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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1918
Page
6
The document invites subscriptions to an issue of U S Treasury Certificates of Indebtedness dated February 20 and due June 20, 1918. The certificates carry a stated percent interest and are presented as attractive for temporary funds. The notice is from Kins National Bank.
Announcements show candidates for Lawrence mayoral race subject to city primaries on March 12. Spalding and George announce bids, aiming for re election and a second term under the February platform.
Local column records visits and returns among residents of Tonganonie and nearby towns. Names include Mrs C Leaning in Lawrence, Mr and Mrs Fred White, Miss Grace Schilling, and many others visiting relatives or attending events. A theater outing to Mister Antonia at Bowersock Theatre and a French tea fundraiser by the Friends Church are noted along with small-town comings and goings.
The young man C. W. Reynolds has enlisted in the Marine Corps and is stationed at Paris Island SC. Johanny Auggie Hen erveld No 84 just set an official milk record of 21.40 and daily milk yield of 72.3 pounds. The Reynolds boys debut shows promise for a strong herd next fall with three daughters at Wakarusa Stace Farm deemed promising heirs to the dam.
Dainty two course menu served by a host as quartet tables decorated dining and living rooms. A Food Crowd attended the event and music filled the afternoon from the pianola providing lively ambiance.
The Aggies seek revenge after two losses to Missouri and a disappointing championship finish. If they score as many points as in the Missouri games, Kansas could win. Knoles Chrlaub Matthews Lassett Miller Fearing Bum Bly Rice travel with the team for the trip. Kansas sits third in the Missouri Valley Conference race and needs one win to secure the spot.
The University of Kansas failed to place well at the Kansas City meet. Everett Bradley, a freshman from KU, ran fourth in the fifty yard dash. Rebaugh won second in the 12 pound shot, while Brad ley tied for first in the high jump. Missouri and Nebraska competitors topped several events as KU athletes faced a weak showing across sprints and field events.
An old ad touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets claiming to stop cough and headache and cure a cold in a day with a money back guarantee by druggists if it fails. E. W. Grove’s signature appears on each box. The surrounding text includes a long list of social visits and local chatter from RAW VALLEY and Lawrence areas with many names and places.
The HiGi Prairie Sunday School and church services drew larger crowds than in years, despite cold winds and poor weather. A busy week includes a Rayo Shuler sale, upcoming Ladies Aid meeting, and planned social events at the Country Club hosted by Mrs Willis Veneer and Mrs Wilbur Black, with reports of active fundraising and community participation amid various local notices.
The University of Nimsas team faced the Fingal two Pesca Flue in a rough affair aided by free throws. Manhattan pulled ahead to win the first game despite the close play.
Baseball practice at K UG gains momentum after basketball season as Bunn Lonborg and Stephenson join the squad. Stephenson, an outfielder, has varsity game help and Lonborg, a freshman back, shifts to catcher this year. Wet weather delayed workouts but plans let nine players prepare for spring drills.
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