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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1917
Page
2
The barely readable text hints at postwar strength, rivalries, and the idea that national progress rests on citizen efficiency. It suggests a future where a stronger state secures influence and economic advantage, though the fragmentary source leaves many specifics unclear.
Fragmentary dispatch discusses death penalty rhetoric, German influence in Europe, and American public sentiment. It notes fears of pan German indoctrination, Belgium neutrality breaches, and reflections on war’s evolving political landscape. The text references Hoover and a vague call to observe world events from Lawrence Kansas.
An official German statement acknowledges bombardment of hospitals in France by German aviators, saying bombs were aimed at French air dromes. The admission signals unexpected German acknowledgement of wartime inefficiency and draws attention to Berlin’s stance on attacks.
The United States saw a material increase in training cameos this week as football coaches and captains arrive instead of high ranking officers. The goal is to develop young men for service and improve preliminary trainings at the football camp for better army readiness.
The speaker argues a long era of rebuilding will follow the war as nations heal from wounds and adjust. Emphasis is on thrift and prudent conduct as societies recover and realign in a changed world.
War Department guide urges civilian soldiers to study and act with unity. The lesson emphasizes offense over defense, courage, discipline, and self reliance, aiming to build ready volunteers for national victory. It calls for pride in American citizenship and steadfast effort as the army forms into a strong, loyal force.
The text argues optimistically that Germans will press through the challenge to end Hohenzollern and Prussian rule, claiming greatness while warning against becoming like inferior races. Vernon Kellogg, a pacifist, sees only force as persuasive, asserting that Belief in force will drive Germany to a finish, not negotiation.
A St. Louis man once Kaiser now King provokes musings on democracy and titles while casual chatter notes a widowed life view. A quip about quinine and a grouch underscores oddball reflections amid Kansas oil stock and a blue sky charter issue.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Fat Folks and various garbled names and phrases. The readable parts are insufficient to identify a clear event, person, or place. The snippet appears to be damaged with multiple misspellings and does not present a coherent news item or notice.
A wartime committee in Washington plans a national assembly to mark volunteer strength and naval mobilization. The text notes figures of volunteers, mentions Fort Riley and a permanent bridge project across the Apalachian region, and references a bill to fund the bridge construction at Fort Riley.
Baker University will install four new department heads this year along with a new president. Dr Samuel A Lough becomes executive succeeding Wilbur N Mason who resigned for a state post. Miss Mabel Sharpe will head German and French after teaching at Tabor College. Miss Mildred Butter named Physical Director of Women after Virginia Wesleyan stint. Miss Jean Laing to teach violin succeeding Homer Crane with credentials from American Academy Chicago. Miss Alec Carter to lead Home Economics. Professor Meter to rotate Biblical Literature duties with Prof Roberts. Richard smooth the Caramel Cream at Wieedemann's.
An old newspaper fragment touts a farm wagon sale with dealer notes and escalating prices. It mentions a wagon bought for $60 and lists various items such as a sideboard, mantel, glass, incubator, and churning gear with per unit prices. The racket hints at a sales pitch blending farm gear and household goods, concluding with mentions of Ford deliveries and miscellaneous provisions.
Kansas shippers could pay about 1.9 million dollars annually if a 20 percent horizontal freight rate increase requested by railroads is approved. A. E. Helm, counsel for the committee denying jurisdiction, argues the move would ruin industrial and jobbing centers across the state. The hearing closed after a day of testimony.
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