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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1918
Page
2
A 1918 Lawrence column reports on poultry seed testers described as primitive yet efficient. It notes commuter rail congestion deters trips while many Americans visit the western states. An Arizona boar hunting quip closes the piece with a wry remark on open season.
A fragmented report criticizes the Emerson Institute of Efficiency for misdirected effort and discusses a Liberty Loan publicity letter to The Journal-World. It notes newspaper roles, staffing costs, and alleged unfairness toward papers amid postwar political tensions and partisan betrayals.
Lawrence faces a shortage of family hotels or boarding apartments with suites and attractive surroundings. Local demand favors a new establishment offering such accommodations to meet traveler and resident needs.
A reader protests government and industry favoritism in wartime. He argues newspapers fund Red Cross Y M C A bonds and munition contracts but receive little recognition, while postages rise and ad revenue falls.
A fragmentary poem honors American soldiers facing poison gas and describes the horror of gas warfare. It references German use of chemical weapons, the 1915 era debates, and themes of courage, sacrifice, and moral outrage against cruelty.
A fragment notes nine years of internal baths and debates on a permit function. Mentions a visit, a natural sweet tre, and a forthcoming show. The writing credits JR and references maids, suggesting domestic or ceremonial themes.
A Bell-Ans advertisement offers 25 cent refunds if the product fails. The remainder is a fragmentary, wartime era editorial urging unity and righteous anger against tyranny, referencing slavery, Germany, Russia, and the need to defend liberty and protect future generations.
Disjointed diary notes recount wartime scenes, prison camp exchanges, and civilian resilience. Personal recollections describe American and German interactions, bakery operations behind lines, and a glimpse into Allied morale and daily life amid conflict.
A wartime scene shows German officers marching a green clad company with white Phe Port backs. A young officer, who salutes and winks at an American, has a past as a Somme deserter in 1917 and now acts as a guard for the French. He is strict with his men, waking them at six and overseeing meals.
Community society items announce a Prosin concert led by Mrs Glasohd Bither and a verse recital for summer, with Presbyterians planning a vocal performance and a Red Cross afternoon event. Local clubs meet for Whist and other gatherings as members engage in planned activities and socializing.
W Parinton is visiting at the Miller and Sisters Inn on Hampshire Street. Mrs Parin tom is described as a sister of Mr Miller, who is a part owner of the Lawrence Street Laundry.
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