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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
2
The council of defense warns Liberty Bond holders that selling the securities would be unpatriotic. It questions whether bonds should be reinvested into later issues to gain higher interest.
Frontline reporting notes a shift from private gain to public welfare as cities and states consider lawsuits to curb rate increases and improve service. It recalls the old days when franchises were scarce and not treated as assets.
The piece argues price rises outpace wage gains harming the public and favors saving over government borrowing. It questions who benefits when wages soar but costs climb and warns future taxpayers will bear the burden. Columbia steel grain bins at Green Bros. Rev N H Huffman returns from Hanna Wyoming. Cecile Moranville heads to Kansas City for the weekend.
W C Simons writes as a Republican voter seeking opinion on the relative strength of Col Ed C Little and U S Guyer. He recalls Guyer’s repeated defeats, Little’s 1916 victory, and Little’s wartime record, asking for views on which candidate offers the strongest path to reelecting a Republican to Congress.
Word from here that Private Patrick Shook has arrived safely in France. He serves in Company L of the 355th Infantry, 89th Division, and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Shook of 437 Illinois Street Columbia. The text also mentions Mrs J H Ibest and a daughter leaving yesterday for a visit with relatives in Chillicothe Ohio.
An early 20th century ad touts Snake Oil WHI Positively Releve Pain with claims to cure rheumatism neuritis lumbago sore joints and headaches. It promotes internal and external use for coughs colds throat diphtheria and tonsillitis, boasting rapid penetration and a money refund guarantee. Available in 30c 60c and 1 dollar bottles from Round Corner Drug Co The Nyal Store Lawrence Kansas.
A humor column notes society policing and wedding fashion details while mocking sensational crime reports. It jokes about a bride’s gown description, grandstand spats, disappearances, and a clerk’s aid with wallets amid reflections on postwar Prohibition and tax plans. The piece closes with local ads for a veterinarian and a Maxwell touring car purchase.
A garbled report describes a small Ford chased by a large car with a boy driver and a more reckless youth in a limousine. Both vehicles keep moving, with the cigarette exchange happening as they roll, illustrating a chaotic, humorous scene in Lawrence on the Kaw.
United States Certificates, Series IVA dated June 25 1918 offered for sale payable October 24 1918 at 4 12 percent interest. Denominations start at $500. Watkins National Bank handles sale. Dr Arthur Braden of Kansas University Bible chair mentioned in connection with war workers.
The Linwood Boulevard church with a membership estimated between two and three thousand prepares for a new opening. Reports note the Disciples of Christ as the community affiliation and reference local leaders and residents including K. Co Star and Times For. The piece mentions hotel details and Mrs. OLS-Chord of Kimble as part of the surrounding context.
Byron Jones, a veteran town meat dealer, announces in the Journal World ad that starting August 1 he will stop meat deliveries. He cites delivery costs, noting June expenses and Sunday plus weekday routes, and believes removing wagons will allow him to cut meat prices by about 2 cents a pound.
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