County officials withhold remarks on bridge pile plan
Commissioners refused to reveal comments from scripture on the man who built his house on sand. They did not build the Eudora bridge piles because funds were not shared, not for any other reason.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1918
Page
2
Lafayette Newspaper Teases Bank's Seasonal Greetings
The Merchants National Bank announces its readiness to serve customers in many roles from depository to advisory, presenting a friendly message as a historic city keeps town service expectations high.
Journal States Sauerkraut Is Dutch Not German Beverage
Public notice from Lawrence Kansas dated June 5 1918 explains Sauerkraut is a Dutch beverage not German. It urges readers to send in responses by 7 p.m. and provides contact numbers for the Journal office. The item notes newspaper circulation and mailing details.
Fragmentary line hints at a paraphrase of a request
A broken OCR line suggests a figurative phrase about following a request like a bow legged floor walker comically mimicking a demand. The text is garbled with missing words, hindering clear attribution or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Walker
Roosevelt and Taft Clash Beyond Reasonable Debate
It was a physical rather than mental state in the matter of Roosevelt and Taft that drove the latter to move more than halfway. The remark suggests a forceful dynamic between the two figures, shaping actions and responses in the political arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Taft
County commissioner doubts towns building quality after week on board
After a week on the board of equalization a county commissioner says there isn’t a good building in town. He voices concern about local structures and the need for better facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Equalization
Government shipyard fervor fuels cautious optimism
Fragmentary text suggests government shipyard activity and rapid keel laying as a sign of satisfaction, with hope for no major delays. It mentions possible minor trouble with a person named Bini, but notes it will pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bini
U Boat Attack Sparks Debate On American War Prep
A controversial view argued that no preparation was needed for war in the United States as the U boat threat intensified in American waters. Critics challenged the stance amid mounting concerns over national defense and readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chamber of Commerce credited for health and sanitation work
The Chamber of Commerce is praised for its persistent effort to secure better health and sanitary conditions for Lawrence. It began the movement for better water, studied health issues for nearly two years, and pushed to establish an efficient health department. Credit is also given to Mayor J. Kreeck for prompt action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
State’ Board
Department of Health and” Sanitation
Com‘merce
J.kreeck
Wage Increases for Rail Workers Spark Political Debate
The passage notes controversy over Adamson era wage hikes for railroad employees, tied to higher freight and passenger tariffs. It claims Kansas would bear about $28 million annually, arguing government sanction of wage gains echoes railroad demands for higher rates. It frames the issue as political and economic tension around equity and stock references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adamson
McAdoo
Kansas
Unbridled Crime Described in Police Report Fragment
A Lawrence man on a Kansas City Streetcar reportedly faced thieves who seized his diamond pin. Police officials noted the incident and prompted a description of the men involved to aid return of the property. The fragment hints at a closer link between the victim and suspects, though details are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kansas City
Bec
Chanute
Kansas
Chanute criticizes Kansas City on crime and Sunday funerals
A harsh editorial denounces Kansas City for crime and graft, urging residents to boycott the city until conditions improve. It links thieves and violence to the wider metro area and laments rising costs and unsafe streets, while calling for a weekly day of rest through Sunday funeral objections.
Sunday Funerals Stir Public Debate in Journal Tone
A debated issue on Sunday funerals reveals a divided public, with clergy, cemetery heads, and undertakers largely opposing Sunday services. The piece notes proposed reforms, time burdens on clergy and directors, and calls for weekday funerals barring public health cases, while some workers wish to honor the dead without weekday disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snday
Anne
Truths And Trifles In Idle Rumor And War Talk
The piece criticizes idle rumor and urges careful reading of Patrick Henry’s famous oration on peace. It notes sensitive souls may misread, praises altruism, and mocks overlong schemes. It mentions gas attack recoveries, a monthly agent payment, and suggests Germany will learn American soldiers are bold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Henry
Mem
Elk Soldier Describes Tremendous Water Journey to New York City
Lawrence Kansan reports William Guthrie son of Mrs J M Guthrie 802 Lincoln St recently enlisted and travels toward France on a troop train recounting crossing two large rivers including the Detroit River and glimpsing Lake Michigan He notes Canada travel thirteen hours and guards last night at Niagara Falls adding American soldiers receive respect in Canada at stations with Red Cross treats in St Thomas Canada He expects more water ahead and cites Niagara Falls as his landmark
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
New
Lake Michigan
Detroit River
Canada
Niagra Falls
Res ‘Cross
Frank Snow Resigns to Head Oregon Agriculture College
Frank L. Snow, assistant professor of industrial journalism at Kansas State Agricultural College, resigns to lead the journalism department at Oregon Agricultural College in Corvallis. A son of the late Chancellor F. H. Snow of the University of Kansas, he studied there and worked in Rhodesia, South Africa, and Chicago before joining the Topeka States Journal and Kansas State Agricultural College in 1915. Classified ads note many are placed for a week then removed once fulfilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Aggie College
Manhattan
Kans
Frank L. ‘Snow
Kansas State Agricultural College
Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Snow
Kansas
University of Kansas
Rhodesia
South Africa
Chicago
Topeka States Journal
The
Agricultural College
Matthews Lumber & Coal Co. Ad Offers Lump Coal
Semianthracite lump coal available from Matthews Lumber and Coal Co. Phong 34. Buy now while supply lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phong
Matthews Lumber & Coal Co
Why hill and hilling matter in Liberty Garden
The article explains that hill objects are raised layers around stems not to create mounds. Hilling protects weak stems from storms, aids rooting, and conserves moisture. It covers crops from muskmelons to peas, with guidance on timing and methods, plus a local note about Mrs. J. J. Williams and her son visiting Victor, Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Williams
Victor, Colo
City
F. M. Benedict
Women and worries stir interest at City Drug Store
Patchy text notes Rit Nye Soap in call colors at City Drug Store and hints at women seeking things to worry about. The fragment is unclear but centers on consumer goods and a social angle about worry.
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City Drug Store
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