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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1917
Page
3
Fragmentary report notes Armstrong linked to strange travel since July as authorities pursue a custody style case. Mentions a governess role in Havas and several disappearances. Public details unclear as writer cites a fan source and a mix of supposed theories about secret forces.
A reflective piece on the American flag tracing its history from Betsy Ross to the present. It recalls Washington’s pencil sketch, the creation of Old Glory, and the flag as a symbol of freedom. It warns against treachery and honors those who defended the nation, including decora tions on Decoration Day and the flag’s role in national identity.
The passage chants patriotic duty and reverence for the flag. It cites Lincoln and Wheeler, recalls battles and reunions, and declares that true Americans honor the flag in victory and in peace, bidding hats off to the Star Spangled Banner and affirming lifelong loyalty to the land of the free.
A garbled OCR advertisement offers a reward of four dollars for a missing item or service. The text is heavily corrupted and difficult to parse, but indicates a reward and payment terms within an old classified style notice. The fragmentary lines resemble an ad seeking a return or action with a small monetary incentive.
Obituary details for John W. Swinley born May 3 1835 Jefferson county West Virginia died July 24 1917 at age 82 with surviving children Maud Malcom Timio Mary and Carrie and a sister and wife Lydia C Swinley who died in 1876. Funeral held at Sutton Creek Cemetery with pastors Hartman Hughes and others present. Also report on Mrs Emma Miller motherly figure dies at Kansas City hospital and upcoming obituary in next week. Weather note mentions weekly forecast of generally fair but unsettled conditions.
Thame field last night yielded a Junior victory as Markwell pitched superbly for Playground. five hits allowed, five runs scored by the Indians due to fielding errors. Markie and Allison led the home team with the bat while Jayhawkers toppled Blues in Minor League action led by Loxmans’ three-hit game. Upcoming games include Tigers vs Braves and Tigers vs Blues. community celebrations and local figures feature in the longer page.
Assistant professor Frank E. Melvin weighs a drawn Allied victory with enduring principles, citing history as a guide. He argues wartime gains rest on defending ideals, while noting repetition patterns from Napoleon to Louis XIV and the imperial German era. Meanwhile a town ice cream social proceeds to fund a school musical instrument.
Real estate transfers list warranty deeds between John Baird Nicholson and TL Niel and others with parcels in Ohio and Kansas. A separate notice reports the Keeler Eggert tennis semi finals postponed to Friday end of the week due to Eggert’s Fortbury visit, with a brief mention of participants from Chicago and a sister.
The American Jewish Congress in Washington plans to seek recognition of a Jewish nation at the postwar peace conference. Leaders include Rabbi Stephen S Wise of New York and Judge Hugo Pam of the Illinois Appellate Court as representatives for the 3,000,000 Jews in the United States.
An advertisement invites readers to follow daily Douglas County news with the Journal-World. It promotes a one month subscription at 15 cents or two months for a quarter with payments in advance.
Dispatches from South Dakota early today indicate general rains have fallen over Northwest South Dakota and Southern Dakota. Student officers at Fort Riley planned a Sunday visit to Lawrence as leave permissions grow restrictive with the work nearing a close.
A letter from a Kaw Beach patron decries the low voluntary contributions for the bridge project. The writer recalls paying a dollar as the first donor and notes claims that about 150 others have helped, while many others have contributed little or nothing. The piece criticizes the need for a raft to aid swimmers and warns the bridge will eventually be removed, implying ongoing costs and public debate.
A vintage health ad promotes Korein capsules for weight loss by combining outdoor breathing and daily capsules after meals and before bed. It claims quick reductions, improved digestion, and increased vitality without dieting or intense exercise.
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