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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1917
Page
9
Henry Durst completes a fifteen day sale in July with deep cut prices across every department. The Durst Sales System reports satisfied customers returning to spread the word, aiming to convert 10000 dollars of goods to cash to make room for new shipments. Visit the store to verify the sale’s genuineness and buyer-friendly approach.
Canadian Sergeant Major G H McLeod says chewing gum keeps soldiers moving after fatigue and eases thirst in first aid dressing stations behind the lines. He notes its use in field hospitals and mentions a group formed to ship gum and comforts to troops, with subscriptions sent to W W Pilkington in New York.
It is very probable two bush league managers will fight it out for honors in the American league. Clarence Rowland, manager of the White Sox, has his team whipped into shape to play consistent baseball. Lee Fohl of Cleveland has started a drive pennant ward which should land him near the top of the heap unless accidents or unforeseen complications intervene.
University of Kansas faces weak outlook for war depleted teams with half the coaching staff gone and only a few freshman back. Coach McCarty hails last year’s freshmen as best yet while all valley schools suffer losses. Hamilton to coach with Olcott no new hires and cuts to curb expenses. Journal-World ad invites readers to subscribe.
The funeral of Bessie Reno age six was held at Cross chapel at three yesterday afternoon with Stev J. N. Jackson in charge. Reno died at her home 808 East Twelfth Street on Wednesday. Interment followed at Oak Hill cemetery.
Mason notice lists Acacia Lodge No 9 second degree July 24 1917 eight oclock and special July 26 for third degree. Lawrence Lodge No 6 and all brethren invited. Fraternally August Wahl W M Henry H Asher Secretary. To Undergo Operation Mrs T N Hansen and daughters Sadie Maude travel to Kansas City for tonsil removal. Sam Burris Arrested charged with wife and child desertion released on bond. Mrs Burris says charges are untrue. Order True Fruit Orange Julep of McNish. Phones 198 Dr Orelup eye ear nose throat Dick Building.
Topeka July 25 Efforts to raise Kansas wheat production focus on better cultivation. The seed wheat committee of the Kansas council of defense will oversee farming methods, prioritizing early land preparation and seed savings. Deep plowing and July or August disking will be used where early plowing is impossible, with historical trials showing higher yields for early deep plowing. The program emphasizes practical results, with experts backing the plan and allowances for unavoidable conditions. Also notes a Pathe film showing Our Troops in France at Varsity Theatre tonight.
London July 28 Two new orders recognizing wartime service have been created by King George. The Order of the British Empire offers five classes with knighthood for men and Dame titles for women. the Order of the Companions of Honor has a single class for both sexes. The Prince of Wales becomes Grand Master. Additionally, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Cross visited Tonganoxie this afternoon.
Edward Maurice Briggs will take the vacant head position in the department of physical education, filling the resignation gap left by Dr James Childs. Briggs, an assistant German professor at the university, is teaching at Harvard on leave, with a 1904 Alaska bachelor’s and a 1905 Harvard MA. No replacement has yet been found for the women’s department head. Dr Les B Harrison plans to resume at the university this fall after YMCA work at Fort Riley.
A vintage advert urges readers to choose Shredded Wheat Biscuit for its all whole wheat content and superior nutrition. The copy claims the product fully digests into healthy tissue and energy, endorsing it as cost effective and better than meat or eggs, with serving suggestions and origin at Niagara Falls, New York.
Miss Ruth ette Adams aged 67 years 1 month and 1 day of Lawrence Ikans died after a lingering illness following an operation. Born in West Brookfield June 17 1850 she was a graduate nurse at Boston City Hospital and served as matron at Sherborn and Hudson reformatories. She did Red Cross work with Clara Barton and traveled to Cuba in 1898. She leaves two brothers Leander Somerville and Alfonzo Washington plus nephews and nieces. Funeral from Mrs Cutler home Friday at 1 30 pm burial in West Brookfield.
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