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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1917
Page
2
Missouri prepares for a banner week with base ball games against Kansas and a Saturday track clash. Bob Simpson returns to McGrook Field for the first time since breaking the world high hurdle record, drawing a likely record crowd.
The once powerful czar of Russia is described as a has-been whose rule ended when Russian people rose up. The text notes the regime’s fall after war and upheaval, leaving the former leader sad as the nation moves on from his era.
The article previews a pivotal week with Missouri aiming to clinch the conference title while Ames and the Aggies seek to challenge. It notes lineup expectations for Jayhawkers coach McCarty and players like Smee and Porter, plus injuries and new competitors in track events. It mentions javelin uncertainty and potential record bids in events such as half mile and pole vault, with specific athletes named and recent performances cited.
The TIME FOR TOMATOES note urges farmers to plant as ground is favorable and late frosts have ended. The Lawrence Cannery plans larger canning, supplying seed and crates, with output limited by tomato production and labor. The Chamber of Commerce backs grower efforts to improve crops and efficiency.
Lawrence Country Club hosts the Gustafson cup spring handicap golf tournament with a long list of entrants led by Patterson Johns on McMurray Hill and Boynton. The club notes a few free moles remain as Dick Bros invites players to come in for one.
Local Red Cross officials said a man canvassed Lawrence this week asking for Red Cross contributions while posing as authorized staff. They urge the public to verify any caller by contacting Red Cross Headquarters and report any suspicious solicitation to police.
Haskell faces Friends University in a rescheduled afternoon game after wet roads delayed the earlier match. Coach Venn expects a strong showing as the Indians prep for a road trip to Warrensburg next week to meet Phog Allen's team and the Norn team. The triangular track meet with Baker and Ottawa is tentatively set after the state meet on May 1.
Fragmentary text appears to mix garbled phrases and misspelled names. The readable portions reference a vague torment, possibly a satirical or nonsensical piece, with no clear event, person, place, or date to anchor a factual summary.
The text mentions school matters with Rural O sehols and a voter in the weights conference connected to Europe. It notes Dr. Orelun and a local address at Dick Building and Methodist Brotherhood events with Charles Gritsa addressing a church meeting after returning from France.
The article notes Holland favors The Hague as the seat for an eventual peace conference with Berne as an alternative. It argues The Hague’s Peace Palace and diplomatic standing give it an edge, while Berne remains a rival option in the discussion.
A local algebra contest will be held at Wold Meebra High School. Students from area high schools are invited to compete in varieties of problems and seek awards for top finishes.
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