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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1918
Page
2
A reader urges patrons to transdict their business citing our policy aims to build lasting friendship and ensure permanent patronage through satisfactory service. The note emphasizes mutual trust and continued support as the foundation of the relationship.
Representatives from farming districts and city station chiefs hold talks to set wages and working hours for volunteer farmers this summer. The aim is to smooth out wrinkles before the nation’s food campaign begins. The city official is seen as key in implementing the agreed schedules.
A city laborer argues that farmers and townspeople must share wage changes for seasonal crop work. The city man insists on knowing the pay and hours before leaving town, asserting the farmer must adjust wages to match time away from urban work and the amount of labor required.
The article cautions against pressuring individuals in campaigns for patriotic funds. It notes committees assess propositions to avoid burdening the public and cites a Lawrence resident who declined to join an honor roll but contributed more in other ways. It highlights local sums given to Red Cross, YMCA, and Liberty Loan efforts, showcasing varied generosity.
The article urges readers to meet Liberty Loan quotas in full, stressing shared sacrifice and neighborly support. It condemns profiteers and treasonous acts while noting concerns about asking children to fund stamps and the burden on families. It calls for maintaining financial readiness and mutual assistance.
Today's bulletin urges planting popcorn in war gardens as a profitable home venture. It advises a 40 by 20 foot plot, warm well drained soil, spacing, thinning to allow root growth, and careful curing to ensure popping well by Christmas. It frames popcorn as a nutritious staple and wartime resilience activity.
A wry column notes the varied curiosities of wartime life at Camp Funston Kansas as eleven thousand visitors arrive on visiting day. references to camels and cucumbers punctuate a reflective look at soldiers and civilians, with General Wood coordinating auxiliary information and Mrs Wood aiding at the YWCA.
Soldiers at Camp Funston Kansas on May 20 begin landscape gardening courses. Each unit is assigned a role in improving parkings streets parade grounds and the lawns around barracks while White Rock is used in constructing several new highways.
Washington May 20 The American Red Cross launches its second drive for a 100 million dollar war fund endorsed by President Wilson and other leaders. The drive aims to recruit 20 million members in one week to sustain overseas relief and domestic aid, with past expenditures detailed across France Belgium Italy Russia Romania Serbia Great Britain and American needs.
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