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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1917
Page
6
Herbert, longtime editor and promoter of the National Printer- Journalist, died in harness after a life spent visiting editorial associations and praising good work. He shaped the journal’s role as a champion for publishers and earned a national following. His flowing beard and calm manner set him apart in a busy field.
The article argues that Russia’s move toward democracy is entangled and may require a dictatorship to achieve true freedom. It suggests no freedom lies in ceding parts of the Russian front to Germany as a strategic measure.
The article notes German nerves are taut as General Haig’s army has not done a major move for some time and British commanders expect a decisive action soon. It suggests Haig has prevented enemy discovery of his plans, delaying visible moves until it may be too late to counter.
The author argues that exemption rules should be interpreted to grant exemptions only in proper cases. He notes the country benefits from clarifying this policy and that unattached young men, a small minority, may avoid service unless all legal avenues are exhausted. He claims military service offers them their only chance to prove manhood.
Brief note in the National Printer Journalists Chicago edition reports the death of Ben Semin B. Herbert editor and publisher. His loss is described as a blow to the profession with condolences from newspapers nationwide. Herbert led a class publishing operation and his passing prompts tributes from peers.
A Boston man floods newspapers with articles under the guise of wood pulp conservation. He seeks free publicity for a metal container scheme, not genuine public interest. He should be charged for obtaining money under false pretenses. He ignores straw used for paper and metal price rises, aiming to profit publishers rather than inform.
A fragment discusses historic push for liquor control from the Continental Congress resolution of February 27, 1777 urging states to pass effective laws. The tone places early concerns about liquor alongside modern views on prohibition.
A fragment discusses the need to curb distilling grain and the liquor traffic. It contrasts bone dry laws in early America with today’s inaction, noting that Continental Congress warned of “the most extensive evils” and that some modern congress members lag behind 1777’s vigilance.
The Leavenworth Times reports on a Rotary Club dinner where Bob Stone urged that a hundred Rotarians could be worth more to the city than a hundred millionaires. He argued a busy dollar and active service strengthen the community, pledging that Rotarians can lead to cleaner streets stronger churches schools and a thriving Chamber of Commerce through united effort.
A collection of witty and earnest lines on war, leadership, and public sentiment. Includes jokes about quotable sayings, draft lists, and patriotic slogans, along with notices of reunions, grain buys, and travel for wartime duties. Names and places such as Oskaloosa Kansas, Derby Grain Company, and Hastings Nebraska appear among brief social items.
Braves win an extra inning game to earn a guest invite for July 25 outing hosted by Mr Peirce of Peirce Piano Co. Tigers and Braves to invite guests. evening twilight game 6 15 featuring Coach Vennes Juniors vs All-Stars. playground list includes Putnam Crites Nutt Rigdon Tester man Mackie Markwell DeWattel ville Coffman Allison Ackerman Weed. Also notes on duty and patriotism from Service Gazette Rio Grande. local real estate pitch by J J Eddy. various local items and small ads.
A transcripted excerpt from an interview in the New York Morning Telegraph features Kansas Congressman B. E. Little of the Second District recalling his Ohio birth in Newark, early schooling in a Female Seminary, moves to Kansas, a law career, and a Cairo consular stint. He discusses fits of stage fright, baseball love, golf in Egypt, friendships with Richard Harding Davis and Lord Cromer, and his path from law to diplomacy and Congress.
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