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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1917
Page
2
A fragmentary note references Merchants National Bank and Jeo, indicating a banking entity involved in an incomplete communication. No dates, places, or roles are clear, leaving the exact event or context undefined. Further readable text needed for a precise summary.
A reflective note recalls youth and fatigue from chasing fame. The speaker vows to visit Jim soon, but distance and estrangement widen. A telegram arrives: Jim died today, a stark reminder of loss and earned consequences.
A collage of postwar topics discusses European migration and American labor needs, noting a predicted return migration to Europe and a potential labor shortage in the first year of peace. It comments on immigration trends, the value of money, and the impact on American workers and property owners.
The piece urges readers to clear overdue books from shelves by gathering and mailing them back to friends. It suggests wrapping and addressing each item, using it as a polite reminder to owners to review their own collections, and hopes cherished tomes will be returned without awkwardness.
Fragmented prose discusses Liberty bonds with four percent income and semiannual payments. It satirically notes public opinion, media camouflage in conversation, and a late era critique of political and social pretensions including Whittiers' Union and personal habits.
Sherwood Eddy, principal speaker for a Kansas University convocation, failed to reach Kansas City on time from Omaha. An improvised program followed with E M Briges announcing class schedule changes and Chancellor Siren addressing an audience mainly of women as many male students had left.
Mrs Luckan dressmaker and tailor warns the public that a house to house agent using her name is falsely selling dress material. She states the material is inferior quality and more expensive than items available at her home stores.
An old advertisement extols Tieed's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for scrofula boils pimples and other humors noting it as a cleansing tonic. It urges readers to purchase from local druggists and keep the medicine on hand.
Coach Mayser expects a muddy battle as Kansas Jayhawkers face Ames in the first conference game at McCook Field. Ames arrives strong from a recent tie and Missouri, while the Iowa squad rests at De Soto before the late morning kickoff amid field conditions likely to slow play.
Coaches Cloverenwer Owen and several players arrive for the game against Manhattan, hoping Kansas opens strong. The team eyes a future clash with the Aurirs next Saturday as Scorers from November 10 track progress.
A letter urges Lawrence business leaders to push for a simple plan to speed mail delivery. It asks stenographers to route letters promptly, avoid afternoon mail holds, and ship Christmas parcels early to soldiers in France. The note emphasizes efficiency, timely delivery, and the upcoming holiday rush with reminders on proper postage and clear addressing.
Postoffice officials warn that a Mail Early campaign disrupts routine mail handling in Lawrence amid wartime strain. Officials report averages of 15 000 pieces daily and urge public cooperation to prevent further delays and tax on local clerks and letters.
Readable segments hint at a historical newspaper item describing costs and payments. Names, dates, and places are unclear, but mentions of cents and purchases imply a small financial notice or ad. The fragmentary text lacks a coherent event or outcome to summarize with confidence.
A local letter argues against tobacco encouragement for soldiers and Boy Scouts, urging support for Red Cross efforts and avoiding tobacco purchases with wartime funds. The writer cites anti cigarette campaigns and warns that tobacco detracts from essential supplies and health. He notes appeals from veterans and calls for broader protest from community groups and M C A workers.
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