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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1917
Page
2
Local notices discuss a failed newspaper delivery attempt and a call to collect a Western Union message. Items praise Kansas National Guard efforts under Adjutant General Martin, including new infantry and artillery units. Red Cross fundraising and public support for Kansas service members are emphasized as essential.
In Lawrence on June 19 1917 citizens echo calls to mobilize for the Red Cross as war demands grow. Speakers urge Douglas County to donate the county's $38000 share of national goals and stress women must support wartime production and clothing drives to aid soldiers.
Clay Center Republican laments citylike ills as two known and possibly more hidden ukuleles roam town, signaling rising urban troubles.
The Christian Science Monitor notes the need for regimental bands to find music that captures the swing and lilt of popular tunes such as Tipperary as US troops march at the front. It asks if a song with the same spirit can be found to lift morale.
In the current issue of Outlook Herman Schneider tells of Arthur McQuaid an American of Scotch descent described as a homely honest man full of simple faith philosophy and patriotism The piece calls for such steadfast citizens to be more common across America today.
A thrift philosophy cites Andrew Carnegie while urging Americans to curb waste. Officials stress saving an ounce of food daily, using vegetables in soup to stretch meals and improve health. The essay links waste reduction to national food security and personal well being.
The article recalls Arthur McQuaid of a Pennsylvania town delivering a Memorial Day prayer that intertwines faith and patriotism. It lauds his simple patriotism and scorn of isms, urging readers to feel an “electrical shock” of clarity and purpose, and to embrace straightforward civic virtues.
The column notes hypnotists use the bait Sign here and observes public fashion changes like bow legs remaining common. It urges readers with vision issues to consult an oculist and hints at a crime story about a nurse questioned in a kidnap case.
Topeka June 19 reports to Governor Capper show the nationwide Red Cross drive for 100 million dollars moving well in Kansas. Barnard a Lincoln county town of 421 reported at noon that it had raised its full quota of 730 dollars in cash. Pure ice cream advertises in the clipping.
June 19 in Topeka sees retailers from across Kansas gather for the Kansas Retailers association convention. The debate centers on the constitutionality of the trading stamp law and the use of third party stamp redemptions. Local plans include evening entertainment for visiting merchants and sessions in the Chamber of Commerce assembly room with speakers from six districts.
The National Prohibition Convention opens in Topeka under the Anti Saloon League of America. A campaign to drive John Barleycorn to the last trenches will be launched this week with national speakers appearing on the program tonight.
The National Association of Credit Men opens its twenty second annual convention in Kansas City Missouri with Dr Sam W Small of Atlanta delivering a talk on The Self Defense of Kansas and committees to be appointed at the first business session. Delegates from across the country, about fifteen hundred, gather to discuss finance and patriotism as the event runs through Friday.
Opening session addresses planned by P W Goebel of the American Bankers Association and others from Chicago Dallas and Washington. Afternoon talks include credit information uses and abuses and forthcoming business discussions in Wichita and Great Bend. Obituary notes recount the death of Chara Elizabeth Andrews with religious reflections.
A sentiment notes a friend awaiting in Heaven and promotes Brinkmann's Bakery. It asserts Blue Ribbon quality baked in a Snow White shop and invites trial orders or grocer referrals to verify purity and goodness.
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