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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
3
An OCR fragmented note discusses wild plants used as foods and their year round benefits. It mentions testing, foraging, and potential recipes, referencing herbs, greens, and edible roots. The text hints at caution and preparation methods, but specifics are unclear.
A fragmented OCR note discusses Gordon 24 percent, Arrow formfit collar, and Dey of US versus Betherh or Greens. It mentions vegetables, pie, tender plants, and a plan for future crops. Many garbled phrases omit clear actions or dates, but center on agricultural care and plant protection.
The excerpt lists wild greens and potherbs such as curly duck, Lambs quarters, chickweed, mustard shoots, purple sowthistle shoots, horse radish leaves, marsh marigold, poke, purslane, cactus leaves, and tops of turnips onions and beets. It notes preparation tips like soaking to reduce bitter flavors and that cooked greens are generally harmless, with cabbage sprouts noted as a favorite.
A dated local sports note lists players and names including Scatt Retuie Russell Mae and B J Amit, with mentions of team progress and forthcoming dates. The fragmentary text references schedules, captains, and various players amid a growing roster and implied game plans.
Local Baldwin residents report wartime activity and enlistments. Chios conducts hospital duties in Kansas City while others prepare for naval service and coast artillery. Visits include Mr and Mrs Earl Williane and H Brown of Independence, with students returning home for farm duties and musical contest judges named Ruth J Landgren.
Oklahoma reports a favorable week for crops with moderate temperatures and abundant sunshine. Rain was sporadic, easing drought concerns in central and southern regions, while southwestern counties saw light rain and drier conditions. Potatoes and alfalfa showed good growth. pastures improved with rain. cotton seeding and general cultivation underway. A for sale Ford speedster ad and notes on shipbuilding in Germany follow the weather summary.
A May 3 report notes German shipping companies shaping balance for peacetime. Hamburg-America AG currently has under construction in Hamburg a 46,000 ton vessel, with further ships in progress as part of postwar tonnage plans.
An official photograph shows a British soldier dining amid debris in a captured French village. The village was recently seized from retreating German forces, signaling a success for Allied operations near the front.
Trial testimony reveals Captain Franz Rintelen of the German navy proposed a pro German publicity campaign to embroil the United States with Mexico and Japan to stop munitions shipments to the Entente. John C Hammond, an advertiser, said he warned the government and spent thousands on propaganda efforts for Rintelen.
The Cincinnati invention freezone promises instant relief for hard and soft corns and painful calluses with a few drops no pain. Tiny bottles are sold at drug stores for a few cents, marketed as a pain free solution with a yellow label.
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