Lawrence Journal Review Notes and Local Commentary 1918
Fragmentary column from Lawrence Kansas dated June 3 1918 references arrears charges starting 1917 and provides contact numbers for the Journal staff. It also mentions visitors Abrs Emma Alrich formerly of Kansas City and details her W R G affiliations and past offices, noting she and her husband edited the Chanute Public Record for thirty five years.
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Emma
Alrich
Ily
Kars
Woman's Relief Corps
Milwanker
Cnter
Kan-Ras Wi
Canker City
Neyrk
Lawrence Sspon
The Big Auction and the Journal-World Note
The fragment references a big auction at The Journal-World and a cross auction pass, implying coverage of a major sale event and possible auction-related pass or access issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Local Red Cross Drive Raises Near 6000 For Supplies
A Lawrence effort credits the success to many groups and individuals led by J R Holmes John N Johnson T J Sweeney W E Spalding C H Tucker and Terry Gaskill. Volunteers sold goods served meals made cakes and ran tag sales while auctioneers donated time to raise funds for materials to be made into supplies by gathered hands of women.
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Lawrence
J .R
J .R.’ Holmes, John N. Johnson, T. J. Sweeney
W.E. Spalding
C.H. Tucker
Terry Gaskill
Cross
Your Insurance Now Readymade for House Farm and Goods
This piece urges readers to reevaluate fire insurance due to higher building costs. It warns that policies often base coverage on past values, risking large losses if a fire or storm destroys property. It advocates calculating current worth and insuring accordingly to protect both homeowners and insurers.
Memorial Day Address at Antietam Battlefield
An immense audience gathered on Memorial Day to hear Col. E. C. Little, a district congressman, deliver an address. Col. Littleh ag had more war experience than any other man in the house and is described as highly qualified to speak on such an occasion.
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Antietam
Garfield
McKinley
Coli E.C. Little
Congress
Littlehag
Fragmented Opinion Pieces on War and Society
A jittery collection of fragmented comments touches on divisive topics. It mentions a Kansas City divorce case linked to pregame plans in sports and critiques military mobilization and price trends. The piece also references Minnesota teaching Russian and public political campaigns with sharp, varied observations.
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Kansas
Repair of Eudora Bridge to be discussed by commissioners
The Douglas Leavenworth county bridge over the Kaw faces washout risk and will be reviewed by the Douglas County Board during its ten day session this week. The Leavenworth board's action is awaited for the cross county matter. The bridge condition is deteriorating and a river rise could carry it away. The county engineer will report on repairs and possible methods.
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Fudora
Douglas County
Cormissioners
Learpenworth Board
Douglas County Board
Registration day set for June 5 in Douglas county
Twenty one year old men who have not registered since last draft must register on Wednesday June 5. Douglas county registrants may choose Baldwin or Lawrence locations with registrars listed. About two hundred men are expected. most will be Class II with few exemptions. Special Mason meeting in Lawrence tonight.
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Douglas County
Whder
Baldwin
Lawrence
State Bank
Baldwin Board
W. H. Hobbs
Charles E. Beeks
Susan
Foster of Iola Dominates Kansas Odd Fellows Ballot
Topeka June 3 All I O C F lodges in Kansas vote for grand lodge officers. Foster of Iola leads as grand master while J J Roll of Pratt is deputy grand master. Russell of Topeka and Stevenson of Lawrence top for grand secretary. Russell leading in reports. Murph of Manhattan leads for grand treasurer. Willis of Hutchinson to be grand representative. Knapp of Beloit leads Wright of Wichita in the grand warden race. City workers strike for $5 a day.
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Topeka
C. F
Grand Lodge of
Kansas
Rav. Foster
Jala
Grant
J. J. Roll
Pratt
Will A. Russell
J. C. Stevenson
Lawrence
Russel
H.C. Stevens
G. Wy . Murph
Manhattan
Grand
William Willis
Hutchinson
Soverign
Grand Lodge
Fred J. Knapp
Beloit
Barneys Wright
Wichita
Knapp
Viti N
Textile Mills Halted In Nationwide Strike
New Bedford reports June 3 that textile mills employing 39,000 workers closed after a general strike led by the Textile Council last night. About one third of those workers are on government contracts.
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New Bedford
Mass
Tod
Textile Council
iStrike
Garden Pest Control Methods From War Garden Bulletin
The bulletin explains choosing spraying gear for home gardens to combat marauding pests. It compares liquid sprayers, dusting boxes, and portable pumps, noting efficiency, practicality, and ease of use for individuals. It highlights bellows dusters, siphon or squeeze sprayers, and compressed air outfits for small plots.
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Talay
National War Garden Commission
Camp romance on hilltop turns tales to Army life
Miss Constance Campbell of Chicago recounts a flirtatious episode at Hostess House near the cantonment. A coded exchange via flags leads to a brief disturbance, resolved by a Bible quote from Hebrews 13 8. The piece notes Lieut Col R E Davis commanded the first American shot in the present war with the Kiel Artillery.
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Constance Campbell
Chicago
Tunsloy
Itv
Ann
Campbell
Jim
Chicago Miss
Purston
Army Grav
Ondria
Isa Christ
Camp Fanston
RE. Davis
Kiel
America
No Man's Land
Col
Davis
Uort States
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