Narrow escape for scrappy KU athlete in WWI shell incident
Howard "Scrubby" Laslett, captain elect of KU football and basketball squads, survived a near miss in France when a five inch shell passed between him and the man ahead, failing to explode. He had sought service through prior rejections and has since been in France, now stationed near a mess hall site.
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France
Funston
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Haskell Institute Eyes Unknown Gridiron Year
Walter Fire elected captain while Saunders builds a tentative roster for Haskell's 1918 football season. Carlisle remains a strong influence as few 1917 lettermen return. Two games set at Ottawa and Creighton. three big matches being negotiated with Iowa State, Wisconsin, and Nebraska. The full schedule will be announced by October 1.
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Secon
Webster
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Edeena
Missouri Uniander
Roper
All Missouri Waller
Scker
Ottawa
Ottawa’ University
Creighton University
Omaha
Iowa Agricultural College
Wisconsin University
Nebraska University
Winter Bowling Tourneys Start With Tied Standings
The weekly winter bowling tourney opens Monday with sevenback and ten pin leagues. Pierson, Berger, and Edmondson lead the summer standings. Grreater and Graeber teams close. High scores include 234 by Peterson and 226 by Cher. Upcoming triple tie in sevenback to be settled by special series. full schedules released.
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Graeber
Reatz
Vierson
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Hetzel
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Mitchell
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Veterinarian Ad Promotes Hog Cholera Immunization
I L Pierson veterinarian urges livestock owners on Inter Island to immunize against hog cholera and to inspect stock. Contact 602 for details and services.
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Rhode Island
I. L. Pierson
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Ad Claim
An old style advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a tonic for vigor and kidney health. It claims the product strengthens the body, preserves spirits and muscles, and prevents age-related decline, urging readers to ask their druggist for imported Haarlem Oil in three sealed sizes.
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