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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
4
The column blends o rants on consumer rail practices and drafts with frontier tensions as Navajo and Ute actions disrupt registration efforts. A recent tornado devastates western routes, prompting rapid reconstruction plans and material shipments to the stricken area. Also notes fashion, conscription under General Crowder, and moral quips about cadgers and attire.
The Lawrence Journal World reports on World War I era notes from Kansas and New York, including updates on Dr. H. W. Hutchinson at Fort Riley, Max Gorky criticizing the American Russia commission, and tax reform chatter in Mexico. It highlights opinions on U S journalism and political figures, with references to university commencements and railroads urged to spend surpluses to avoid added costs.
Fragmentary text mentions Tawrence banks and an unclear phrase about a gate or district. Names and context are garbled, making a precise event hard to identify. Additional legible details are needed to form a coherent summary.
The text contrasts French towns Toulouse and Toulon with economists urging restraint while a tortoise boasts progress. It then notes ship censorship and a strict boss scolding an office boy for smoking before a vivid aside about a straw hat cleaner priced at 10 cents from Elkay’s and McCulloch’s Drug Store.
C D Pettijohn of Olathe and Lafe Jones of Ottawa lead a regional drive to enlist men in Sunday school work. One hundred men from Ottawa and Olathe plan to visit Lawrence Christian church next Sunday, attend 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, speak at 10:20 a.m., share lunch, and hold a 2 p.m. meeting with speeches.
The text notes eminently successful Sunday school classes and their readiness to demonstrate methods, describe class activities for men, and inspire confidence. Anseco Cameras, films and packs are mentioned along with McCulloch Drug Store offering developing and printing services, promising prompt work.
University of Kansas plant pathologist A J Mix and L E Melchers of the state college of agriculture urge potato growers to use a home mixed Bordeaux spray to combat blight this wet season. They advise mixing copper sulfate with hydrated lime to produce about fifty gallons, plus lead arsenate paste for potato bugs, noting lime-sulphur as less sound and copper sulfate pricey due to wartime limits.
H L Winey & Sons announce a quit business sale of all clothing stock in Lawrence. The move follows a brief partnership and notes two sons in military service, plus wife health prompting a climate change. The store promises heavy sacrifice on cabinets and fixtures as the Rock is sold out.
Mrs Wilbert Pernoden hosts visitors on Thursday. Mrs Brock and Miss Ret Brock visit relatives. many locals attend church events and dinners. Mr Davidson and family enjoy a drive in their new car. neighbors share updates on births, visits, and Sunday gatherings across Laverne and Linwood.
Williams, son of Senator John Sharp Williams of Mississippi, trains at Fort Myer Virginia with one brother enlisting in the engineer corps. A fourth son was urged by their father to remain on the home plantation near Ezoo City to raise food.
Griffin visited Nerman yesterday to see friends and relatives. The fragment mentions spending on necessities investment and home purchase as key priorities in life.
A vintage ad promotes Tiz for aching feet with bold claims of relief from burning corns bunions and raw spots. It markets a 26 cent box of Tiz and a money back guarantee.
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