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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1917
Page
4
A fragmented newspaper item notes subscription policies and circulation matters, with an Associated Press byline and republication rights. It discusses Germany Russia peace, Hoover, Claus Spreckles, and commodity boosts, hinting at political and economic tensions of the era. The text references lawrence Kansas origins and old audit bureau mentions.
Col Little breaks precedent by speaking up in legislature as a new member. Journal-World advocates open public discussion on City Manager campaign. Public involvement shaped water plant purchase after a prior rejection and a related proposition.
As soon as Congress returns, it should press war investigations without delay and with thoroughness. The public mood expects a full revelation of methods and personnel, warning against political bias, and urging decisive action to shake up ineffective officials and improve war preparation. The Kaiser seeks peace, offering unprecedented concessions to end the conflict.
A patron recounts a small child seized by croup at midnight and relieved by Foley's Honey and Tar from a bottle at the stove. The father, Mr C C Craven, notes the rapid recovery before morning. O. P. Barber & Son advertises the product.
The article argues that German defeat is inevitable despite early gains and calls for timely peace talks. It cites Frank Simonds of the New York Tribune and the Saturday Evening Post, noting global resources, naval blockade potential, and the need for a people’s government in Germany to secure lasting peace. The Kaiser seeks peace now to retain power with lower perks.
The First Methodist Episcopal Church honors sixty five members serving across branches in the war effort. Names span numerous units and camps including Camp Doniphan, Camp Kearney, Fort Riley, and endpoints in France, with ranks from lieutenant to sergeant and roles in medical, artillery, and infantry units.
A fragmented roster lists Army and Navy units with regional ties. Names include sergeants and company locations across Fort Leavenworth, Camp Di Brn, Camp Ponian, and various 137th 187th 287th infantry units, plus Coast Guard and naval reserve entries. The document appears to be a muster or enrollment notice with multiple fragmented names and unit associations.
Manhattan December 26. A M Paterson Kansas State Ag college experts discuss pork curing rules for quality and conservation of fats. Salt before cooling to avoid gas odors. brine and sugar cure methods detailed with proportions, timing for brining, and how long bacon and hams stay in brine before smoking.
Real estate transfer records show W H Morris and wife transferring to William J Morris et al in Township 12 Range 18. A Troy resident, W E Brawley, and wife noted as old friends visiting for a few days. F Eberweig returned from Christmas visit to Seneca Kansas. The text also includes fragmented poems or humor about meatless days and Kaiser opposition, copied to Dr Florence Brown Sherbon by a friend in Los Angeles.
Spies in America fear this man an able lawyer in charge of war activities of the Department of Justice under Attorney General Gregory. O'Brian a Republican and former New York district attorney under Taft cut his pay when Gregory called on him for war work.
Sheriff J Woodward announces that no registrant in Douglas county will receive information on questionnaires or likely classification. Adjutant General Huffman orders boards to avoid discussing merits of claims and to refer questions to the Legal Advisory Board, as inquiries flood local boards daily.
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company chief H. S. Firestone announces Christmas gifts of bank books with one dollar deposits for each of more than 10,000 employees nationwide, plus thrift stamps for branch staff. He compares German saving habits to American and urges widespread thrift to aid war effort and national morale.
A small fire at 401 Missouri street was extinguished at 1 15 pm by firemen who arrived to combat a chimney blaze. The home owner occupant was W Griesa. No damage or loss reported. High School Names Omitted Kirchoff and Captain Joe Murray added to list of men in service in the United States.
A long list of Lawrence business firms and organizations reports 100 percent Red Cross enrollment at campaign close. Notable names include Lawrence National Bank, Farmers Bank, Merchants Court, Telephon e Company, American Cement Plaster Co, and many shops, clubs, and societies. Also includes obituary notes for W. H. McCrary and family thanks cards.
The Journal-World reports that Lawrence Taper Mfg and Lawrence Iron Works gave Baby Bonds to employees hired before December 1 1917 and $2.00 to those hired after. Bowersock Milling distributed 1500 in bonds. a letter questioned Red Cross appeals for employee gifts, but inquiry found no Red Cross request.
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