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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
2
The Lawrence Journal-World notes World War I dispatches including Bel La Belle Wise wedding and Walter Certain. It mocks sensational press coverage, cites Villa’s death, and jests about Eliza chases. It previews Wilson policy talk and Baltimore platform debates while reporting militia gains on the border and hopeful peace prospects.
Romania plans to enter the world war with expected next steps including a motion to suspend the rules and achieve unanimous approval. The report notes the likelihood of swift action and broad backing in parliament.
A line recalls a wartime quip about Bulgaria seizing Kagtoria during the Russo Japanese era. The joke evokes a joke about a nation taking a place, illustrating how humor reflected contemporary military narratives.
A fragment recalls a future generation in Europe remembering heroic parents and the rulers who failed to prevent the war that killed or crippled many. The text hints at memory, memory of past leaders, and the impact of failed protection.
A Netherlands Emigration League correspondence with Secretary Mohler reveals Kansas as a favored destination for Dutch citizens seeking new homes. Mohler cites his Osborne county acquaintances and praises Hollanders as thrifty industrious farmers and dependable citizens likely to settle in the state.
A convention discussion centers on motion picture censorship and press freedom. Speakers note producers could profit by making high quality films free of objection, instead of courting censorship fights while newspapers thrive on family friendly content.
The article argues education pays, citing Reno county Kansas data. It compares incomes by schooling level among farmers: common school $279.43, high school $472.81, college $2,128.08. It links math skill to larger bank balances and future prospects.
A dispute between four hundred thousand trainmen and railroad employers over pay and hours faces arbitration. Trainmen seek an eight hour day with time and a half for overtime while managers cite freight, tariffs, and fixed expenses. The issue, like others, demands sober, fair resolution by leading national minds. Motion picture men in Topeka also meet to review features and ensure fair treatment for both sides.
The column accuses President Wilson of politicians’ demagoguery over railroads and labor demands, arguing he sacrifices justice for votes. It weighs arbitration versus threats to keep trains running and questions the president’s understanding of railroad capacity and public welfare.
Ex governor of Kansas Stubbs buys the 130 section Hicks ranch west of Hereford. family to remain in Lawrence. Rail of local social notes mentions trips to Eudora Kansas City and visits with friends, with scattered items about picnics and small goods.
Mr Vert Bond loaded cattle to Kansas City Monday with a carload. Families from Berryton and Dora, including the Shuberts, Fleers, Bonds, and Kings, spent Sunday visiting, dinner, and church. Many neighbors, such as Heiner, Woodcox, Smith, and Preston, dropped by homes and shared meals throughout the week.
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