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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1917

Page

5

Infant Mortality Comparisons Across Nations and Sanitation

An article citing infant mortality rates and sanitation as key indicators, comparing the United States with Serbia Scotland Finland England and Germany. It notes an overall death rate around 224 per 1000 and discusses public health progress, wartime attitudes, and nationalist perspectives amid urban sanitation concerns. It references various nations and implies a critique of Prussian plots and racial solidarity rhetoric.

Serbia Scotland Finland England Dermar Chile United States Ross Babi Hendwick Warpats Raton

Fragments From Old Notes and Baby Mortality

Fragmented OCR text includes a Massachusetts Street address and names, a vivid narrative about a boy named Jim and wartime hardships, plus a July contingency on baby mortality in the United States. The piece discusses mass infant deaths and national waste of newborns, comparing figures to Chicago and several western states, and reflects on humanity and efficiency in birth outcomes.

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Patriot knitting rises in wartime moral drive

A fragment reflects social pressure for patriotism during the war with witty scrutiny of knitting as support. It notes women knitting patriotic garments and Red Cross efforts like sponges and washcloths, while comments on fashion and national duty mix with humor about class and taste.

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Fragmented OCR summary with names and charges

Summarized readable fragments describe a court case involving George W. Kidighe Aman and four Topekans, including Eva Harding and Ernest Newman, charged with conspiracy. The group faces a Leavenworth jury. names include Raymond Moore and a Kansas City couple. The article notes preparations for a hearing in Leavenworth and references former instructor George W. Leighe.

George W. Kidighe Leavenwerth Eva Harding Ernest Newman Pred Conalone George W.leighe Lawrencey Raymond Moore Kansas City,Mo Janere

Night School Attendance Shown Across Town

Reports indicate local night school sessions are underway with students from Allen and Devereux areas attending. Evening classes run at Market Street facility under the Prag Co supervision with Owen Warts noted among attendees.

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