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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1917
Page
6
Possibilities for transferring vast flocks from Western ranges to cut over and timbered pine lands in the South were discussed at a December 9 conference in New Orleans at the Southern Pine Association offices. The meeting included a National Wool Growers Association committee, landowners, and government representatives.
At a meeting officials and experts assessed forage, land use, and health factors for large scale sheep operations in the South. Federal and state authorities agree sheep can be raised here, with 100000 to 150000 acres needed by large operators and smaller tracts by others. Landowners and wool growers urged practical, sound plan to launch grazing ventures.
Mrs. C. C. Hanscome of 1604 Tennessee Street suffered severe burns to her face and hands yesterday after a gas leak in the cellar caused an explosion when a furnace was lit. She was taken to the hospital and expected to recover enough to leave soon.
The Red Cross drive begins as Corner Drag Co promotes holiday gifts from Ries Hand Bags and Lowney's Liggett's chocolates. MecCulloch's Drug Store notes a business visitor from Kansas City. Mrs. George Frantz and children travel to Bonner Springs for the day.
Discussion notes the potential entrance of Haskell into the Kansas Conference after reforms raise scholastic standing and athletic parity with Kansas colleges. Officials say the move would affect the upcoming season’s schedule, likely mirroring last year when Haskell faced five Kansas Conference teams.
Chicago officials report that a new plan to stabilize live stock receipts and prices restricts shipments to set days from specified zones within mileage limits of Chicago. Early results show daily head counts of 27 000 and 22 000, with prior weeks higher and lower totals. Plan aims for uniform prices, efficient packing, and better rail use despite heavy snow and cold.
The December Graduate Magazine features an appreciation by C. Gleed of Scott Hopkins Topeka banker and state finance figure who died earlier this month. It also notes Chancellor Frank Strong’s explanation of this year’s enrollment and includes a segment of the Seeing KU series. Eclipse of Moon December 28 will produce a total, sixteen minute eclipse from 2 to 5:30 am with mid eclipse at 3:45.
London dispatch notes Britain has issued a supreme call on manpower as Russia's upheaval liberates German and Austrian prisoners and troops. Allies aim to hold the front while America and Britain coordinate a combined effort to destroy submarines and build ships. The piece cites Brandenburg Junker sentiment and episcopal warnings against peace terms, signaling political ripples at home and in Germany.
The passage notes Russian propaganda reaches Germans beyond generals, fueling discontent among reactionaries and pacifists. Moderates push electoral reforms now criticized as reactionary, independent socialists favor peace, and peace meetings multiply despite police suppression. Food, clothing, and fuel shortages deepen hardship, strengthening the peace movement as the nation nears collapse.
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