War News and Diplomatic Moves Amid Global Tensions
Daily dispatches report ongoing naval clashes between American merchant ships and submarines, noting reduced German wartime indemnity demands as antiwar sentiment grows. In Petrograd, workers and soldiers delegates reject German peace offers, seeking no middle ground between peace and war, while Russia’s world-power status remains unsettled.
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Council of Workmen's and Soldiers
Petrograd
Peste
Russia
War Unpreparedness Responsibility Should Wait
The piece argues that progress faces a heavy task to prosecute the war successfully and that fixing responsibility for unpreparedness should be deferred until the conflict ends. Delving into it now will not aid the nation’s efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gress
Truths and Trifles in a Local Newspaper Page
A collage of fragments from a Lawrence era page notes community tidbits. items include a ban on long heat times for banks in summer, a college summer business course, a city sing at the university, and notices about train schedules fishing spots and an architectural exhibit by Prof. Goldsmith at the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praser
Giodwin Goldsmith
Guards Named for Potter Lake Patrol
Cliff Withur and Rodk Woodward are appointed guards at Potter Lake to enforce a grazing plan on cattle near the University campus. Swimmers have warned cows should not drink from the lake. John M. Shea confirms the warning. Swimming hours are from afternoon until dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Withur Sand “Rodk” Woodward
Potter Lake
John M. Shea
Rook” Woodward
Cliff Wilbur
Lawrence
Plan for Roundup of Hoboes Accents Army Service Slacking
A set of notes suggests organizing a roundup to identify hoboes described as slackers from army service. The terse fragment hints at a police or military context with officials weighing action against individuals marked as evading duty.
Water Struggles and War Aims Shape Town Progress
Towns report many wanderers on rail lines after registration day as officials note failure to show cards. President Wilson’s stance against peacetime backsliding fuels debate on postwar changes. Lawful water solutions progress despite court delays and rising material costs impacting bond plans.
Death of Mrs Neal Ends Family's Long Struggle
The text reports the death of Mrs. Neal with references to G W Banks and Miss Tay Neal, mentioning Byron Neal and a visit to Coli rato this morning. It also hints at a business course at the Lawrence Bus Station, suggesting a transition to business opportunities, though the record is fragmented and unclear.
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Neal
G. W. Banks
Tay’ Neal
Sid Byron Neal
Colirato
Criticism of the country’s unprepared wartime entry
Reports from Washington indicate that members of Congress see fit to criticize the nation’s unprepared condition as the country enters the war. The dialogue suggests debate over preparedness and policy shaping the wartime effort.
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Congo
Washington
Cen
Hold Conference on Missions Here
A convention of the Women's Home Missionary Society will be held locally with discussions on mission work and community outreach. Organizers invite members and interested residents to attend proceedings and participate in planned sessions.
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Convention OF Women’s Home Missionary Society
First M E Church Hosts Kansas Conference Session
Corresponding secretary Mrs Bechtel announces three day event at First Church beginning tomorrow morning with opening addresses and reports from officials. Queen Esther circle holds separate meetings. program includes reports, regatives, music, and year work summaries.
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4. R. Bechtel
Kansas
Corference Carr
Conte Oe
J. McCoe
Cofflesville
TOU Aloe
Agmant Mersin
Secreut Lawrence
Mere
Do da Metley
Coffeyville
Queen Esther
Jennie Ginethurst
Mamnhattan
Mie
Nandy Lanse
Necker
Landener
Dod
Paytor
Flora Wo Berchtel
Washington Avenue Circle
Queen Mother
Bather
Pope
Kabinet Charet
North Country
Mande Sinell
Mimite Bhatics
Hone
Lanel
Trin Oydlaskell
Lufeh
Haskell
Tiz Foot Comfort Advert Block
An old style advertisement touts Tiz as instant relief for tired and swollen feet. It promises cure from corns bunions and callouses with a 25 cent box available at drugstores and department stores for a year of comfort.
Father of his county keeps ferrying at 82 near Consterse
Charles Kottmyer dubbed the father of his county around Consterse Kentucky gathers a large extended family with seven select service age grandchildren, 25 others near service age, and eight great grandchildren. For 52 years he has piloted a ferry across the Oni and still ferries the freshly painted Daniel Boone No. 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kottmyer
Consterse
Kottmyer
Oni
University Spreads Pictures to Kansas High Schools
A campaign proceeds to distribute framed pictures of the university’s end to all county and city high schools in Kansas. The effort aims to improve advertising and visibility for the university among students and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smalles
K OU
Univer
Kanats
Ratt
Fist
Brighten The Dormer With Lighter Diet Advice
A health note urges avoiding heavy meats and starches to improve well being. It recommends meals like Shredded Wheat Biscuit with berries and steam cooked grains to ease digestion.
Wartime fund drive advances K U L support drive
Alumni association and University athletic bodies have donated 450 to the campaign aiding war work. Lawrence chamber of commerce plans to cover most of the remaining costs. John Montgomery organized a photo based campaign to promote K U L visibility. Local Y M C A committees will handle the drive with reports flowing in from across the country. Death of J G Moehring of Lawrence aged 78 noted as funeral plans pending. Business college enrollment opens next Monday promising civil service and banking jobs. Swimming classes at the Y M C A attract many women with junior and ladies classes scheduled Friday morning. Chester Patterson leaves for Galena after a visit.
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CAL
Lecompton and
Vintaned
W. Bolts
Y. Moc
A. R. Kent J
Kennedy
Y. M.la
Balls
J. G.moehring
J. G. Roehring
Lawrence
Kansas City
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