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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1918
Page
2
A fragmentary reminiscence notes wartime topics and a soldier’s attire. The text recalls Germany after the war, political debates, and a light summer suit bought in June 1916. It mentions service in the National Guard and the First Officers Training Camp, with the suit worn again after return from France.
The passage notes socialists discussing starting a daily paper to advance their interests in the state. It questions their seriousness and financial capacity, wondering if they truly have the funds to launch such a venture.
A government decree restricts creation of new newspapers for the duration of the war. Officials cite need to conserve resources and maintain security, with enforcement likely through licensing and oversight. Public reaction mixed as editors assess feasibility and market impact on information access.
The writer notes McAdoo may collect railway service kicks for direct review and hints at a broader American movement amid Kansas interest in Oklahoma’s fall election. Horace McKeever, Kansas born candidate for Oklahoma governor, is introduced as a strong campaigner from the Kansas area.
Two companies of the Kansas National Guard have been organized in Lawrence with about 200 men. All passed the army physicians physical exam. Previously there were ten state guard companies in the area. Many former state guards were rejected for National Guard for minor defects but remain eligible for state guard. The city and county provided uniforms for the Lawrence state guards as the National Guard unit is organized and equipped.
The article argues for forming a state troops unit to assure protection within Kansas while the National Guard may be deployed elsewhere. It urges citizens to prepare and uphold laws, emphasizing preparedness as a watchword and noting some guardsmen are not in the new organization.
Due to funds shortage the interior of the new wing admin building remains idle until the state legislature provides financing. Meanwhile ten thousand dollars will fund barracks for the training school at the university. Classes will be crowded as winter approaches and the building is unfinished. Parents and students should know the situation and expect tax amendment outcomes.
The piece argues the United States must address the Mexican situation by focusing on Mexican people rather than the nation. It urges firm policy, possible troops for education, and aims to reform the backyard by teaching and safeguarding schools, likening to the Philippines.
The 84 commission backed a two step quarantine law coordinated with the state board of health to stamp out venereal disease. It seeks to publicize and isolate cases to deter non professionals, urging disclosure of cases to protect the public and curb the disease at its inception. The measure pressures physicians and distributors to report cases, while defending privacy for patients.
Readable scraps show letters discussing authorship and photographs, plans to send pictures, German morale, and editorial observations. Mentions a Lawrence man planning a trip to France to learn French phrase for I think you, reflecting wartime chatter and social satire.
A quirky missive from Ferdinand Gottlieb to Sara reveals personal jabs about alibis and baldness while hinting at a meeting in his office. The letter references newspaper printing caution and a curious money and property line near Lawrence, with stray OCR riddles about real estate and a business listing ending with a long numeric fragment.
Murray Griesa reports a German message denying prisoner abuse as his unit fights in trenches. He describes nightly bombardments, two-man split, and first aid dugout. He recalls star shells grenades mortars and deadly German snipers and rifle grenades.
Morning service at the First Christian Church Sunday marks Labor Day with a dedication to workers in Lawrence. All workers are invited to attend the observance and join in the worship.
Local notice urges readers to seek jobs via Uncle with promises of high pay, stenograph and typewriter work, and flexible exams. It claims Washington demands thousands of positions and offers immediate placement at up to $100 per month. Call or visit the post office for details.
A letter from missionary David H. Manley describes India’s war impact on livelihoods with industries dislocated and price rises while most workers earn only a few cents daily. He notes Indian patience and loyalty to England as troops are sent to Flanders Mesopotamia and the Dardanelles. Real estate transfers listed include Hosford Inc. to G F. Burch for 300 and Margiett Tanner to Delta Tau Delta Frat for 3538.81 with specified lots in Lawrence Kansas.
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