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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1918
Page
4
The passage presents Hannah exalting the Lord for salvation and justice. She declares the Lord’s sovereignty over life and death, noting the rise and fall of the powerful, and the Lord’s care for the hungry and weak, while rulers are humbled.
A Chamber of Commerce speaker last Thursday denounced the Huns, likening German actions to dastardly deeds. A former sympathizer praised the speech, while another man pledged Liberty Bonds, signaling a shift from pro German sentiment to patriotic support, though some fear half hearted backing may persist.
The passage quotes the Boston Transcript noting a cucumber’s fighting spirit and a stamp's best service after being licked, followed by a remark that animals must die for their meat to be cured, reflecting a playful string of metaphors.
An ad promoting Peptiron from C. I. Hood Co. Lowell Mass claims it is the best iron tonic with added pepsin nux celery and tonics. It targets spring blood iron deficiency boosting strength color digestion nerves and stamina for families especially active children.
Lawrence youth urged to attend a play titled The American Girl on Trial to aid the Red Cross. Organizers Miss Jennie Nay and Ruth Evans appeal to students and families to support the war effort while noting Secretary Baker’s remark that the war is distant is refuted by the present sacrifice of soldiers. The piece blends patriotic verse with a call to action to fundraise through performances.
A column notes wartime worries over living costs and policing of public life. It lampoons names being printed in full, jokes about camouflage in casualty lists, and urges prudent planting while citing public figures and social commentary.
Charles Ray returns to the Varsity on Monday and Tuesday with The Family Skeleton a semi farcial drama about millionaire Billy Bates who believes he must drink after inheritance and is cured by his chorus girl sweetheart Sylvia Bremer leads a strong cast including Billy Elmer Andrew Arbuckle Otto Howman and Jack Dyer The Bow ersock presents alternates with Elsie Ferguson Francis X Bushman Beverly Bayne George Beban and Mary Pickford Also Billie Burke stars in Lets Get a Divorce at the Convent Life theatre and Fatty Arbuckle two reel comedy Out West.
Elise Ferguson returns to the screen in The Song of Songs adapted by Charles Maigne from the Edward Sheldon sociological play. Joseph Kaufman directs this dramatic photoplay at Bowersock Theatre for Monday and Tuesday with Ferguson displaying strong expressive talent in a sensational climactic finale.
A party from Lawrence joined Topeka delegates for the closing session of the State Lutheran League convention. Attendees include A E Olson August Selig Frances Selig Frances Penchard Emma Olson Eleta Ernst Madge Stauffer Nettie Nordeen Annabelle Smith Anna Glahn Fred Stubeck Signa Stubeck Millie Carter Hazel Eberhart Esther Swanson Agnes Swanson Reverend Stauffer accompanied them. Robert Albach was re elected treasurer. Next state convention to be held in Salina.
George Beban returns to screen as Jules in Jules of the Strong Heart a new Paramount portrait drawn from a North Woods French Canadian life story. The film directed largely by Donald Crisp features Beban in a seventh major character study and shows Thursday at the Bowersock Theatre.
Eighteen graduates, nine boys and nine girls, will graduate from Eudora High School with Ex Governor W R Stubbs delivering the commencement address. Baccalaureate services were held at St Pauls Evangelical Church with Dr Raymond A Schwegler of the University of Kansas preaching.
Boschee's German Syrup claims fifty two years of use across the United States for coughs bronchitis colds and throat troubles. It promises a good night's rest with free coughing and easy morning expectoration while helping soothe inflamed parts and aid recovery. Sold by City Drug Store Adv For pure ice cream call Wiedemann's No. 182.
J R Holmes faced the first almost Panama of the spring as friends offered sympathetic smiles and remarks. Wiedemann's urged readers to phone ice cream orders early for prompt delivery, listing phone 182.
On Insanity Charge Waiter J Scott the colored pastor of the Church of God was picked up on the street last night by county officers on charge of being insane. People are composed of animal nature and human nature. Just the kind of goggles you are looking for at City Drug Store. Mr Cecil De Roin of Barnes Kansas will spend the weekend at the Sigma Phi Sigma house. Mr De Roin has enlisted in the American Tank service. Mrs R F E Boutell of Howard Kansas Department Chaplain of Ladies of the G A R who has been the guest of Mrs Frances Brown returned to her home in Howard Kansas this morning. Mr A B Havens went to Kansas City this morning to spend the day.
Prize winners from the Chamber of Commerce bird house building contest will be photographed and sold at the chamber rooms. Proceeds will go to the builders, per secretary Harry K Sparks. A group photo is planned with all winners at Mrs. Borman Deuthigt’s home, 1617 Kentucky Street, at noon Sunday. participants should bring their bird houses.
A brief listing notes Rexall White Liniment for lame joints or rheumatic pains sold in 25e bottles at McColluch's Drug Store.
Governor Capper named forty five Kansas men and women as delegates to the National Conference of Social Work to be held in Kansas City Missouri May 15 to 22. The list includes Rey E E Stauf and others representing the state from Topeka and various communities.
A Cleveland based ad promotes Zemo as a cure for pimples blackheads blotches eczema and ringworm promising clear healthy skin. It markets small 35c and extra large 1.00 bottles as clean antiseptic liquid easy to apply non greasy and affordable. The E W Rose Co. advertises dependable skin relief.
Frank Strong announced a Douglas County Defense Council resolution discouraging serving refreshments at social gatherings outside regular meal times. All organizations were urged to follow the resolution's letter.
Local school board to hold a regular monthly meeting Monday night at Wiedermann's for news and announcements. Citizens are advised to submit notices by phone at 182 for inclusion.
United States Department of Agriculture specialists publish guidance on spraying to defend the potato crop from Colorado potato beetle leafhoppers aphids and blight. The bulletin urges careful application of Bordeaux mixture and arsenicals and stresses proper crop rotation and cultural practices to cut losses. It also warns against buying excess garden seeds and urges growers to plan seed use precisely to avoid waste and crowding.
The Social Service League held its annual meeting on Monday May 6 at 3 o'clock in the Social Service Hall. The report blurs with garbled text but indicates routine remarks and shorthand notes from the secretary and attendees.
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