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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1917
Page
2
The article honors Baldwin a longtime local leader in county politics and the Merchants National Bank board. It notes his key roles with the Lawrence Brick Company, his well managed farm, and his reputation as a loyal friend and good neighbor. He is praised for his public service and community impact.
Early founders in Lawrence recap the Fraternal Aid movement rising from 24 devotees into a substantial order. The group reports assets of 2.5 million and a total insurability around 140.6 million, with goals extending from the Atlantic to the Pacific. It frames its future as a broad protection network for families and loved ones.
The first day’s effort to secure road improvements signals the path residents expect for a hard surfaced road from Fort to Fort. The progress suggests Douglas County will support the project, with high prospects for the road district’s aims.
The shrewd politician picks for his hobby something essentially right and popular. On these issues and settings he can ride. No one gains lasting success by backing a wrong cause. Mayor Thompson of Chicago and Governor Verguson of Texas are two.
A Kansas editor provocatively questions flag salute customs amid the political clash over paying state college instructors. Governor Gupper’s stance faces opposition as the State Auditor Knapp moves to withhold wages until the 1919 legislature acts, while Lawrence banks aim to advance funds to avoid wage delays. The Newton Kansan Republican notes the tense debate over public education funding and suggests a harsher remedy may be coming.
A disjointed excerpt discusses self deception and pride in work, then shifts to wartime morale and patriotism. It notes that many people pursue wealth or pay, war time bundles are small for the money, and a friend boasts about pugilists. It reports Armenian Syrian relief funds at over four hundred thousand dollars sent to Near East relief agents with more expected.
Miss Ty Oaaboma Reland guest of Miss Gretta at the Country Club for a week with her mother. Miss Ethel Ellis leaves for a two week vacation in Iola Kansas. Mr and Mrs C G Hooper of Kansas City stayed yesterday with Mrs Charles Ramsey and Miss Jeanette Wheeler. Mrs Anny of Genoa and Mr and Mrs J King of Vinland visit Frances Statesman for Conklin. Mr Tack Houk and Emma Houk joined a day trip to Stull with Charles Zeeb. Bud Ritter of Little Rock Arkansas, recently employed in Gazette, arrived in Law.
About 476 men mobilize in Lawrence with units including infantry cavalry engineers artillery and medical staff many K U students join Company B Engineers and Ambulance Company No 2 in Kansas City crowds anticipate athletic contests and a large public vend-off to celebrate the mobilization as soldiers report to various headquarters and many depart to Ft Riley
Lawrence today hosts a roundup of visitors and travelers. Milured, Dorothy Knapp, and Donald Knapp of Kansas City are visiting A. M. Hughes. Miss Gertrude Hay of Hutchinson arrived for a three week visit with her mother. Mrs George Schultz and family returned from Carnogee Oklahoma. Several residents depart for summer trips to Glacier Park, Nashua Montana, and other destinations.
An old style newspaper subscription notice urges readers to subscribe to the Journal-World. It promotes city social and world news coverage by staff and correspondents from nearby towns and rural counties. The ad offers carrier and mail options with a yearly rate of $1.80.
Mr Richard Tatman of Coffeyville Kansas spends a few days in Lawrence. Mrs Ernest Lyder returns to Bartlesville Oklahoma after visiting Mrs George Georgins. Mrs M L Decker returns home to Iola after a Colorado visit and short layover in Lawrence. Mrs L C Willis returns to Humboldt Kansas after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Jo L Custer.
The article contrasts wasteful food in peace with a wholesome option, praising Wheat Biscuit made at Niagara Falls New York. It claims the product is 100 percent whole wheat and easily digested, suggesting two or three biscuits with milk as an economical, energy rich meal.
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