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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1917

Page

2

RILONTAN Sunk Off Genoa With Four Crew Lost

Four members of the 39 crew of the American steamship Rilontan were lost when the vessel, carrying provisions, was torpedoed and sunk off Genoa Italy. Captain P H Williams commanded the 2921 ton ship, which departed April 7 with a cargo and 18 American citizens aboard. The Universal Telegram Company reported the loss in a cablegram to the owners.

York Stateman Genoa Italy Universal Trepanorisiloe Company Hilorfian PH. Williama Car Leavenworth

World’s Record Holstein Heifer Sets Milk Marks

A three year old Holstein from Brothertown Farms New York named Sadie Vate Concordin Ith leads a string of record claims. She produced 68.7 pounds of milk in a seven day test and set butter and fat records, then her daughter Topsy V O Ves also posted notable yields. The reports describe rapid gains, calving events, and subsequent drops as part of a breeder’s pursuit of top totals.

KKS V .Tapsy Brothertown Farmsea New York Atha Hans Worndy de Sadie Heron

Vine and Hie Gill School Notes Highlight Local Events

A dense OCR filled with names and places from Vineand Hie Gill School notes recounts recent school activities and community mentions. The text references reporters, dates, local figures, and events tied to Miss Month Mor and Porter, with multiple identifications of people and locales across a broad timeline.

Mets Washerton Eudas

Nourishing Wheat Foods Featured In Frugal Diet Advice

A fragment discusses wheat based meals and baked goods as economical nutrition. It highlights whole wheat products such as biscuits with milk as a cost effective breakfast, noting wheat’s body-building properties and potential as a staple alongside berries or fruit.

Road routing debate over fort to fort highway directives

Local and Jefferson county communities push for a shorter route from Leavenworth to Topeka via Biamarck Grove and Midland. The proposed path would save miles, improve water grade, and shift federal aid considerations, while Washington and state officials decide the best line of march for artillery and troops.

Lawrence Dow Tas County Oskaloosa Jefferson County The Independent Peery Mirror Leavenworth Niles Alcon Tes Nuo State Commission Washington

Fragmentary ad text about home ownership and friends

A garbled note mentions owning a home and a friend offering help. The readable parts are limited and lack clear names, dates, or locations. The fragment resembles a personal or promotional message rather than a complete newspaper item.

Elks Plan National Convention in War Time

The Grand Lodge of the Elks will hold its annual convention in Boston in July despite wartime. Leaders decided the event is necessary to coordinate work for the Order during the crisis. Grand Exalted Ruler communicated the decision after consultation and deliberation.

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Woman Recovers After Seven Months with Pinkham Remedy

Mrs Kieso of Aurora Illinois reports seven months of severe female troubles and back pain. After using six bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained health and can do housework. The Pinkham Laboratory notes many testimonials and invites women to write for confidential advice.

Aurora Bil Lydia E. Pinkham Mra Carl A. Kiese North Ave Pinkham Laboratory Lydia E. Pinkam United States

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