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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1917
Page
2
A fragmentary note reports a tense confrontation as opposing sides prepare to clash. The text references eagerness to fight and a front line battle, with unclear specifics but signaling a decisive engagement. No identifiable persons or organizations are readable.
A fragmented OCR line notes that the total number of men registered in the United States fell below a million by a margin small enough to remove any clear comfort for the government. The text hints at concern over enrollment levels and potential political implications.
Fragmentary notes describe killings at Drydale provoking renewed calls for recognition of needs in the wet town across the river. The text hints at urgency and decisive action to address ongoing issues in Drydale.
A fragmented note argues that people waste time on phone conversations. It suggests speaking concisely saves minutes and urges listeners to plan what to say before dialing. The text reflects on modern telephone etiquette and efficiency.
A number of Kansas boys study to become army aviators conveying pride in state participation. The piece notes Kansas men will not surrender the glory of air service to others and highlights local dedication to military aviation training.
General Goethals notes birds nesting in the trees intended for a wooden merchant fleet and expresses reluctance to disturb them. He argues the wooden ship plan would not aid victory, claiming hastily built vessels would be short lived and unlikely to help in time.
The women who bore banners in front of the White House are urged to redirect their suffrage efforts toward practical civic tasks. The nation grew weary of the picket, and the ongoing display no longer advances the cause despite their persistent demonstrations.
The confession in Italy of a high school girl's killer followed by the discovery of her body in a cellar after repeated police searches places New York authorities under public scrutiny. A woman lawyer who located the body faced police discouragement, raising questions about the police response.
The fight against U boats has intensified as merchant ship sinkings fluctuate. The public accepts that only the hardest, continuous combat can beat the submarine menace, and the miraculous devices story has diminished in the face of this reality.
A thrift editorial argues hoarding is avarice and waste. It urges eliminating waste, especially food spoilage, citing Secretary Houston on daily savings and promoting the slogan Save an ounce of food a day. It notes soups use leftovers and bits to cut waste and aid health and economy.
The text notes weeks of hardship, highlighting the need to build ships to sustain the Allied supply stream. It acknowledges the difficulty of quelling the sea campaign and compares it to British naval failures over three years. The emphasis remains on maritime production as the primary wartime concern.
The speaker argues that during war time special taxes should target industries that profit greatly from war. Newspapers do not fall into this category, yet some seek to impose war taxes on publishers. If taxes are imposed, they should be borne by industries that expect higher profits in war than in peace.
A half column defense of Germany by a capital contributor argues the time for mercy has passed and condemns pro German sentiment as deserving no consideration. The Wichita Beacon notes the stance as a harsh critique of sympathizers.
The Hutchinson News notes Kansas isn’t harsh for car owners. It contrasts a Kansas license with wartime Italy where a car costs 720 dollars annually and a regular automobile 118 dollars to roam the country, concluding Kansas isn’t such a bad place to live.
A writer argues that thousands of slackers in the United States should be arrested for refusing to register and kept together for guarding, with a view to putting them to work to support the nation and democracy. The writer suggests behind the lines work in France may be possible.
The Kaiser of Germany advocates divine right and armed force to restore Constantine, portraying the monarch as a danger to world peace. He links the mailed fist of Germany to imperial power and claims God’s sanction for oppression, reflecting a belief in autocracy over democracy and raising alarms about global conflict.
The Wichita Beacon quotes a speaker warning against autocracy and the divine right of rulers, urging Americans to support the war effort, stand with free people, and defeat the mailed fist while rejecting inbred hereditary rule. The piece stresses backing the war until danger is removed and liberty is secured.
The Springfield Republican notes growing willingness among revolutionary socialists to stay allied with the Allies as the provisional government suppresses separatist and anarchist forces in the Litest mushroom city region. A congress of soldiers and workers endorses the government, boosting confidence and reviving Allied hopes on the western front while warning against domination by a small radical clique in Petrograd.
Fragment from a periodical column questions a Kansas editor's claim that red haired people will rule the world. The passage mixes satirical observations on war, peace, circus season, and public discourse, noting shifting public preoccupations and a lighter take on societal trends.
The writer notes some people enjoy filing complaints and others habitually arrive twenty minutes late. It argues that peace plans must be worldwide and lasting. any plan not achieving this broad peace is as counterfeit as those rejected for lack of scope.
The Douglas County Institute resolutions thank the Board of Education janitor and City Superintendent R A Kent, praise Oscar J Lane the new County Superintendent, and honor faculty members Clifford Nowlin Sallie G Karr and Raymond A Schwegler. Dated June 22 1917.
A special meeting of Washington Test No 12 is called for Tuesday at 2 20 p m June 26 at Post Hall Mrs Emma Wall will explain the Red Cross effort for our soldiers By order of J W Games Post Commander Jd Churchill For pure ice cream call 182 Wie demann s
Agronomy notes from Kansas State College stress proper cultivation to improve water penetration and reduce runoff. Mr Throckmorton warns wet soils crust, while Threshmorton highlights weeds as a major factor in poor yields. Early-season weed control is advised, with coal ads ending the piece.
R J Throckmorton associate professor says proper cultivation of corn in mellow soil reduces weed growth and improves crop health. He stresses careful tillage to maintain soil condition and suppress weeds to boost yields.
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