Chamber of Commerce defense of farmers and war effort
A long editorial defends the Chamber of Commerce role in supporting farmers, wartime efforts, and national guard families. It cites backing for the Hog Cholera Control, Farm Bureau, and food supply, asserting the chamber acts for morals, sanitation, and business beyond county limits. It also praises its aid to drafted men and military units, contrasting past rumors with its visible community work.
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Chamber of Commerce
Farm Bureau
Chamber ‘of Commerce
National Guard
Red Cross
Farmers and Chamber of Commerce in City Debate
A fragmented passage discusses farmers joining the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce and public perceptions. It critiques organization's public service, profit motives, and advocacy against fraud, noting farmers and merchants interact in efforts to protect credit and deter deceptive practices.
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Lawrence Chamber of Cemetery
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Sacrifices Over Food Prices and Sugar Rationing
A reader laments wartime food shortages and price gouging. He praises women for adapting to new cooking methods while men prosper on substitutes. He notes a seven member household restricted to fourteen pounds of sugar monthly, using thirteen pounds in July and August with most of a five pound allotment remaining.
Reexamining Pauper Labels for Families and Children
A reader argues against classifying dependent elderly parents as paupers when children fund education and support, stating adult children should provide homes out of duty and sentiment. The piece critiques societal stigma and praises families investing in offspring over material gains.
Keep the Money at Home Merchants urged to buy local supplies
The Journal-World urges merchants to keep orders and funds in town. It argues out-of-town salesmen drain local business and highlights how the paper can supply envelopes binders and school materials at competitive prices. It notes Douglas county residents rely on local employment and promotes the paper as a leading Kansas publication with a strong printing department.
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Merchant
Douglas County
Journal- World
ournal-World
Kansas
The Making of a Newspaper's Daily Process
A description of the newsroom workflow from gathering local and community news to printing and distribution. It highlights the roles of reporters, editors, and press workers, the use of expensive machines, deadlines, and the fast delivery to communities.
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Noice
Douglas County
Journal- World
Paper as a personality and wartime pricing shifts
A reflective column notes newspapers as living entities shaping public view while wartime price increases test industry. It recalls rates for transport and goods, presses on editorial independence, and a jibe at a naïve American soldier about Alsace as a lake, highlighting satire of wartime attitudes.
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Aiwapaner
Truths and Trifles by Paul C Rankin in wartime humor
A satirical column by Paul C Rankin mocks a senegal ric substitute, a German crown prince interview, and a wartime cook book recipe for stuffed prunes. It notes an American prisoner of war’s Alsace remarks, a Kaiser decoration suggestion for Dr Cohn, and Dunlap Dever hoping for peaceful days amid patriotic scrutiny.
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Gennan
Alsace
Germany
Lawrenche on the Raw by Ferdinand Gottlieb
A private communication from Ferdinand Gottlieb to Sara discusses a letter arriving promptly at ten minutes after eight and the author’s thoughts on catching Sara leaving the post office after mail delivery. The fragment hints at quick service and a casual, intimate exchange.
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Lawrenche
Ferdinand Gottlieb
Sara
Letter of a world weary correspondent to Sara
A lengthy informal letter describes mutual curiosity and humor between two correspondents. The writer jokes about clinging pets, fear of being drafted, and a playful game of misperceived identity. He hints at undercover curiosity by a fictional office Sherlock and shares light observations on Sara’s supposed occupation and appearance while urging a prompt reply.
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Odh
Ricarylo
Toto
Madame
Sherlock
Sara
Save tin foil for the Red Cross and war effort
The Journal-World editor urges readers to collect tin foil for solder used in ships and army gear. He suggests placing “Red Tinfoil” boxes at stores and asks merchants to provide wrappers and scraps, noting every small contribution aids France and Belgium and helps defeat Germany. He also proposes a penny day in Lawrence to donate change for the French orphans.
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Journal-World
Red Cross
Sam
France
Belgium
Lawrence
Germany
M. White
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