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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
2
A fragmented OCR item hints at Lafayette business activity, noting a distributing center for finds and fryed time foods. It mentions vendors and services for a local enterprise but the text is garbled and lacks clear dates or names.
Fragmented OCR shows a 1938 draft age discussion in Lawrence Kansas. Text references a special class for keepers and gamblers and mentions a government wiring case context. Limited readable details indicate a publication deadline and classification notes.
A garbled excerpt argues against perceived German and Irish links among American saloons and fighting units. It references disease claims and cautions about foreign influence in wartime policy, praising vigilance and discipline as war progresses.
The speaker argues that paying the cost is essential to win the war for America, its Allies, and for God and humanity. The urgency centers on funding, sacrifice, and unity to secure victory and moral purpose in the global conflict.
The piece accuses Congress and the administration of waste in aircraft funding. It cites 640000 approved a year ago, 1000 for production, and 200 million in obligations, with 10 million added, arguing funds were misused and that accountability must follow.
Community funds in Kansas collect pennies from cigars, railroad tickets, and daily change to fuel war savings stamps. Citizens turn excess coins into stamps, increasing personal sacrifice for the national war effort. Larger denominations also contribute alongside pennies to support government financing.
Fragmented OCR text reflects a wartime meditation on happiness and future safety. It juxtaposes grim mood with hope for a kinder world while questioning the reader’s stance on war and memory. The piece hints at a British or American voice evaluating conflict ethics.
A jumble of quips by Paul C. Rankin mocks military and social pretensions with playful malaprops. The collage riffs on uniforms, liveried porters, eclipse crowds, and vague political jabs, ending with a cryptic camouflaged note.
Kansas City prepares for the 9th annual Rotary International convention with plans for about 6000 delegates from across the world. Delegates from Havana and Honolulu will join speakers from Ohio and Chicago as the event emphasizes wartime relief and training, with major attendance expected from Toronto and other cities.
Fragmentary note reports an item titled Missing appears in a Wednesday issue with later announcement. No further details on persons, places, or organizations are readable.
A Paramount release produced under J. Stuart Blackton by Blackton’s studio highlights contrasts between English sisters Nell and Hester. Nell falls for a poor suitor as a soldier husband returns, creating a melodramatic plot with social divides. The production, featuring Sylvia Bremer and others, plays at Heowersock Theatre next Wednesday and Friday.
Vivian Martin plans to return from vacation to star in a new Paramount picture titled Viviette. Director Walter Edwards confirms the project, and the Varsity Theatre will show the film Monday and Tuesday with full production elements.
City Health Officer Clark orders daily reports on communicable diseases at Camp Funaton and other camps. The plan targets illness notifications to camp medical officers and senior officials to prevent disease spread among drafted and enlisted troops.
The text notes local defense council members discussing aid and the need to inform Camp Funston and Camp Doniphan to comply with new regulations. It mentions medical staff involvement and references a rally. The piece also covers University of Kansas summer session enrollment, with 250 soldiers arriving for training and record summer student numbers.
The petition calls for repeal of the postal zone law arguing it cripples periodicals and harms readers in western states. It claims reduced access to farm, trade, religious, and educational journals weakens national culture, industry, and early childhood health programs, urging action now.
Readers sign petition urging Congress to repeal a periodical postage amendment. The appeal stresses the role of publications in citizenship and patriotism and asks signers to provide name, city, county, and address. The notice calls for letters to lawmakers to join the effort.
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