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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1917
Page
4
Police pursue Amerigan S38 in Cuba amid fears she may be White Slavers’ target. Text recounts patriotic rhetoric and reflections on national pride, flag symbolism, and American identity in distant waters.
Obituary notices report several local deaths and funeral arrangements. The deceased include Mrs Emma Miller and Mrs Swinkey with services led by the Presbyterian church pastor, neighbors recall the two as cheerful, respected figures. Other lines note Sutton cemetery burials and extended family news in a regional news column.
Professor Melvin, assistant history professor at the university, says the Allies will win but not with a clear victory. He argues the war will be a drawn struggle yet won on the principles at stake, citing historical patterns and German imperial focus. He also predicts Russia will push Germans back before snow. A separate item notes a Cream Social fundraiser at White School for a music instrument.
A fragmented passage notes that about three million Jews in the United States will elect representatives to go to Washington as part of a delegation seeking recognition of a Jewish nation at the postwar peace conference. The text is incomplete and lacks dates or specific names.
A second twilight game last night saw the Juniors beat the Blues after Markwell pitched well and allowed five hits and seven walks. Indians scored five runs late, Jayhawk slugger had three hits in four appearances, and Paul Coker, Herokd Testerman, Olin Evans, and Junior Allison are noted with local jobs while the ad touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women.
Report by Judge Charles Finch notes only seven cases tried in Lawrence police court this month the lowest in records. July fines totaled 60 cents with four fines unpaid. One assault one ing and one indecent conduct cases identified. Also mentions a journal offer and Dakota weather dispatches.
Fort Riley student officers found little time to visit Lawrence on Sunday. The text notes leaves of absence are rarely granted except in extraordinary cases as the work nears completion.
D Ernest Burnham of Kalamazoo state normal school urged thorough education for rural educators in a Fraser chapel address. He called rural schools a major educational issue, noting many lack first class teachers and that rural areas deserve strong leadership and training. He stressed the rural seed bed role and urged sustained support for training programs.
A regular patronizer writes about Kaw beach open to the public and the bridge funding. He laments about only about 150 contributing, while thousands benefit during the hot season. He notes plans to raise more money, build a raft for swimmers, and the likely extra costs to remove and store the bridge next year.
The piece urges weight loss by daily open-air breathing, seven deep breaths twice daily, and a nightly fatty oil regimen. It claims harmless oil aids digestion, promises quick weight loss, and encourages weekly weigh-ins to monitor progress while avoiding indulgence.
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