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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1917

Page

8

Subscription Rates By Carrier

The notice lists subscription pricing with figures shown as 40 24 40 148 136 per carrier, indicating different rate levels or time frames for delivery. No additional context provided.

Pacifist Belligerency Noted In Dispatches

The dispatches describe pacifists urged to serve their country where they can. Department of labor reports show many families using Vicé and other foods with near normal prices rather than potatoes and other vegetables edging into luxury status, a pragmatic economy.

Department of Labor

Publicity Tactics Shift With Bugle Notes Debut

A fragment suggests moving from typewritten pleas to bugle notes aimed at pressuring Kaiser. The remark hints at timing with economic commodities rising and signals a shift in wartime propaganda strategy.

Oil rivals in Kansas and Oklahoma wells

The fragment notes that oil interests in Kansas and Oklahoma are the closest competitors to the war news source. It estimates Cuba's revolution will cost the U S sugar industry between 75 million and 100 million dollars, a figure surpassing prior estimates by roughly 75 to 100 million.

Kansas Oklahoma Cuba United States

Testament as lifeline in war and peace prompts baseball umpire regiment

The piece notes soldiers saved by testaments in combat and peace, wonders why no professional baseball umpires have offered service as a regiment. It praises veteran courage, likening battle to a common incident for those with steadfast resolve.

Scee

Berlin Maintains Peaceful Policy Despite War Message

Berlin said there would be no shift in stance toward the United States after the president’s state of war message. The calm policy of sinking American ships will continue with no warlike intentions.

Berlin United States

War impact on national prohibition law debated in Senate

The article suggests war could accelerate prohibition in the United States, noting Russia and Britain limited liquor use during conflict. It mentions Senator Sheppard introducing a national prohibition amendment as a potential immediate wartime outcome.

Russia France England United States Sheppard

War measures set forward liquor business ban

Fragmentary note suggests a policy frame where liquor trade is fully constrained under wartime measures. The text references a nationwide ban and a period of strict control, indicating a government stance on restricting alcohol during the conflict.

Calm patriotism persists as war looms nationwide

The piece contends that despite patriotism and a calm public mood, no one expects a quick victory. It argues Americans remain loyal, prepared to endure hardships, and united to bear any sacrifice if war comes. The tone reflects a nation edging toward decisive action.

Bexington Europe Uritetates

Back Yard Gusher Poised To Cut Cost Of Living

A quirky piece notes the real and imagined gushers from oil wells versus a homegrown alternative the potato. It argues potatoes can endlessly feed a hungry nation, contrasting backyard oil booms with a simple potato patch to lower living costs. Oklahoma City is cited as a location reference.

Los Angeles Oklahoma Oklahoma City

Hungry world warned by 1917 crop outlook

The New York Financial World notes that after a lean 1916 year half the world faced hunger. Europe struggles to feed itself while North America must mobilize to grow enough wheat and corn. A world famine risk hinges on farmers' energy, cereal reserves, and shifts from cotton to grain.

Europe North American Department of Agriculture New York Financial World Eed

Jasmine family and notable species overview

The jasmines belong to the olive family with at least two hundred species. About twenty species are used for sala plants. In the United States only about a quarter of these species are available in local nurseries. The gem of the family is the primrose jasmine, Jasminum primulivna, which blooms in winter with unusually large blossoms.

Sala United States

Jad Salts and Relief for Bladder Irritation

A classic remedy claim describes kidney and bladder weakness from uric acid. It advises four ounces of Jad Salts in water before breakfast for two or three days to neutralize urine acids, reduce irritation, and restore normal urinary function with no reported side effects.

Sdlysia

Truths And Trifles 4 War Observations In Quiet Times

A collection of wry vignettes on war, politics, fashion, and daily life. The author pokes fun at slogans and signs while musing on patriotism, service, and the oddities of modern society. It closes with a quip on the limits of footwork and the link between head-facilities and ability.

X ray photography aids kidney and liver disease detection

Dr James Scherer described a new photograpic process in the British Medical Journal to photograph abscesses in the liver or kidneys from living patients. The method may reveal intestinal blockages and kidney function, guiding treatment. The piece endorses Anuric as a kidney tonic to reduce uric acid, potentially alleviating rheumatism and gout.

L. W. Bower M. D James Schérer

Food Crisis Meeting Aims to Mobilize Agriculture

New York April 6 An important meeting has been called by the National Agricultural Society for April 10 at the New Willard Hotel Washington DC. The gathering will discuss agricultural preparedness in view of the international crisis and the need to safeguard the nation’s food supply by mobilizing agricultural resources. James Wilson Secretary of Agriculture in McKinley Roosevelt Taft cabinets is President with Theodore N. Vail as Vice President. Directors include Thomas DeWitt Cuyler T Coleman DuPont A W Foster N H Gentry Fairfax Harrison Samuel Tusull Peter Jansen P C Long Charles A Otis John A Spoor Henry C Stuart and James W Wadsworth.

New York National Agricultural Society New ‘Willard Hotel Washington, D. C Eirel James Wilson McKinley Roosevelt Taft National “Agricultural Society Theodore N. Vail Thomas DeWitt Cuyler T. Coleman DuPont A. W., Foster N. H. Gentry Fairfax Harrison Samuel Tusull Peter Jansen P. c. Long Charles A. Otis John A. Spoor Henry C. Stuart James W. Wadsworth

Obituary of Mrs Kate Cunningham and Kate Percy

Obituary records the death of Kate Cunningham born Kate Percy in New York City January 14 1847 died near Lawrence Kansas March 30 1917 at age 70. It notes marriages to Oliver Clark in 1866 and Harvey Cunningham after 1897, six children, spiritual life in Baptist and Free Methodist churches, and surviving daughter Mrs. Harry Wagner and Mrs. Dave Serviss and sons Thomas Samuel and Frank Clark.

Kate Cunningham Kate Percy New York City Lawrence Kans Oliver Clark Harvey Cunningham Baptist Church Free Methodists Harry Wagner Dave Serviss Linwood Thomas, Samuel Frank Clark

Riverside notes and local social from the Douglas County fair drive

Local Riverside items recount Mr. Gus Bucheim buying a new Overland, Seymour Gentry traveling to Kansas City to buy lumber for a hay barn, and Edward Siler visiting Eugene Daniels. The Dorcas Society hosted meetings, Miss Celia Watt and Miss Carrie Emmet were guests, and many neighbors joined in visits, a choral union event at Robinson Gymnasium, and a literary gathering at Barkor. The Seventh month school closed with 28 students and an attendance of 141. several students were listed as neither absent nor tardy. The week included horse sales to J. E. Daniels and deliveries to Charles Daniels, with multiple social calls among the Siler, Bucheim, Shearer, Watt, and Husted families.

Gus Bucheim Seymour ‘Gentry Kansas City Edward Siler Eugene Daniels Byron Ralph Shearer Carl Robert Bucheim Lawrence Myers Gilbert Daniel Lawrence National Bank Douglas County Nora Carlson Cherryville Geo. Nelson Dorcas Society Norris Bryant D. Bicheim Celia Watt Carrie Emmet George Shearer Miline Jaie Kahle Carrie Emmet Mary Jennie Watt Shearer Sordan Arsh Myers Win Frane Iss Pauline Myers The Choral Union Robinson’ Gymnasium George ‘Husted W. St. Davis Topeka Ethel Shearer Mary. Bucheim Wm. Frowers Bioh. Siler Ware Siler A.H. Griesa Sire Mabelle Pence J.E. Daniels Boulwin Eavenworth Charles ‘Daniels Kir Kpatricw Robert Bucheim Janet Frowe Lucile “Husted

Boarders Dilemma After Departure Questioned

Inquiry into whether she will retain paying boarders once you leave. Ambiguity surrounds future housing arrangements and management plans.

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