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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1917
Page
2
A 1917 column from The Journal-World blends war commentary and light mockery of leaders. It muses on U S Turkey relations, German aims, and wartime economics, with satirical quips about Kaiser Wilhelm and aid to Britain amid ongoing conflict.
The piece critiques wartime efforts and public attitudes, noting debates about efficiency, farming advice, and leadership. It references Henry Ford and his pacifist stance, plus the enormous costs of the early war years and warnings about the exhaustion of belligerent nations.
An inmate at the Lansing state penitentiary proposed a scheme theory claiming that one inmate can avoid trouble by another taking his place. The notion described a recurring pattern of substitutions and evasions within the facility.
A druggist from Ivenworth reports a fraudulent letter from TW Benche claiming a 32 bill scrip issued May 1 1877 by Ivenworth. The missive says Almond Japanese merchant passed native coin for US currency at Port Arthur. The details imply a money scam connected to Manchuria.
A civic appeal urges residents to spend money locally to sustain community businesses during wartime. It argues that circulating funds within Lawrence and nearby areas strengthens local stores and lenders, enabling them to support residents through hard times.
A Minnesota mother reports her four month old son suffered a spreading head rash for six months causing itching and hair loss. After using Cuticura Ointment and Cuticara Soap his head healed. She notes skin troubles can be helped by daily use of the products and offers a free sample by postcard request.
A fragment urges shoppers to support nearby merchants rather than sending money away. It stresses that buying in town at wholesale or just below retail should not deter locals from trading with their brother merchants.
Lawrence, Kansas faces shortages while local industries provide employment. Bowersock mills and Fraternal Union payrolls exceed weekly totals as the city hopes new plants like Burnham Munger Roa expand. Public support urged to sustain jobs and growth for students and residents alike.
Editor Raymond A Kent expresses gratitude for the daily press helping during School Week and notes the cooperation of the schools. Charles Griesa, recently back from six months in the American Ambulance corps in France, plans to return to Lawrence with his mother Mrs T E Griesa after a Boston visit.
An advertisement touts a fat reduction method claiming weight loss without strict dieting or strenuous exercise. It promotes inhalation of oxygenated air and a vitamin supplement, plus a Korein oil product sold in capsules, with promises of improved vitality and appearance.
Olive Coulter travels to Kansas City with plans to spend the week visiting relatives and friends. Leo Brady also left for Kansas City this morning.
Advisory Committee from Douglas County shares guidance by Theo Poehler firm expert Py Hi Smithmeyer on reducing food waste and costs. The letter explains high global demand and crop shortages driving prices, notes staple foods like beans wheat flour corn meal meats and dairy, and suggests affordable options such as rice and macaroni while urging efficient handling to save perishables.
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