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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1918
Page
4
A Topeka teen interned at Lansing and a brief war era loan drive appeal appear amid a collage of notes. The text also critiques German influence in Russia and questions bond purchasing as a sign of loyalty.
An essay fragment reflecting on wartime duty and honesty. The narrator recalls a pledge to serve, Uncle Sam's call for ships, and concern over pronunciation of names while noting various viewpoints on national effort and loyalty.
The notice lists monthly payments and required tasks for teachers. It mentions attending meetings, taking exams, and contributing to district work. An adjoining county plans a similar instalment, with about forty telephones for seventy schools referenced.
The article notes the right spirit as groups of men leave, with homefolks honoring the nineteen to twenty nine volunteers. It contrasts public recognition in Topeka with Lawrence's patriotism and ongoing calls for proper acknowledgment of the draft contingents.
A list of men including Donald S Plugs Robert Bo Williamus Hue zn Lyle Hook Jouig Stover Joh Lasher Stephen Bern PB and others left this morning to join the National Colors. The note mentions several surnames and addresses in Stony Street and Waher day Ibehar Gus M Mea Read and more, marking a local enlistment drive.
Two transports collided off a port in April causing several ships to turn back to an Atlantic port with one barge badly damaged. Investigations were ordered by the aviation or marine board to determine fault and authority plans a formal inquiry.
Citizens flock to stores and post offices as Thrift Stamp Day events unfold. Governor and clerks urge participation while merchants display stamps and encourage donations, with notices noting law and orders guiding the drive.
A garbled obituary fragment from Oregon mentions the death of a local resident, with scattered names and events. It references mourners, a home, a forthcoming service, and several personal connections amid disrupted text from the original page.
Tonight's Lawrence business meeting on church and moral aims of the war has been postponed due to inability to secure the desired speakers. A new date will be announced later.
Fragmented text notes Farmers' income reporting and account book publications by Merchant's National Bank. Dean F Johnson and Joseph Preston Moro associated with the Kanes State Agrien and Federal Residential Bureau are cited in a merged project.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions unclear individuals and vague happenings, lacking coherent dates or locations. The readable bits do not establish a clear event, outcome, or identifiable entities suitable for a fuller summary.
Fragmentary OCR reports a Las Lawrence event where Senator Strong and allies faced delays. Announcement by Chairman Ress San son notes postponement of a war meeting amid tensions. Details are unclear due to unreadable text portions.
The text discusses growing parsley and okra, detailing seed boxes, transplanting practices, and soil conditions. It mentions planting depth, timing, and preserving plant health, with tips on seed starting, space needs, and avoiding overwatering in a garden setting.
Fragmentary text indicates Vera Brodie was sent to a reform school or reformatory. The readable passage mentions legal or juvenile justice actions and references individuals and a place, but details are incomplete.
Fragmentary notes describe Wilson appointing corporate directors amid national crisis. Names and details are garbled, listing supposed executives and locations with references to a cabinet and industrial responses.
Fragmentary wartime notes describe heavy fighting in France with Allied forces under pressure near Ypres. The report mentions German aims to capture key positions, Belgian and French troops resisting as battles extend across fields and towns.
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