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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1917
Page
4
Douglas county shows no broad disapproval of Friday draft selections while Jerome Beatty zigzags with a tobacco supply crusade for soldiers in Europe. A prominent Socialist, once opposing the war, is suspected as a German agent amid doubts about some U S Socialists aiding the Kaiser.
The Minnesota Federation of Labor yesterday adopted loyalty resolutions that prompted the withdrawal of fifty Socialists. The note questions whether the individuals can leave the country, implying they believe the Socialists are not welcome.
Naval experts warn there will be too few ships to meet allied needs next year if submarine losses persist. Yet signs show U boat effectiveness waning as allied action grows. A Kansas Guard member's past message leads to promotion, and a Kansas City Star quips on crossing the Kaw river beach via pontoon bridge while Lawrence reveals a river beach paradox.
The text names a lineup of historic conquerors including Napoleon Bonaparte Gustavus Adolphus Caesar Peter the Great and Genghis Khan and suggests a dramatic entrance in Russia as the stage for their display.
The article discusses a leader who unites a view of the Russian people to compel conformity, then drives a massive push against invaders. A victorious Russia would open the Darienelles route, paving the way for Allied victory. The world awaits this pivotal actor's appearance.
A Lawrence observer discusses how everyday expressions shape impressions. Men in business faces intense demands as providers and community participants, often appearing cross though they are in earnest. The piece notes wives’ view of men’s burdens and the stress that can tint outward cheerfulness.
A collage of quotes and wry asides on public mood and politics. It mocks government zeal, wartime strategy talk, and opportunistic profits, while noting dry weather hurting crops and a light heartsense about late season nights. The piece ends with a wry line proposing the name Ideals for a minor league team.
A Harper & Bros novel set in the northwest chronicles a young engineer with vision, a Gypsy king’s daughter, and clashes between religion and business. It follows frontier life, railroad building, and the rise of civilization amid chaos. Available at book stores for vacation reading.
Major League leaders include Donal Nutt of the Cubs at 584 and Allison of the Cubs close behind. DeWatteville shines in the field as All Stars prepare to face Haskell Juniors at 2 15 tomorrow on the Playground diamond. Players report for the All Star team: Coffman Allison Tnam Tester man Markwell Nutt Weed DeWatte gis Mackie Lupton Snider and Rig son. A.A. Bigelo donated a baseball and glove to the boys.
Emporia poet Walt Mason writes a feature for the Denver Times during a Estes Park stay. He relays the tale of Alston McCarty a Denver businessman and KU graduate who burned his glasses during a mountain drive. He fought the fire with his hands and fountain pen, saved the car, but lost his whiskers which insurance will not cover without court action.
The city library schedules July sixteen through August thirty one with desks and reading rooms set for various morning and evening times on weekdays and Saturdays. A Wheat Committee document titled Winning the War with Wheat lists T J Sweeney of Lawrence among its members. Also noted: thirteen Hamilton family members in Arkansas City are in the U S military, including John Hamilton in infantry at Syracuse. Conklin Non-Leakable Pens advertised for 2.50 and up at McCulloch’s Drug Store. Mosquitoes disrupt work at a New York military cantonment as of July two.
An advice paragraph extols plain malsified coconut oil as a superior shampoo option avoiding harsh alkali found in most soaps. It describes wetting hair, rubbing in oil, creating a rich lather that cleanses dust dirt and oil, leaving hair bright silky and easy to manage while being inexpensive and widely available. Also notes unrelated notices about a Turkish department store and a Philadelphia man confessing to multiple murders.
Ambrose D. Felker of Shawnee County and Roy M. Phillips of Anderson County have begun work as farm bureau and county agricultural agents. Twenty county agricultural districts and three district agents are active statewide, with several counties forming farm bureau organizations. In Douglas County meetings were held to discuss the bureau and agent plan, but no firm stance emerged. Ruth Herst of Emporia visited Lawrence on business.
Fragmentary notice reports government aim to induce meatproof natives to build soldiers quarters. A message mentions a damaged kerosene and gasoline food bill in Washington dated July 20, with confidence in government control by the legation over foods, feeds, and fuels. Call 34. CO. E. Matthews Lumber & Coal Co.
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