War era column touches on bonds and policy shifts
A fragmented wartime column discusses Liberty bonds, German strategy, and social thought. It mentions Merchants National Bank, the Lawrence post office, and Western Union in passing while debating pacifism, conscription education, and British reprisals. It notes Kaiser and Barleycorn, Russian artillery, and the U boat Bremen loss affecting Atlantic shipping. The piece reflects public sentiment and a mix of historical commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Germany
England
Kansas artillery command questioned by war department
The War Department is urged to appoint a seasoned Kansas officer to lead a newly raised regiment of artillery in Kansas. Captain Clarke, previously of Company H, Twentieth Kansas, earned a reputation for efficiency and sharp target practice, and his selection could shape training for the new unit. The piece also comments on Japan and US notes to China in a political campaign, arguing over propriety and response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Kansas
Clarke
Japan
China
Chi
John Hay
Lola Hegister
Kimball Named Kansas State Manager By Administration
The Kansas State Manager appointment of James A Kimball of Salina aligns with the new state order. Kimball, a longtime civic actor in Salina, is described as a capable organizer who would lead business affairs under the new law, bringing experience, energy, and Kansas connections to his big task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
James A. Kimball
Salina
Capner
Kimball
Jim
Mir Kimball
Sa Hina
Short Grass Couner
Progressive Republican Movement
Kansas City Times
Army Nurse Ideals Prompt Emporia Views
In Emporia Gazette an essay mocks young women who imagine nursing war duty as glamour. It stresses hospital chores, cleaning, cooking, and endurance, praising the steady middle aged nurse with resolve who truly cares for sick and injured men. Romania to Send Mission Here Tokio June 21 A Romanian mission to the United States seeks interest in Romanian affairs. Mrs Blanche Simmons leaves for Denver for the summer. Our pineapple ice is made from fruit. Try it at Wiedemann's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
United States
Emporia Gazette
Romania
Tokio
Freezone claims corn relief without pain in new drug
A Cincinnati inventor promotes Freezone as a painless remedy to lift off hard or soft corns and calluses. Tiny bottles sold in drug stores for a few cents. Apply drops to the affected area and pain disappears as the corn shrivels and loosens for easy removal. Genuine product bears a yellow label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Truths and trifles mix in a muddled column
A scrambled local column mocks politics and social chatter. It riffs on Germany Russia and war fronts, satire of politicians and public topics, and ends with a plug for Lawrence's ice cream. Names and clear events are few. the piece reads as a salon of wry opinions.
Canadians Are Glad War Entry Aids Victory Says Letter
Lawrence residents Mr and Mrs Hugh Blair recount their Canada visit in Bloomfield Ontario June 16 1917 with impressions of wartime sentiment. Canadians praise U S entry and Wilson while Roosevelt is celebrated as a volunteer force ideal. conscription envisions rapid mobilization and strong Allied victory. Blair notes Canadian 80th battalion recruitment details under Colonel W G Ketcheson and describes bands and morale shared with Lawrence connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Blair
Lawrence
Canada
Mr. Blair
Blair
Journal-World
Bloomfield
Ont
United States
Wilson
Roosevelt
France
England
Ottawa
W. G. Ketcheson
Europe
80Th
Buckingham Palace
Ketchsen
Dear Blair Family Letter From France to Home
A heartfelt field letter describes relatives serving in France with Canadian forces, noting sons in Belgian and Canadian units and Major Van der Water’s medal. The writer plans to move from Montreal to Lawrence then cherishes the idea of home under Old Glory, with pride in Holstein cows and farming country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
John W. Blair
Vimy Ridge
van der Water
Montreal
Lawrence
Hebe
Hugh Blair
Harvest Ready: Economize On Fats And Repairs Now
State defense guidance urges housewives to stretch fats and save costs. Use cheaper fats for cooking and dressings, replace butter with alternatives, and prepare dishes with minimal butter. Emphasizes home economy and domestic resource conservation amid wartime measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans-Metcalf Company
State Council of Defense
Fopeka
Kan
Committee On
Whele
Argentine party leans to joining U S policy in war
The Buenos Aires government party shows support for aligning with United States policy, with a bill expected in parliament. Elsewhere in Topeka seed wheat survey progresses, finding mixed grain and ramping up by month end. Fort Riley crews await home kodak pics from Squires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Buenos Aires
United States
Topeka
Kay
J. C. Mohler
State “Board of Agriculture
Crohy
Returned residents and visitors in Tongonaxie area
Carter has returned after Lawrence with Miss Ida weed. Ursan Russel returned from Lawrence trip while Laming returned to Kun Jitter visiting with Afiss Addie nu in Lawrence and other friends. Miss Ilamorah Rieger of Bonner Springs spent the day in town Saturday. J. J. Watkins motored to Leavenworth on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Lawrence
Idaweed
Ursan Russel
Laming
Kun- Jitter
Afiss Addienu
Ilamorah Rieger
Bonner Springs
J. J. Watkins
Leavenworth
Sweden Gains in Population
Sweden’s population reached 5,757,566 by end of 1916, up 44,526 from 1915, the smallest yearly gain in a decade. Births and deaths stood at 21.14 and 13.55 per thousand, both record lows. FE. W. Cross attended the Hutchinson funeral directors’ meeting.
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Sweden
Stockholm
Kingdom of
Central Bureau of Statistics
Funeral Directors
FE. W. Cross
Hutchinson
Funeral Directors’ Association
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Merchants National Bank
Western Union
P'Elock
Clinton
Liberty
Thompson
Chicago
I. Kaiser
Conslan
Air
New
New York
John Barleycorn
Bremen
Hamburg
Lumage
Adna G. Clarke
Martin
Everett True
Comas Johnson
Myscle
Alain Pogeaat
Amtter
McNish’s
Blanche Simmons
Denver
Wiedemann’s
Muan
Trythy
Russia
Enar
Adam
Bell
Methuselah
Hite Roum 1
Carroll's
Kansas Telephone Company
Ku Telephone Company
Lawrence’s
Coburn
THE
Yellow Jacket
Round Corner
Bews
Eclipse
Jabdicke's
Mawki St
Writes OF Canada
U.S
Bowerlock
Wm. Fox
Violet Palmer and
William Nigh
Wm. Nigh
Ditmar Animal Picture
Paris
Fort Riley
Squires
McNish's
Tonganoxie
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