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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1918
Page
4
A fragmentary piece discusses a Cleveland musician on cries of babies, unnamed teams, and a dubbed Tailenders. It shifts to social thoughts on the poor, crime risk, and a wartime telegram from Emrerd William praising decisive moments in war and democracy versus militarism.
A fragment argues senators who push a $2.50 per bushel wheat price rely on farm votes. It asserts farmers would benefit more if the raise occurred while they still held the grain, claiming the rise will primarily benefit speculators rather than farmers.
A vintage advertisement promotes a spring health regimen including Sarsaparilla before meals Peptiron after meals and Tods Pills to cleanse the blood boost red cells and restore tone. It claims biliousness constipation despondency and liver torpor can be treated with this combination beginning today.
Wise argues against applying a price increase only to the 1918 crop to avoid hoarding while urging price fixes for corn too. He notes wheat gains harm farmers and stockmen, cites high corn prices and costs, and calls for experienced leadership in food affairs to foresee outcomes.
Americans note Britain reduced intoxicating liquor production to a third of prewar levels and no spirits. Lloyd George warned bread vs beer could force policy. U.S. cut malt liquor and food exports to aid allies, while a domestic debate grows over sacrificing grains for others to use as drink.
A public assertion that America is built from 100 million individuals and that God knows the nation only through each person. It emphasizes personal responsibility in the national crisis, equating individual duty with the country’s fate.
A call to personal duty amid wartime asks readers to examine their patriotism and sacrifice. The piece urges strengthening national effort through duty to God, country, and family, including higher production, reduced waste, and financial sacrifice via Liberty Bonds, Red Cross, or war work. It cites Richard H. Folstonds, editor of Manufacturers Record.
A collection of light commentaries with political, social, and cultural jabs. The quips touch on censorship, government power, wartime letters, and public figures while weaving humorous observations about education, media, and language.
A wartime observer recounts a bombardment lull and a patrol up a hill to an abandoned trench. They witness distant firing, mud, and a dive into a quarry as shells fall nearby, with the Roche planes overhead and plans for future action forgotten amid souvenir seeking. The piece ends with a stark moral note about cruelty and law.
All Odd Fellows are earnestly requested to meet at the hall on South and Vermont streets Sunday March 24 at 2 p.m. to attend the funeral of Brother L D Stewart Past Grand of No 4. He served as a faithful member for more than 400 years. P M Springer No G I C Stevenson Secretary
Fragmented lines from a wartime poem describe wind and battles near trenches. References to Governor and states hint at a broader home front context. The speaker muses on readiness, morale, and the sense of duty despite chaos. The text blends place names and military imagery into a reflective piece from Co. B ammunition.
Mrs. Matt Guilfoyle arrived Wednesday at Ft. Sir to be guest of Mose Maria Corcoran. She will be remembered as Miss Rhea Bab. Clarice Fields left last night for Harveyville Kansas then to Oklahoma to visit her sister. Buy Semiz Anthracite coal via Matthews Jaaker and Ceal Co.
Miss Cee Les returned today from Ottawa after a week away for illness. Mr. Vic Phillips of Kansas City is spending the weekend at the Delta Tor House. Mrs. Theodore Frank and Mrs. Carl Smith of Aterison are visiting Mrs. G J Ruhi for a few days.
A letter urges the mayor and citizens of Lawrence to address rent hardships and the welfare of animals. It argues cruelty is a disgrace, calling for action to prevent suffering and to remove permanently disabled horses from owners, suggesting humane disposal or relocation.
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