War Utilities Face Sabotage Law And Gas Notes
The piece discusses the wartime sabotage law with penalties up to ten thousand dollars or thirty years in prison for damaging communication infrastructure. It notes ongoing gas finds by Empire Gas & Oil Co and National Oil in Blatkwell, urging readers about energy policy and提示 concerns, plus a letter from W K Egbar urging Lawrence voters to elect a county commissioner from within the city. Robert Faith and Charles Faith visit Lawrence to show off a Maxwell touring car bought from Charles P. Banker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Wichita Beacon
National
Union Oil Company of Blatkwell
Empire Gas & Oil Co
Empire
Nkansas Natural
Five
Lawrence
Grant Township
W. R. Green
City of
A. A. Hicks
Grant ‘Township
Board of
County Commissioners
Hicky
Lawrence Willl
Hicks
Board of County Commissioners
England
America
K. Ebgar
Charles
Robert Faith
Eudora
Charles P. Banker
Haying in the country sparks a tale of labor and duty
The reminiscence describes a long day of loading alfalfa and wheat shocks, a hard working “shock-unit” at a farm, and the effort ending in darkness. It notes fatigue, communal toil, and the writer’s sense of duty to country, including political opinions on primaries and a tribute to Capt. Jos. G. Waters and Congressman Ed C. Little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. G
Waters
Lawrence
Little
the Nations
Washington
Col. Little
War News From France and Italy Trusted by Journal-World
The Journal-World assures readers that war reporting is from the Associated Press and not rumors. AP confirms details or labels as reported when accurate, with cables from New York reaching Lawrence within hours. Editors treat war news with utmost seriousness, as it reflects America’s life and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
France
Italy
Jour
Associated: ‘Press
Associated Press
America
New York
Lawrence
Gas Companies Increase Rates Amid Public Outcry
A reader reports the gas companies raised rates citing scarcity while oil fields expand. The note questions legality in light of a federal judge’s decision and claims surplus gas now being produced at the Blackwell field with the local company completing a new project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Kansas
Satheen Brow
Blackwell
Surgémanship and the universal sales mindset
The excerpt argues that every man has something to sell whether merchandise experience work or bluff. It portrays all people as merchants and brokers involved in daily sales from clerk to cabinet maker, buyer to seller, and retailer to intermediary.
Truths And Trifles By Paul C Rankin
Paul C Rankin reflects on wartime norms delaying July fireworks and promotes thrift stamps over harsh rhetoric against the Kaiser. He commends government publicity pruning, mentions a Lawrence boy attending many picnics, and notes local Maxwell car purchase by William Boehle. Wiedemann’s ice cream is advertised.
The Carrier and the Crew Behind the Paper
The Atlanta Hustler ponders who drives a newspaper. The carrier boss sits at his desk and steers the presses while reporters chase weddings and races. Printers, pressmen, clerks, and others keep the paper moving, but the one who truly matters starts when others finish and brings the paper to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gil
Tigres
Moness
Locomotive Fire Cost Falls On Kindling
A report notes kindling costs for locomotives range from 68 cents to 114 dollars per fire based on engine size. With 63 000 locomotives, the yearly difference between cheapest and most expensive kindling would amount to many delris. A New York man seeks court orders to silence his wife, seen as peremptory proof of court omnipotence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talillons
Delris
Wish for a Dog Turns to Twins in Birthday Twist
A young girl named Gertrude coaxed for a dog and was promised one. On her birthday the gift fell through as the dog was not given. She then reveals she would have preferred twins, leaving the scene with a humorous reaction to the unmet wish.
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Gertrude
Ster
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Everett True
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Trug
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York
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West Dist Street
New York City
Presa
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Pat
Mavis
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Onde
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Gwest
Igust
Paul C.'Rankin
W. K
Shootmouth
William Boehle
Pleasant Grove
Maxwell
Charles. P. Bayker
Wiedemann’s
Atanta Hustler
Cleveland Main
Eckman
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
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Co. W. Smith
Tay Warhher
The
Natural Gas Association of America
Pittsburgh
Samuel S. Wyer
Columbus
Ohio
Ceivers
Kansas Natural Gas Coq
Butler-Sanderson Motor Car Co
Ryans Hato Supply Co
C. W. Smith
Edelbrook
Lecoampton
Kanss- Ishs
J. Kraft & Son
Stull, Kansas
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