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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1919
Page
8
Maxwell team of bowlers dominated last night with a clean sweep, finishing clear of rivals as top performers led in each event. The brief meet saw Maxwell secure multiple wins and high scores, highlighting strong team depth and standout individual performances.
W S Griesa seeks re election to the Lawrence City Board of Education with primaries set for March 1919 S R Holloway also announces intent to run for re election to the same board with primaries on March 11 1919 I C Stevenso announces candidacy for traffic enforcement and revenue commissioner position subject to primary election Ali Khan seeks finance post subject to upcoming election Weather details incomplete
Lawrence firm Green Brothers in Kansas led in implement sales across the Kansas City territory covering Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma. The firm sold more Stover Engine Company road machinery and other top lines like John Deere Plow Co Hayes Pump Co and Louden Machinery. Manager T H Chandler notes the strong year and expects 1919 to be even better with improved facilities and high class lines.
Edmondson team wins a three game series at the Elks Club with scores 735 688, 714 668, and 746. Maxwell tops the evening with 13 points and Henry also posts strong playing, though the record ends abruptly with incomplete data.
Emporia Kan March 5 The Fourth district high school basketball tournament will be played in the gymnasiums of the State Normal school on March 6 and 7. Supt W S Rupe of Burlington district athletics director said bids are the fastest ever staged here and a large number of teams will compete including Burlington Council Grove Melvern Marion Parkerville Hartford Quenemo Reading Eureka Bridgman LeRoy White City Lyndon and others with both boys and girls teams entered.
Hartig and Hults split the seven back tourney at the Elks with the Hults winning 250 to 227 and 236 to 228 while Hartig posted 261 to 249 and 263 to 232 in the two later games. The exhibit section promotes War pictures and Chicago Art Museum reproductions at L L Phillips & Co. in Lawrence with evening hours this week. Soldiers may salute the king only while guarding royal residences.
Lawrence High battles Kansas City All-Stars in the Haskell gym for the season’s biggest crowd. Coach Uhrlaubh warns only amateurs in the stands and the local squad trains hard to meet the strong Kansas City lineup in a battle royal from start to finish.
Last night at Fraser Hall the Zoellner String Quartet gave its ninth recital. A cold wind kept the audience from full attention, but they responded with warm applause returning the musicians to the stage several times. The program, strongest in modern numbers, opened with the Mozart quartet and included Grainger's Molly on the Shore.
Thousands suffer stomach upset and indigestion as they seek a cure. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets stimulate the liver and bowels to restore natural function, acting without harsh laxatives. Take one or two at bedtime. sold in 10c and 25c boxes by druggists.
A historical ad-like fragment praises a snake oil patent medicine claiming to relieve rheumatism and arthritis. It touts universal cures, testimonials, and dramatic health improvements, urging readers to obtain the product from Corner Drug and similar outlets. The text echoes dubious claims and grandiose guarantees common to period advertisements.
Fragment appears to discuss a pianist named Grainger and a possible appearance, with notes on effort and criticism. Mentions Dean noting a morning effort to secure him for a concert and references to other performers and public reception.
Local slate features Auber, Termes, and Kailindi in upcoming games this Phi day week. Teams target key wins as season momentum builds amid tense matchups and competitive standings.
An advertising blurb touts Wizard Oil as a quick penetrator for rheumatic joints and muscles and promotes its antiseptic use for cuts burns bites and stings. It also markets Wizard Liver Whips as pleasant pink pills for constipation and headaches with a money back guarantee.
Coach Rudolph Ghiath announced this morning that three regular Indian teams the Haskell Indian Regulars the Haskell Indian Reserves and the Haskell Indian Girls team will play Saturday at home against a Camp Funston soldier five on the Has kall gym. The Regulars travel to Ottawa Thursday for a game with Ottawa University and return to Baldwin Friday to meet Baker University. The Girls travel to Emporia Saturday for a rematch with Emporia Normal girls.
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