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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1916
Page
5
Entries show addresses and representatives in Chicago and New York for the Journal-World mailing system. It notes publication timing and a call window for replacements, dated Lawrence Kansas June 27 1916, with war context implied in prose.
In New York a shared training camp brings Sons of Hughes and Roosevelt together with their fathers, who appear to be training in the same facility and maintaining a cheerful atmosphere.
A patriotic American leads a campaign to promote American fashion, with caution that the initial focus should avoid impacting husbands’ pocketbooks. The remark signals a cultural push for domestic styling while avoiding financial strain on households.
With Guard regiments filling for border service and thousands of acres of wheat ready for harvest, Kansas presents the finest opportunity in the country for volunteers for peace or war, reflecting wartime mobilization and agricultural drive.
The fragment reflects on historical violence tied to American civilization as a near anniversary meditation. It juxtaposes Custer’s massacre with Boyd, suggesting true learning by neighbors is needed to move beyond bloody spots in history.
A peculiar newspaper line states Villa is shot due to a bandit’s stern stance on mescal and Demon Rum. It notes Villa is either completely shot or not shot at all, never halfway.
Eastern division National Guard reports trouble enlisting good cooks. Though baking beans and sidemeat lacks glamour, soldiers see it as a patriotic duty and a real contribution to the service.
The text notes Raymond Robins as one of the few Progressives who did not back a progressive Republican like Hughes and instead drifted back to the Democratic party, recalling the refrain And what will poor Robin do then.
With the enlistment of W. C. Price the Journal-World has six members of its force now serving the nation as members of the National Guard. Price had been connected with the job forces for a couple of years and is not only a good printer, but a fine young man as well. Two of his brothers were already members of Company H.
Yesterday morning the column wondered about Villa and by day’s end it reported he formed an alliance with Carranza his men joining the de facto troops and that he had been shot in the back by a loyal or unfriendly band member with uncertain fate including possible death or minor injury.
Verdun’s early history is traced from a Roman fort named Virodunum in 400 A D to its later sieges and near destruction. The Christian Herald notes invasions nearly destroyed it, with fortifications rebuilt after a century. Clovis seized Verdun in 502 A D before a long stream of changes led it to German control in the eleventh century and its rise as a significant city.
The fortress changed hands several times from 1789 to 1870. It fell to the French, then to the Germans, was retaken by the French, held until 1870 when German forces captured it after a brilliant siege, and then returned to the French with peace.
In Topeka state printing plant a bindery worker joined the Second regiment band and left for service. His family of father, wife and two children had little income beyond his private salary. Co-workers pledged $20 a month to support the family while he served at the front.
The Journal-World reviews W. R. Stubbs role in Kansas politics, detailing his shift from a Progressive stance in 1914 to rejoining the Republican Party with strong backing. It notes his past estrangements with legislative leaders, his “Boss-busting” campaigns, and his influence as a former governor whose career shaped state politics.
A column argues that a notorious list labels dangerous men, predicting Mexican fighters may prove tougher than expected as war looms. It suggests Pershing could not simply march to Mexico City and warns that only ruthless campaigning will bring order, challenging the “watchful waiting” stance as cowardly.
A Concordia Blade note recalls a Lawrence Journal World remark on Mr. Hughes, a Republican presidential hopeful and Baptist. The piece jokes that if elected, the White House lawn will be spared sprinkling, referencing a humorous tale about a Baptist and Presbyterian riding in Kentucky when a rainstorm changed plans.
A provocative Nevada Post op-ed asserts Mexico can kill American citizens with ordinary guns but dares her to seize a submarine to do so, highlighting a provocative stance on arms and maritime power amid maritime tensions.
The dialogue centers on Senator Borah’s indictment of Wilson’s Mexican policy and a taunting question about what he would do if president now. Critics ask what action Borah would take presently to mend a bungled situation and how that differs from past critique.
An advertisement extols a product named Mother's Friend for easing pregnancy. It claims to relax abdominal muscles, reduce ligament strain, and aid natural expansion as birth approaches. Readers are urged to consult a druggist and request a free information book from Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta.
The piece argues President Wilson bore responsibility for Mexico’s chaos by a policy that led to armed intervention. It claims his stance on non intervention was a misnomer, equating it with active interference from the Huerta era onward.
An advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease needing internal treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as blood purifying and mucous-surface acting, not a quack medicine, prescribed by eminent physicians for years. It invites testimonials and lists Toledo, Ohio as the company location with dealer availability.
A party from Lawrence including Roscoe Stubbs Paul Stubbs Lawrence Engle Walter Buchanan and Henry McCurdy drove to Fort Riley Friday night returning Saturday. They found the Kansas National Guard camp at Pawnee Flats a bustling brown tent city housing 3000 men. The visitors met Captain Wagstaff and were greeted warmly by the soldiers who asked about Lawrence Grace and the bridge project. The troops spoke highly of Fort Riley noting good food and living conditions with water and many showers and drainage work underway.
Twenty five years ago Scat Moore of Axtel Nebraska attends his father Edward Moore’s funeral at his home on Mississippi street. Silas Heal of Wellington Kansas arrives to attend. Mrs Walter and her Texas son join the gathering. U P S C E of First Baptist plans a lawn social at Mr A H Whitcomb’s Ohio street residence on June 30 with ice cream cake and berries. Men’s Gospel Meeting at 4 pm addressed by E B Gorsuch. Home grown blackberries appear on market. Comrades song becomes popular at Fluke’s. A S Allendorph travels to Kansas City on business. Senator Peffet visits from Ottawa and waits for Topeka train in Lawrence. Miss Carrie Nadelhoffer’s birthday celebrated last Saturday evening with a lantern lit yard and flowers. Attendees include Dora Frederickson, Ethel Luther, Lydia Hutt, Bessie Criss, Josie Lohman, Alice Davis, Libbie Watts, Adie Fowles, Gertie Pickens, Sadie Hutt, Alma Lyons, Carrie Traynor. Boys present include Tall Davis, Thos Watts, Charlie Grosheid er, Lloyd Ware, Willie Watts, Ben Lohman, Ernest Kenyon, Ernest and Harry Selig, Wilbur Rothrock, Rush Kennedy.
The Lawrence unit trains in a hospital corps tent with officer Wayne Alphin and mule Jerry carrying medical packs. Recruits endure awkward gun drills, while band members practice and new duclers head into the woods to answer calls. Soldiers express readiness, pride, and a homesick wish for sweets from mothers as they anticipate possible departure to Mexico.
A local advertisement proclaims closing out tires and accessories at cost to devote full effort to the Ford business run by C. W. Smith at 946 Mass Street. The note references liability questions about life insurance and family income in a terse, period-tinged voice.
Ai C. Manley known as Bob or Judge announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace in Lawrence. A Lawrence native, law school graduate, former police judge, and long time in insurance, he holds a strong local profile with broad acquaintances and a solid record.
About a dozen Lawrence Knights of Pythias and roughly forty visitors from Kansas City met last night with Bonner Springs members. The group enjoyed a general good time after the regular proceedings. Bonner Springs and Kansas City members will be hosted by Lawrence in a few weeks.
J G Cummings offers right-of-way along east side of his property from Seventh to Ninth streets for a boulevard starting at the west end of the bridge and following the river bank to the University. He pledges to plant and care for trees and provide parking along the route, noting large trees already line the area and praising the Kaw valley view.
Donald D. Davis of Kansas City and Lawrence couples with a KU student career as he leaves for Downs Kansas for summer at his home. He plans newspaper work and likely contribute to campus play contest. Davis is noted for journalistic talent and campus involvement.
The text compares the South and North on real estate value 1861 under 2 billion vs over 5 billion, banking capital 47 million vs 330 million, imports 31 million vs 331 million in 1860, and white populations 6 million vs 21 million, highlighting stark economic and demographic differences before the Civil War.
A short reflective line extols affection as a sacred heavenly gift in pure hearts while noting its corruption by prurient critics and the selfish, praising holy passion as a blessing to bless and preserve.
Mrs Newmarrie laments a failed dinner while Mr Newmarrie quips that it was not a failure, noting it spared uncle’s life by taking a year from his life. The dialogue hints at dark wit surrounding an inheritance.
In a terse courtroom exchange a judge records a dramatic dialogue about a kiss and a threatened killing. The speaker questions whether the man who kissed the woman faced consequences, while a judge comments on the implications of the claim.
An old column warns indoor life weakens blood oxygen and raises unhealthy fat. It advises readers 15 to 20 pounds over normal weight to try air keratin capsules from Round Corner Drug Store after meals and at night, claiming quick weight loss, better digestion, and renewed energy.
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