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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1917
Page
2
It is hard to get rid of government red tape. Before any federal action with Drydale, an investigation will be made to show Drydale has no business there. The statement hints at bureaucratic hurdles delaying clearance or permits. The fragmentary text suggests official scrutiny precedes any possible decision about Drydale.
A Douglas county man with a German surname and Sibian lineage is lauded for his principled patriotism. He says he once sympathized with Germany but now supports rapid victory and the mobilization of over ten million men to win the war swiftly.
German Rene calls American war prep a great bluff after the declaration of war. Yet American fighting men are in France and thousands more are being sent. Despite censorship, Germans realize the Teutonic press is bluffing, not the United States.
England will not retaliate against Germany for the schoolhouse bombing that killed fifty six children. The policy aims to spare civilian homes while reinforcing resolve in the trenches to gain victory for the allies. Authorities emphasize disciplined conduct even amid war and the expectation of increased German military pressure.
The Clinton spirit shows again as residents fund Red Cross relief and favor speedier petition circulation for a hard surfaced road. Despite storm damages, the community plans to push ahead when recovery allows, postponing only while rebuilding continues.
The statement suggests that the most affected groups are prepared for action, making it likely that plans for circulating aid or initiating recovery work will move forward. It indicates momentum building toward practical steps to restart stalled activity and support vulnerable communities.
Advert for S S S blood remedy claims impurities in blood cause fatigue and loss of appetite. Presents S S S as a trusted tonic and purifier marketed for over fifty years. Offers literature and free medical advice from Swift Specific Co Atlanta Ga.
The Kansas City Star rebutts Hale Cook for attacking his alma mater, noting 500 KU students left to enlist or work on farms after war declaration. Six KU faculty serve as soldiers. many graduates join National Guard or Officer Training. KU faculty and students donate generously to Red Cross and war relief, and the Star urges printing the other side of the story.
The Pittsburgh Press notes earnest, sometimes impractical charity by volunteers for soldiers. It urges directing efforts under Red Cross or military guidance to avoid waste and extra burden, stressing weights, item usefulness, and efficient packing over sentimental but ineffective “comfy kits.”
A column riffs on art, thrift, and travel quirks with wry social observations. It muses about painters of lifelike horses, credit when paying, thrift timing paydays after holidays, ways to tan or tan lines, and a conference of orators misnamed as a war training camp. It notes a box car shortage seen from a car window and ends with travel notes of Mr. and Mrs. Beasley departing for Pittsburg via Ottawa with companions.
Police traced an alarm to a Maxwell car on Vermont street where smoke rose from wiring near the signal horn. After checks at 910 Vermont, 900 Maine, and 1900 Vermont, firefighters found only a slight fire damage in the wiring. Driver Mrs Porteous called in the alarm. Local ad lines follow.
Belleview residents share gatherings and visits in Lawrence and town. Mr. Matt Giroschan purchased a new automobile. Edna Duncan hosted a class party. Gertrude Off and Lilian Willis visited relatives. Belleview baseball beat Roscoe at home. numerous neighbors called on the Ott and Sherer families. threshing machinery arrived. church services announced for next Sunday.
A Depauw Indiana mother describes her daughter's severe itchy scalp and widespread blotches cured in two months after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The note praises the products and urges daily use to prevent skin troubles, with contact details and a generic sales claim.
Roy Paul and daughters Cretta and Dolly Fay of Waterville visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Sherick. Miss Eleanor Hod visits friends in Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sherick spend Sunday with the Sherick family. Mrs. Zillner and sons of Eudora call on the Eichelmeyer home. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Terrell visit his parents Clark and Mrs. Terrell in Hesper. Harvesting is in full swing. Mrs. Marie Ott visits Martha Peer. Miss Etta Laughlin visits Elmer Allen for a week. A number from here attend...
A vintage advertisement proclaims millions of good housewives use Red Cross Ball Blue with annual sales growth. It claims the product restores old clothes to look like new and urges readers to ask their grocer for it.
Village social notes report visitors and activities across Stony Point area including Eberhart Baker Wilson and Saile families. People attended Sunday services at Pleasant Grove and Fairview, with numerous calls, visits, and farm chores mentioned. The district census clerk, school plans, and new cistern at the schoolhouse are noted amid family visits to Lawrence and Grantville.
Mr and Mrs Chas Eberhart and family visited in Topeka on Sunday. August Hildebrand and family and Mr and Mrs Hoffsommer with Mabel and Raymond spent Sunday afternoon with Elmer Nichols. The young people's alliance will meet at the church for business Friday evening. Miss Faith Dean assists Mrs Henry Stull. Lily Hoffsommer stayed in Topeka last week. Charles Seheer works for Mr Fitzpatrick at Perry. Mrs James Kiger has been ill. Mrs Nichols visits her son Charles. Floy Wulfkuhler and daughter spent Thursday at Hoffsommer's. George Murphy visited C A Bidinger and Charles Nichols called at Elmer Niebo's Sunday. Routh and Paul Hoffsommer spent Sunday afternoon at J J Murphy's.
Miss Grace Shook of Lawrence spent the weekend with Miss Daisy Calhoun. Numerous visitors dropped by Ulrich Lane on Sunday, including Clifford Ulrich and several Mitchells, Gordon, Walton, and Laura Howard. Lawrence folk Lori and William Cooper with families joined Mr and Mrs Day for Sunday dinner. Various local visits, travels, and harvest notes fill the week, with weddings announced and crops in harvest.
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