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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1921

Page

2

Chemistry boards see about 125 applicants in city

State board members Edward Dorsey Ottawa and R B Bird Winfield with F 37 Ekstrand Salina D F Deems Stack J E Tilford Wichita M Noll Atchison report about 125 applicants for pharmacy certificates in this city amid examination activity.

Edward’ Dorsey Ottawa R.B. Bird Winfield Ekstrand Salina D. F- Deems Stack J. E. Tilford Wichita M. “Noll Atchizon

Mexico Cotton Area Faces Low Prices and Poor Harvest Risk

In Mexico City on May 18 travelers report that less than one third of the Guakuila aguna district acreage is planted. The region, home to most of Mexico's cotton crop, suffers from dire financial straits as prices stay low. Farmers sold products cheaply last year and fear another poor harvest if conditions worsen.

Mexico City Aguna Guakuila Mexico

Real Estate Transfers Listed in Local Deeds

Davis and wife to A J Illerson for 12000 dollars. J Eddie and wife to E T Agher for one dollar. J H Johnson and wife to C L and wife for 1100 dollars. C B Hosford and wife to C I B and wife for 1100 dollars. All transfers reference lots in North Lawrence and Maple Lawn.

Maple Lawn Awrence

Oakridge Neighbors Report Busy Week In Union Township

Local notes recount Interurban service delays due to high water, roadwork at Six Corners, and a string of social calls. Community members from Kent Station to Lawrence visit, attend meetings, and greet relatives while a fort-to-fort road project faces turnout and safety concerns after a roundabout wreck on I T Herd road.

William Metcalf Kent Eavyonworth Miliss Margaret Nunemaker A. A Pearl Roberts Mabel “Watmning Cae Deshazer Pewhiar Severa Harry Gibson Carl C. Tom Saleman Wetern Buyers Association Yoiaia Neb F. H. Leonhard Childs Willis Colman Bismark E. Sandefur K. U S. J. Hunter Harry van Neste Charles Paul Manhiattan Charles Western Union Bertha Knop A. P. Miller C. C. Miller John Clevenger Pansy Wear Joe Hephill L. L. Hardeman Leavenworth Ophelia I. T. Herd Journal World

Kansas poised to face Missouri in Friday track showdown

Kansas enters seven events led by Bradley who is expected to score 15 or more points. Sandefur and Phillips should contribute in discus, shot, javelin, and hurdles. Missouri counters with Hamilton and Williams in sprints and pole vault, with a toss up expected on McCook Field as Kansas seeks a key victory.

Bradley Sandefur Kansas Missouri McCook Hamilton George Williams Jayhawkers

Jayhawker Baseball Heads to Missouri for Key Series

The Jayhawker Baseball team sails to Missouri for a crucial two game series that could solidify first in the Valley race. Rody, Custer, Marxen, and Bloomer will handle mound duties as the lineup remains intact. A clean slate appears likely if the Tigers are swept, following Kansas gains from recent wins over Washington University. Murphy, Boyd, Wenzel, Gray, Farrell, and Uhrlaub pace Kansas’ hot hitting as they chase remaining series.

Jayhawker Missouri Tiger Kansas Men Rody Custer Marxen Bloomer Jayhawkers Washington University Tigers Lopes Kansas Murphy Boyd Wenzel Gray Farrell Uhrlaub Kansas Aggies

Boxing Bout Highlights At Legion Meeting

Boxing bouts promised as a highlight at the American Legion meeting tomorrow night at 8 in Legion hall above Merchants National Bank. The card will feature Indigenous boxers known for past performances at the Public House, along with standard Legion business on the agenda.

Eli Farrell Dorsey Post American Legion Legion Hall Merchants National Bank

Track Meet Between William Jewell and Haskell Off

The William Jewell versus Haskell track meet scheduled for Saturday in Missouri has been canceled due to conflicting events at the school.

William Jewell Haskell Indiana Missouri

Sports Calendar Shows Mixed Track and Baseball Dates

Friday Track Kansas vs Missouri at Kansas City and Friday Baseball Kansas vs Missouri at Columbia. Saturday High School Invitation Track Meet at Lawrence with events in Kansas.

Marys St. Marys Kansas Missouri Lawrence Columbia

Indians seek track comeback after Nebraska nightmare

Frank McDonald, coach of the Indian team, hopes to hold a meet this Saturday to redeem a poor showing at Lincoln last week. Eight athletes suffered ptomaine-like sickness after the Nebraska trip, possibly from travel or food and water changes. George Kipp, usually a 21 foot jumper, managed only 17 feet, while Thompson, a 220 yard dash man, finished far back despite a winning time over 23 seconds.

Frank McDonald Nebraska Cornhuskers Lincoln George Kipp Thompson

Sunday School Meet Plans Inter-Sunday Track Meet

Lawrence Sunday schools commit to an inter-Sunday school track meet on June 3 at the Y M C A. The first place team will win a silver loving cup, with ribbons for top individual point scorers. Eligibility requires enrollment in a participating Sunday school by May 15.

Lawrence

Klein to stay on job at Lawrence high school

Max Klein, athletics coach at Lawrence high school, will remain in his post next fall after choosing to stay for at least one more year. He rejected an attractive offer from another school and has built strong teams in football and basketball.

Max Klein Lawrence High School Lawrence Klein M. U

Paris Likely Choice For 1924 Olympic Games

Lausanne May 18 The International Olympic Committee and allied bodies will meet in Lausanne from May 25 to June 12 to decide the 1924 games site among other issues Paris is favored as the host city The note also records British parliament legislation activity and NY businessman W P Willis crossing the Atlantic 189 times

Paris Lausanne Switzerland International Olympic Committee

Pleasant Grove Births and Illness Report

Pleasant Grove announces a daughter Almeda May born May 6 to Mr. and Mrs. David Daily. A daughter was born May 3 to Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Flory, while Mrs. Flory remains seriously ill with fever and appendicitis. Dr. McConnell of Lawrence and Dr. Hickok of Kansas City attended, with Miss Cartwright nursing and Mrs. Pence present. Further notes from Mr. and Mrs. Earl Powell of the community follow.

David Daily Triday Almeda May Irvin Flory Tuesaday Flory McConnell Lawrence Hickok Outland Kansas City Miss Cartwright Baldwin Pence Earl Powell The

Birth of a son noted in Washington state

State of Washington announces the birth of a little son arriving last week. Elmer Flory and David Kessler join a party including Will Churchbaugh Samuel Churchbaugh and Henry Landis traveling from Lawrence to Union Bridge Maryland for the German Baptist Dunkard Church conference in session there this week. The trip runs via St Louis Pittsburgh and Baltimore.

State of Washington Elmer Flory David Kessler Will Churchbaugh Samuel Churchbaugh Henry Landis Lawrence Union Bridge Maryland Old German Baptist Dunkard Church St. Louis Pittsburgh Baltimore Sam Churchbaugh California Ed Deay Nicholas Reusch Church of Christ At Vinland Deay Reusch

Laundry ad and glass service notice

A brief newspaper item promoting a laundress wet wash service at twenty four hour operation with twenty pounds for one dollar. Also an ad for windshield glass replacement at Matthews with contact via phone. The note reflects small ads copy from a historic local page.

Lawrence Steam Laundry

Twenty One at Baby Clinic Conference in Lawrence

Twenty one babies attended a mother conference yesterday with five from out of Lawrence. One infant came from Kansas City and another from St Louis. Nonresident mothers were welcome to use the Health Department facilities in the city hall to attend.

Lawrence Kansas City St. Louis

Ingrown Toenail Relief Claims From Quigro Solution

A noted authority says applying two drops of Quigro to the skin around an ingrown toenail reduces inflammation and pain. The antiseptic supposedly toughens tender skin enough to push the nail outward overnight. Quigro is sold for chiropodists but available to the public with directions.

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Oakridge Fred Harman Johnie Charlie Strong Zebbie van Nestor Manuel Earl Bereter Frank Scott Ross Stanwix Evangelical St Paul’s League Eudora League Alfred Heck Frank Walters Frank Leonhard Old Friends Club Philip Ernest West Lawrence H.G. van Neste R. L. H. Club Myrtle Sutter Alma Seiwald Seiwald Eudora Florerice Suiter Carrie Hunsinger George Woolf Sutter Fred Emery Carl Clevenger K. A Nettie Sutter Margaret Metcalf Frank Johns Helen Johns George Ford Bereiter Hunsinger Blanche Strong Brodie Sandy Bismark Grove K. C Colorado Ifornia Kansasity Avid Leland’Colman America England Bobby Jones Chick Evans Francis Ouimet Gniet Priday Massey K.U Legion Jewell W. P. Willis New York Atlantic Bellans Sure NS Beellans Anee Nordings Wasa Pleasant Grove Leonard Round Corner Drug Co R. R. Hickson Prop City F. B. Mt Colifoch Barber's Drug Store A. O. Leonard, Inc Fifth Ave BE. W. Rose Co Cleveland Matthews Hamilton Motor & Supply CO Milans Farmers State and Savings Bank McKay Cauchit Vane Electric Shoe Shop Mass
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