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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1918
Page
4
The Journal-World received a division of women's war work article from the Committee on Public Information Washington DC titled Military Don'ts For Women. It adds a brief caution: avoid making articles three columns long if republishing is expected.
The piece notes the National Conference of American Lecturers meeting in Washington next month to prepare molding public opinion for war and peace. It cites the International Lyceum Association president on guiding national sentiment and counters critics who blame newspapers for influencing the public.
The listing notes diversions such as ploration pool and bridge whist among other popular pastimes reflected in the community scene.
The new soldiers and sailors civil rights bill grants a moratorium on certain debts while a service member is away, delays in lawsuits, eviction protections for rent up to 50 dollars, court review before foreclosures, stays for tax penalties, and insurance and claim adjustments to ease wartime burdens. It aims to reassure troops and their families and bolster morale as they serve the nation.
Editorial mocks male roosters as superfluous in poultry houses citing hens thriving without them. The piece argues female hens prove more useful and suggests feminist ideas gain traction in society.
A compilation of wartime sermons and editorials urging American and Canadian resolve. It praises fighting spirit while condemning materialism, endorses Captain Arthur Hy. Chute, cites Kansas University adopting an alarm clock for chapel, and argues love and righteousness will triumph.
A burglar entered Reve E. T. Dekat’s Kansas City residence while he slept and took $44 in cash plus about $1,000 worth of jewelry. The thief concluded a man of the cloth would waste money and not use such jewelry properly.
The Salina Union notes unexpected cross party support as George A. Clarke backs Stubbs for senator while Charles Hare and Dave Gordon back Allen for governor in Abilene. Dill White and Governor Bailey lead Allen's campaign. editorial urges government be decided on merits, not dislikes.
A fragmentary column reflects on wartime theater as metaphor and satire. It mentions Honest John as a label for cons, notes journalists advised to shield families, and muses on war myths, education, travel life, and a hypothetical German emperor choosing different arms.
The Meit ministers were passing, and Baldwin hosted a conference. A program for Friday at the Lutheran Church includes chorus Italia, a trio Come While the Bloom, Dora Fredericksen and Sadie Hate, a duet by Hutt and Bessie Male, a medley by Shiraz and others, recitation by Miss Lillie Pearson, violin quartet by Bowersock, and solos by Ida Williams.
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe calomel substitute to clear skin and improve health. It claims gentle, vegetable-based action with olive oil and lists 10 and 25 cent box prices, endorsers, and a long testimonial-turned-mention of various products.
A Pittsburgh reader reports months of weakness with backache and headaches improving after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad urges women with related symptoms to try the remedy, noting decades of use and offering to write for more information.
In a civil filing, Avie Pls Dette sues Ty for uniform costs related to mermaid themed attire. The case highlights disputes over costumes and financial responsibility.
A city council planned a special session to discuss bond measures and proposed uses. Officials prepared informational packets and addressed attendance for the meeting, noting potential public input and scheduling updates.
An advertisement urges readers that liniments cannot cure rheumatism and promotes S S S as a blood cleansing treatment. It claims diseases vanish when blood is purified and offers free medical advice from the Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.
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