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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1918
Page
4
A fragmented 1918 clipping cites Associated Press material and local notes. It references war front reporting on the Crown Prince, General Foch, and Allied advances, alongside social items about brides, fashion, and local views on wartime society in Lawrence and Kansas City.
The item references a 25 cent remedy and a long discussion on General Foch driving a Paris victory. It questions how the Kaiser and German people will respond to setbacks, and whether public opinion will push for continued war effort or protest. The tone is reflective on wartime leadership and morale.
A City Voter defends W R Green and the Edgar Steel Seal Mfg Co against an attack in the Journal World. The letter cites an injunction suit over 1916 17 taxes and clarifies Green did not vote to lower assessments while detailing tax payments and corporate roles. It asserts Green did not influence the county decision and provides documentary evidence.
Ferdinand Gottlieb describes a hesitant man who ignores calls to enlist until a sight of a troop train prompts a turning point. A sergeant’s urging and the soldiers’ chants spark reflection, leading the man to seek talks with a National Guard officer the next day.
F W Knapp, incumbent state auditor, asks Republican voters for a second term based on his record. He notes opposition from opponents and cites efforts to curb excess fees, publish salary schedules, and ensure accountability in state spending. The Topeka Daily Capital praised Knapp and Payne as efficient officials.
A string of quips and snippets about hot days and 1930s memory. Banter on alcohol arrests at Leavenworth, war talk, humor about pronouncing names, and odd comments on July to August delivery, circuses, and military terms. Ends with a sales pitch for Cherokee lamp stock.
Voters and taxpayers demand clear handling of money and accounts, arguing against new precedents that a re elected auditor must be a political figure. Fred Seele of District Six notes a farm purchase near Perry, reflecting local context.
Mr and Mrs Day will relocate to California to establish a home after purchasing 140 acres of fine bottom land. C B Hosford and Ed Arnold completed the deal.
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