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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1919
Page
6
A Nation War Garden bulletin notes spring onions boost digestion and vigor. It covers growing from sets or seeds, with set advice using bottom sets and spacing, plus options for seed-grown onions and care through cultivation and watering. Readers may request a free garden book by mailing to Washington with a two cent stamp.
William R. McCarty died at his country home near Lecompton on March 22, 1919 aged 78. Born January 7 in Bracken County Kentucky, he moved with his family to Linn County Kansas and served in the Sixth Kansas Cavalry in the Civil War. He later studied theology, lived in Kansas, and for twenty years farmed apples in Douglas County becoming a leading producer. Survived by two sons and three daughters including George L. McCarty Lecompton and Dr C W McCarty Tulsa with other children in Denver San Francisco and Lawrence.
The funeral for Paul Hemphill second oldest son of Mr and Mrs C W Hemphill was held at the Reno M E church at 2 20 Wednesday March 26 Rev H W Glaze officiating The church was filled with friends from the countryside and Lawrence Schools marched in a body to the church as a sign of sympathy An abundant display of flowers accompanied the service The choir sang with Miss Georgiana Bleakley at the piano He was only thirteen and showed promise of an industrious life Interment followed in Reno cemetery. Take back the virgin page White and unwritten still Some hand more calm and sage The leaf must fit.
Chief of Police James Monroe and City Sanitary Officer Ed Anderson warn hog pen owners to install a floor and clean pens this spring. Failure to comply could bring penalties in police court. Anderson urges owners to “buck up” and avoid fines.
George J. Frank, recently promoted to lieutenant colonel and in command of the 117th ammunition train in France, writes home from Manhattan Kansas March 28 expressing disbelief at how he emerged from war unscathed and pondering Christian faith and moral tests after combat experiences.
The piece explains rheumatism tied to uric acid in blood, worsened by damp cold causing skin pores to close and kidneys to work harder. It promotes Jad Salts as an inexpensive daily remedy to purge uric acid, claiming benefits for the kidneys and joints.
A speaker reflects on wartime hardships including bombings and shell fire. He emphasizes the lasting terror and humanity of those who endured it, noting that shared suffering can reinforce faith and moral resolve.
Hutchinson Kansas March 28 A dual campaign to extend the National Military Sisterhood of America to every state and to every Kansas county is planned for the April 10 11 convention Leaders from Kansas include many national officers and state officers aim to enlarge locals and keep Kansas as the mother state The organization consists of women relatives of soldiers and traces its roots to the war Names of officers from national and state chapters are listed with towns including Bethany Des Moines Topeka Oskaloosa Lawrence Wichita Topeka and Hutchinson.
A local column records neighbors in Columbia Miss Opi Era visiting relatives and friends across homes in Weld County. It mentions many residents by name, including Mrs Freed Simons Mrs Adeline Thomis and Mr Rex Matsker, plus gatherings at Lone Star Visitor and other local stops, with notices of illness and a death in the community.
Swift's premium hams bacon and cleomargaring at Palace Meat Market 880 Massachusetts St Phone 86.
Among the royal treasures is the peacock feather brooch presented to Queen Mary by the ex-Empress Eugenie. The jewel work intricately reproduces a peacock’s tail with flashing gems, a treasured memento in the royal collection.
A family, under quarantine, held short services in the yard on Wednesday afternoon with burial at Oak Hill cemetery. Friends offered sympathy as Mr and Mrs Ira Rothrock and Miss Fay attended Mrs fleas funeral. Community notes mention several local residents and visitors in a period voice. reading is hampered by OCR errors but preserves references to local families and a funeral.
Mothers urged to use Casearets as a mild candy cathartic to cleanse little stomachs livers and bowels. Sold for a dime, safe for children aged one year and up, with directions on each package.
A sprawling, OCR ruined county column recounts Pleasant Grove life with names like Jean Uirieh and Abe, detailing family groups, landings, church attendance, and local disputes. Mentions of drilling methane, settlers, and various community figures fill a meandering, fragmentary record of a distant week. The piece hints at disputes, church activities, and family ties across the area.
Vinol a tonic made from beef and cod liver peptones manganese and glycerophosphates is advertised as a constitutional remedy that strengthens the system to ward off colds. Testimonials from Dunn and Lagrange North Carolina report relief from chronic coughs and improved health after using Vinol, with claims of weight gain and better sleep.
A terse advertisement by CL LL Rutter offers lawn mower sharpening and grinding services at a low price with repairs extra and delivery not included. The note indicates uncertain pricing and that the author is not prepared to choose options at this time.
A garbled local column notes Mrs. hretrles Johnsen and Mrs. nthe Tribe visiting relatives and attending events. Several names appear repeatedly with weekend visits, social calls, and church or community gatherings. The text references family members, neighbors, and a flurry of Saturday and Sunday activity across households.
Local notices recount a Lawrence wedding and extended family updates. Names include Vera Georns Ferrier, Teurristy, Merv Sat Cartel TV, and Robopee Ptreated. The piece lists visits, health and travel notes, school events, and births in the Midland area, with relatives from Lawrence, Manhattan, and nearby towns.
A reader claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured gall stones, severe colic, and stomach trouble for over a year. The testimonial says it removes mucus, allays intestinal inflammation, and aids stomach liver and appendiceal issues. Offers money back after one dose. Round Corner Drug Stores and pharmacists advertise nationwide.
The International Federation of Catholic Alumnae will hold its third biennial convention in St. Louis at the end of May after a postponement last autumn due to the influenza epidemic. The event brings together alumnae from member schools to discuss society and church activities.
After hours of careful figuring a lone woman in Edgar County Illinois found she owed Uncle Sam an income tax of cents and promptly paid the amount with her personal check.
Mrs. Firmin Hamer, superintendent of the Colorado fish hatchery at Durango, one of the largest in the West, is probably the only woman in America holding such a position.
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