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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1918
Page
6
In a Red Cross auxiliary, Mrs. Britt stands as a stern efficient figure while Mrs. Farlow, a grieving mother, struggles with torn bandages and heartbreak. A harsh rebuke from Mrs. Britt prompts reflection on sacrifice, duty, and resolve amid wartime toil.
Mr and Mrs RL Hickson spent the day in Kansas City. Rev and Mrs Frank Jennings and Mrs Paul Rankin motored to Ottawa this afternoon to attend the Ottawa University alumni dinner this evening.
Anna Meterland of Peru Indiana describes severe backache and dragging pains that left her unable to stand. After trying medicines and doctors noting only an operation would help, she credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her strength. She says she rises at 4 am, does housework, works at a factory all day, then returns home to cook and feel well. The ad urges other women with similar ailments to try the remedy.
The War Department will consider picks for officer training at Funston. New continuations streamline entry with civilian and military experience. Majors Shivers and Perkins named instructors. Infantry officers moved to replacement camps. graduation class reassigned as vacancies appear. Bands from three field artillery regiments may tour May 1 to support Red Cross drive, cities bearing costs. General Wood conducts daily division-wide inspections, engaging soldiers personally.
General shows personal interest in welfare and gains popularity with troops. Infantry regiments pass inspection in first class condition while artillery regiments are examined at one per day. Other divisional units await their turns as drills proceed in their areas and evening addresses in large auditoriums. Healthy living ad urges Hood's Sarsaparilla.
London dispatch reports German high command may have fixed on the Arras region for a new offensive. German reserves swirl as Foch’s counter moves claimed success, while Allied preparation and British resolve mount. American participation remains uncertain though eyes are on tide of clashes in France.
Testimonial style notice references Lawrence residents praising Doan's Kidney Pills as effective relief for back and kidney discomfort. Ad claims a Mrs. Kreilehe of Buffalo New York used the product with success and endorses it as sterling value.
The University of Kansas plans a Reserve Officer Training School with a retired U S Army officer to teach military science next year. The Senate has asked the War Department to authorize the instructor and expand drill for students akin to Kansas Agricultural College at Manhattan.
Kansas University leaves Lawrence for a three game baseball series at Ames against Iowa Aggies. Zealous outfielder Weltmer is missing due to medical reasons weakening the squad on this trip.
A note of appreciation from the Hagemann family thanks neighbors and friends for helping save their house from a fire with special gratitude to Frank Guffin who raised the alarm. The message lists several local businesses and notes recent contracts for rural school editing systems and lumber deliveries.
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