Wentworth Names Briggs as Commandant of Farm Unit
Professor E. M. Briggs of the University department of General study becomes commandant at Wentworth military unit replacing the earlier head. The Briggs couple plan to accompany the professor and complete doctoral work at Harvard next winter after the Iowa crop is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keer Kk. U
Wentworth
E. M. Briggs
Department of Gerthe University
Wentworth Military
Iowa
Paish
Briggs
Harvard
Number 40 For The Good Proven By Claims
An Evansville ad promotes Number 40 For The Good a medicinal tonic claiming to cure scrofula blood disorders rheumatism malaria and liver stomach ailments. It asserts a mail refund if customers are not satisfied and warns of a public sale of the product with a front carton statement showing trial. The notice is signed J C Méizienhall and lists Round Corner Drug Co. as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Méizienhall
Evansville
Ind
Round Corner Drug Co
Eveready
O. K
Peerless Garage
N. H. St
Lawrence
Kansas
Baldwin Battery CO
Baldwin
Visiting Prof and Mrs Hungerford in Lawrence
Son Morris is visiting Prof and Mrs H B Hungerford in Lawrence. The brief note records family sightseeing and social visit with academic hosts in the Kansas city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
H. B. Hungerford
Lawrence
Obituaries and funeral notices from Douglas county
Obituaries report the death of Charles W. Kunkel age 88 at his Lecompton home with services at Perry Methodist Church and burial in Perry Cemetery. William Lyman of 1220 Pennsylvania Street had funeral at Ninth Street Baptist Church with burial in Osk Hill Cemetery. Mrs John G Haskell’s funeral is set for 1104 Tennessee Street with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Minor item mentions Glacier insects and micro plants in western national park ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Kunkel
Douglas County
Lecompton
Perry
Gibson
Topeka
Baurial
William Lyman
Pennsylvania Street
Ninth Street Baptist Church
G. N. Jackson
Osk Hil
John G. Haskell
Tennessee Street
Ross Sanderson
Oak Hill Cemetery
National Parks
Perfume From Orange Trees at Grasse Center of Industry
At Grasse in southern France the perfume industry thrives on acres of orange trees. The white blossoms, not the fruit, are prized for making cologne water and sustaining regional fragrance production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grasse
France
Freezone touted as instant corn remover in city ad
An advertisement claims Freezone instantly relieves corn pain when applied to corns and calluses with fast results and no skin irritation. It touts a Cincinnati origin and urges purchase at Rankin's Drug Store. A separate note warns drivers to obey bright headlight and open cutout ordinances, signed by Chief of Police 3 H Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Rotice
H. Monroe
United States Ships Holsteins to France for Relief
One hundred four Holstein cows and four purebred bulls to depart for Havre France aboard a special transport. The cattle were chosen by USDA dairy specialists at the French high commission request from 42 herds. They range in age from two to four and a half years and are expected to freshen soon after arrival to provide milk for children in devastated regions. A charity expert from USDA will accompany the voyage to ensure proper care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
France
Havre
French High Commission
United States Department of Nericulture
Express
New York
Dairy cows shipped to aid milk supply in war zones
The dairy cows chosen are expected to bolster milk production for war stricken areas, meeting urgent demand as part of relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Warstricken
Artificial Marble Production Process Described
A historic description details making artificial marble from plaster of Paris by soaking in a chemical solution, baking, and grinding to powder. It explains mixing with water to form colored clouds and veins, resulting in a hard surface that polishes well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plaster of Paris
Thoughtful Printer and the Bishop’s Expression
A bishop noted a person wore a blank face and a thoughtful printer rendered it as an expressionless face. The ad promotes soda water season and urges ordering a case of McNish with a contact phone 198.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNish
Forage plan for cows from Sudan grass and crops
Prof Swett of Missouri Agricultural College recommends a summer feeding plan for cows. Plant Sudan grass June 1 at sixteen pounds per acre to harvest ten to fifteen tons per acre by mid July. Soybeans thirty pounds per acre planted May 30 feed Aug 1 to 20. Northern corn six quarts per acre planted mid May feeds from Aug 10. Second Sudan grass cut Aug 25 to Sept 2. Cow peas five pecks per acre July 1 feed Aug 25 to Sept 10. Sorghum also good late summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swett
Missouri Agricultural College
Sudan
Better Breeding Aids Inarrying For Large Production
Better breeding will aid large production and profit with purebred bulls and top cows. The article urges selecting the best heifers from the best cows to form the next generation. It notes the black Holstein cow as a recommended breed for tropical countries.
Salt and Tax Musings On Cows And Bids
A reflective note on salt for cows and regular milking, with a tongue in cheek comparison to taxes. The writer muses that bidding to pay taxes on grouches would be of little value.
French Bastille's Rise and Fall Highlighted by Key Return
The article recalls the Bastille built in 1370 by Charles V as English defense, later a famed French prison, and its destruction in 1789 by the people. It notes a key sent by Thomas Jaine to George Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles V
Thomas Jaine
George Washington
Fowl Quip Sparks Laughs In Quirky Local Exchange
A facetious local remark about popular chickens being those that must have their feathers bought for them draws a lighthearted reaction. The exchange highlights whimsical humor in everyday conversations.
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AFOOL
Noettle
National Biscuit Company
N. 8. C. Graham
Termine A Busi
Rome
B.C
Graham Crockere
C. E. Matthews Lbr. Co
Sterling
Eready E Battery
People's State Bank
Rankin’s Drug Store
Jay B. Iden
East Aide
J. Fuller
Iden
Kansas City Star
Missouri College
Red Cross
Will
Paris
Buick
Lawrence Buick CO
Mass
Farmers State and Savings Bank
Russell Tire
Liberty Tube & Tire CO
Masonic Temple
Coca-Cola CO
Atlanta
Wey
Ana
Mazda
Corn Products Refining
Sal
Se & Pres. Cos Sales Pome
Lon
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