Lusitania Editorial Critique From The Journal-World
A sharp rebuttal to Chas F Scott and his Iola Register Lusitania essays from 1914 to 1915. The piece argues his pro Germany stance ignores neutral rights and U S interests as Germany pursues unrestricted submarine warfare. It defends sustained American ocean trade and timely support for the Allies’ cause.
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Journal-World
Chas. F. Scott
Lusitania
Iola Register
Mr. Scott
Germany
Scott
United States
Impotent policy warned by German messages
The piece argues warnings from Germany were ignored in Washington and appeared only as New York newspaper ads, condemning Mr. Scott’s policy as yielding to foreign influence. It claims Germany would have exploited any Allied victory to demand compensations, praising strong American resolve.
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Germany
Washington
New York
Scott
China
Journal-World Readers Still Awake at Night in Douglas County
In Douglas county, residents who may not read their Bibles at dawn are certain to read the Journal-World before bed, reflecting the paper’s steady presence in local routines.
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Douglas County
Journal-World
Third Liberty Loan report shows Douglas county at 451 percent
The yesterday report for the Third Liberty Loan announces Douglas county has reached 451 percent with some more to hear from.
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Douglas County
The Value of Stock Certificates in Boon of Feeling Rich
The value of many stock certificates lies in the holder’s sense of wealth for the moment. The certificate provides illusion of abundance and status, enabling a transient feeling of being a million dollars richer.
Scientist Targeting Quick Germ Destruction in Germany
A scientist aims to develop a rapid method to destroy germs in Germany, promising to benefit the world by halting disease spread and advancing medical science.
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Germany
Da goes by like a shadow on the heart in war song
In a weary view of Austrian readers, the piece notes the old song's echo as Italians press lines. It frames the wartime mood with a grim cadence, reflecting fatigue and vigilance at the front. The lyric appears as a symbolic murmur amid strategic strain and hardship.
Fragmented Fitness Article Opens with Averages Advantage
The readable fragments discuss the average man's advantage over the very rich, noting contrasts in money and position. The text hints at broader social comparisons and potential implications without full context.
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Bis
Spring Health Revival Trio Promises Vitality
An old advertisement touts Flood's Pills as a strong liver stimulant and laxative, claiming they avoid blood depletion unlike saline waters. It urges coupling with Hood's Sarsaparilla and Peptiron for combined blood enrichment and iron support, promising a grand health uplift from using all three.
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Flood
Hood
Fragmented Phrase About Pleasure and Sharing
A partial line suggests someone named Sperd discusses sharing his possession with greater pleasure. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear context or attribution.
Lift Off Corns Freezone Magic
Advertisement claims Freezone relieves corn pain instantly and lifts the corn away with no hurt, calling it magic. The copy emphasizes quick, painless relief and dramatic results.
Pilsen Neighborhood Marein County Label Comment
Merion county contains a neighborhood named Pilsen with a terse local remark comparing it unfavorably to Bismarck, highlighting neighborhood naming tensions.
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Merion County
Pilsen
Bismarck
Wool growers optimistic on supply and demand
The secretary of the National Wool Growers Association dismisses fears of a wool shortage as alarmist. He cites a nationwide supply of 1,155,000,000 pounds to meet a 60,000,000 demand, suggesting ample stock and enabling households to delay dress purchases until next fall.
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National Wool Growers Association
Capper Credit Sparks Honest War Debate in Kansas
Democratic editors argue Capper favored Wilson over Hughes in 1916 and carried Kansas with over one hundred thousand votes while Wilson had about thirty thousand. Miami county supporters split their vote for Wilson, prompting calls that Capper should have backed Wilson. The Lecompton Sun notes Capper’s wartime stance and questions his honesty and influence.
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Capper
Arthur Capper
U.S
Wilson
Hughes
Kansas
Miami County
Barney Sheridan
Lecompton Sun
Middle West
Miss Hester Jackson Wins Kansas University Beauty Prize
The Lincoln Kansas resident Miss Hester Jackson wins the Kansas University beauty prize amid praise for her grace. The article notes her long admired father Joe Jackson, a well known Lincoln county figure, for his fairness and community spirit.
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Hester Jackson
Lincoln
Kansas
Kansas University
Miss Jackson
Joe Jackson
Lincoln County
Joe
Daughter in Front Row Among Our State's Beauties
A note from the Kinsley Mercury remarks that his daughter, now distinct from her father, has claimed a seat in the front row alongside the state's lovely young women, signaling a definite personal ascent.
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Kinsley Mercury
Publicize Lichnowsky memorandum to counter German propaganda
The piece urges widest circulation of Prince Lichnowsky s memorandum with the testimony of two German witnesses to a 1914 German conspiracy. It argues Berlin plotted war, condemns policy and perfidy, cites July 1914 actions toward Serbia and Russia, and calls for broad distribution to expose German blame for the world war.
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Creel
Prince Lichnowsky
von Bochlon
Berlin
Potsdam
Asquith
Count Brechtold
Germany
London
Holy Ghost
Count Berchtold
Serbia
M. Sazonott
Russia
Count Berchteld
Austria
St. Petersburg
Truths and Trifles by Paul C Rankin
A compact column humorously weighs common habits and virtues. It reflects on war era life, manners, and social duties with wry observations about omission, noise, and patriotism. The piece hints at home front sacrifice and support efforts for Europe.
Lecompton Township Official Reports May 7 1893
F E Meyers trustee of Lecompton township led the first report to the county clerk. Dr A J Anderson was appointed to the state board of health by Dr Lewelling. The scene notes celebratory reactions to the appointments and remarks by Dr and Mrs.
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F. E. Meyers
Lecompton Township
A.J. Anderson
State Boardof Health
Lewelling
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Ad and Local Society Notes
An old Lawrence Daily Journal-World item includes an ad praising Dr Kilmer Swamp Root with a 1916 letter from J B Land a Slater Missouri druggist and notices of sample requests and store sales. It also mentions a Lawrence social event, T Caldwell traveling to Louisville as a National Republican League delegate, and a local popcorn vendor Blind John near the post office.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton,n. Y
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Adv
Hutchinson
W. H. Simpson
Lawrence Society
T. Caldwell
Louisville
Kentucky
National Republican League
Kansas
John
City Drug Store Sells Arsenate of Lead and Paris Green
Arsenate of lead lime sulfur Bordeaux mixture and Paris Green are offered at City Drug Store. Local customers can purchase insecticides and fungicides for garden and household needs.
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City Drug Store
Fat Substitute Show At Lawrence High To Return
The Mazda exhibit of fat substitutes shown in the war food exhibit by the home economies girls of Lawrence High and Junior High was read by Miss Martha Trinder as arranged. The Mazda people will present another exhibit at the Junior High School from 2 30 to 4 on next Monday and Tuesday afternoons.
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Mazda
Lawrence High School
HL. Winey and Son
Martha Trinder
Obituary for William Watts of Buckfestdieh England to America
William Watts born February 20 1848 in Buck festdieh Devonshire England died May 12 at his home in Lawrence Kansas aged 77. He came to America in 1866 with his mother sister and four brothers joining his father earlier. Watts Brothers Stone and Brick Sayers firm long known. He married Louisa Gilke in 1872 and had three daughters, Hazel and two Mrs Berger and Mrs Reynolds. Survived by widow daughters sister Mrs Fannie Spriggs and brothers Abraham and Samuel and three grandsons Karl Robert and Carl Berger. Service by Dr Ed K Stauffer and AOUW burial at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Willam Watts
Buckfestdieh
Devonshire
England
St Connecticut Street
Watts
Lawrence
America
William
Henry
Abraham
Watts Brs
Stone & Brick Sayers ‘O
Louisa Gilke
A.W. Berger
Geo. T. Reynolds
Hazel Watts
Fannie Spriggs
Wheat stockpiles shrink as US prepares food survey
May 7 Washington report shows commuter stocks of wheat totaling 20,124,278 bushels held by 8,676 firms including elevators warehouses grain mills and wholesale dealers. Compared with April 1 1917 levels the stocks are down about 50 percent. Chicago Board of Trade figures date April 6 1918 show 5,605,000 bushels vs 47,363,000 a year earlier Bradstreet's notes 10,180,000 on hand March 20 1918 versus 48,525,000 the same date last year.
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Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau’ of Markets
Chicago Board of Trade
Bradstreet
Wire netting used for surgical splints gains advantage
A report asserts galvanized wire netting surpasses wood and plaster for splints. It is strong, light, non absorbent, sterilizable, and allows ventilation. Woven wire is tempered to bend easily and fit tightly around injuries.
Gorepthing Statesman Quote Sparks Debate
A public remark by a statesman defines leadership as any man who speaks to align with the speaker’s personal views, triggering discussion on political rhetoric and authenticity in public service.
Warm Weather Planting Advice From Kansas State College
M F Ahearn of Kansas State College urges warm weather planting after frost danger for crops like sweet potatoes tomatoes beans corn and vine crops. Order tomato pepper eggplant and celery plants due to rising demand while sweet potato plants should come from nearby growers. Proper transplanting methods for tomatoes are outlined by George Greene with tips to lift plants by digging not pulling and to firm soil around roots to ensure a good stand. Cardboard bands protect seedlings from cutworms by surrounding each plant with a small barrier sunk into the ground.
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M. F. Ahearn
Kansas State Agriculture College
Dtg
The
Agricultural College
Manhattan
George O. Greene
Kansas State Agricultural College
Pleasent Valley district nets record 5800 bond buy
C S Shepherd reports District 11 Pleasant Valley contributed 5800 dollars in Third Liberty Loan bonds, likely the county’s largest school district subscription. Anseo Cameras, Films and Cyeo paper ad, McCulloch's Drug Store is noted, plus a quip about lawyers.
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C. S. Shepherd
Pleasant Valley
Anseo
Cyeo
McCulloch’s
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Ming
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Matthews
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