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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1917

Page

2

Concrete Roads Bring Broad Benefit Across Counties

Reports from Milwaukee Wayne and Cook counties describe concrete streets proving durable with minimal maintenance. Officials note roads support heavy farm traffic and rise in milk truck use while costs and taxes show favorable impact on rural property values and local commerce.

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Be Kind to Animals Week Promoted for All Children

A fragment discusses kindness to animals, urging children to treat creatures gently and attend to their needs. It notes some children fail in empathy, and promotes a four day Be Kind to Animals Week to foster better conduct toward living beings.

Secret session looming as Commons to discuss war

London reports reveal the House of Commons will meet behind closed doors in a secret session. Chancellor Bo fur Law said the date will be announced next week as the government signals intensified wartime measures. Separate notices list funeral arrangements for Mary Dane Pitts and other public notices, with details pending official confirmation.

House of Commons London Bofur Law Lorlon Mos Mary Dane Pitts Don Vermont Street Cre Niderst Terralto

Unclear legal notices and drowning report from Lawrence

Fragmentary text reports a ship sinking with loss of life and mentions a marriage license issued in city yesterday delaying a couple named Mull and Martha totts both colored of Lawrence. The readable lines are disjoint and offer limited verifiable detail.

Wang Styterday Mull Martha Totts Lawrence

Unclear Text From OCR Source

The readable parts describe a local scene with possible names and places but the text remains fragmented and hard to interpret. No verifiable event or outcome can be established from the OCR fragment provided.

National Navy League Recruitment Boost Seen in Middle West

I J Smyth praised Middle West recruiting for the Navy League and noted Lawrence delayed local organizing due to guard recruitment. Kansas City reported full quota of 300 men two days early and was ready to enlist 800 more, with Kansas and the agricultural belt supplying capable recruits for the Navy.

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