The Late James Hill on Financial Success
A brief, quotelike passage argues that saving money reveals future financial success or failure. It states if you cannot save, you will fail, and asserts the seed of success lies within your ability to save. The tone is admonitory and reflective on personal finance behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hill
National’ War
Arden Commission of Washington
Sieh
United States Department of Agericulttere
Alaska
Telephone, Chamyien Et Paghind von Iyine Vaker
Death of James Stillman Among Nations Wealthiest
The notice recalls James Stillman as one of the twenty richest in the United States and notes his sudden death. It reflects on wealth’s fragility and asserts that character and spiritual faith rise above money, as all enter and leave the world on equal terms.
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James Stillman
United States
Adopting a Geography in Kansas Schools
The Journal-World argues against a wartime rush to adopt a new geography for Kansas schools. It favors continuing current geographies indefinitely and using monthly updates from the State Superintendent to keep teachers and students informed about changes during and after the war.
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Journal-World
Text Book Commission For
Kansas
Daylight Saving Time Set To Start March First
A long-winded forecast explains that Daylight Saving Time will begin March 1. Clocks spring forward at 2:00 a m on March 30, making evenings lighter and altering sunrise and sunset times. The change impacts workers, gardeners, and Sunday activities, with gains and minor downsides noted.
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Senate
House
Discussion Versus Argument On Truth and Influence
A fragment discusses how discussion seeks truth while argument aims to prove right. It claims people listen more in discussion, whereas in argument anger blocks hearing, making it a contest to showcase one's own view. The piece illustrates differing aims and receptiveness.
Posters for Liberty Bonds Campaign Hit Nationwide Rollout
A grand wartime poster campaign plans 1 000 posters across every city and town, plus 5 000 000 window stickers 50 000 000 poster stamps and 16 000 000 wag es to rally support for Liberty Bonds. Artworks by top national artists depict battleships Lincoln Independence Hall and rural farewells urging readers to buy bonds and fund the war effort. The drive aims to mobilize public spirit and relies on newspapers for publicity as printers and makers are paid by the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ict
United States
Iest
Abraham Lincoln
Independence Hall
Expressmen
German War Propaganda Sparks Cruel View From Berlin
A Berlin Tageszeitung editorial defends mass destruction as humane, arguing it better to kill civilians than sustain German casualties. The piece portrays widespread German hostility to other races and calls for total victory to force respect for German power.
Liberty Bonds and Government Advice on Purchases
A readers’ note echoes government counsel urging citizens to hold and buy more Liberty Bonds. The writer argues bonds are safe and provide solid returns, urging continued purchases despite treasury discouragement and market discounting. The piece praises patriotism and duty in supporting the nation through bond ownership.
United States Treasury Certificates Offered for Subscriptions
New treasury certificates dated March 29 and due June 18 invite subscriptions. Denominations include 400 and 1rd with interest at a rate. Subscriptions can be made through Berley Betty, Mo., Watkins National Bank, and other agents as due.
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United States Treasury
Berley Betty
Watkins National Bank
Anc
Truths and Trifles by Paul C Rankin
A syndicated column riffing on daylight saving jokes and everyday life. It comments on truth, humor, and thrift with quips about war diet, parental sacrifice, and common follies, citing columns and social observations.
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Paul C. Rankin
War Throbs and the Highlanders in Trenches Frontline Tale
A fragment recounts elite Highlander troops trained for brutal close combat in the trenches. The narrative describes their fearsome discipline, height, and relentless advance under tense, near-suicidal conditions as they press into German lines with knives and pistols.
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Lavant
Fragmented Frontline Dialogue From A Battle Scene
An eyewitness wartime account recalls brutal trench fighting as reserves push forward. Soldiers describe grisly injuries and the aftermath with vivid, graphic imagery of blood and dismemberment and the morale impact on Highland troops.
Beautiful Velie showroom opens with Velie models on display
Willis Motor Company hosts a Velie exhibit at the new sales and service headquarters in Lawrence. Lawrence residents view latest five and seven passenger touring cars, a sport model, and a four passenger coupe as officials announce ongoing displays and added models all week. Velie officials including CG Willis and Wallace Ala oversee the opening with Red Wigton directing the service room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Motor Company
Massachusetts
Fiyous Velie
Lawrence House
CG. C. Willis
Leavenworth
Wallace Ala
Red” Wigton
Lawrence Auto Company
Velic
Twenty Five Years Ago March Fifteenth Primary Candidates
A fragmentary notice lists primary candidates printed for the city ticket. For Mayor N. Siminonis leads, with O. B. Duncan as Treasurer and Alice I. Titebuelt among police and council hopefuls. Names and roles appear with scattered misspellings as a snapshot of a local election ahead of the primaries.
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Averaine
Oodhughier
Mero
H. Me
Brooks
Tuas
Gene
Hot Springs
Atkan
Bettie Rayne
Platte
al AL
Rence
Maries
N. Siminonis
ALL. le
Congressmen Little and the Railroads Reform Fight
Fragmentary notes report Congressional moves led by Representative Little to shape federal railroading policy. The text references Interstate Commerce Commission actions, federal control and receiverships, and legislative pressure to address judgments and revoivership matters affecting railroads and private ownership restoration.
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Mary Tittle
Cilusel
Doemanel
Pest Ofmerning
Laverenen Hothale We LeHson BLE Election Preview
In Matis County the Military Service Board faces candidates seeking county offices. Attorney General Gaepéral acts at Mrs Reneonan's request as the service remains a focal point. The text outlines procedures and the role of the legal office in ongoing county elections.
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Matis
Sass Drewster Vateha Marek
Sarvier
Bovedeny
iFiers
Perening
Reneonan
AL EL Noosa
Rene
Tern
Garden Bulletin On Spinach and Seed Harvesting
An old garden bulletin discusses how to grow spinach, harvest leaves for cooking, and save seed for fall and spring planting. It covers selecting vigorous plants, cutting shoots, drying seed, and storing seed stock, with emphasis on timing and plant health for a productive garden.
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Washington
Gary
Pyowarden
Juman Boely
Stun
Garden Commission
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Merchants National Bank
the Journal- World
Massachusetts Street
Chicano Representati
A. R. Keator
New York
George H. Alcorn
West Slat Street
New York City
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Newa
Focal News
Ember— Wang Audit Bureau of Circulations Bureau of Advertising, A. N. P. A
Lawrence
Cory
Gall
Lawrence, Kansas
Townlight League
Himming
Everett True
London
Berlin
Wims
Rainer
Aipan
Geena
Seo
Treasury
MARIN
Bigelow
Dunlap Dover
Mus
Col. Willand Hunter
Mnalefock
Earl Reimann
the Ladies OF
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Halle
Wien
Frien
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British Isles
DT Tin
Ley
Leo
Tama
Germany
Pistel Tored
Willer
Kansas’ City
Charles P. Banker
Dr. Greshep
Dick Building
Billy
Hatsen
Kansas City
Wiedemann’s, Thone 182
Usus
Treasuer
Doncan
Alice I
Congressman Little
Laverenen Hothale
THE
Lawrence Journal-World
Nudiensl War Garden Commission
Marstond
Washington, D. C
Portage
National War Garden Commission
Marsland
Washington, D.C
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