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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1917
Page
2
Tornadoes sweep across the state as Kansas life shifts to a tense but curious tempo. University students sense the day’s “kicks” have less impact, with opportunities viewed as a privilege amid unusual disruption.
The new selective draft will exclude married men and prompts discussion on its impact on training time. Kansas experiences a wet spring aiding crop prospects, though reliance on favorable weather remains crucial. A simple submarine solution is anticipated but public trust awaits a demonstration before any firm optimism.
A tribute to the mind behind America’s steel industry who valued knowledge over wealth. It honors the innovator who advanced humanity through wider library access and generous gifts to public libraries and education.
A reflective essay questions whether Andrew Carnegie’s life and the world’s union will be judged as a failure or success. It argues that war’s end brings liberty and peace, while examining conscientious objectors and the burdens of conscription. It calls for wise selective service that exempts true objectors and offers alternatives.
The piece notes beauty as a factor in success and humorously ponders von Hindenburg’s spring drive delayed by weather. It mentions Farmer Nick Romanoff’s absence and a quiet Rom anoff family since a recent affair. It reviews waste elimination terms and a new government daily publication.
Norris Lange of Pinckney school discusses the flag as a language class exercise without book references. He traces Betsy Ross 1776 creation, 1812 to 15 stripes 15 stars, and current 48 stars 13 stripes. He cites meanings of colors and flag as symbol of justice and freedom.
Dr Morse, veteran speaker, urged American youth to meet today’s crisis as Civil War-era youth did. He recalled quotes on duty, college service, and the need to prepare, train, and be ready for possible large-scale military mobilization, ending with a call to follow the right path of duty.
Kansas move to enlist college girls for farm wives helper roles gains traction at Ottawa University. Volunteers from multiple institutions, skilled in household duties, could pack produce and preserve food to ease grocery costs. Calls go to dean of women as cooperators in Lawrence and surrounding schools.
The Chamber of Commerce will meet in regular session tomorrow at noon in the club rooms after the mid day luncheon. The good roads committee is expected to report and the special committee on arrangements for the June 4 celebration program will also report. Merchants will take a half holiday Wednesday afternoon for Memorial Day.
A fragmented item lists local names and events from Leavenworth and Lawrence. It mentions August Rochlester of the Old Soldiers' Home, a popular song dedicated to K approved by Gov, Boblonder’s recent tunes, and schedules with Dick Bros and a press office in Omaha. Names Clarke Goldtrap and Mes. M. Goldtrap appear among scattered notices.
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