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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1918
Page
2
The passage notes that continued price increases could render the term jiiner improper for a certain car and mentions learning to locate Flanders and Picardy, with references to a Kaiser peace offensive and the possibility of poison gas replacing wine. It also hints at famine concerns and national prohibition amid dry cold contrasts.
The speaker questions why wage increases for railway workers are passed to the public via higher freight and passenger rates while a wheat price increase is vetoed to avoid higher flour costs. The remark suggests it is easier to sway organized labor than farmers.
There is no doubt about General Chas S Hoffmann’s nomination for lieutenant governor on the Republican ticket. Hoffmann is described as one of the strongest men in the state with notable fears of unspecified nature referenced.
The text lauds a successful legislative experience and commendable military service in Kansas since appointment as adjutant general, arguing it entitles him to strong voter backing. It highlights his work and rising public regard.
The Fort Scott Tribune notes similar editorials in the Journal-World and Parsons Sun questioning source material on the Non-Partisan League. It cites Wichita Rotary Club and Wichita Beacon investigations and a Wichita man Townley whose materials circulate state press circles. The piece argues the editorial aims to show how the League gains candidate support rather than taking a side on Bryan.
Senators push for the federal suffrage amendment while seeking summer recess to mend home ties. National Woman's Party mobilizes state action. Opponents of reelection are urged to back suffrage in states with no campaigns. Voters’ sentiment is gauged to press Senators to approve suffrage. Weeks and James face primary challenges by suffrage supporters. Other Senators encounter similar contests.
The article argues Congressman Little faced attack for voting against the war declaration yet supported the selective draft. It notes his real war experience in the Philippines and argues the opposition’s focus on conscription shows his broader record stands strong. Voter history suggests Little leads in district support and implies opponents cannot undermine his overall record.
A clipped ode to editors and newspapers contrasts with wartime satire. It notes German policy on Belgium, praises a barber shop board of strategy for granting generals wide latitude, and quips that obituaries finish the game best.
A rural tale shows a daughter cooking for a guest using a kitchen mix up with kerosene and lard meant for bullets. The mishap leads to a near disaster but ends with marriage and happiness for Mr and Mrs Chas. Lescher travels to Kansas City.
Supporters urge Henry J Allen to run for Kansas governor, praising his France service and global influence. They argue his leadership would steer Republican war policy, stressing a unified national effort and the need for a governor who can marshal decisive action in a time of crisis.
The letter by Charles E Hughes, head of the Hughes Postal Commission, attacks the zone system for second class mail as unconstitutional and harmful. He argues uniform rates better serve national unity and the spread of intelligence, citing prior commission findings against zoning. He declines legislative retainer and speaks as a citizen.
A vintage advertisement extols the Waterloo Boy kerosene tractor as simple to operate with accessible parts, reliable oiling, and quick repairs. It highlights fuel efficiency on kerosene versus gasoline, notes field practicality with minimal water, and promises on‑hand repairs and magnetos, inviting readers to see farmers already using Waterloo Boys on page 6.
The letter writer argues against a zone based postal system, warning it harms both good and bad actors and could suppress literature and espionage exchange. The piece favors wide, free interchange and criticizes backsliding proposals as backward looking.
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