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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1918
Page
2
A noted court decision quiets plans to fund and operate the Topeka to Leavenworth railroad. While not a major trunk route, the line serves two counties and residents along the track claim rights as property costs rise. Courts acknowledge local access concerns amid ongoing disposal of aging assets.
A Lawrence Kansas item from February 1918 notes a man running for mayor promising to donate his $1,200 annual salary to worthy causes if elected. The report hints the pledge reflects strong patriotism or strong ambition, with Chanute Tribune remarking that other towns may watch the fallout as a microbe joke circulates.
A Lawrence man found a German English dictionary in rubbish left by a former house occupant. The item sparked speculation about times and trends, with vague remarks about politics and social groups.
The fragment expresses a partisan view that the country’s good and a party’s success are linked, noting that triumphs by Germany would seem trivial to those suffering oppression. It hints at how political aims impact minds and priorities without clear context or names.
The column advocates universal insurance schemes for crops and other contingencies. It mocks reliance on governmental guarantees promising profit and recreation, and notes households sometimes lack flour. The piece questions broad government insurance as a solution.
The Topeka discussion centers on Gov. Stubbs as the moving force behind the Guarantee Law in Kansas and its link to national efforts. Dolley credits Stubbs with inspiring the law and notes its influence on federal plans, highlighting the shifting stance of national authorities toward currency and banking guarantees.
Text from a Nation magazine reprint in Boston outlines honorary vice presidents and a council debate on wartime machinery. It calls for American business to unite with unremitting labor to support national ideals and contribute to the global war effort without self interest.
From experience older generations should teach youth that scrofula and other dimors cause rzen, hoils, pimples and eruptions, but Hood's Sarsaparilla, a blood purifying tonic of roots and herbs, is best. It has stood the test of forty years and is sold at drug stores. keep a bottle on hand.
A fragmented blast of rhetoric laments bloodshed and asks why nations fight. It links Allied courage in France Belgium and Russia to the duty of citizens at home to support victory and safeguard liberty through steadfast effort and sacrifice.
A light column mixes wartime quips and cultural musings. It lampoons propaganda and letters from readers about war, social manners, and local life. The piece playfully questions authority, civic duty, and the pace of home front routines through humor and satire.
The Journal-World endorses W. E. Spalding a Lawrence, Kansas candidate for mayor. The article notes his rise from clothing salesman drawing 15 000 weekly to a local capitalist who keeps money invested in Lawrence and nearby property. It asserts his potential for careful city management if elected.
Fragmented text shows praise for Americans and mentions foster-raiders, a meeting with lawmakers, and a production claim by AWS Country. References to Lawrence Committee and Porton cues appear with unclear political aims and notes on voters and public sale. The garbled OCR yields little coherent event but hints at a political discourse and committee actions.
Fragmentary text discusses rifle output and protection aspects. Mentions individuals, hospitals, and a special program with unclear details. Indicates claims of protection and leading status, but lacks coherent context or concrete outcomes.
A dense, dated clipping blends campaign declarations for candidates such as Alex Clery Mayer and Henry Astier with various community notes. It references primary ballots, public notices, and localities in Francisco and Mississauga, along with brief health and travel mentions and community activities.
An old fashioned remedy is replaced by Musterole a white oil of mustard ointment that soothes sore throats bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headache congestion pleurisy rheumatism lumbago and other pains. It comes in 30c 60c and hospital size $2.50 jars.
Senator K D McKellar of Tennessee draws attention in the capital as the close Senate Foreign Relations Committee on State Affairs debates War Cabinet support. McKellars stance split, with administration favors and Cham- berlains line looming. If he aligns with Chamberlain, the bill may be calendared without recommendation. McKellar has supported the war but criticizes the War Department.
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