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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
4
A Lawrence Kansas World Company issue from May 25 1917 blends subscription notices with wartime commentary and local color. It discusses rates, offices, and staff while weaving in patriotic remarks about shortages at home and recruitment efforts amid the Great War.
An unreadable snippet mentions Ereing and Mead with unclear context. The legible parts show no concrete events, dates, or actions to summarize.
Fragmentary text shows a debate on women's contributions to the war effort and their fit for public office. The passage mentions Congress, professors, and opinions on increasing women’s responsibilities while referencing deadlines and duties during the conflict.
The article discusses rising auto registrations amid wartime fears, noting slow progress in registration efforts and doubts about meeting yearly targets. It cautions that prosperity may rely on profits from car purchases and government measures, urging prudent fiscal choices and responsible lending.
A columnist notes Kansas road funds will bring benefits but cautions against overextending debt for a toy car. The piece lists several historic figures and their alleged residences in towns like Pleasanton and Holton, then mentions Douglas County pride and a series of other named figures with no imminent address changes to Lansing.
Washington May 25 Herbert Hoover was installed in his new offices as food administrator chosen by President Wilson. He plans to name assistants who are expected to work without pay. The item notes offices, timing, and the broad wartime effort to organize food administration nationwide.
The article extols “Mother’s Friend” as a relief for morning sickness and strain during pregnancy, urging expectant mothers to obtain a bottle from a druggist and to request a free booklet. It cites testimonials and notes the product’s benefit amid rising marriages and births.
Fragmentary notice describes a home remedy for corns and a medical ad urging Treezone purchase. It includes scattered references to local court, barber meetings, and bounty collection tied to Palmyra township activities. The readable text blends product promotion with public notices.
Fragmentary notes reference a survey of applicants for clerical posts at a college and municipal positions, with a car accident report mentioning Mrs Cary and a person named Herbert Alexander in Kansas City. The text is garbled and uncertain, offering few clear facts or dates.
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