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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1918
Page
2
A historical advertising page shows subscription rates by carrier for One Month and One Year with a Chicago and New York bureau reference. It lists Lawrence Kansas postal details, circulation terms, and a July 29 1918 date. It closes with a humorous editorial remark about William the Damner and newspaper life.
Lawrence unit of the National Guard faces recruiting hurdles amid a rumor it will be sent to the border. A Journal-World communication from the state militia chief clarifies the force is still forming and reserved for potential future exigencies.
Fragmented note suggests a discussion on humanity and machinery, indicating a theme of imperfect design. The text mentions a machine that will not wear out or fail, implying debate on durability versus human limits.
The piece argues Allied troops, though weary, press to close the Rheims salient as German forces show strength waning after a week of hard fighting. It notes American soldiers fight with resolve, while German forces, well trained, may falter within seven days. Foch’s reserves may help, but millions more men and munitions from America are needed.
Railroads faced public skepticism as they claimed to stay out of Kansas politics, while voters doubted their intent to avoid influencing the election and lawmaking. The piece notes a parallel with packers confronting similar public distrust of federal restraint.
Former Douglas County man W. R. Smith, a candidate for state printer, has long been tied to Douglas county. Born at Lecompton, he built a publishing career and, as state printer, managed vast state business with careful attention to public interests. The county shows strong interest as another candidate vies for the nomination.
A discussion of meat packers dominance and influence in markets links to price control, supply expansion, and by products profits. Supporters say scale lowers losses and keeps meat available nationwide, while critics warn of monopolistic reach into leather and shoe manufacturing and wholesaling.
Sergt Henry B McCurdy of the 137th Infantry recounts his first front line experience in France under shellfire gas and bombardment. He describes a 3:20 am alert a heavy barrage and a smoke screen as Allied forces advance and trench life amid danger and effort to support the war effort.
The piece questions why a crown price matters and stresses constitutional concerns. It critiques how some residents misunderstand Revelations and warns of careless driving near streetcars. It notes the six Wilhelm sons returning from war without harm and argues for guarded expectations of safety.
Brevet General Rogers is connected to General Williams in the upper ranks of the army. The text notes Bri-Gen Williams as a key figure in finance and quartermaster roles within the command structure.
A fragmented passage discusses a business mutt greeting a wife or relative visitor at an office. It notes tensions around respect, employer relations, and a sense that workers, including cine players and shipyard units, navigate courtesy plans in the business world.
The text describes Chinese soldiers, rebel forces, and a disruption tied to Taiping activities. It mentions brigades formed by soldiers and officers and hints at orders and loyalty questions amid ongoing hostilities. The readable parts point to conflict, leadership, and allegiance issues in a wartime setting.
The Douglas county draft board reports twenty six men selected for departure on a special Union Pacific train at 12 10 Thursday morning to Camp Funston. The Chamber of Commerce and patriotic societies adjust plans for a luncheon, rescheduled to Wednesday noon, with the group assembling at Mazonic Hall to march in.
Mary Garden stars as Dolores in The Splendid Sinner by Kate Jordan at the Varsity Theater. The drama follows a Bohemian society woman who marries a doctor then faces ruin as her past returns with warfront peril and a German plot.
Keh T Riling, George Innes and Ed as president of the county Farmers' Institute will be the speakers. A customary parade will proceed from the courthouse to Union Pacific station led by the colored band honoring the men in the morning.
Edgar Green a thirteen year old boy was arrested Thursday by Chief Jim Monroe. He will be returned to the Industrial School at Topeka today or tomorrow. He first gave the name Edgar Ballow but confessed his real identity as he was brought in. Police expect officers from the echo to arrive soon. The boy was found in an alley acting suspiciously.
The Paris Medical challenges blame on wronged tuberculosis cases by suggesting the primary lesion may lie in the teeth and advocates dentists verify wet teeth as part of treatment. A demonstration of an almers tractor by Wevermuller & Kelsey is planned at Perkins farm near Dut ton bridge on Wednesday afternoon.
A quirky ad chain emphasizes the importance of continuous advertising and spending to sustain production and sales. The piece includes a vendor plug for Kennedy Plumbing Co and a garbled note about modern farming and a date near August 4 with unclear context.
The Kansas Industrial Welfare Commission issues a new rule for restaurants and hotels in Topeka. It limits women and girls to eight hours per day and fifty four per week, with ten hour sleep and a thirteen hour window for daily work. Night shifts and minors have reduced or differently defined limits.
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