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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1916
Page
4
In Lawrence Kansas on September 11 1916 the Journal-World notes the looming Maine political stakes as major parties focus on a pivotal moment. The piece also mentions football gaining space in public print coverage alongside baseball news.
The piece notes Central Kansas will pause political activity to cover Charlie Chaplin filming at Culver. Washington officials claim there are more than a dozen eras in cold storage per person in the United States. A rumor cites Gen Von Falkenhayn being replaced for advising Balkan retreat. The Kaiser has no one at present bold enough to resist these disruptive ideas.
The joint conference between U S and Mexican commissioners winds down with a shared view that the Mexican problem remains difficult to solve. The commissioners acknowledge the challenge and see no quick settlement in sight.
In New York a prolonged street car strike tests traction companies as rival groups and workers clash over control of transit amid traffic disruption. Elevated and subway cars remain key components of the disrupted network.
Critics say the South African government showed excessive leniency in dealing with General DeWet during Africa's wartime revolt, while praise for the same kindness appeared at the time.
An ad urges readers to buy gemo at 25 cents to 1.00 for extra large size to kill dandruff germs, nourish hair roots, and stop itching quickly. It claims soaps and shampoos are harmful due to alkali and promotes zeni0 as pure and safe.
The article notes War Department naming the San Antonio National Guard camp Cramp Wilson after a living officer, while General Funston opposed it. It covers DeWet’s warning to authorities about a Boer revolt, and recalls Governor Geary sending federal troops to Lawrence in 1856 to counter proslavery forces, marking federal authority’s first strong stance for free state supporters.
Congress acts to form a reserve quartermaster corps to receive peacetime instruction and be ready for wartime service. It notes the National Guard lacks experienced quartermaster officers and that prior training has only produced basic support roles rather than full logistics leadership.
Men in charge of large supply stocks have historically learned on the job with little help from the regular army. If this defect is fixed, a significant advance will occur in making militia forces more dependable in times of need.
The move of Kansas soldiers from Eagle Pass to San Antonio shows motor trucks will become a major infantry support. Soot roads enable rapid, safe movement of large numbers, but hard roads must be improved for thorough wartime readiness and effective defense or offense.
A Christian Science Monitor note reports Alberta's jail under prohibition cannot house farm labor. The Lethbridge jail, once using inmate labor for crops, is now empty and must hire outside labor to save any crops. The piece hints at possible support from the National Liquor Dealers Association and political pressure along the border.
The article discusses postwar opportunities for lumber and building materials. It notes many ships sunk early in the conflict reducing supply and urging invention to replace materials. It highlights European destruction, housing ruins, timber shortages, and England’s timber depletion creating demand for substitutes.
A clipping discusses European rebuilding led by Americans and a labor shortage in the United States as workers migrate. It critiques distant recruiting offices and urges direct canvassing to recruit youth, noting only a few enlistments after months of operation. The piece cites Verd Napier in the Iola Register and references Jehison Globe.
A fragment notes that the Atchison recruiting station sits in a store building on the second floor with a taciturn officer who stays in his office waiting for recruits. The piece argues the fault lies with higher commands and not the individual recruiter.
An old advertisement urges buyers to mail for Allen's Foot-Kase a foot powder sold in boxed tins. It touts relief from shoe friction, especially in hot climates, and mentions a dealer suggestion and a specific seller note. The snippet also references Mr. Sidney Moss returning to work after law school.
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