Journal World 1917 Subscription Rates and Local News
The Journal World notes subscription rates beginning January 1 1917 with double line pricing and advance payment terms. It reports on Americans as a great people, dust in homes from a storm, and mentions Frank L Travis of Topeka as a candidate for insurance superintendent. It discusses Kansas road legislation and federal support, urging preparedness for possible war involvement and national safeguarding measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Travis
Lolu
Avis
Topeka
Kansas
System to train officers for national defense soon
The piece argues the nation must create a system to raise and train officers for defense when needed. It laments that previous warnings went unacted, and emphasizes the crisis as a push to implement effective conscription and training mechanisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Taft as Model Citizen in Wartime Leadership
William Howard Taft is highlighted as an exemplary American citizen who consistently supported the President during crises, including war. He is praised for urging national unity and wartime support, contrasting with William Jennings Bryan’s push for telegrams which the piece deems less creditable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Howard Taft
America
Ant
United States
Bryan
Honest politics and party nomination standard urged
A reader laments lack of honesty in politics and condemns cross party tampering in primaries. The writer notes laws may force truthfulness and expresses hope the legislature will clarify the matter in the upcoming session.
Truths and Triples in War Talk and Thrift Days
The text mixes wartime neutrals and small town concerns with weather musings and odd asides. It notes neutral nations’ attitudes to US action, German troop movements near Holland, and potential invasions if relations with Germany sever. It also mentions thrift day and winter habits, plus a fragment about ice cream at a phone number.
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United States
Holland
Spain
Norway
South America
United
Germany
Groundhog Myth Guides Local Business Outlook
Walton F. Ridgeway of Cha nute Milling Co. notes groundhog lore influences supply decisions. He recalls coal era practice of increasing fuel orders ifsun shone on Groundhog Day, signaling six more weeks of winter and prompting stockpiling.
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Walton F. Ridgeway
Chanute Milling Company
Alibi Denied as Muskogee Reet Worshiper Seen
A Toronto Republican office report denies rumors of a man at work throwing type all Sunday. The observed figure was Muskogee Reet worshiping Gor according to his conscience, with officials stating no alibi breach occurred.
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Kelley
Muskogee
Toronto Republican
River Nelly
Arouud
Gor
Permanent Income For State Schools Kansas Senate Action
Leavenworth Times argues for a constitutional amendment to provide a store tax for state schools, criticizing Kansas laws that hinder school funding. The piece urges permanent income for the State University, Agricultural College, and State Normal schools, asserting reliance on the legislature is inadequate and calling for immediate action.
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Kansas Senate
Kansas
State Agricultural School
State Normal
Leavenworth
City News Summary From Lawrence District Inspections and Scouting
The Teadhquart company of the first regiment National Guard in Kansas faces inspections on March 9 and 20 by Captain Patterson to ensure troops are not in federal service, while H company surveys on March 17 and 18. Blizzard delays rail traffic into Lawrence for two days, with trains late by minutes to hours. Merit badge exams in electricity were held at the YMCA for Scott organization members, led by Sam Weatherby and Hollis Nelson in earned badges. The county attorney conducted a liquor inquisition at the courthouse with witnesses about possible sales violations. The Lawrence board of education holds its regular monthly meeting tonight in the Manny building to handle routine business. John Kahne travels to Kansas City this morning.
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National Guard
Kansas
Patterson
Anny
H Company
Scott Organizations
Sam Weatherby
Hollis Nelson
Lawrence Scouts
Lawrence Board of Education
Board Room
Manny
Careful use of coconut oil shampoo advised
The article warns against harsh soaps and alkali in shampoos that irritate the scalp and thin hair. It recommends pure coconut oil as a mild, greaseless cleanser. using one or two teaspoons moistened with water creates rich lather, cleans dust and dandruff, and leaves hair soft, lustrous, and easy to manage. Coconut oil fat is cheap and widely available.
Baldwin Benefit Recital Supports Community Library
A benefit recital in Centenary Hall featured Prof. Louis A. Kau land and tenor Paul H. Lawless to aid Baldwin's Community Library. Proceeds totaled 84.75 dollars as audiences enjoyed Romantic and ultra modern works, with strong Chopin performances and a wide interpretive range. The article also notes plans to fund a small tax for library maintenance, needing April election permission.
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Centenary Hall
Louis A. Kauland
Baker
Paul H. Lawless
Kansas City
Rouland
MacDonell
Paul Hi, Lawless
Baldwin
Gout and Brights disease treatment from Anoric advice
Medical advice cites Garrod Minkowski and others on uric acid buildup causing gout and Brights disease. Diet, water, and Anuric are urged to prevent or relieve symptoms, claiming improved kidney action and possible cures. Local notes include visits, parties, and community updates with names and places around Ottawa and nearby areas.
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Valentine
Garrod
Minkowski
Ittans
Vogt
Reach
Bright
Cottage Prayer Meetings This Week
The cottage prayer meetings for this week will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 oclock in several homes across districts. District No. 1 meets at Mr. Shepherd on New York street, led by Mrs. Zech. District No. 5 meets at Mrs. Ranskoph, 1085 Pennsylvania street, led by Mrs. Burgert. District No. 4 meets at Mr. Schoephilin, 922 Constance, led by Mr. Heeston. District No. 6 meets at Mrs. Harris, 13il Delaware street, led by Mrs. Joy. The theme focuses on church missions and the spirit of missions in our work and neighbors. all are invited.
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D. J. NuiFex
WK. Young
Shepherd
Lock
New York Street
W. FB. Zech
Joseph Ranskoph
Pennsylvania Street
R. 0. Burgert
Prohibiting Pool Halls Sparks Topeka Clash in Legislature
Topeka February 5 faces a storm as Kansas pool hall control bill prompts clashes between lawmakers and billiard hall advocates. Ben Endres of Leavenworth pulled a stunt before the house by pushing House Bill 65 to restrict pool halls via city ordinances and minors ban. The welfare committee rewrote the measure to require referendums for local action and declare it a misdemeanor for minors to play or frequent pool halls. Endres’ bill is sent to the judiciary committee for gentler handling amid strong opposition from pool hall supporters.
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Topeka
Kansas
Ben’ Endres
Leavenworth
Hou
Tate
Endres
Judicary
Local Social Notes and Visits Reported in Town
Miss Bernice Rankin of Denver, Miss Edne McBride, Kirk Sty eng, and Walter Stevenson traveled from the Six Corners area Thursday evening, joining Mr. and Mrs. C. B. in an outing. George Stanwix and daughter Relia spent the day in Lawrence, while Mr. Purcell, recently ill, recovered enough to go to town Saturday. Mrs. Gorge Stanwix visited Saturday afternoon, and local residents from Brackett and Law joined Sunday calls or dinner. Hattie Breese attended a luncheon at Mackey home with carpet rag sewing for a future bride.
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Bernice Rankin
Denver
Edne McBride
Kirk Sty Eng
Walter Stevenson
Happer
C. B
George Stanwix
Relia
Tatwrence
Satford Purcell
Hick
Satur
Gorge Stanwix
Norwine
Gorge Bigsby
Bigsby
Brackett
Chas. Crowder
Martindale
Law
Miz
Mr Strong
Josephine
Sam
Ray
S. Toot. Ay
Manhattan
Chanman
Leavenworth
Evia
John Taylor
John Smelser
Linwond
Kirk Strong
Nelson Pavonte
3. Strong
Joe. Hemphi J. Stevenson Witt Speaidmne
Ship Geni
Robison
Minnie Loving
Hattie Breese
Smoke Black Seal Cigars and a Local Coal Firm Note
A garbled local page item mentions Smoke Black Seal Cigars and C. E. Matthos ber & Coal Co, with references to a Stiner still and a January meeting in Leavenworth Lump Goats. J Dolan faces a charge in Kansas City area. Doig admits theft. New Standard School in Douglas County reports progress and statewide standardization efforts amid cold-weather coal heating.
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Leavenworth
C. E. Matthos Ber & Coal Co
Kansas
J. Dolan
Games City
Woodward
John Farpy
Delan
Sansas
City
Parce
Doig
Tiz Eases Tired Sore Swollen Feet
A vintage advertisement promotes Tiz as immediate relief for tired sore and swollen feet. It claims quicker shoe fitting, reduced puffiness, and relief from bunions and corns, urging readers to buy a 25 cent box from the drug store. The ad also oddly interleaves a political notice about a candidate filing for public offices in March 1917.
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Associated Press Audit ‘Bureau of Circulations
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Western Union
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Lawrence, Kansas
Tola Register
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Re Mae Eaeg
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Wilson
John Kahne
Kenses City
Yemullion
Bell-Ans
K H. L. Smith
Aalledwin
Robert Patterson
CG. Patterson
M . Hazel Desay
Ottawa
Nansas City
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Baldsny
Las Heen
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Earl
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Joe
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M. Nabb
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Paul Botkin
Tepeka
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Edie Vick
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Suiday Meyning
Te Wilson
Tron
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Chanute
Harriet Wilson
Aliss
Edith Coffman
Overbrook
Hazel
Ruih McClure
Costman
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Ick
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Douglas County Hoy
Hawley
O’bryan
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Mlvention
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AL. Carry
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Tauffer
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Union Pacific System
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