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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1918
Page
8
A wartime garden bulletin discusses seed soaking patterns and soil moisture to boost germination, advises saturation of seed beds, and warns against overwatering. It promotes diverse crops like eggplant and peppers, with planting spacing and pest protection using light-permeable covers to shield young plants from insects.
Dr MC Elmer of the sociology department was offered the presidency of Fargo College in Fargo North Dakota but chose to stay in Lawrence. He previously managed athletics at Fargo College, eliminating the debt and stabilizing the program. In summer he will hire a sociologist from the nation to direct a Social Service Plattsburg at the University of Minnesota.
An old drugstore notice promotes Green Arsenate Lead Slug Shot and Blick Leaf Number 4u as remedies for "bad bugs" with assurances of reliable supply from MecCulloch's Drug Store. The tone echoes period patent remedy advertising.
Fragmentary ad listing relates to Elks Sevenback event with contact Matthews Lumber and Coal Co. and a phone reference. Mentions Graeber Hartig Heny Reatz Bryant and items like semi anthracite coat. Readers see dealer names and limited pricing cues amid damaged text.
E W Freese arrived back from Jefferson Barracks St Louis after a wire notified him his son Herbert E Freese was ill with pneumonia. He praises the Red Cross nurses and the medical department for their work during his son’s illness.
Mrs Margaret Smale of Bishop California praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a grand remedy for a lingering cold and throat troubles. She notes rapid relief after using the medicine bought at City Drug Store.
A church booklet is in printing detailing Lawrence Presbyterian Church history of sixty years and an informational membership roll. The church recently marked its sixtieth anniversary, and the work will appeal to past and present members and the general public.
A 75 year old resident near death recounts severe jaundice and hunger returning after ten days without food. Five doctors offered no help until Mayr's Wonderful Remedy provided immediate relief. The ad claims the product clears catarrhal mucus, reduces inflammation of the stomach liver and intestines, and cures conditions from appendicitis to various ailments. The Round Corner Drug Store advertises the remedy with a money-back pledge.
Professor E B Stouffer of the university faculty will lecture on The Coming Total Solar Eclipse in Fraser Chapel Wednesday night at 8 30 o clock The eclipse will be visible here Saturday June 8 at about 6 15 o clock Ninety one percent of the sun will be covered by the moon s shadow here
Private Burt D. Lewis of Company H 354th Infantry, Harvard graduate, wins his bride Susie Shaffer of Kansas City after a comic saga of three license mishaps. A missing envelope caused a postponement until the third attempt, when the ceremony finally went ahead. Army City to hold its first election at the fire station.
Tiiney Strode and Rosa Strode colored were arrested at 822 New Jersey Street last night for disturbing the peace. Neighbors say they used obscene language in the street and were a nuisance. They were arraigned in police court and pleaded not guilty, with trial set for this afternoon. Both are repeat offenders with prior fines.
The article stresses vigilant, timely successional sowings to maintain continuous harvests. It advises replanting every two weeks for beans, peas, spinach, radishes, and cucumbers, with end dates around June 1st to July 15th, August 1st, and ongoing summer plantings for crops like lettuce.
A druggist can supply Zemo, an antiseptic liquid that overcomes skin diseases like acne eczema and rashes. Itch relief is often instant and minor blemishes may disappear overnight. Safe for tender skin, Zemo costs 35 cents for standard or a dollar for extra large. The E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland, Ohio.
Harry Archer and Ralph Earnest Keeney, both described as colored, were arrested at 815 New Jersey Street this morning. Archer faces a vagrancy charge, Keeney is held for investigation. Police say both are dope fiends with no regular livelihood.
Coffman family seeks help locating 14 year old Willie Fay Coffman who left his father’s home at 819 Alabama street on Sunday around 2 pm and has not been seen since. Police urged to investigate as search continues this morning.
A declaration states the individual intends to go to the harvest fields. The note emphasizes upcoming farming work and planned movements to the fields for seasonal tasks.
A. A. Hicks reports a Red Cross drive in Grant township where Todd Brown, proprietor of the Tough ranch northeast of town, could not be reached in time. Hicks paid the amount himself and Brown pledged to reimburse, stating he would pay his share in any drive and even borrow if needed. Brown is described as a rising colored farmer who has built a new home for his family.
Dr George FP Gaumer of Yucatan is visiting his brother C Ss Gaumer in Lawrence. He arrived with his daughter and plans to enter the University next.
Mason Lawrence Lodge No. 6 will meet Wednesday evening at 7 30 with special work in 1st degree. SMITH, Secretary. U S G Plank. We M. Mr J P Coffman left Sunday for California to visit his daughter Mrs Harry E Groff in Sacramento and his son in Stockton. Mr and Mrs E W Freyschlag of Clearwater Florida are guests of Mr and Mrs R S Davidson 1646 Kentucky.
A recent census shows an increase of 125 species and subspecies since 1910. While new birds appear on the list, many are subspecies not previously recognized.
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