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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1918
Page
6
Unclear garbled notice states that women must register between June 17 and June 26 under a wartime authority. The readable fragments point to a civil defense or conscription related requirement for un naturalized or foreign women. Further specifics are unavailable in the text.
Alien women in the United States must register under new rules, with post offices and police stations designated as registration sites. Four autographed photos and biographical data are required, with penalties including internment for noncompliance. measures cover German nationals, native Alsace Lorraine residents, and those married to US citizens prior to April 6.
The text describes permit requirements for German women changing residence, with officials in the original district recording changes and affadavits. Denial power rests with district authorities, who must justify refusals. Officials are urged to be courteous and assist in completing affidavits. Photos must be unmounted and head coverings avoided. Special provisions cover Hawaii, the Philippines, and other U.S. territories, with registration compulsory nationwide.
The University of Kansas senior team defeated an alumni nine 5 to 3 in a marathon 27 inning game on McCook Field Saturday afternoon. Julius Uhr laup pitched for the alumni while Ruble and Weltmer worked for the seniors. Umpire Jay Bond officiated as both lineups featured players from KU and alumni with many seniors among the alumni roster.
In Wichita on June 3 patrons of restaurants may receive wheatless bread with at least 25 percent substitutes and limits on loaf size. The new rules loosen restrictions on wheat flour breads and quick breads, aiming to reduce wheat usage and calories.
Washington reports that wives mothers and sisters of soldiers are being trained to manufacture and test gas masks. Women are organized into divisions under female leaders at a secret plant with special welfare facilities. the program aims to produce disciplined high quality output and to stress the dangers of gas attacks through instructional photos and talks.
The item lists Red Cross nurse Miss Keast and several McDonald relatives serving in the military or government roles, including Paul McDonald in California, Yra McDonald overseas, Andrew McDonald in the Sanitary Corps, James H. Young in the Engineers, and a Civil War veteran Mr. McDonald. It also mentions calling for coal and an ice cream number.
Clearfield residents and friends visit kin in Lawrence Harmony and nearby towns during a busy weekend. Local social rounds include play plans in Eudora and multiple family gatherings noted with names such as Breithaupt Chaney Guenther Todd and Laurenz. A man named Robert Kramer remains ill after surgery while others travel for visits and small events.
Lewis Hugill and Cedis save left join Rohe and Mesars for a Saturday camp at Camp Fup. Bathing caps feature at the City Dig Store as the week ends.
Kansas military officials discussed placing General Wilder S. Metcalf of Lawrence in command of a new Kansas National Guard regiment. The plan, awaiting a War Department decision on age limits, follows guidance from adjutant general and special bullets General Orders No 4. Also noted are Mason Lawrence Lodge No 6 meetings and a U S Supreme Court ruling declaring the 1916 federal child labor law unconstitutional.
Rental furnished apartment available immediately at Ges Kemuyeky. For sale multiple items including three young movies and cattle heads. Call after daybreak.
Dr A W Clark urges Douglas County to join a nationwide drive to enroll 25 000 trained nurses for Red Cross service. The plan calls for volunteers from all counties to support Army nursing needs by year end, with graduate nurses and substitutes from experienced but nonregistered workers.
Local column lists Democratic and Republican candidates for probate judge county treasurer attorney and other offices. W Weber, E Lindley, F W Hosford, Joe B Wilton, Estelle Northrup, A A Hicks, E Moss, Will Johns announce campaigns for primaries on August 6 1918 with party designations and terms.
Dr A W Clark of the Red Gross Douglas county chapter warns that only about 90 000 nurses exist nationwide and 12 000 are needed per million men. He calls for immediate enrollment by registered nurses and urges non registered to become eligible for service.
Washington report notes Americans contributed 166,439,291 dollars to the second Red Cross fund, with final totals expected near 170,000,000. Dr. Orelup and others plan home nursing classes to aid community care. Bark Youngmeyer from Camp Stone returns home on leave to visit his parents.
The text urges caution about obtaining blood supplements and emphasizes keeping blood purified to help the body ward off disease. It stresses vitality and the risk of illness if blood is not properly managed.
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