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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1917
Page
4
Fragmentary text shows a mix of notices and opinions about civic duties taxation inflation and diplomacy. It references the American Newspaper Bureau class messages foreign policy taxes prices labor and a U.S. diplomat in silk hat and gold braid. It also touches on Argentina Iran Oklahoma and a train collision with a tie and a vague trial outcome.
The text describes labor agitation in Kansas City spreading to Lawrence and other areas, predicting factories may relocate there for space and better conditions. It notes potential government takeover if strikes persist, and mentions wheat prices and Australian imports affecting American farmers.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a garbled notice mentioning telephone commutes and a tally of data points. Names, places, and dates are unreadable, but the piece hints at a case where circumstances alter outcomes in a legal or bureaucratic setting.
Fragmented OCR text describes a home reading program linked to citizen soldiers, mentioning lessons, a teacher or trainer, and dates around September. Notable names and clear events are unclear due to garbled source. the item appears to be an educational notice or schedule.
An essay argues thrift as essential for American peace and prosperity. It highlights waste reduction, prudent personal spending, and the ethical duty of households to reuse and value resources, framing thrift as a strong form of patriotism.
A fragmentary report shows Vivi Moray presiding as the county library board discusses key spending and commemorative naming for a veterans memorial center. The meeting notes reference a centennial program and navy related events, with likely approvals planned.
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