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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1918
Page
5
Ames reports no eligible tennis team leaving four-team requirement unmet. Kansas University and Missouri University prepare to contest the Missouri Valley title this year with only Kansas and Missouri as rivals. Oklahoma had planned entry but no other matches, forcing cancellation of the annual tournament.
Twenty high schools from Missouri Valley are invited to the K U Athletic Association hosted event at McCook Field. Northeast Central Westport Manual Highs Kansas City Mo Kansas City Kans and Lawrence High will field full teams. Prizes include medals cups and records to be broken. The meet offers fast competition among Kansas City schools and stars from surrounding districts. Nearby theft reports note a pig stolen from T F Vines north of town and a column recalling 25 years of Journal World ice deliveries priced at 20 cents per hundred.
Fred Voiland of Topeka is appointed state director of the Kansas Council of Defense. Governor Capper announced the selection to organize a statewide defense effort with Voiland dedicating full time to ensure active county organizations. A former legislator and prominent clothing merchant, Voiland is noted for war work and public speaking.
London May 15 British readers note two key takeaways from Emperor William and Emperor Charles meeting. The immediate issue is whether western front troops and renewed attacks may occur, while the longer view foresees a central powers alliance shaped by Mittel Europa. Austrian papers stress no independent Austria Hungary, and unity under German influence is essential for defense and survival.
Lieut Elmer H Dittmar a Kansas University 1912 graduate receives the Croix de Guerre for bravery under fire in France. He served in Picardy and was recovering from a mustard gas attack when the award was made after being commissioned last November at a training camp. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J Dittmar of Clay Center. Ansco Cameras Films and Paper. We develop and print at McColloch's Drug Store.
The Womassociation of the University of Kansas granted a $100 scholarship to a deserving woman at KU. In a meeting yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Frank Strong’s home, members also decided to boost Red Cross work actively.
A scan of real estate transfers shows multiple deeds recorded in Lawrence and surrounding towns. Transactions include C. Jones receiving Lot 1 Block 147 and several parcels in Baldwin and Eudora, with prices like 1 to 2 thousand dollars and deeds between individuals and named estates or trustees.
A. I. Fincher, who moved to North Lawrence in 1889, has held the "Constant Reader" title for the Lawrence Journal-World since subscribing a few days after his arrival. The streak began in 1869 with the journal’s listing of devoted readers.
The readable lines refer to people visiting places in Kansas and Washington D C. Names mentioned include Topeka Lawrence and Kansas City with unclear roles or events. The text appears as garbled OCR with personal references and locations rather than a clear event.
Washington May 5 The first million tons of ships completed and delivered to the United States government under the diversion of the shipping program have been completed as to help defeat Germany A total of 118 621 tons was completed up to May 11 Since January 1 667 305 tons have been delivered monthly totals show a steady increase Most ships were constructed in American yards mostly on the ways or in United States yards Virtually all are steel none of wood has been delivered though 46 have been launched due to delays in boiler rooms and machinery
A regional guide warns against alkali in many soaps drying the scalp and dulling hair. It favors plain greaseless coconut oil soap in small doses, claiming it cleanses without damage, leaving hair soft, silky, and easy to manage for the whole family.
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