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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
9
Dr. Cir. McClelland reports little hog cholera on farms in Douglas County this summer. He says conditions are favorable and the disease should cause little trouble compared with last year. Farmers have taken measures to protect hogs and improve hog health across the county.
Ed Armstrong, longtime county resident, was freed this morning by order of the county commissioners after serving a sentence for bringing liquor into Lawrence. He pledged to be careful with his luggage in the future. Sale notes include stock and wedding items.
In a recent student assembly at Haskell, Ss Poolaw was elected baseball team captain for the coming year while Sandy Timothy was named track captain. The event followed a routine slate of leadership votes among team rosters and coaching staff.
A fragment mentions Waldorf Pineagate Ice Cream and a lens grinding machine. References Hester and Rolferts and a broken lens measured without prescription and duplicated the same day. The text appears from a local notice or ad fragment with unclear context.
Receipts and prices for fed steers and cows at Kansas City show mixed results. Live cattle futures and grain quotes indicate market stability with occasional small changes. Hogs and corn oats and hay pricing are listed with column totals and futures closes.
About twenty Lawrence men attended the alumni reunion at the Mission Hills club in Kansas City. Coach Herman Cleat delivered a speech to the group, which was received with enthusiasm. The Douglas County Normal Institute will be held, with Haskell, from June 19 to July 1. County teachers may enroll June 19 to 11 oclock. RR Hawley Superintendent. Miss M B Whyton of Topeka visited yesterday while en route to Seattle for the summer. Gustafson brand fountain at Wiedemann's, clean and sanitary.
The Haskell exhibition displays six thousand pieces across leather work baking sewing and art departments. Prizes go to Jenny Sylk Edith Walker Malvina Reed Beatrice Skye and others. Displays include a dress maker champion Wilkie and a room color contrast featuring old and painted furniture.
Several E. U. Greek letter societies will occupy new houses by September as real estate deals finalize. Phi Kappa Psi plans a $25 06 home on Indiana Street north of campus, Theta will host the new house, while Sigma Alpha Epsilon will build a $26 000 home west of campus near University Heights.
Fragmentary OCR reports Lady Paget and the Red Cross mission in Berar with signed statements by two members about the capture of Uskuh and Bulgarian terms. The release includes a farewell telegram from Koval Bulgar and notes on services at Sofia and medical work in eyes ears nose and throat care.
Amsterdam reports Captain Franz von Papen, recalled at U S request, arrived in Holland on a secret mission. The Telegraaf says his aims are to gather military and political intelligence, observe foreigners, and influence Dutch public opinion in Germany’s favor. It also notes a centralized German espionage effort forming in The Hague and Rotterdam.
Kansas State Agricultural College announces caps for baseball and track teams. Captain Reynolds leads base ball selections with Hodgson Ferrier Hevey Denman McGalliard Williams Newton Sullivan Griffiths and McLeod. Track captain Hrizzell Teeter Seeber Holyrod Wilder Bernard Dodrill Enlow Schapey Bixby Turner Granfield Essick Weimer and Keys named. Ottawa University unveils football schedule led by A Schabinger with Oct 6 Kansas State Normal Oct 14 Midland College Oct 20 Fairmount Oct 7 Washburn Nov 8 College of Emporia Nov 10 Baker University at Ottawa. Rehm of Hutchinson to lead 1917 Normal baseball. Lockman of Dodge City elected captain of 1927 track squad. Rahm trying out with Topeka Western League club.
Summer rental available for a room in a modern house with trees near campus on Mass Caroline. Moderate price. Phone Lisa at 7 Work 93 Rs Johnston. Bell 15909.
Joy Card of Thanks extends gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness shown at the death of our daughter and sister. Appreciation expressed for flowers and support from the community, signed by Mr. and Mrs. and family.
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