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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
4
The French mission left quietly for the United States and planned homeward steps with similar discretion. Kansas faced criticism for patriotism before the war but later showed strong enlistments across all military branches. The piece hopes Kansas will similarly surprise with crop prospects despite current unfavorables.
The Lawrence Kansas World issues 1917 details subscription rates by carrier with prices for months and year begin January 1st 1917. It includes editorials on WWI topics with social commentary about Kaiser Wilhelm and the war front, and a note about contacting the paper if issues are not received by 7 p.m.
The report cites a field expected to yield six to eight bushels per acre as the Texas harvest opens. Optimism follows that Kansas will hit harder in a few weeks.
The draft resisters are aiding the war effort by buying war bonds. The combined effort of soldiers and bond purchasers is framed as crucial teamwork for victory.
The note suggests a registration penalty to increase June attendance and hints this could help men aiming for city office. It warns many skip city section day, implying they would be leaders if penalties existed for abstaining from voting.
A historical analysis urges solving two linked problems for the nation. Immediate war prosecution and postwar readjustment must be tackled together. The piece calls on Congress to finance the war without burdening the nation with crippling taxes and asks industry leaders to plan for a smooth transition to peacetime productivity.
Springfield man David T. Remington once felt heart and digestion trouble yet after a course of Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Pepticon Pills reports strong improvement. Former Boston Senate Doorkeeper, urged by Senator George Putnam, now walks three miles daily and feels better than ever.
The piece urges business leaders farmers and citizens to plan for a smooth postwar shift to peace prices and conditions. It notes peace timing is uncertain, but early preparation will ease the national transition and the individual burden as the country moves beyond war.
The column notes that proper farming uniforms improve harvests. Connecticut schoolgirls grow potatoes in light blue overalls, rubber boots, a sport shirt, coat, and scarf, illustrating practical dress for outdoor work.
A vintage report describes farm attire and farming methods influencing efficiency. It notes women in calico dresses, men with rake and hoe, and the shift toward modern techniques. The piece emphasizes close formation and the slogan close up or you won’t be in the picture.
C E Snyder of Leavenworth told the Kansas Bankers Association that the 1917 legislature was unique in banking policy. He reviewed passed and considered bills including a proposal to cut maximum interest from 10 to 8 percent and urged forming a committee to study establishing The Bank of Kansas.
Major Butler, nicknamed the Fighting Quaker for his service with the marines, earned the nickname after mapping Mexican highways to advance on Mexico City and training marines in Panama before the Vera Cruz campaign and the move toward France.
Community notices urge prepaid subscriptions for two months to support readers at Fort Riley and border postings. Memorial Sunday events scheduled at United Brethren Church Seventeenth and Vernon with Rev Testerman. Church of Christ meetings begin at 8 o'clock with conduct by local elitsa or Christ leaders.
The Wallace group convened Tuesday May 22 at Mrs. George Petty's home to plan an all day local institute toter Friday May 25 at Centenary Musk Church. A basket lunch at noon precedes Superintendent Kent's address and a detailed program of talks songs and addresses led by local leaders.
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