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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1919
Page
7
State reports the smallest grain stock in years with 51,238,000 bushels of oats in farmers bins. Oat shipments are at a record low, barley stocks near 1918 levels with potential seed shortages. Statewide barley held at 1,510,000 bushels, jeopardizing spring seeding as seed distribution remains uneven. Kansas marketed only 9 percent of last year’s barley outside production counties.
Local notices describe daily life in Belleview including quilting groups, school activities, and neighbors helping Mrs. Cou ter and Mrs. Davis. The report lists visitors, afternoon calls, and informal gatherings at homes in Laverne and Wake, with mentions of teachers, families, and community events.
A fragmented page lists residents visiting kin and friends across towns, with names like Anderson, PosWiek, Veralays, Chrsi, and Muirin. It mentions trips to Kansas City, Law Prence, and Clyde Talens, plus social calls, reported illnesses, and garden chats.
A vintage ad promotes Jad Salts as a kidney cleansing cure, urging readers to drink two tablespoons in water daily to flush kidneys and ease back pain, bladder issues, and other ailments. It credits a local druggist for selling the product and touts its harmless, grape and lemon acid lithia formulation.
Delbert Siting and others are mentioned in a sparse item noting car care services by Private Lawrence Taxien Co in Massachusetts. The brief entry lists telephone availability day and night, with promises of prompt answering, and mentions storage, repairs, and washing of cars. The text appears to be an OCR fragment with limited readable details.
St Louis critics hail Carl Preyer, dean of the piano art at University of Kentucky, as exemplary in pianism after a St Louis Symphony concert at the Odeon. They laud his originality and graceful ornamentation in a piece for solo piano, noting seven melodies and distinctive style.
Lieutenant Charles N Griesa recounts Everett Wood’s selfless acts and bravery with the 356th Infantry near the Meuse front. The letter, sent to Mrs Wood, recalls Everett’s concern for comrades, his habit of sharing tobacco and supplies, and how a shell killed him while aiding the retreat.
MC A board reveals increased activities prompting enlargement of staff as the University of Missouri College of Agriculture adds to its roster of secretaries to handle the rise in offices and correspondence.
A partial notice indicates Mot A has been appointed as assistant vessel engineer and will assume duties on April 1. The remaining team member of the time material force has not yet been selected.
Kansas congressman Campbell Geof Joins the House Rules Committee as a Republican member. The Republican committee on committees filled the seats including South Dakota and Wyoming delegates with emphasis on party leadership and regional balance.
Local unit receives rifles in a period notice indicating arms issued to troops. The report notes distribution by the agency and timing, with references to Capel county and Lamesa area. Public safety and logistics are addressed as rifles are allocated to units for duty.
A fragmented press excerpt suggests Prince of Monaco denies direct blame in a wartime dispute. The interview references statements about responsibility, with confusion over who initiated diplomatic or military actions and the prince’s stance on the matter.
An old advertisement promotes Wizard Oil as a grip and influenza preventive. It advises nose and throat spray or gargling with one part Wizard Oil to two parts water, plus use of an atomizer, and suggests nasal snuffing if no device is available. It urges early use to prevent chest colds and sore throats, with a 30 cent price and money back guarantee, alongside Wizard Liver Whips at 30 cents from druggists.
General Roberts changes Hawes details a shift in command as 3M N. Robert receives new duties and a release from active service. The article notes a transition at the station and mentions colleagues Frank Meera and Knusete among others.
An ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle safe substitute for calomel to cleanse blood bowels and liver. It claims the product clears a pimply face and dull feeling without sickness or bad taste, describing the tablets as a 3 per one scan compound with distinctive markings.
General Leonard Wood issues a valedictory order from Funston Kansas marking his departure and praising the troops and community. He commends the Red Cross Knight of Columbus and Army for loyalty, discipline, and high morale, noting the readiness and training of the command and the support of nearby towns for sustaining peace and preparedness.
Statement from Dean Olin Templin explains that university credits for work will be approved for returning soldiers. The process is not yet complete and may take four to five weeks before finalized, with plans to orient credits toward squarely recognized requirements.
An uneven crowd heard a controversial presentation yesterday as a local group showcased a discussion on standards for determining causes in education. Diana Wells hosted a charitable event with speakers from neighboring districts and a presentation on the Standards Method for teaching.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Demingt Vere and Pay ars ben with unclear phrases. The readable parts suggest a legal or court context involving Po and a possible 4 oa ceae, but most specifics are garbled.
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The article touts a long used preparation that prevents colds and grippe when early symptoms appear. It claims decades of use and wide adoption across ages, with price details noted as fifty years of prompt relief and a call to expect departure on March 17.
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