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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1917
Page
2
The Lawrence newspaper column covers beer and war economy riffs, waterworks progress, and school enrollment forecasts. It notes long water mains replacement for fire protection, possible summer street projects, and hints at national war contract politics while calling attention to local halts and hopes for university attendance and housing.
Admiral von Virpitz asks for more time to evaluate submarine effectiveness before public opinion forms. The deadline to end England’s involvement by this method has been extended once or twice, and the German public cannot be blamed for reluctance to wait, as delay lowers chances of ultimate victory.
In a stark Wichita London style piece the Kaiser stands on a post as war rages. Allies and neutrals alike fear German power while Austrians Hungarians Bulgarians and Turks distrust the German-led alliance. The piece foresees widespread hatred if Germany wins or loses and recalls treaties torn cities pillaged and civilians harmed.
A satirical collage mocks General Chang Fisun and China’s fate, jokes about Army nicknames in Europe, predicts crises in crop reports, puns on King George Windsor, and quips on a Shawnee county felony case. The piece riffs on royalty, magazines, and World War era foibles with a brisk, tongue in cheek tone.
London reports Germans are sending French men women and children aged under eighteen and over fifty from occupied northern France back to their homeland at about 1000 people a day. Refugees have reached Evian Les Bains on Lake Geneva, described as in a pitiful condition amid the exile.
Eight married prisoners may be released on fines while six teen suffragists begin sixty day sentences. Some older inmates expected freedom soon, others anxious to serve out terms. Guardsmen prep for August 5 deployment and recent housing changes noted as preparations continue.
Playground notes report Bales powering the Jayhawkers to a lead over the Blues. A boys Minor League team is forming and tryouts are Friday at the Play grounds with George Carey overseeing signup. Wildcats travel to face Jayhawkers tomorrow at 2 15 seeking a strong pitcher. Major League players rest in preparation for Saturday’s game versus the Haskell boys amid probable lineup changes. Minor League standings list Jayhawkers 6 10 1 000 and Wildcats 5 550 with Blues 1 400.
Berlin dispatches report that of 42,000 German university students drafted through the last fall and winter term, about 6,000 have been killed. Berlin University shows 5,285 called up with 500 killed, Bonn 3,647 with many dead, Heidelberg 1,649 with 240 killed, Munich 5,255 with 10 percent killed, Leipzig 3,700 with 664 killed. Watermelon on ice at W.8 Ball confectionery advertised. Mexico City contemplates a restricted district in the federal capital as Col. de la Mata proposes new social measures in the capital.
The district explores adding gambling venues while promoting a new pineapple snow treat at W Ball confectionery. Citizens show strong interest as locals share enthusiasm for the novel offering.
Rev. E. A. Edwards appointed chaplain of the First Kansas Infantry replacing Dr. James Naismith. Edwards commissioned as first lieutenant. Lt. Charles S. Edwards assigned to Battery B, and Lt. James C. Hughes to Battery A. Also noted: Dean Frank W. Blackmar visiting Oklahoma, J. B. Wilson joins A. O. U. W. Grand Lodge legal committee, and library hours set for July-August. Margaret Gregory returns to Lawrence after years away. Endorsement for Herbert Hoover suggested by Senate. Tribate Judge Lindley to Wichita. Y M C A membership awarded to a Lawrence boy.
A check covering a year’s membership in the Lawrence Y M C A was received today as a reward for Charles F. McCurdy Jr’s faithful work as a salesman for the Saturday Evening Post. The first membership belonged to Lee Rogers, secured weeks ago. Ed Barber returned last night from Garden City Kansas where he had visited for three weeks.
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