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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1918
Page
6
The Rev. Burris Jenkins delivers the baccalaureate address at Haskell College, focusing on faith, service, and community duty amid challenging times for the school and town.
Dr Burris A Jenkins of Linwood Boulevard Christian Church Kansas City delivered the Haskell Institute baccalaureate address praising Allied soldiers seen in Europe and recounting daily life in France and London air raids. He recalled Sammies in a French village stable and Zeppelins’ failure noting the U boat’s fate likely this year.
D P Rake of Lecompton is driving a new Maxwell touring car purchased from Charles P Banker.
In San Francisco a Red Cross worker relays Capt. David Fallon’s testimony of German atrocities in St Elois. He describes a convent door displaying a nude, crucified mother superior and four mutilated nuns, plus a 70-year-old blacksmith brutalized and bayoneted with a German note on his anvil.
A local notice urges residents to ensure water purity and offers aerated distilled water from McNish, contact number 198, as a clean drinking solution.
Auto owned by Leé Mason caught fire while parked at 1101 Massachusetts Street at 10 45. Damage described as slight.
J Levi of Chilocco starred by winning six events, but Haskell Indians edged Chilocco 64 to 53 on Haskell Field. Haskell, hampered by missing leaders, relied on seconds and thirds to claim victory with Banks and Winnie posting multiple podiums and a three minute nineteen second exhibition relay.
Lawrence players hosted Ottawa at the Lawrence Country Club and won 22 to 13. Matches included Otto Barteides over dropping 3 to 0, H T Jones over Boderson 3 to 0, Irving Hill over Bennett 3 to 0, and D L Patterson over King 3 to 0, among others. Kennedy Plumbing Co. advertises fans at 6.50 and up.
Federal Food Administration moves Kansas to cut losses in harvest and threshing. Dean Johnson's survey shows central losses of millions. recommends tighter equipment, careful threshing, and tighter swathing. Threshing Division formed to coordinate statewide wheat saving and food conservation. Vacation tip pitches electric fans at Kennedy Plumbing Co. for six dollars and up.
Funeral services for W R Piper, aged 56, will be held tomorrow at 3 p m at his home four miles west of town on the California road. Rev Frank Jennings of the Baptist church will officiate. Miss Bida Rearick returns to Kansas City after visiting Miss Anna Rearick.
Following the national administration injunction to employ women where possible, Perkins & Co have hired a woman to operate the building's elevator, replacing a male worker. This marks a notable gender employment shift in industrial work.
Over one fifth of Citizens State Bank deposits were withdrawn to purchase Third Liberty Loan bonds during April 6 to May 4, 1918. The Liberty Loan Committee of the Tenth Federal Reserve District Kansas City expresses sincere appreciation to Otis Perkins for patriotic cooperation in the campaign.
The local four class nine tournament features Haskell and Chilocco meeting on Haskell field this afternoon in a closely contested game. Haskell has played only intra-class games while Chilocco, undefeated this year, beat the University of Oklahoma earlier. Lineups list Haskell Frazier, McDonald, Boman, Davis, Kahdot, Kerchee, King, Crause, Polone and Chilocco Jeans, Johnson, Peech, Leroin, Levi, Kalone, Stutz, McGilberry with Lieutenant Allie Carroll calling balls and strikes and H. W. Boltz umpiring.
David recovers from a long illness and enjoys eggnog, delighting his sister Mary Jane. Mary begs for a cup but mother denies her. David whispers that she should drink fast and when it’s gone he will cry for another, prompting a quiet scheme.
A brief moral exhortation cites Jeremy Taylor urging diligence in employment. The quotation stresses not neglecting duties without reasonable cause and applies to all who serve a calling.
Scientists report that most fish can focus their eyes using the inferior oblique muscles. The finding highlights a common visual mechanism across aquatic species and may influence future studies of fish behavior and perception.
Personal News item list of residents and visitors in Lawrence Kansas and nearby areas. Frances McCurdy leaves for Palihema Oklahoma to take Government Indian service post. Wayne Maloney arrives from Watertown New York, heads to Tulsa for a few days. Osie Hughes departs for East Lansing Michigan as assistant at State Agricultural College. R A Wilkes returns from Franklin counties. George and Lloyd Webster back from Excelsior Springs Missouri after two weeks. Frank W Anderson of Lamine Oklahoma visits family. he is KU alumnus and practicing lawyer en route to France. Mrs Peet and baby plus Miss Smies visit Mrs E W Gross. John Porter of Topeka spends Sunday in Lawrence.
FOR SALE Furniture and all kinds of household goods Mrs Frank Oechsili 42 Ohio St COWS Good Jersey cost me 125 but will sacrifice for quick cash sale E G Woood 643 Mass St ee FOR SALE Choice cherries 2nd house north of Country Club Pick your own if you wish Phone S47K2 FURNISHED ROOMS Close in 1641 Vermont St Call or Phone 2039 Mrs Lovejoy
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