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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1919
Page
10
Eliza Sanford aged 76 died at her home on 1009 New York Street. Funeral services set for Monday at 2 PM from Sth Street Baptist Church with Rev. G N Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
A dated advertising page urges enrollment at Lawrence Business College to gain required skills for high demand jobs. It markets opportunities for trained individuals while condemning unskilled labor, mentions Mrs. L. M. Linnell visiting, and notes local notices about a prohibition appeal and other short items.
A letter from a Kansas legislator urges lawmakers to convene in special session on June 16 1919 to ratify a national amendment, waiving per diem and limiting expenses to actual costs to avoid tax burden while supporting women's participation in the presidential election. The appeal notes the need for swift action before harvest work.
A historic notice explains sudden cold can kill thousands of fish in shallow tropical waters. Many species become lethargic or drown, washed ashore in a comatose state. The ice phenomenon occurs despite water temperatures above freezing.
John Tyler born March 9 1700 in Charles City Virginia rose to become tenth US president via succession after William Henry Harrison died. He served as president until 1845 and later joined the Confederate Congress before dying January 15 1862 in Richmond. White chocolate described as a Swiss product richer in food value than brown chocolate, made from cocoa butter with sugar or dried cream.
A compact aphorism notes that wealth cannot buy education or true thinking. Inheritance grants acres, but cannot procure knowledge or self-cultivation, and even hiring others cannot replace personal effort or inner growth.
Dr L C Howard chief of the bureau of entomology at the National Museum notes insects harm crops stored goods and livestock but their benefits surpass the losses. He cites their role as agri fertilizer soil improver and producers of honey silk and other products.
General Sir Robert Baden-Powell leads British scouts to uphold the brotherhood of scouts amid war. The article highlights Serbian, French, and Belgian youth scouts driven from homes and decimated by invaders, strengthening ties among allied scouts in troubled provinces.
The passage describes scouts forming a bond when homeless after the Thins drive. It notes Belsian scouts secretly kept their organization under German rule and served as messengers, guides, and interpreters to the British army of occupation, showing friendlier ties to their deliverers and fellow scouts in Great Britain.
A letter from Maj. Gen. A W Robin, commander of New Zealand forces, commends boy scouts for their wartime service. He notes their cheerful, zealous work aiding military authorities and cites their self sacrifice as a key factor in winning the war.
At the Boy Scouts of America national headquarters in Manhattan the employed scouts of Troop 490 are highlighted as models for other city workers. Before hours they perform setting-up exercises to start the day, then man the scout store greet visitors and serve in the supply and orderlies roles across departments.
Congressman Scott Ferris of Lawton Oklahoma announced his candidacy recently, signaling his intent to seek reelection and campaign across his district to address local and national issues. He emphasized support for veterans, farming, and regional development as core priorities.
In Annapolis Maryland troops of Lawtop nominated and cast ballots for the United States Naval Academy appointment. Lively balloting resulted in the election of Scout Clement Mitchell.
Scouts in Marquette help an elderly woman after a house fire and locate fresh firewood while the Marion group educates the public on kindness to animals. Speeches by scouts draw attention as Marion pushes a campaign to curb stray dogs, leading the council to consider an ordinance.
Japanese experiments show fruit juice acids destroy the typhoid bacillus while sugars and starches lack antiseptic effect. Tannic acid proves strongest among vegetable acids, followed by citric tar taric and malic acids. Imitation lemonades with various acids, especially hydrochloric acid, exhibit notable bactericidal action.
In Italy the distinctive votive candle is handmade from pure beeswax kneaded tempered and mixed with a secret ingredient to slow burning. Special Egyptian cotton wicks are used and treated with chemicals to prevent excessive smoking.
FOR SALE 1 five room cottage with new bath fully furnished two lots stone fence lawn tent house sleeping room in yard good cellar cave Best view in mountains 3500 One business location with inducements store room equipment fixtures and three rooms for cooking bath storage outside 2000 One business house double store room sleeping rooms above furnished store fixtures cash register scales ice boxes new stock of groceries at cost possession at once or information Mrs Iuella Hoxapfel Green Mountain Falls, Coro REAL VALUES IN REAL ESTATE 160 a. & miles Lawrence 2% miles shipping point good improvements 145 a. in cultivation 16000 240 a. grain and stock farm 5% miles of Lawrence good improvements 83.00 per acre 160 Acres 64% miles Lawrence % mile land 25 a. fine alfalfa 150.00 per acre 80 a. 5 miles Lawrence all first class land fine improvements 175.00 per acre We also have a fine list of modern houses When you want to buy pay us 8 call EMICK-BROWN INV. CO Phone 396 704 Mass. St LAND OWNERS NOTICE buyers waiting for farms Bee us at once if you want to sell Morris Land Co Improved 86 acres one mile from Lawrence 10000 245 acres says well 3 miles from town 100.08 per acre MORRIS AND co Why Holt Bros. is a good place to have your Laundry done All family washings are done separate thus insuring less wear and tear on clothes cleaner clothes quick service All flimsy linens are washed in net bags which prevent wear on them Prices no higher Give us a trial Holt Bros 1241-Conn. St Phone 1642.
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