Valley of Decision Poem Noted In Journal Week
A Lawrence man praises a poem titled In the Valley of Decision published in the Journal-Week. Gertrude M. Hoad of Lecompton is cited for a notable poem praised as real poetry and patriotic. The discussion mentions Secretary Daniels’s Navy leadership and past cabinet criticism enabling improvement.
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Valley of Decision
Journal-Week
Gertrude M. Hoad
Lecompton
Daniels
Navy
Lawrence Non
Rockefeller influence spreads through oil and industry
The text notes Rockefeller began in oil and later linked to many industrial and financial entities. It claims the Packers now control meat, eggs, poultry, butter, leather, glue, stockyards and act as wholesale suppliers. Armour traveling reps allegedly market over two thousand distinct articles.
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Rockefeller
Names on the payroll show a cooperative mix of locals
A fragment discusses a community style payroll list with diverse surnames such as Cave Leatherman Tavlos Gore Youngs Stout Coffman Learned Barnes Tripp Yuchtly Ames Lawrence Piskeh Farbis Pu an and Eastman. It notes unity amid occasional misreadings and hints at cautious storytelling from chilly sources.
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Journal- World
Kansas
Gore
Youngs and Stout
Buernam
Eastman
Gota
Lawrence
Puan
Farbis
The German Soldier as a Machine and Myth
The text argues the German soldier is part of a larger machine, effective only with the whole system. It claims Germans see themselves as superior and invincible, notes past Allied defeats, and suggests Canadian, British, and French forces repeatedly halted German advances despite their past victories.
Need of Iron Prompts Spring Health Ad Claim
An urgent ad promotes Peptiron as a wax and iron tonic to treat iron deficiency and anemia. It claims to boost red blood cells, nerves, digestion, color, and overall health, easing paleness and fatigue from work or confinement. Pills are chocolate-coated and easy to take, with druggists ready to supply.
Germans Show Cowardice in Pill Box Surrender Tale
An eyewitness account describes Allied stretcher bearers fired on by German guns and a pill box surrender where seventy men outnumbered ten kept their hands up. the narrative argues German soldiers are cowards when bayonets threaten and that Allied forces willstrip away their myths as they advance through Germany.
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Massie
Thut
Sudrd
Germain
Germany
German-born speaker urges aid to Allies at Madison Liberty Loan meet
George Stormfelt a German-born resident of Keaparia told a Madison audience that Kaiserism drove him to flee at 22 and urged German-Americans to sacrifice for the Allies. He described Prussian oppression and the dehumanizing effect of the army, urging support for the flag and war effort. Stormfelt had moved to Emporia recently from Phillipsburg. Conklin and Waterman Fountain Pens advertised at McCulloch's Drug Store.
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Germany
George Stormfelt
Keaparia
Liberty Loan
Madison
Emporia Gazette
America
Prussia
Seeu
Stormfelt
Emporia
Phillipsburg
Mrs. Rosenquist Dies at Home in New York Street
Mrs. Anna Rosenquist died Monday at her home on 1224 New York Street. Funeral will be held Wednesday at 2:30 PM at the Lutheran Church with Rev. Ele Stanffer officiating. Burial will be in Oak Tree Cemetery. She leaves her husband Chas Rosenquist and three daughters Ahma Hilma and Mrs Adams.
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Rosenquist
Anna Rosenquist
New York Street
Lutheran Church
Ele. Stanffer
Oak Tr
Chas Rosenquist
T Tree Daughters
Ahma
Hilma
Adams
In the Valley of Decision Poem by Gertrude M Head
A 1918 poem from Lecompton Kansas by Gertrude M Head urges patriots to act against invasion. It asks how freemen should defend home and liberty, calling for readiness and resolve in defense of the nation.
Truths and trifles in war work and daily life
The article surveys wartime duties and home life with digressive reflections. It notes Liberty Bonds Red Cross and Y M C A activities while lampooning overblown rhetoric and social expectations. It mentions domestic distractions and warnings about neglecting duties during busy seasons.
Lawrence tailor makes Al cable find
After spending 400 for medicine and doctors in four years without benefit for stomach trouble and bleating Jowns induced by my druggist to try Mayr's Wonderful Remedy and must say that a 81 bottle has lone me S500-worth of good. It is a simple harmless preparation that removes catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and allays the inflammation which causes ill stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicities. One dose will convince of money refunded. Round Corner Drug Storp. Adv. For pure ice cream call Noa 182 Wiedemann's
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Mayr
Arbuckle Farm Sold on California Road to W H Smith
The Arbuckle farm west of Lawrence on the California road has been sold to W H Smith of Manhattan who has already taken possession. Smith, a practical farmer, plans to capitalize on owning property along the improved road. Mr and Mrs Arbuckle plan to move to Minnesota to spend time with their children.
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C. Jr. Arbuckle
California Road
Lawrence
W. H. Smith
Manhattan
Mr. Smith
Mro
Mrs. Arbuckle
Minos
Cure Deafness with Kalys Cartnh Cure Claim
An advertisement asserts deafness results from inflamed membranes and claims Kalys Carrrh Cure can restore normal function if the inflammation is removed. It promises one hundred dollars for any untreatable case and lists J Cheney as the manufacturer or distributor from Taeda Ohio.
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Jim
Kalys
J. Cheney
Take
Taeda
Ohio
Hosford Seeks Douglas County Treasurer Post in 1918 Primaries
F W Hosford announces candidacy for County Treasurer of Douglas County subject to Republican primary voters at the August 6 1918 election. Former officeholder outlines platform and intent to serve if elected.
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Douglas County
F. W. Hosford
Hicks seeks Republican nomination for First Commissioner District
A. A. Hicks announces candidacy for county commissioner in the First District under the Republican banner, subject to the primaries.
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A. A. Hicks
National Theater de la Opera Paris described in letter
Lieutenant Flintom recounts a Paris visit to the National Theater de la Opera with his grandson. He notes the ornate marble stairs red and gold balconies and vast ceiling painting while praising the production of Jeanne D Arc abenefit for the French and English Red Cross Societies. He remarks on the theater’s architecture and the promenade as gallery space.
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J. B. Plintom
Qhio Street
National Theater de Ln Opera
Paris
L. Ib Vlintom
United States Marine Corps
France
Flintom
National Theater de la Opera
Jeanne D’arc
Red Cross Societies
Will Weite
Birds and Wheat: Addressing Food Supply and Pest Losses
The text argues that victory in war hinges on food supply, urging citizens to protect crops, especially wheat, from birds. It cites data on birds consuming large quantities of grain and pests, notes birds help control caterpillars and mosquitos, and calls for reducing local extermination of wildlife to safeguard wheat production and national stability.
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Kansas
Rumor Denied: Oherhoffer Will Lead Monday Night Concert
H L Butler issues notice debunking rumors that Emil Oherhoffer, conductor of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, will miss Lawrence engagement. He confirms Oherhoffer will conduct both concerts as announced, with the program changed to Dvorak New World Symphony in place of Brahms Symphony No 2 to emphasize American themes.
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Oherhoffer
Emil Oherhoffer
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
Lawrenee
Oberhoifer
Dvorak
H. L. Butler
Birth celebration and forest of races in Raw Valley
Mr and Mrs Frank Kennedy celebrate the birth of a baby boy while local foot races unfold. Hank Asher touts his son Henry Jr, but Fred Winter runs a close race and a second evening event ends in a tie. Miss Nelle Saunders hosts a friendly gathering at 1147 Delaware street with Rena Roselle, Ruby Gardner, Veda Gardner, Daisy John, Georgie Mabwwood, Ethel Hazel Watts, Elsie Floyd, and Core present.
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Frank Kennedy
Raw Valley
Hank Asher
Henry, Jr
Ship Winter
Hank
Fred
Henry
Nelle Saunders
Delaware Street
Alt
Rena Roselle
Ruby and
Veda ~ Gardner
Daisy John
Georgie Mabwwood
Ethel Une Hazel Watts
Elsie Floyd
Core
Turnips and Squash Cultivation in Liberty Garden
The article explains sowing turnips in early or late seasons, soil Richness, spacing, thinning, and storage. early crops mature before heat, late crops store for winter. It notes interplanting with late corn or beans and details squash varieties, soil needs, planting timing after frost, and fall harvesting with careful handling to prevent bruising or rot.
Planting and care guide for eggplants
The seed for eggplant should be sown in the hotbed about six weeks before setting in the open. Eggplant loves heat and needs warm ground and settled weather. Use rich sandy soil, well drained, set in rows three feet apart with two feet between plants, cultivate frequently, and apply well rotted manure freely. Eggplants can be used as soon as large enough and do not keep long.
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Kaiser Bill
Liberty
the Journal-World
BY the World Company
Business Department
Massachusetts Street
A. A. Keator
New York
Ige H. Alcorn
West 31St Street
New York City
Associated Press
Focal
Audit Bureau of Circulations Bureau of Advertising, A. N.P. A
Woman’s Suffrage Association
Everett True
Conklin and Waterman Fountain Pens
McCulloch’s Drug Store
Proud Freeman
Gertrude M. Head
Lecompton, Wans
Liberty Bonds
Red Cross
Wallur
Steen
So-am-so
Wiedemann’s
Arbuckle
Were Smith, Jr
Mother Gray
Toey Avs
Addrex
Bey Uwl Cde
Mother Gray CO
le Rey
N.Y
Lawrence Lodge No. 6
U.S. Go Plank
Mime Petrova In
Paramount Picture
Mme. Petrova
Paramount Pictures Corporation
Benjamin Chapin In
Viola Dana
Aml
Alice Burns
Lucy Martin
Anna Ghristinson
Florence Perkins
Gertie Quick
Edith
Alfred Snider
Eben House
Walter Johns
Lou Burns
Walter
Willie Floyd
Ralph Lawrence
Perry Jacobs
Elmer Moore
John A. Bishop
Mattie L. Fliot
N. Do. D
Round Corner Druz Store
Tures
Wition
Ibers v Bond
Weather Report
North Osage
Telopeyp
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