Newspaper taxation debate over war effort and postal rates
A Kansas editorial argues newspapers should not face a special wartime tax and emphasizes their essential role in government campaigns. It links postal policy to newsprint access, notes newspapers advance liberty loans and Red Cross drives, and warns against provincialism hindering national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Journal-World
Liberty Loan
Red Cross
Cine
Central States
Douglas County
Central
Organizedlabor
Lawrence Letter Signals Shifting Ties in World Turmoil
July 7 1917 report from Lawrence Kansas notes discussions of American policy toward China and Europe amid wartime tensions. The writer cites current fares and notes Japan’s actions as actors in global friction, reflecting how distant events influence local sentiment.
Presidents in the Making Fight in Present War Story
A note highlights at least six future Dresidents of the United States taking part in the current conflict. One may be enlisted. Houston Jost is mentioned among potential participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Houston Jost
Douglas county pledges funds for Army recreation
A fragment from a wartime notice urges supporting the Army program in Douglas county. It argues money would serve a useful purpose by giving the boys in olive drab wholesome recreation and keeping them connected to positive influences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
M.C. A
Censor Sparks Controversy Over Pro American Film
A Chicago police censor defends allowing a patriotic nightly drama after objections that it offends German Americans. The censor, identified by the nickname Frineheuser, insists the issue will fade within a year and calls for self mockery of German culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frinieheuser
Fink
Inside reporters aid German plotting expose
The Wichita Beacon notes the Revidence Journal editor helped expose German and Austrian plotting in America. Reporters secured posts at German and Austrian embassies to access inside information, illustrating reporters’ usefulness in uncovering espionage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revidence Journal
America
Wichita Beacon
Censoring Cable Messages Becomes Government Focus
The government shifts focus to censoring cable messages after reviewing the New Papers, signaling a policy debate on information control and press freedom. Officials assess scope, impact, and public reaction as media channels face scrutiny.
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Ater NS
Tall
Addi
Press Stands Against Special Taxes and Postage Zones
Kansas publishers protest against a zone postage plan and any tax on advertising. They urge Congress to fund news operations from broad sources, not single burdens, insisting the press serves national interests and must not face unequal taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Ut. di
Kansas
Alant
Truths And Trifles In Wartime Banter
A clipped, humorous note mocks war talk and public speaking bravado. It cites Mexico, Villa, and the Kaiser with satirical lines on diplomacy, music, and dry law prose, ending with a wry remark on explanations and tone.
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Mexico
Germany
Villa
Preserving Vegetables Kansas Surplus for Winter Use
Kansas reports a surge in canning and preserving garden crops for winter. The Kansas Council of Defense notes increased production, with 40 towns organizing summer gardening and canning supervision and about 130000 women and girls in clubs. More than 90 percent of Kansas families are taking part in the program to promote production and economic use of garden products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Kansas Council of Defense
Agricultural Products Committee
Atmut
Birth rate uniform in state military registrations
State records show male birth rates among ages 21 to 30 remain nearly constant year to year. Of 137,297 young men registered, totals by age vary little, with small differences between white and black populations, indicating stable prospective military pools across the decade.
Scientist frees projector light from heat with dual lenses
A French scientist reports success in cooling motion picture projectors by separating the light path with two lenses and passing an air current between them, eliminating heat buildup in high power studio lamps.
Wordplay Exchange About Slang in Marriage
A brief dialogue centers on slang and word choice in marriage. One speaker asks if his wife enjoys hearing slangy terms, and the other replies that she dislikes hearing him use certain kinds of words. The exchange hints at marital communication and language.
A Word for the Rattler Riddle in Sunkoe Ethics
A brief puzzle note contrasts two rattler types, stating the sunkoe grants the other a chance while the sneak does not. The item hints at moral judgment in a compact, aphoristic style.
Husband shoots self after plan to free wife
In Los Angeles, Mrs. Henry Goldstein became a widow with an orphaned baby Helen as her husband chose suicide rather than divorce. He had threatened a separation citing another woman, and his act prevented her pursuit of a divorce.
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Henry Goldstein
Helen
Los Angeles
General Sibert to lead first American troops in trenches
Maj. Gen. Sibert, a Alabama native, will command the first American forces in the trenches under Gen. Pershing. He earned a promotion a month ago for canal work and has studied trench warfare in detail.
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Sibert
Alabama
Pershing
Panama Canal
An Oversight in Cat Care Communique
A homeowner laments that despite good food and comfortable quarters, the feline residents remain unhappy. He blames a lack of amusement features and a back fence to entertain them. The exchange hints at a lighthearted disagreement over renovations.
Suffering in Africa blamed on German neglect before British occupation
London reports an official statement denying British mistreatment of Ovamboland natives. It attributes suffering to prior German neglect, notes famine from 1913 to 1915 amid droughts, and outlines British efforts at restoration after 1915. The exchange counters German Wireless claims with Governor General’s reports.
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London
German West Africa
Ovambo
South Africa
Ovamboland
Africa
Tsurmel
Ovamboland Relief Efforts Highlight German Protectorate Blame
A historical report details German and Union forces aiding Ovambo people after battles near Ovamboland. It notes overwhelmed posts, hospital care, and rapid distribution of food amid transport challenges. The piece blames the German Protectorate for famine in 1913 to mid-1915 and credits British actions for relief.
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Ovamboland
Ovambos
Protectorate
Qvamboland
Austrian Lloyd Reports 1916 Losses To Crown Deficit
The Austrian Lloyd steamship company reports a loss for 1916 of 3,000,000 crowns. The entire reserve is exhausted and the total deficit now stands at 4,600,001 crowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zurich
Switzerland
Austrian Lloyd Steamship Company
Doan's Kidney Pills End Back Soreness Claim
Mrs. Jos E Burgner of 1001 Pennsylvania St reports constant dull back ache and kidney soreness improved by Doan's Kidney Pills. She says mornings leave her tired and eyes blurred, but the pills restored kidney function and reduced back pain. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y adv.
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Lawrence
Dean
Jos E. Burgner
Pennsylvania St
Doan
Church notices and services at First Baptist and for other churches
A readable church notices page lists First Baptist Church events including Sunday morning services and union park worship. Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church under Pastor Burt announces Sunday sermons and Epworth youth meetings. Epworth League gathers evenings with topics including famine and guidance. additional front yard service planned.
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Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church
Comer
Bhi
Ray
Burt
Selina Stanlies
Danna Seagie
Epworth Jaagne
Sermiean
Ospean
Serraun
Pasta
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Henry W. Harsett
Gordon Jr. Thompson
University
Christian Science Church and Union Services Notice
Readers urged to attend sermons at First Church on Massachusetts Street and participate in Park Union services hosted by various congregations. Reports note large crowds last Sunday and anticipate even bigger turnout this week with sermons by Dr. Hargett and Dr. Darsie, plus Sunday school and midweek meetings across several churches in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science
Christ Scientist Church
Massachusetts Street
Chiristian Science
Hargett
Darsie
First Christian Church
Kentucky
George Tharsie
EL Society
L. Flaggard
Monieka
Africa
South Park
Rustaehick
Fou
Sunshine Band
Sunshine
Ella Stokes
Kansaa Ly
Unitarian Fecureh
Vermont Street
Sop
Promptis
Ivershody
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A. R. Keator
Ars Arttord Aula
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China
Europe
Ameri
Japan
Everett True
Wes
Curbstone
W. K. Bee Line
Hell
Gonzales Coicertly
France
Dunlap Dover
Avithin
Streetingdon Govid
Kingdon Gould
George J. Gould
Gould
Arezzo
Italy
Annunziata Camilla Maria Luce
Secretary OF War
Newton D. Baker
Washington
Newton D., Jr
Eiisabeth
Margaret
First Baptist Church
A. Schweiler
United Brethren Church
Vermont
Far
Union
Park
Flom
Testerman
Trinity Lutheran Church
BE. HL Mueller
PD. D
Atehusan
Mueller
India
Suniday School
Gregation
Priewy
Dor. W. TL. Hargest
Trinity Churen
Ewan Alexander Edwards
Second Presbyterian
Sixth
Maine Streets
Jessor Laarsen
C. E
Ninth Street Baptist
Ninth and
Ohio Street
Jackson
Poater
Xelfoot
Mr. Win
Harvey Supe
Tendent Pom
Vail
Evangelical Association
Tenth
Connecticut
Rite
Park Amiennes
Ti KK
Young
Southwest Limited
Wisconsin
Dettuh
Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul
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