Preachers Split on War and Duty in Wartime Sermons
In Lawrence and Vinland Kansas a Philadelphia preacher Rev G C Brown urged militant action saying the shepherd dies for his flock and to strike hard and kill foes. In Vinland Rev Gordon urged peace and the US fight to secure a lasting equitable peace for the nation.
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G. C. Brown
Philadelphia
Baptist Church
Lawrence
Brown
Hall
Vinland
Mr. Gordon
United States
War era policy ends free copies for subscribers
The World notes the end of free copies for subscribers as prices rise and wartime policies bite. It mentions that when war was declared, the practice of giving an extra copy at the counter was stopped and about one hundred exchanges and free copies were removed from the Whiling List following a July 5 War Industries Board directive.
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War Industries Board
Free newspaper copies limited under new policy
The office received from thirty to fifty free copies and about seventy exchanges. Free copies are removed from the list and only office employees may take them for use at work. No free home delivery for advertisers or general public. city and county are exempt for checking. Exchanges to be paid, with payments due for mailings to other newspapers. The Journal-World complies with the law, warning that noncompliance could lead to loss of paper. Grocers and wholesalers face disruption for defying food and fuel commissions.
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Journal-World
War quotes and social notes mix with temperance critique
Excerpts praise for American resolve in Europe clash with cautionary lines about casualties and bias. The piece jokes about war brides and contrasts soldiers safety with infant risk. It ends by questioning drink control and labor tapers versus temperate drinkers.
Lawrence on the Bay sparks critiques of German prejudice
A July article titled Lawrence on the Bay shows a man at Johnson and Tuttle's restaurant vociferously attacking Germans while seeking favored foods and extra sugar. Readers misread the piece as anti German, prompting a debate about editorial stance and public sentiment.
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Lawrence On the Bay
Johnson & Tuttle
Patrick Henry
George Marble
Stubbs Era Reforms Under Governor Stubbs in Kansas
Fort Scott Tribune notes a reform agenda under Governor W R Stubbs listing laws on primary elections railroad prohibitions passenger fares woman suffrage and rail issues. The piece critiques opposition within the Republican party claiming Stubbs wrecked the party through these actions.
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Stubbs
W. R. Stubbs
Kansas
Tde
Isinecure
Whiskey Drug Store
Cofnfon Earri
Fort Scott Trine
Truths and Ee By Paul C Ran
A column critiques a man named Everett for grand words and sparse action. It contrasts his pomp with his lack of practical effort in wartime salute etiquette and public duty. The piece jokes about respect, patriotism, and a suggestion about life choices for an unhappy named person.
Letter Fragments Describe Spring Weather and Travel Plans
A jumbled letter hints at mild spring weather, travel plans to Lawrence, and prep for flying school with notes of Sacramento Riverside and San Pedro. It mentions a demonstration of a Cleveland Caterpillar Tractor near Lawrence, praising its performance in mud and plowed ground with emphasis on its value and teaching usefulness.
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Lawrence
Levery Dock
Jyom
Riley
Sacramento
Riverside
San Pier
Ife
Cleveland
Stowrek
Lawrence on the Raw by Ferdinand Gotlieb
A segment recounts Johnson Villa boxing dispute at a Union Pacific Station. Two dark-skinned bystanders debate whether the world champion’s recent bout was legitimate, with guarded reactions and questions about a frame-up.
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Lawrence
Ferdinand Gotlieb
Union
Johnson-Villa
Union Pacific
Communication Wants Good Gir Kansas Weather
Letter describes travel by rail from Kansas to California. It notes hospital visits in San Francisco, a rough experience with a porter on the train, and mixed dining car service on the Union Pacific line. The writer mentions plans to reach Rochester via Chicago and Minneapolis, with hope for better porter service on the return trip.
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Kansas
Simons
San Francisco
Rochester
Jicago
Poi
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Imul
J Jones
Lucilé
Mrs Butler Remains Hospitalized During Colorado Trip
A letter from the university’s school of fine arts reports Mrs. Butler is now in Longmont hospital in a pretty sick condition though not critical. Mr and Mrs Butler and Florence had traveled to Estes Park where Mrs Cutler is ill and hospitalized.
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H. L. Butler
Colrado
Heh.hool
Fine Arts
University
Gentlefolk Travel in Kansas and Nearby Towns
Mrs FH Waggéner and Mrs Ralph Gibbs of Oskaloosa traveled to Topeka this morning with plans to spend time there. Mrs Emma Wall and Mrs C J Wall visited De Soto. Mr Geo Heater of Detroit visited son Bayord Heater, then headed back. A B Edgar left for a business trip via Kansas City with Mrs Edgar and Mary Elizabeth Edgar. Miss Faust Sterling and Mr Lowel Sterling visited Olive Cope in town before she returned home to Queenemo. Nancy Longnecker spent the day in Kansas City.
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FH. Waggéner
Ralph Gibbs
Oskaloosa
Topeka
Emma Wall
C. J. Wall
de Soto
Geo
Detroit
Michigan
Heater
Bayord Heater
Sherlocke
Ottawa
A. B. Edgar
Aast
Kansas City
Edgar
Mary Elizabeth Edgar
Fauline Sterling
Fauline Sterling and Mr
Loweh Sterling
Kansas
Olive
Cope
Qeenemoe
Justicia Sunk by U Boat Attack Off Irish Port
The White Star liner Justicia, formerly the Statendam, was torpedoed near an Irish port. The ship carries 600 to 700 crew. eleven crew members are reported dead. The vessel was built in Belfast and later requisitioned by Britain.
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Justicia
Statendam
Belfast
Wross
Annual Picnic Plans Rise From Pad. CG Meeting
The annual CG Pad picnic is scheduled for next Wednesday in the park at Brudosit. Officers elected for the year include Charles Gabriel as president and EL A. Wut trench as secretary. Proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross. Concessions and amusements will be run by C. Richards, John Moody, and others.
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iEudora
A Valley
Eudora CL Pla
Pic
Fudesa
Bce
Pipnic
Brudosit
Lens
Offieces
Yicar
Charles Gabriel
Tcha
EL. A. Wuttrench
Ien Bt
C. FL Riche Senis
L. M2 Walters
Ne So Beuttee Eee Mil
Curt Richards
John Moody
L. BE. Woodard
Carl Altenberhd
Don Westheffer
Soap and Ointment Seeds Comfort for Skin Woes
An old notice promotes SOAP and Ointment for eczema rashes and burns with a mail sample offer. It lists committee members and vendors and notes daily use cautions while urging aid for clothing donations and mentions Chief Jim Monroe’s first Leisure Day.
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Jim Monroe
Woman Credits Pinkham Remedy For Healing
Petersburg Virginia resident Mrs. W. D. Wells says her daughter suffered weakness and right side pain for two years and needed an operation. After trying Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, she improved and is now well. The ad urges other women with irregularities or pain to try the remedy and write for advice from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.
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Petersburg
Snd Oth
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. W. D. Wells
North Adams Street
Miss Wells
Lydia E. Pinkhein Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
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Simone
Neva
Guiness Department
Massachusetts Street
A. R. Keator
Adearn
West 31St Stre
New York’ City
Associated Press
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Tiga It Bureau of
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Lawrence Ka
America
Europe
Pip Daniels
LeRoy
Newton Kansan
Everett True
Can Uick
Antgodr Town
Pine
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Paul C. Ran
Everett
Herj
Aic
Jone
Ucle
Cexvgg
Ogden
A.m
Gow
Lily Gelik
RS. Butler EN Hospital
Lizzie E. Wooster
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Kanada
West
Narsh Portens
Natural Gas Association of America
D. B. Garner
Garner
Geo. Broers
John. Miller
John Ott
C. C. Gerstenberger
Robert Walker
Chris Schaake
Lee Woodard
Social Service League
Mrs. Wells
Byron Jones
Ford
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