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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
6
Mrs. F. W. Doane announces the reopening of her kindergarten at 806 A.l. Street next Monday morning September 9 from 9 to 12. Visitors welcome. She notes years of experience and adherence to the Froebel method. Also mentions Northwestern Life Insurance.
In the Toul sector a German commander offers 400 marks for the first American prisoner and threatens to deploy a full regiment if prisoners fail to appear. British Ambassador Lord Reading tells American soldiers near Juvigny that Britain and France truly need and support the U.S. Army as they press forward from the Vesle toward the Aisne and the Chemin des Dames.
A fragment from a grocery ad at 1683 Mass St listing items and prices including Pettijohn's Sliced product at 15 cents, two large cans Baked Beans, Pink Salmon, No 10 Apricots, Peaches, Apples, a large package Instant Postum, and Pinto and Lima beans.
Lord Reading spoke to troops at the front, calling this a first ever. He doubted Germany realized America’s entry into the war and said America would stand with Britain and France to the end. His remarks were to be translated into French for the French troops, in front of an audience including an American general and many soldiers.
The Germans are retreating on the French front east of the canal Du Nord as French cavalry advance to within two miles of Guiscard. American airmen based in Lorraine bombed Longuyon twice, with about 30 planes over German lines dropping several bombs.
Otis Strode, colored, paid 6.50 for drunkenness and was released from the city jail where he had been held since morning. Mrs. Delia Richardson went to Kansas City this morning.
Fragmentary classifieds list FOR SALE items including a small Brie sale and a 4 ft by 4 ft pool table with call names partially legible. Also notes LOST small package containing unknown contents and several films with a finder contact Meth abrdson.
Treasury estimates show Americans of German birth and other foreign nationalities purchased Liberty Bonds in the third loan totaling about 741 million dollars, roughly 18 percent of the national total. About 7.06 million foreign buyers, averaging 105 dollars each, contributed, with Germans leading in subscriptions.
The narrative recalls Professor Mudge guiding students to their camp ground while Indians in war paint and bare skins approached. A surprise encounter ended with the professor calmly adjusting his spectacles as the party rode away, later learning a nearby massacre confirmed the danger they faced without direct harm to them.
Douglas County prepares to raise approximately 806000 for the fourth Liberty Loan drive running from September 28 to October 10. J D Bowersock leads a team of over 100 workers to solicit banks and communities countywide with a target likely surpassing the previous drive. The state quota may reach 65000000, with bonds expected for five to ten years at about 4 percent. Local residents O F Russell family noted for three sons serving in the military.
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