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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1917
Page
4
Blurry OCR notes show a brief item on rates by carrier within the telephone department, mentioning Massachusetts Street and a route or service descriptor. Readable elements include a price or rate line and departmental context, suggesting a local telephony fee update.
The piece argues against rigid fitness tests for J J D Bowersock but favors strong leadership over inexperience. It notes the public trusts National Guard officers, while universal military training elevates regular army influence, leaving many seasoned Guard officers idle in depots. An "Army Pigs and Poultry" New York mania follows.
A biased wartime advertisement extols Wizard Oill as a safe antiseptic for wounds and pain relief for sprains and sores, and Wizard Liver Whips as a digestive aid. It promotes food conservation and quotes a sensational plan for feeding 100,000 hogs and 300,000 chickens to boost military supply, urging Hoover to reform the commissary department.
The piece lauds the capture of Jerusalem from the Turks as a Christmas gift to the Christian world and a hopeful omen for peace and democracy in the broader war. It argues sentiment drives victory, notes Allied Allenby’s success in Palestine as possibly outweighing Austro-German advances, and calls the Eastern star of the Allies rising.
A united government is shown as not one senator votes against the Austria Hungary war resolution. Only a lone abstention in the Senate existed, rooted in socialism in the House had one negative vote. The surge of unanimity reflects broad American support and readiness to pursue wartime needs under President Wilson. Congress resumes with clear purpose and confidence to advance war efforts this winter.
Citizens must request and complete an income tax statement by March 1 1918. Unmarried individuals pay tax on income over 1000 dollars annually while married couples are exempt up to 2000 dollars plus 200 dollars per dependent child under 18. The article urges prompt, truthful completion and submission with no excuses.
The Salina Union describes how individuals may deduct from gross income in line with corporate tax rules. Deductions include necessary business expenses, interest, taxes, losses from fires storms theft or casualty, losses from profitable transactions, worthless debts written off within the year, and depreciation for property used in business or employment.
Twenty five years ago George Innes was in Topeka yesterday. L Rutter returned from a two weeks hunting trip in Oklahoma with good success. Prof Dyches exhibit for World fair arrived in Chicago. A few braved sleighs but grew tired and went in as the snow was slushy. Harry Hutchins of the New York Store showcased a ship manned by dolls and wooden soldiers in a striking window. The Constitutional Convention was the subject of an oration at High School by sports Hults. Senior contest selections include Grace Poff Emma Barber May Gardner Kate Folsom Walter Johnson Leon Flint Charles Prabians Wilson Curry for death.
A local column blends satire and notices about gas bills, camouflage, and daily life. It mentions a store owner upset over gas service costs, a college basketball season, and advice on preventing sickness from bad water. The piece weaves humor with brief public notices and advertising, ending with a call to order aerated distilled water from McNish.
The Kanza fraternity displays a twenty one star service flag naming members serving the United States. The artillery branch has the most members among them. W. G. Whitten serves as a second lieutenant with American expeditionary forces in France.
Dr Christopher Addison, British minister of reconstruction, appointed minister of public health. He aims to push through Parliament a bill nationalizing the medical profession to provide free medical attendance for all, removing it from the sphere of charity.
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