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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1917
Page
6
The page blends banking ads from Merchants National Bank with World Company notices and subscription rates. It also contains scattered editorial notes urging mobilization drill masters, praise for aviator Ruth Law, and remarks on reformers and wartime policy involving Wilson-era figures and defense spending.
In wartime, local readers are urged to join the fight as thousands of young men enlist, diminishing coin collections and rallying behind the Stars and Stripes. Officials foresee initial reliance on volunteers before possible conscription months away, signaling a patriotic push and civic duty.
A garbled report notes a German commentator who blames the United States for his nation's wartime strain. The piece hints at European military critique and historical misunderstandings as it sketches a cautious reaction to American influence.
A reader from Bagdad Florida reports relief after using Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Peptiron pills. She suffered neuralgia and severe nervous spells that disrupted sleep, but after starting the regimen, followed by meals, she notes improved health and steadier daily work capacity.
A damaged passage reports critics jeering at United States actions in war with a European nation. It notes foreign critics mock American attempts to gain unnumbered support, viewing outdoor spectacles as a poor display amid the conflict.
A 1930s era agriculture bulletin urges reducing waste by reutilizing leftovers. Experts note food saved from scraps can lower household waste and stretch scarce supplies. Readers are advised practical methods for repurposing vegetables, cereals, and fats to minimize loss.
Vague notes recount an imperial claim from a ruler said to hold divine right and a sequence of actions labeled as carried out to the letter. The text hints at reprisals and a Christian contact, with no clear names, dates, or locations readable in the fragments.
A historical note recalls German crimes against China, noting millions bear bitter memories, and that China ended relations with the imperial German government. The Kaiser’s “Huns” label is said to have backfired, with many in China daring to face a German.
An editorial urges individuals to build national preparedness through simple duties and physical readiness. It emphasizes breathing and stretching to improve fitness, avoiding blame toward Congress, and adopting practical routines like daily meals and chores to foster a disciplined mindset. The piece advocates personal responsibility and steady effort as patriotic acts.
A dated correspondent from Flat River laments inability to list the great aliens and their rulers. The piece muses on shifting dynasties, capital cities like Brussels Bucharest and a vanished Poland, noting Poland and Europe as fragile under evolving powers. It concludes that, for today, the inquiry is beyond reach.
A fragmented column weaves psychological reasoning about bacon prices and wartime policy with reflections on leadership and morale. It touches on economic pressures, public sentiment, and the chattering tone of war poetry, contrasting callousness with empathy while pondering methods to win support.
A family reunion marking Fay Tudhope's eighty fourth birthday gathered at his daughter’s Linwood home on April 10 with about forty guests. Relatives and friends enjoyed music, speeches, a four course luncheon, pink and white decorations, and a large birthday cake. Rev C E Roberts gave the toast, praising Fay Tudhope’s faith, generosity, and lifelong service to family and church.
University of Rhode Island women prepare for an interclass swimming meet with seven events including side stroke and relay. Hazel Pratt announces the date next week. Practices occur Mondays and Thursdays as the pool is repainted after closure.
The text depicts a father dismissing concerns while the family, eleven people alike, endures hardship. The father earns $1200 weekly but neglects family needs while the mother bears shifting burdens as ten children work overtime.
An advertisement touts a catarrh cure promising one hundred dollars for cases cured by its remedy. It asserts deafness results from catarrh and that the tube lining can be healed, claiming complete restoration of hearing in some instances. The piece includes a contact and price details typical of a late 19th century classified ad.
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