look forward to performances by the varsity choir, and a string quartet, with lectures and a Sunshine Picnic on the program.
Fragmented notice describes foot care remedy Mint oil for tired and painful feet. Claims instant relief from corns and calluses and easy removal of stubborn formations. Includes long, garbled program details and unrelated items. ends with an invalid chair for sale listing.
Local column records social and farm life details. Mentions weddings, dances canceled, family visits, illnesses, funerals, harvest work, threshing plans, and neighbors helping with hay and chores. Names such as Mr Pratt Mrs Pardes and Mr Simmons appear amid community activity and upcoming events.
Berlin reports yesterday's Reichstag address by Chancellor Michaelis showing a middle of the road stance. The speech drew little enthusiasm and lacked the force and decisiveness of Bethmann-Hollweg's previous leadership.
The University will keep Potter Lake open during the last four weeks of the summer session. Dean Frederick J. Kelly says a one dollar fee will be charged to town swimmers and full term University students for the first six weeks due to the cost of filling the lake with city water. Four week enrollees will not be charged, as their enrollment covers the term. Two guards will be on duty. the lake is now filled with city water and ready for swimming.
A reflection on how collaboration reveals others ideas in work while personal play expresses individual ideals of amusement. The piece contrasts work shaped by others with play that reflects personal choice and enjoyment.
A professor recalls an amused incident as students remained seated through the dinner hour during his lecture. His daughter asks why he did not wake them, highlighting the boys’ apparent trance. The exchange captures a lighthearted campus moment.
The Topeka Radio unit of the Kansas National Guard faces federal inspection at 7:15 p.m. on the state house steps. An U S signal service officer from Leavenworth will conduct the check, as the ninth unit completes preliminary steps toward muster into service. Four vacancies remain, and the unit of 71 members must reach 75 to pass. Lieutenant W C Carswell urges telegraphy or electrical qualified men to apply, though non specialists may be accepted. Captain Elmer E Stahl says the unit is in good shape.
War needs of Navy Washington July 23 Secretary Daniels submitted to the house an estimate aggregating 137,366,177 for war needs of the navy including ammunition ordnance supplies improvements of yards and docks clothing and enlargement of the navy yard and gun factory here. Also notes McNish Concord Grape and Mr and Mrs T T Smith visiting Kansas City.
Eczema and skin eruptions are blamed on impurities in the blood and cured by cleansing the blood. S. S. S. is touted as an unrivaled blood purifier and an old market staple sold for fifty years. Readers are invited to write for full treatment advice to Swift Specific Co. Dept. H, Ad en Ga.
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