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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1917
Page
4
A cheer for American patriotism notes inventors and industries aligning to aid the war effort. Manufacturers open plants, farmers accelerate output, railroads solve transport issues, and medical professionals organize services. The board praises progress and the nation’s resources being mobilized.
The Lawrence Journal World page from May 10, 1917 includes wartime opinion on keeping moral home front effort, tax changes for incomes over 1000, and commentary on Belgium and German wartime aims. It also notes subscription rates and national/world coverage while mentioning crop production and wartime food measures. The piece reflects public sentiment and civic notices during World War I.
A theory that the last object seen by a person before violent death is the eye of a photographer was reportedly tested in Memphis Teun where a photograph of the eye outlined a man’s heel aiding police. The idea was associated with Daniel Webster in a prior murder prosecution.
A deputation of soldiers and laborers pressed for a restatement of Russia’s stance in the conflict and praised a democratic utterance. It stresses that free Russia seeks a durable peace based on nations’ right to self destiny rather than conquest or humiliation. The message notes arms reduction and international tribunals as keys to peace, to be conveyed to allied ambassadors.
A brief wartime item notes a naval order urging elimination of waste in manning and supply. The phrase is linked to new drastic measures and patrols on the sea, with emphasis on efficiency and tighter control of resources. The report mentions revenue effects and the broader push for wartime discipline.
In a wartime policy clash the liquor interests push against national prohibition claiming added taxes burden consumers. Critics warn such taxes fail to fund the war and advocate eliminating waste like grain use to curb human waste while urging government to act decisively.
Judge C K Cory of Fort Scott urges Kansans to read a list of achievements to pride themselves on. He cites Kansas leads in wheat and corn, superior cattle and horses, contributions to wars, Dan Patch, Horton reclining chair invention, high government credit, and notable university innovations in telephony and warfare.
An advertisement touts Tiz as relief for sore tired feet with promises to draw out poisonous exudations from corns and callouses. It urges readers to buy a 23 cent box at drug or department stores and enjoy immediate comfort for shoe fit and foot relief.
The text cites F P D Coburn from the Kansas State Board of Agriculture as linking a seed or practice to the western plains. The claim suggests deliberate transfer or origin rather than accident, tying the spread to a named state official and agricultural authority.
A long, ragged recap covers Cinderella cast, student performances, and social visits. Local residents attend, birthdays and illnesses are noted, and small domestic scenes mix with school program details and community life.
Mrs Milley chairs a national suffrage group's thrift drive and works with Herbert Hoover to cut food waste. She serves as vice president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association and collaborates with the Whitebread group at the University of Missouri.
Mrs Hoffman recounts a Berlin year with no food riots aside from a minor incident where women shattered a butcher shop window over meat prices. She recalls potatoes selling at fifty cents a bushel under price regulation and notes prisoner diversions including skilled musical organizations like Symphony orchestras and displayed souvenirs of prisoners' craftsmanship.
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