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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1918
Page
4
Jessie Lawrence reflects on the mayoral race amid defeat at the primaries and praises Francisca for handling the loss with dignity. Observers note voters believed any winner would fail, while Lawrence credits overconfidence for the outcome and admires the winner's conduct.
The text notes German use of the American submarine and its ping technology to influence the war, and describes potato imports being used to feed home front workers while grain and meat head to soldiers. It claims America is borrowing the potato idea back to feed millions.
The article discusses rationing potatoes to boost exports while General Foehis reinforces a defensive army of about half a million, delaying offensive plans to preserve reserves. It critiques the idea of knitting and fashion during turmoil and contrasts revolutionary violence with social reactions in Paris.
Baldwin reader sends Journal-World a marked Successful Farming copy containing Alson Secor’s German atrocities in Belgium. The account cites British French Belgian official reports of cruelty to women children and men, calling German actions fiendish, merciless, and beyond humane restraint.
The column highlights D R B Alonzo Taylor praising French women for farm work and supporting Allied armies with food. It asks Americans to preserve life comforts while aiding France, and notes domestic efforts like knitting for university men and yarn drives. Also mentions local items from McCulloch's Drug Store and new reading glasses for M. Newmark.
National War Garden Commission urges planting more home gardens to boost wartime food production. Guidance covers carrot roots and practices for straight growth, radish companions to prevent crusts, sowing rates, thinning, and timing. Onions see similar emphasis with sets, autumn plantings, and green onion harvests, plus cultivation tips to prevent weed competition.
Plain coconut oil is superior to most commercial shampoos as it is gentle on the scalp and hair. Moisten hair with water and rub in one to two teaspoonfuls to create a rich lather that cleanses dust dirt dandruff and oil without harming the hair.
An advertisement extols the Waterloo Boy kerosene tractor for simple operation, reliable parts, and ready repairs. It claims higher kerosene efficiency, easy assembly, and a quick, inexpensive upgrade path, urging farmers in Kansas to buy through local dealers and compare fuel use and performance.
The Third Liberty Loan Honor Flag, 46 by 34 inches, with red border white center and three blue stripes, is adopted to spur local subscriptions. An additional blue star emblem rewards communities raising quotas, with window cards given to bond buyers and an Honor Roll displaying supporters who help fund government bonds.
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