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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1918
Page
9
A candidate vows to use police and University labs for milk inspection, appoint a qualified welfare officer at no extra cost, secure gas at fair rates, let the water issue resolve by June, and improve garbage disposal. He emphasizes dedication of city officials and support for Social Service Hospital.
The speaker criticizes ineffective plans and political meddling. He pledges a nonpartisan welfare officer, enforcement of existing ordinances, and a businesslike, fully informed city administration with public reporting, cooperation with the university, and expanded social services including a Social Service Hospital.
The article extols finger print records as crucial to crime detection and notes its long history with claims of Ching 4006 years ago. It also describes Holland's Great Dike, a 40 mile barrier from Yssel to the sea built in sections and guarding low-lying lands for seven centuries.
Beginning today five agricultural war conferences will be held across Kansas to provide an intimate view of national and world food production issues. The Seneca session opens with the Seneca farm bureau meeting. Speakers include Dr. C F Curtiss J C Mohler and F C Johnson. Local arrangements foreseen for Cottonwood Falls Coffeyville Concordia Larner and others with 5000 expected at Cottonwood Falls. The event features Lieut T K Nance wounded veteran and the 341st Field Artillery band. Joint sponsors include Kansas Council for Defense USDA Kansas State Agricultural College and State Board of Agriculture. Local farm bureaus and institutes assist.
The bank reports that 1917 showed gratifying growth and reflects the public’s trust in its conservative business methods and helpful banking service. It appeals to customers to open or transfer accounts to continue this policy.
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