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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR reads like a poetic meditation on motherhood and nature. It mentions a friend and a writer from a department store division, with scattered phrases about ponies, pioneers, and doing everything to help nature in her work.
Discussion stresses the looming demand for a new high school building and a suitable site. Oversight warns waiting risks higher costs due to favoritized property ACQ and condemnation. Leaders urge early purchase while property is affordable to avoid later space and financing pressures.
An advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills restore bladder function and relieve back pain and joint aches. It cites a customer named Mrs. Jaynee and a man named Martin who report improved kidney action after using the pills, noting relief from irregular urinary issues and better overall health. The copy urges readers to try the product from O. P. Barber & Son.
The board details why a southern east site was selected for a new high school over other properties. It cites space for the building, separation from other structures, accessibility by streetcar, hygienic location, and future expansion while noting no competing site matched these needs. A swimming caps ad follows.
Kansas officials report a Senate bill to authorize federal military road construction along Atlantic and Pacific coasts and the Canadian border. W C Markham states the plan differs from the current federal aid program and would yield expensive, unusually strong roads. County petitions will be guided by new commission instructions after map approval in Washington.
Purity of blood keeps the body robust and free of ailments. S. S. S. is advertised as a blood purifier and tonic sold by druggists for over fifty years. It claims to build appetite, tone the system, and aid well being. Write for booklets from Swift Specific Co Dept. E Atlanta Ga.
An old advertisement blames high heeled shoes for corns and infections. It promotes a cheap drug named Freezone sold for treating corns and calluses with direct application. The copy claims the product dries instantly and removes the entire corn without skin irritation.
McCullough's Drug Store advertises Lord Baltimore pound papers and envelopes as a value buy, highlighting federal aided progress and practical stationery offerings for Kansas shoppers.
Kansas board of health adopts fly proofing orders for outside toilets in Junction City Manhattan and Leavenworth and within five miles of Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth. Thirty day compliance period issued. Mosquito control advice issued by Kansas State Agricultural College professor urging removal of water containers and use of oil or fish in stagnant pools to curb breeding. Sinn Fein demonstrations continue in Dublin with clashes and arrests amid stray flags and damaged property.
University of Kansas Summer Session will host an all day Fourth of July celebration with an invited speaker in the morning. Games athletic events and an All-University party follow, plus a dramatic art farce and a fine arts concert in the evening. Mrs. Charles D Cohum will speak to women of the university at the two day Coburn Players visit. Rock Island plan affirmed Chicago stockholders approve reorganization with James E Gorman likely to be elected president.
The Red Cross campaign to raise 100 million dollars neared the halfway point tonight as reports from Kansas and nationwide indicate substantial progress toward meeting the quota. Leaders expressed cautious optimism that the drive would reach its target.
Topeka June 21 with half of the Red Cross campaign over reports from across Kansas indicate the state will oversubscribe its $1,000,000 quota. Campaign is receiving enthusiastic support in cities and rural communities as workers report satisfactory responses.
The supplementary budget in the coming Diet session includes 3,000,000 yen ($1.5 million) to establish an army arsenal in Korea. Created to supply two divisions authorized in 1915, the facility would stockguns, ammunition, and ordnance for Korean and Manchurian garrisons in emergencies without dependence on Japan. Fortresses in Korea are also planned.
Halian woman Elvira Spinn defends fine attire amid wartime editorials. She argues modest dress hides women while elaborate outfits attract admiration and potential husbands, noting men are scarce in both peace and war. She urges women to dress to attract, challenging restraint.
Freckles removal remedy claims high success with caveat to avoid freckle reappearance. Wichita event notes discuss healer or advertiser promises and a price or guarantee. Mexico City health census orders enumeration of houses and inhabitants to aid inspectors, with new free baths and enforced bathing. Rome central passport board delays travel, requiring twelve days for approval to ensure unbroken journeys.
Guy Waldo of 1633 Vermont Street leads Lawrence applications for a second reserve officers training camp opening August 27. Kansas applicants accepted will join the camp at Fort Riley with July 15 deadlines. The appeal targets men 31 to 44, seeking mature, experienced leaders for numerous supervisory roles. younger men may rise from the ranks.
Advertisement notes that common soaps dry the scalp and ruin hair. It recommends malsified cocoanut oil as a pure, greaseless cleanser. a small amount produces rich lather and cleanses dust, dirt, and oil. It claims the oil is cheap, available at pharmacies, and lasts months for all family members. A stray item mentions a long ride to learn, and another urges chimney safety before fall. The piece blends product advice with unrelated notices about travel and chimney cleaning.
Italian women press for greater freedom before the war ends. A bill in parliament seeks women’s legal control and disposal of their property as divorce laws remain blocked. A new South Indiana street walk provides a short cut to the University from south of Mount Oread, aiding access.
Mrs Exste J Van Dek SANDE of Paterson New Jersey reports improved health after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier. She describes past back and side pains irregularity fatigue nervousness poor appetite and breathlessness, and urges other women to try the products.
Mrs Walter Thowe visited Wea ven this morning for a visit. H M Light spent the day in Kansas City.
Mrs. Fred Sosman departed for Chicago yesterday while Mrs. R Gilham spent the day in Kansas City. Both trips reflect social movements among local residents with no further details.
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