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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1919
Page
6
A 1940 Farmers' Bulletin excerpt advises poultrymen to remove surplus cockerels early to free pullet space and achieve higher prices. It covers selling by size for Leghorns and general markets, breeding stock separation, fattening ration mixes, milk supplementation, and gradual feeding during confinement.
Fragmentary OCR reads like an advertisement urging the sale of a poison antidote kit with references to a medal and a drugstore box labeling. The garbled copy mentions herbs, tissues, and a Dorma Hesltadions, urging purchase of LD MEDAL on the box at drugstores.
The article offers practical poultry feeding guidance from the USDA, noting fattening periods of 7 to 17 days and conversion rates of grain to weight gain. It warns against sentimentality with weak birds, emphasizes clean housing, pest control, and the importance of feeding and care for chicks, with cautions about lice and proper after-dark treatment. It also mentions a home-made fattening battery and references circular G-30 on first chick care.
Berlin dispatches report Budapest in chaos after Bela Kun's statements spark disorder A narrow escape from violence is alleged at a soldiers and workers council meeting Red Guards patrol the streets threatening the bourgeois amid unfolding turmoil
Berlin May 6 German households face a puzzling sugar famine blamed on political and industrial disturbances. Beet sugar output is restricted as factories close or run short hours. Large quantities are reported missing or allegedly confiscated by soldiers and workmen's councils.
Manhattan May 6 search efforts continue for the bodies of Mica Bernice Herring of Stafford Kansas and Albert Zook of Fort Scott from the State Agricultural College after the boat they rode swamped and overturned a dam. Lieutenant Hugh Garvie of Abilene, a KU engineering student in 1917, has returned from fifteen months in France after downing four enemy planes and spending two months in a German prison. He is a member of Sigma Pi Sigma.
An advertisement touts Gets-It as the safe guaranteed corn remover that instantly relieves pain. It promises painless removal by simply peeling off the corn and avoids cutting, digging, or bandages. Sold at drug stores with endorsements from Lawrence and hence recommended by Corner Drug Co. and Larher's Drug Co. in Chicago.
C R Dooley, former director of vocational instruction for the S A T C, said 140000 men were trained in 67 trades across 168 U S schools. He noted 1000 of those were trained at the university school of engineering, and delivered his report during a recent visit.
Mrs. S. M. Gray of Glasgow Ky credits Vinol with restoring her health after a nervous breakdown and weight loss. The ad touts Vinol as a bead of beef and cod liver peptones with iron manganese and glycerophosphate, claiming it built strength and increased weight.
George Milley searched for a location in Kansas City Monday morning while his baby stayed with him. Anna Kirby spent the weekend at home. Mrs. Addie Bell arrived from Oklahoma for the winter and expects her son John soon, returning from overseas military service. Mr. and Mrs. Ahrens and Misses Ahrens and Winifred Holtem toured Ottawa Monday. Frieda Gibson and mother visited Baldwin Sunday. Virginia Markham stayed in Vinland with Jessie McCarter Monday. The Achdian Literary Society held a mock wedding Saturday night. Delta Zeta hosted a dinner for seventy guests with rose and saw decorations. A hymn sermon on fundamental virtue followed by baptism and new members. The choir performed numbers and Dr. P. Paint at Matthews Lumber Co.
Thomas William Cree and wife transfer to the board of county commissioners for 60 dollars a strip 292-100 of an acre plus a further strip from Sec 11. Otto Drew and wife sell to the board for 1 and other values a 382 square foot strip and a 0.193 acre strip along the Fort-to-Fort road in Sec 14. Mrs. Lizza Sanford to Edward Thompson for 1 and up to 500 dollars in other property a lot on New York Street. Also includes chiropractor office ad for Albright and a lumber company offer of Pure Linseed Oil.
American soldiers in Coblenz amid the Rhine occupation are sending more souvenirs to the United States, shifting from helmets and iron crosses to German steins and pottery. Local plants churn out pieces imprinted with the soldier’s name and unit as about sixty mail bags of gifts are shipped daily.
The Brussels bound German train carried 220 million marks in gold and 100 million marks in small denomination notes. It was opened to exchange for coin and bank notes of 20 5 2 and 1 mark at the Belgian National Bank to meet Reichsbank demand for smaller notes. The train arrived with 106 soldiers guarding and machine pins on each wagon to the frontier.
An insurance man cites a friend’s recovery after taking Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy for gas, colic, and digestive troubles. He says the cure allowed normal eating and attributes it to the product’s claimed removal of mucus and inflammation. The ad mentions Round Corner Drug Store and general druggists. Also notes J C McInnes’s farewell as director of the K U band on May 15.
The annual Suring band concert will be given. McCantes resigns as band leader citing meager safety. He founded the first trained band at the university and wrote several marches including one dedicated to the 35th Division. Rodkey earns a history fellowship at the University of Minors. he is Alma superintendent and track coach, with brother Ralph Rodkey starring on KU track.
An advertisement explains how excess stomach acid prevents proper digestion causing weakness and malnutrition. It links various pains to acid stomach and promotes EATONIC tablets as a quick, relief giving cure. The ad promises money back if no relief and urges readers to try it today.
Women’s Clubs announce the eighteenth annual convention to be held in Corando this month. A greeting is sent to King George VI honoring the tenth year of his reign.
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