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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1918
Page
4
A June report notes a Senate Judiciary sub committee authorized to draft a bill by Senator King of Utah to abolish the cost plus system and ban payments of commissions on war contracts. The item references a probe into profits alleged from government under wartime contracts and outlines potential legislative action.
Mrs Sheldon an attorney asked the Lawrance city commission to pass an ordinance prohibiting chickens running at large and to include dogs. The matter was referred to the city attorney who refused to draft until she provides specifics. She demanded payment and suggested police could enforce if given corn soaked in whiskey. P O Lanham and Miss Gladys Allendorf were noted visitors.
An advertisement by H L Kramer proclaims an I personally guarantee and will pay for a 50 cent box if Fatomic Tablets fail to promptly remove every trace of indigestion heartburn and sour stomach. The offer emphasizes rapid relief and heavy personal assurance.
Public appeal by Z H Kramer promoting Eatonic Tablets as a modern remedy for indigestion dyspepsia heartburn and stomach ailments. He claims instant neutralization of excess stomach acids and urges trial with a money back guarantee and 500 box offer through drug stores.
Abundant items recount illness and care in families, visits among neighbors, and outings. The column lists medical concerns for Florence Sutter, social calls among the Sutter, Pine, Dolan, and Van Neste households, weekend travel to Lawrence and Kansas City, and a community ice cream social planned to aid the Red Cross. It also reports sugar shortages affecting Lawrence bottlers and the possible use of saccharin during wartime to sustain soft drink production.
Miss Mary Ali a nurse in Kansas City is spending her vacation with home folks. The report lists numerous social visits and weekend gatherings including Mrs. Levi Silvis, Miss Salma Jeh id, Mrs. J. W. Johanning, Mr. Ed Johanning Pines, and many local families in Globe and Lawrence.
The Thrift Stamp committee of the KU Summer Session chaired by Prof. John Ise will have all campaign details ready by next week. Convocation at that time will be devoted entirely to the drive and related planning.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a magic remedy for corns. It claims the product, costing only a few cents, will make corns lift away with a touch and stop dying without pain, encouraging readers to buy the tiny bottle for immediate relief.
The June Graduate Magazine will publish the university war record listing all University men in service and an extensive spread of the University annuals. The magazine is prepared for distribution soon.
Dean Templin Back Dean Olin Tempitz of Baccage will return from wartime outage today to resume his duties, having previously stepped down as director of the galleyjate section of the Food Administration.
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