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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1917
Page
3
War notes from Germany and France color the page with reports of German gains on the Belgian front and political shifts in Germany. Lawrence residents learn about local summer life changes along the Kaw River and ongoing national efforts from farming to food control bills.
Ed Greer of the Winfield Courier advocates a reform campaign in Kansas arguing “Let’s cut out the young stuff” and urging housewives to avoid rent lamb and suckling pig while noting that today’s calves lambs and pigs will shape the future.
The article notes solving food problems of tomorrow with emphasis on lambs. It states lambs will provide next year's wool for soldier clothing, linking livestock to military readiness and supplies.
In a heated exchange, Howard of Georgia accuses Republicans of slack action while Democrats claim the GOP led key reforms. The debate credits Democrats with national growth and major moves like pure food laws, railroad rates, trusts control, Panama Canal, and prohibition, urging cross party support for the President.
A World War II era letter reflects on the Fourth of July celebration in London with bells, banners, and English admiration for American sacrifices. The author argues long standing ties from empire history to modern imperial bonds, noting global loyalty from India to Canada and Australia, all tied to Yorktown origins.
An unnamed observer criticizes modern circuses for flashy acts and grand pageantry while missing the classic hustler tricks. The piece notes iconoclasts, Emma Goldman incident, Elks pride, and a sober Safety First ethic amid wartime tense chatter and political hope.
John Henry's Jayhawkers faced the Tigers in a tight game and now await a hike announcement in Playground notes. The Cubs beat the Giants in a loosely played Major League matchup. Earl Wilson works on a farm near Eudora, and Vernon Walther joins a new position to drive?
Workers gossip about shortages as harvest continues in Boyville with loafers scarce and field teams struggling to meet crop demands. The note reflects rural labor tension and community impact on gathering season.
Editorial counters pro German rhetoric from Mr. Albach urging Americans to distinguish between Imperial Germany and its people. It argues German culture promotes conquest and pillage and calls for opposing the German government first while condemning wartime propaganda. Contact Matthews Lumber & Coal Co for window glass cut to fit.
Reports to the Belgian Government detail deported civilians subjected to starvation, brutal punishment, intimidation, and harsh work for the German army. A Soltau camp survivor describes daily rations of coffee substitute, beet soup, corn meal porridge, and bread, averaging about a half pound daily. Obituary notes Joseph Griffis born 1843 in Michigan, lived near Vinland Kansas, fought against Quantrell, died July 1 after cancer treatment. funeral at Lutheran church, burial at Stony Point cemetery.
In Lawrence, the Red Cross reports its membership pins arriving for sale at local centers in Watkins Bank. New members include C A Shull Herman Douthitt Paul Duchmon W M Doffee Mrs W M Duffee Mark Ducommon and others. A local invalid gale is for sale for ten dollars.
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