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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1918
Page
5
A terse personal reflection argues that garments worn in harvest fields deserve to be called nothingness over “nothings” as a critique of value. The remark frames attire as integral yet undervalued in labor.
A Lawrence young lady plans to buy a bathing suit in red white and blue and insists the colors will not run. She says the patriotic fit should stay true through wear and wash.
A brief remark notes Marshall's rapid rise and frequent front-page coverage. The quote emphasizes his swift accomplishments and the sense of momentum surrounding his vice-presidential role.
The text proposes amending the light savings law to establish two times: town time and railway time. It suggests railways continue on the old time while the general public shifts to a uniform time to catch trains.
A reader laments daily pavement complaints on Massachusetts street while recalling a former central hole that lay there for nearly a year, hardly noticed by residents, and speculates on past wartime days.
The article lauds French reserves blocking German plans, praising General Foch and French discipline. It notes American troops benefited from French support in the Spring offensives and credits French efficiency across air, tank, and trench warfare. It also comments on public perception shifts and a drug store scene amid discussions of nutrition and farming.
A fragment recalls old drugstores where customers needed a physician prescription to obtain medicines, contrasting with changed times and retail methods in the era. The note hints at how pharmacy access and patient guidance shaped early 20th century pharmacy culture.
A column mixes whimsical captions and ad-like lines about savings bonds, summer heat, ice cream, and travel terms with brisk observations on advertising by tobacco firms, picnic life, Austria’s gun, and front line soldiers. A playful assemblage of era notes and quips.
United States Certificates of Indebtedness Series IV AI dated June 25 1918 and payable October 24 1918 offer 4 12 percent interest. Certificates in denominations of 500 and above by Watkins National Bank.
A Republican candidate seeks the party nomination in Kansas 12th district. The story recalls Ed Riling’s earlier election to the legislature from the 11th district, noting his youthful age and historic election.
John Godfrey born January 30 1857 in Jefferson County Missouri moved to near Williamstown as a child. He married Jane Lee man in 1884 and had three children two living. He died June 14 1918 in Fort Collins Colorado of pneumonia survived by wife Jane son Cleve daughter Fannie and several siblings. Funeral held at North Lawrence Methodist church with burial in Oak Hill cemetery.
Expressions of gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during bereavement and for floral offerings from Mrs. Jane Godfrey Mr and Mrs John Holliday and family Mr and Mrs Cleve Godfrey and family.
Federal veterinary H M Grafe warns of hog cholera spreading from the Simon Owen herd two weeks ago. About ten to twelve hogs have died and several more cases are under observation. He urges vaccination and isolation, and asks owners to report new cases promptly to prevent further losses.
At the Interurban station a young woman corrected the Society column with a surprised confession. She had just married, and in a rush gave a wrong name and destination while toting a suitcase amid several bundles.
A Louisville Courier-Journal note laments the challenge women face when fashion and social expectations push them to redefine style. The column uses a wry tone to examine gender norms and public perception.
Alfred G Hill, once Journal-World staffer and University of Kansas football authority, became a lieutenant in the 46th Infantry at Camp Sheridan Alabama after graduation. He trained at Fort Leavenworth and served in Kentucky and Georgia posts, previously reporting Kansas state senate sessions and earning wide respect among lawmakers. He is the son of Prof Joseph H Hill, former Kansas State Normal School president.
Plans advance for a large Woodland Park Fourth of July celebration with the Haskell Indian band secured to provide music for afternoon and evening programs. Athletic events are being organized by W Q O Hamilton, H W Boltz, and A D Carroll, with a probable baseball game between the Haskell Indians and soldiers.
Brown told McCulloch's Drug Store that he is going to buy quite a bunch of W.S.S. on the 28th. We are all for Brown.
Washington June 21 British air ministry officials say big American air and seaplanes should fly across the Atlantic by next summer with an initial autumn flight using a British seaplane from Newfoundland via the Azores and Portugal to Ireland. The trip is estimated at forty hours with crews of four including an engineer and navigators.
Archie Walters of Jefferson Bar racks in St. Louis Missouri is home on a four days furlough from military duty.
Lone Star farmer John Brohammer touted eight month old pigs averaging 298 pounds as a stock buyer doubted early. Ten hogs at Union Pacific yards averaged 298 pounds with one at 360. They brought $176.80, Frank Varnum praising the quality and Kansas City handlers agreeing.
John Henderson superintendent of the electric light plant in Chickasha Oklahoma visits his brother Manning. Henderson formerly worked in Lawrence and has steadily risen to top positions.
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