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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
4
An old style medical ad asserts that bad bowel cleansing causes illness including appendicitis and intoxication, promoting Adler-i-ka as the thorough quick acting solution. It includes physician endorsements, testimonials, and claims of safety, with regional sales notes targeting Lawrence and Kansas.
KU engineering students may apply for admission to the U S Naval Engineering School at Stevens Institute Hoboken NJ to become naval officers. Open to graduates of engineering schools. undergraduates may enroll as second mates and be draft-exempt until graduation. Navy department says it offers practical engineering training and good career preparation. Boschee s German Syrup advertises cough relief and rest. City Drug Store advertises sale.
Mrs Martin Holcomb and Mrs Russell Deny shopped in Lawrence Saturday. Attendees praised the Vinlant play with a large crowd Friday night. Jim Kasinger visited the Lawson home Sunday. Martin Grossman was in Lawrence Friday. Glenn McQueen called on Charlie Feet Sunday. Wesley Albert Lawson and Glenn McQueen were Baldwin visitors Saturday. Mrs Jim Kassinger spent Sunday with relatives in Lane. Albert Lawson visited Harold Roe Sunday. Lawrence residents with L A and A F Lawson accompanied by Mr. and Mrs Ernest George attended Monday. Walker Randall moved cattle to pasture Monday. Mrs Lloyd Lumberger returned from Fort Sill Oklahoma with husband in good condition. corn up and being cultivated in places. Martin Holcomb dragged roads Monday. Mrs Frank Jennings and son Ray Mord of Manhattan and Mrs Beard of Lawrence visited Martha McQueen this week. Nellie Tucker spent Tuesday in Lawrence. Martha McQueen and Ferne went to Lawrence on business Wednesday. Dow and son Jonathan of Lawrence have visited the Watsons this week.
A fragment from a Cleveland advertisement touts an antiseptic treatment for skin troubles and other ailments. Describes a dependable product line offered by The E W Rose Co.
Mrs Walker Randall and daughter Opal visited Lawrence on Wednesday and Thursday. Frances Tucker suffered facial injuries when a cart tipped after a car struck it near Hopewell school. she later underwent surgery at Baldwin Hospital. Red Cross members at the school planned to stir patriotism. Numerous local residents, including Ferne McQueen, prepare for Washington government work, with parties and visits noted through Friday.
A reader from Rocky Mount N C argues women do daily housework as hard as men’s work and cites Foley Kidney Pills for kidney health benefits. The ad notes availability at City Drug Store and praises the product.
Former Governor W R Stubbs speaks on Kansas and Its Ideals. W Hoch honors Kansas teachers. Governor Arthur Can Iper discusses Kansas and the War. J Vea Cavaneas chairs. A second program on Christian Education features H A Buchtel, H A Gobin, and D J Cowling.
The Santa Fe filed with the state utilities board for permission to abandon about twenty miles of track between Wellington and Caldwell. Built over thirty years ago, the line has not been used in recent years. Trains currently run over Rock Island lines between these towns. After abandonment, the railroad plans to return title to the right of way to Summer County.
Manhattan May 8 a statewide campaign to enroll men and boys not yet registered for harvest work starts May 20 and runs until every city and town is canvassed. Local organizations will lead, with 100000 harvest hands needed for 10 to 20 days. All able bodied men aged 15 to 65 are urged to volunteer, demonstrating patriotism by labor in the fields.
Will O Leary former Jayhawkers track star now trains in Dayton Ohio for Army aviation service after leaving the First Kansas Engineers at Fort Sill Oklahoma. He holds KU indoor and outdoor quarter mile records and beat Missouri runners despite their strong 440 yard squad. He also starred on the relay team and near the end of last season in the 220 yard dash. O Leary is a Phi Kappa Psi member and studied at Lawrence Business College as an investment.
London May 8 British forces achieved a brief advance in the Amiens sector between the Somme and Ancre rivers after successful minor operations last night. Earlier today the war office noted increased hostile artillery activity on the Flanders front between Meteren and Kemmel.
Babson warns against selfish spending and urges deep home cooperation to increase savings and production. He stresses that victory hinges on individuals reducing consumption, boosting saving, and directing funds to government finance, while industry maintains essential production and future capacity.
In a remote Canadian whirlpool spot, Dave learns of his impulsive brother Barney's tragic death. He meets a solitary knitter, and the two share sorrow and growing attraction as a note reveals Barney’s lost feelings for the same woman. Barney returns unexpectedly, urges Dave to marry the woman, then heads to join the army.
A U S Food Administration order urges brides not to waste rice after weddings as it can substitute for wheat. The guidance, issued in anticipation of June, stems from a New York hotel porter who cleaned wedding rice to sell for chop suey. The story notes conflict with employment outcomes for workers after enforcing the rule.
Men of the Methodist Church plan a supper at the church at 6 30 pm followed by a talk on the proposed permanent income tax for the university by Dean KelIy of the university E D Keilmann managing editor of Journal world will speak on conditions in France Also notes on mother day crafts and local ads Ills include a stray line about Uncle Sam and the Kaiser with no clear local relevance
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