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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1917
Page
2
A health notice promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla to purify the blood and Peptiron Pills to energize blood and strengthen digestion. It claims 40 years of popularity and urges starting the regimen now.
The document lists subscription rates by carrier and by year in advance. It provides contact details for the Kansas and New York representatives and notes mailing through the post office at Lawrence Kansas with a date of May 31 1917.
The item markets a 3 percent United States Liberty Bond as a worthy investment. It claims potential rate increases if the war lasts longer and notes bonds may rise in premium if government bonds convertible to higher yields. It asserts current gold bond prices and bank favorable terms for purchase.
The text argues that taking responsibility earns more credit than evading duty, noting a chance for additional cheap pretenders to gain attention, but asserting long term value in the man who performs his duty. It frames public favor as tied to action and integrity.
The Lawrence grade teachers demand a 10 percent year end bonus to offset living-cost increases. The issue highlights workers with fixed small salaries facing inflation while many occupations see no raise. An Ottawa man released sheep to weed his lawn, but the flock grazed most plants, leaving the greens and blossoms intact and stoking a mutton appetite.
A call argues for a camp for artists and cartoonists while criticizing ad men for guns without front sights. It suggests manual drill would curb misdrawn saluted rifles and notes the government should move National Guard machine guns to active theaters. The piece warns the public that the U S is not fully prepared for global entanglements.
Experts review the war shows Pan German aims near success as power would span from the North Sea to Baghdad, controlling trade routes and dominating Europe. The map suggests this realization, with only the revival of Russia standing in the way before U.S. strength can shift the balance.
The Journal-World argues for a federal law to conscript women frequenting army camps for immoral purposes, likening it to drafting men for the war. It sees value in reformative outcomes, claiming such action would create disciplined citizens and reduce vice at camps by curbing promoters who profit from it.
The message to British troops leaving for France emphasizes courage, discipline, and courtesy toward locals. It warns against looting and intimate temptations, urging soldiers to resist wine and women while maintaining honor and trust. The guidance frames soldierly conduct as essential to the war effort and moral conduct.
A miscellany on aging, manners, and economics with quotes from observers and notes on laughter and grief. The piece references Venus, Eve, motives, and a few business figures, ending with a Chamber of Commerce executive committee meeting at 7 30 tonight and a promo for Wiedemann's candy.
A collection of reader letters from Las Animas El Centro and Richland express appreciation for the Journal-World prepay system. The report notes new high school music staff appointments in the University School of Fine Arts for the coming year including Gladys Henry Helen Rawles Edna Davis Berenice Hendrickson Eda Woelk and Arlene Wilson with expectations of additional hires soon.
Fort Riley training camp athletes from the University of Kansas organize basketball and baseball teams to challenge other Kansas schools and Colorado rivals. George Patsy Clark has been elected athletic director of his company there, with plans to set a strong record in upcoming contests. The note also mentions a June 2 closing time change and a postponed graduating recital due to illness.
Miss Backer will be unable to appear and Miss Barker agrees to a postponement of the recital to some time in the future. Miss Becker remains in Lawrence while Miss Bar Ler returns home to Holton during the delay. details of the new date will be announced later. Rev Staufer presided at Tuesday’s meeting and the treasurer Mrs bh. C. Allen reported finances improving with paid records and funds for next year’s purchases. Adjournment was set for the second Thursday in October.
The MoAMaster school Parent-Teachers Association held its final meeting of the year Tuesday evening. Elected officers are Allen as president H A Roberts as vice president Alina Nelson as secretary and Mrs Ko Vernon as treasurer.
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