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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1918
Page
4
The article argues humans form early habits that govern character and that people can still shape themselves through new habits. It contrasts national spendthrift fame with thrift through War Savings Stamps and urges self control to win the war and redefine American wealth.
The Journal-World surveys district papers showing broad support for Congressman Little, with Bonner Springs and De Soto papers backing Guyer only, while pro-saloon allies oppose Little over the zone law. Stubbs stands as a strong senatorial candidate in Douglas County with growing support. A suburban joke notes milk separation at a home.
The Non-Partisan League, tied to the S. W., is described as a major pro-German influence in America, with en dorsement coming last week from the Lawrence Democrat.
Major Bruno T Leher recalls a French girl in a town where his unit billeted saying Americans want a girl to be good. Major Scher notes that such praise highlights the American standard of manhood amid the war. Social Service League in Lawrence earns broad local support for its steady good works.
Mrs. Cora G. Lewis, editor of the Kinsley Graphic, calls for Miss Lizzie E. Wooster of Salina to be nominated and elected as Kansas state superintendent of public instruction. Lewis, a Democrat, argues the office should be filled by a woman and lauds Wooster for charitable educational acts and her patriotism.
The piece argues a person's laugh mirrors character as surely as nose or eye color. It notes polish may soften tone but cannot change its core. In casual moments the old laugh betrays the laugher, while critics doubt churchgoing habits of those who question church.
A humorous column comments on wartime figures and public perception. It riffs on identity hints about Maine, mentions generals and the Marne, and mocks typo prone reporters and readers who read deeper meaning into news stories.
A waiter and two patrons in a local restaurant discuss government sugar rations. A man defends using his allotment in tea while another notes the era's scarcity and shifts blame to policy. The horn rimmed patron deflects as the scene unfolds through witty banter.
Sheriff reports a 26 man National Guard escorted departure parade at Funston Camp 11 10 AM Thursday with a 9 30 AM roll call at the courthouse. Citizens in cars and on foot will escort to the station. no unit can be secured. Colored band likely to play. Col Rahn unable to attend. J D Bowersoet to speak at Chamber banquet in his place. Draftees to attend tests of honor at luncheon.
The Negro Welfare League plans a supper at Ninth Street Baptist Church with delegates from a convention expected to attend and speak. August primary voting guidance urges support for William Jacobos for commissioner. Also mentions small town goods and local lighting updates at South Park and a quotation about pictures and solitude with Kate Caldwell visiting Eudora.
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