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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1917
Page
2
A Kansas newspaper column revisits wartime policy and public opinion. It defends registration and conscription while praising national unity and local support for troops. It contrasts German aims with American resolve and notes censorship limits and public figures in disagreement.
If any anti draft agitation exists in Lawrence it has remained quiet. The town continues to maintain active military posture and readiness amid tensions and local sentiment toward conscription.
The article extols Liberty Bond offerings citing Jacob H. Schiff and wartime government trust, noting high yields and safe returns while warning that federal bonds may rise in value even as war continues. It suggests investors seek bonds for stability and potential appreciation in a cautious market.
The Kansas Defense Council, led by Governor Capper, plans an efficient state program to mobilize troops and boost patriotic effort. Once viewed as nonmilitant, Capper is now a driving force, teaching the East how Kansas puts patriotism into action for the war effort.
A post meeting of GERMAN ART Washington Post No 12 Department ACCEPT F of Kansas G. A.R. adopts a patriotism pledge denouncing unpatriotic opinions as treasonous and urging loyalty to the United States under the Way of our country. Post Commander John W. Games signs the resolution dated June 2. 197.
In Lawrence Kansas on June 2 an assembly is planned at the Lawrence National Bank for a parade program. Comrades and their drum corps will take the place assigned in the march by order of Joan W Games Post Commander Churchill Adjutant.
A University of Kansas physiology investigator Wil ber L. Beauchamp reveals slum like conditions in a western Kansas town. Thirty six homes in a poor district show damp unpainted walls leaky plaster broken windows and no city sewer connections. Wells are surface fed and highly polluted with diseases such as typhoid pneumonia and bowel kidney issues noted.
A historical report shows high landlord profits with average net earnings at 25 percent. Typical rent runs five dollars monthly while occupants average twenty seven dollars per month. Among 127 residents in 26 families, eleven are divorced or separated and only 28 children under sixteen attend school. A notice states banks in Lawrence will close Tuesday to allow young men to register without conflicting with bank duties.
Mrs. Edith Norris Young widow of Alonzo Young died last night at her sister Mrs. Emily Lewis home in Brookfield Missouri after illness linked to indigestion complications. She had lived in Lawrence for fifteen years and moved from Wellington Kansas where her husband ran a mercantile and banking business. Funeral plans not finalized. body to be moved to Lawrence for Wednesday services.
Farmers and Bankers Life representatives J R Holmes Terry Gaskill and John M Lindsey joined Topeka Life Underwriters for a banquet at the Topeka Elks club. Lindsay manages the Ottawa office and authored a brochure as part of company outreach. Margaret Bennet ends Los Angeles visit after a cousin's stay.
In Columbus Ohio Hiennecy and Townsley were arrested for circulating anti-conscription literature printed at Townsley’s shop. Batley, secretary of the Workers Anti-Militarist Work, was also arrested on treason charges in Columbus.
A prescription remedy of special oils helps expand abdominal muscles and relieve pain for many women about to become mothers. The Bradfield Regulator Company offers a free book with information for users and all druggists supply Mother s Friend.
More than 200 Douglas county men have registered with the county clerk for military service. The readable roster includes Levi Sternbecg McKinles Warner Harold Kidwes Oscar Wartswirt Emil Wood Jeremiah Alte Wo Capenbaver Flack hea Aflen Meare Reytlds Weenvtret Dayna Jeremia Dayna names and many others listed in the damaged OCR. The notice notes the men are expected to be out of town tomorrow.
Probate Judge C. E. Lindley issued licenses Saturday to couples including James Ki Healy of Chicago and Laura M. Graham of Kansas City and others from Manzanola Fairmount Lawrence Eu dore Chase Bartlesville Tulsa and Lawrence.
Miss Irene Cunnick travels to Kansas City this afternoon to visit Miss Lucile Pollock. She has been visiting here with Mr. and Mrs. E. Laworth.
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