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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1917
Page
2
Fragmentary report notes a sergeant and a person named Marie connected to a conference with a ride arranged by King and Simons, and a possible Kansas business trip this afternoon.
An ad describes corns and pain from corns with electric bell like devices and nerve shock ideas. It promotes Freezone as a remedy bought at a drug store and claims it can lift the corn out without pain using a small ounce offer.
John Selig defeated Red Lupton in the finals to win the boys singles championship. The club awarded Selig a trophy cover for his victory and the event raised money for the trophies.
British forces struck last night near Messines advancing 500 to 1000 yards along a seven mile front astride the Ypres canal. They occupy former German trenches from the Lys to the Yser and broadened their south and east push as war reports confirm. Rural school commencement exercises in Douglas county set for June 23 after venue change to the high school auditorium due to theater unavailability.
A sheep expert notes that variation in lambs and their flesh yields impacts breeding and feeding results. Buyers should select the best lambs to start with, as this difference often determines end profits in sales of breeders or feeders.
Breeders must study market demands and select sires to fit buyer needs. If buyers want high priced cuts or heavy draft work horses, choose sires that produce those traits. For bacon hog markets, select top bacon breed individuals. Always strive for uniformly good animals and exclude misfits.
A home spray formula blends one pound of strong soap with a gallon of boiling water, adds a gallon of kerosene and a pint of crude carbolic acid, then mixes. After churning, ten gallons of water are added to form a stock solution, which is diluted with equal water before use.
A practical note for belt maintenance advises using a wire from a picture-card as a makeshift belt lace. The technique reduces downtime by replacing worn belt-lacing with a strong improvised wire cord, guided by asking the wife for the hidden card bundle.
A historical tip explains estimating grain or vegetable quantities in a heap. Multiply the heap diameter in feet by itself and by the height, then divide the result by four to approximate the number of bushels.
A cautionary note warns that piles of rubbish straw and hay near barns can fuel rapid fires after overturned lanterns or dropped matches. The piece argues for better policy and disposal to prevent ignition and protect property and livestock.
Paris report says Raymond Ruff Swoboda, held by Paris police in spring 1916 for a liner La Touraine fire, has been arrested in Zurich. He faces charges of recruiting spies to work against France and is linked to a German businessman recently sentenced to life for espionage. In other notes Walter Fishback jailed for petit larceny. Lora Porter fined. and local events like Children’s Day at Barker Market Sunday school.
An early 20th century excerpt contrasts a bitter morning scene with wives and husbands in a social hint about toil and service. The lines encourage labor for others to feel a glow of new life and rest through service.
A collection of brief and varied clippings notes on behavior and morals. It cites lessons from a mother’s guidance on effort, a critique of mean gossip, and a remark on poets profiting from unusual verse. The snippets reflect casual opinion from multiple papers.
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