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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1917
Page
2
A 1917 Lawrence Kansas letter discusses liquor interests resisting wartime controls, censorship in military zones, and reactions to American troop landings. It cites publication delays, press warnings, and public sentiment on sustaining the home front while criticizing censorship and transport losses during World War I.
British observers note uplift as French residents plan a festive Fourth of July like that in the United States. Early indications suggest renewed enthusiasm may precede any expected return of British strength in the region.
Eastern milk producers pledge quality improvements to boost sales in Kansas City. The effort targets reducing the bad habit of drinking low quality milk, countering concerns about the milkshake as an everyday beverage.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a heated Congress debate over a food bill, with references to cotton wool being added to the list and a claim the bill’s name is deflected from its government control aims. The text hints at partisan tensions and concerns about legitimacy and scope.
Report notes limited supplies allow light wines and beers for U S soldiers in France but forbid sale of motion liquor to troops. General Wood comments whisky is a soldier’s worst enemy as brewers and distillers oppose the meat ban on liquor around army camps.
The article contrasts England's steadiness against dire submarine warfare with Germany's shortages from war blockades and poor harvests. It notes Russia regaining fighting tools, Brazil preparing to patrol South American waters, and Germany’s internal reform as the plausible path to ending the war, amid growing international opposition to autocracy.
A speaker describes German sympathy amid wartime atrocities stories. He argues that belief or denial does not alter facts of German crimes and questions whether German supporters would maintain love for the Fatherland if the allegations proved true.
The piece questions whether Americans can overlook stories of German cruelty and the impact of war on families. It notes Viereck’s Weekly denying the accounts and says The Journal-World has asked four prominent US figures for verification, awaiting their replies.
An anonymous writer recalls traveling in Europe and being admitted to royal homes by paying small sums. From Kaiser Wilhelm to Constantine, Franz Joseph, the Swedish king, and Nicholas of Russia, he notes friendly receptions, brief gossip, and the ease of access for twenty-five cents or two bits.
A fragmentary dairy of reflections and jokes. The piece mocks missteps in journalism and public life with satirical asides on censorship, bloodhounds, Uncle Tom's Cabin, and common sense. It ends with an advertisement urging readers to buy winter coal from Logan-Moore Lumber Company.
A traveler crossing the desert endures hardship yet finds comfort in speaking with a fellow countryman by telephone wire, cherishing a familiar voice despite distance.
Lawrence Country Club released summer golf handicaps based on recent scores from 65 members on the Lawrence course. The list includes players such as Olcott, Spalding, Jones H T, Barteldes, Greenlees, Patterson, Rowlands, Gustafson, McMurray, Jackson, Skinner, Uhriaub, Davis, Moore, Meade, Barteldes FP, O'Bryan J, and many others with scores ranging from 1 to 25. The course is expected to be in good condition for tomorrow's play and a large crowd is anticipated. McCulloch's Drug Store advertises film development and printing services.
London reports Captain B C Hucks of the Royal Flying Corps cites dangers of cloud flying when pilots lose reference to horizon. He recounts cloud tumble experiences, compass swings, and loss of air speed, urging an instrument to show horizontal flight in clouds beyond line of sight. He notes incidents of gear and structure failures in clouds.
The advertisement advocates a cheap lemon lotion by mixing juice from two fresh lemons with three ounces of orchard white to yield a quarter pint. It claims the lotion softens, whitens, and beautifies skin, removing blemishes, freckles, and tan, and can be stored for months if strained well. It suggests applying daily to face and hands and notes lemons and orchard white are readily available.
A vintage weight loss ad promotes Oil of Korein capsules as a safe non starvational method. It urges daily open air time seven deep breaths morning and night, weight checks weekly, and continuing treatment until normal. Claims include easier work, lighter step, and improved vigor with no harmful effects.
Ey Potts notes a checked tub dress worn recently by Miss Adelaide Sedgwick at an informal morning function, illustrating the taste for simple frocks cultivated by society girls.
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