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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1918
Page
2
Local residents report gatherings and visits across Independence area households including Suttons, Cline, Hurd, and Rockholds. Weekend guests included Leach and Pence families, Jardon and Jardon relatives, and members from Baldwin and Ottawa areas. Health updates note A D Jardon returning from California improved.
The notice states that due to higher costs of six medicinal concentrated extracts in LAXATIVE QUININE the price to druggists has risen. It mentions World Famous Care and Grip and cites MO QUININE in relation to the adjustment.
Camp Funston Kansas March 22 Inter company relay races to Manhattan and return about twenty miles are held to select foot runners for the front. Each team has fifty men and a silver cup will be awarded to the winning team. An inter regimental relay from Topeka to Camp Funston is scheduled, with tent representatives from each unit.
An old advertisement promotes Zemo for eczema and skin troubles. It claims relief from pimples blackheads blotches eczema and ringworm making skin clear. Priced at 35 cents for a small bottle or one dollar for a larger bottle. Advertises E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.
About a hundred runners are set to compete in a race where the distance will be allocated by the commanding officer. Governor Capper has offered a trophy cup for the event titled the Governor's Cup.
Lawrence resident J F Smith, carpenter of 1104 W Sixth St, testifies to Dean's Kidney Pills alleviating back pain and kidney weakness after nighttime trips to the toilet. He says after using the product his back grew stronger and kidney weakness corrected. Price 50c at dealers. Conant's Kidney Pills also advertised by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Special Easter cards will be sold Saturday afternoon at Weaver's Innes Bullene and Hackman's department stores by the Fatherless Children of France committee. Proceeds fund support for French orphans. each card costs ten cents and one day’s care is donated per card sold. Design by Myrtle Sawyer of Worcester Massachusetts features three French children and Easter lilies. Committee officers: E W Murray chairman, F Davies secretary, R C Morrow treasurer.
A brief notice requests calling Matthews at 34 and placing an order for Jennie Lind Coal for the upcoming winter season. The item emphasizes securing coal supply in preparation for cold weather.
Three men were killed when a locomotive of the Ft Worth and Denver railroad exploded near Electra, eighteen miles west of Wichita Falls, around noon. The engineer, fireman, and brakeman were reported as the dead crew.
Joe Howard and wife Ethel Clark, headlining at the Orpheum in Kansas City, are spending a few days with W. E. Moak. Howard, a standout on the stage, is noted as Moak’s foster son and memories of his rise in show business are recalled.
A quip notes undertakers rarely visit the sick due to awkward sympathy and inability to convey both directions of care. The line suggests a tongue in cheek take on social duties and professional boundaries.
Mrs Gertier Ebhardt of 219 East First St Kewanee Illinois writes she has taken six bottles of Peruna for a cough and eye soreness after sharing a neighbor’s sample She reports improved health saying she feels like a new woman at age ninety and will keep Peruna in her house Those who object to liquid medicines can secure Peruana tablets.
The article describes Colonel Thompson as chief of the Prussian air service, directing all German air activities including bombing raids on French and British cities and the killing of civilians.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. offers to pay one hundred dollars for each incurable cataract claim cured by Vall’s Catarrh Cure. Notary public swears to the document dated December 6. Advertisement touts “Catarrh Cure” as a blood and mucous-surface remedy with testimonials and distribution by Cheney & Co.
We extend our thanks to the many friends who assisted in the bereavement of our dear mother and for the floral offerings. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. MM. PL Petefish and family, Mrs. Susie Hendricks and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Benander and family, Mr. and Mrs. Crissie Richardson and family.
We thank our many friends for their sympathy and kindness during the illness and death of our beloved son and brother. Also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Mary Jehle Teckla and Alfred Mr. and Mrs H W Hack Walter Jehle Selma Jehle.
Madrid March 23 Antonio Maura former premier has formed a new cabinet to replace the Marquin de Alhucémas administration. Maura will serve as premier and former premier Dato becomes minister of foreign affairs.
Not all of the geese migrate north in spring. Every community harbors a dozen or more geese throughout the year, suggesting stable local populations.
John MiNer-deadshot, formerly captain of the St. Louis Cardinals, serves as a marine in Paris. He competed in a ground-based tossing event, scoring 259 points from a possible 300 during the monthly tests.
Prof Pan ieee and Prof Rowland of Baker University headline a Tuesday recital for Baldwin Children’s Library Fund. The event, aided by the First Grade Club, raised proceeds to buy 100 or 150 books. Nearby notes report local injuries, travel to Lawrence for state tournament, and various community updates.
Baker loses to Manhattan Aggies two to one in the first Peningu League debate on cabinet government. The affirmative was by Baker and their farmers team. judges favored the negative by two to one though the crowd leaned affirmative. Baker also faced the College of Emporia in Emporia, with little doubt about the likely result.
Baldwin High School captured its first state tournament win at Lawrence Leavenworth 25 to 8 and advances to face Winfield next as Baldwin aims to test a strong Winfield squad.
An old Cincinnati advertisement extols Freezone as a quick, painless corn and callus remover. It promises immediate soreness relief after applying a few drops, with the corn or callus loosening and lifting away without harming surrounding skin. The ad urges women to keep it handy for relief.
Community notes include a potential high hog sale record of twenty Duroc Jersey pigs for 1028 dollars, Baker University connections with students and alumni, chalk talks and musical performances at Gem Theatre, obituaries for Chas Jable and H A Church family events, and local business and farm interest in grain elevator projects plus farm life updates and weather optimism about a bumper crop.
Fragments describe concerns over children crying out for relief amid wars and hardship. The garbled lines reference mothers, welfare, and possible charitable actions, but readable specifics are absent.
All Seasons of Lawrence are urged to meet at the Masonic Temple at 2 o clock Sunday March 24 to attend the funeral of Brother I Do Stewart at the Christian church in a body Fraternally J B Wilson Acting Master No 9 Henry H Asher Secretary
Thirty German soldiers died and more than 100 were wounded when a massive explosion destroyed 500 munition wagons at Meurignies station near Mons Belgium. The blast, reported by Exchange Telegraph via Amsterdam, caused extensive damage and disrupted rail operations.
An ill formed fragment recounts Alice Nfyson in absent minded form and Anilste attending church seldom. A misread contribution passage yields a stray quoted line about not any more, noted by a wavering bestou transcription.
An article notes grasshoppers weighing one thirty‑second of an ounce can eat their weight in grain daily. If nesting birds consumed the grasshoppers, millions could destroy crops worth about 17,430 dollars at 10 pounds per ton.
The District Court was asked Thursday to annul Sophia Emerys will by defendants Marion Emery Lon Emery and Bertha Emery Carr. They claim Sophia Emery lacked full mental capacity and that Arthur Emery manipulated the will in his favor promising to pay all estate debts upon possession but failing to do so.
The text describes how Goths and Moors were pronounced in old forms, noting Spanish vowel shifts and phonetic rules. It references Valladolid Seville and examples from a Spanish language guide, including names and places with historic pronunciations.
The Loyal Bereans met at Miss Ruth Petty home on Thursday evening after a brief business session. Refreshments were served by Miss Carvie Chase and Miss Petty. An informal dance followed with high school boys performing for the Leavenworth basketball team.
Miss Geneva Hunter will entertain guests at dinner this evening in honor of her birthday a yellow and white color scheme decorates tables. Covers include Edna Chain Eleanor Atkinson Myrtle Steen Lorette Chapman Hunter Herbie Mee John Monteith Albert Lakin Howard Lockwood Loren Simon Mrs Walter Palmateer returned from Camp Donnahan after ten weeks away. Mrs FR Cole and daughter Lacie traveled to Kansas City for weekend plans and Harry Lauder. Mrs HT Kane and son Lawrence of Wes Doniphan joined the trip to hear Lauder returning Friday. Ruth Veriday Mrs Charles Hughes and Mr Petty visited Kansas City briefly.
Treasury invites subscriptions for new certificates dated March 20 and due June 18. Denominations start at 500 and up, bearing interest at 4 2 2 percent, payable in cash at the Federal Reserve Bank, Kansas City, Missouri. Watkins National Banke.
The draft list shows names by district board at Topeka with classifications A 1 A 1 A 2 and 3 across multiple individuals including Clyde G Castle Herman Broeker George H L Beach Edgar Salisbury Robt C Goldtrap Robt T Mason Henry Huntsman Haworth Clarence Copp Dr Schiller Kruse Kupper Reynolds Peyton Watts Clarence Campbell Frank Sehon Chas Hegeman George Hegeman Floyd Heffner Homer Wright Henry Laurenz Daniel Neis George Moss among others with locations Topeka Lawrence Dallas Kansas City Baldwin Lecompton Waynesboro Richland and Wheeling. The notice covers class assignments and regional distribution.
The inventors claim a new machine gun can fire 33000 shots a minute though it lacks a barrel. A rotating disk inside a flat case ejects shells through a top outlet while bullets exit a front slot. Invented by Levi W. Lombard and Earle Ovington of Heston, it can run by motor, gasoline, steam, or hand power, as shown with E L Jones operating it.
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