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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1918
Page
2
A Lawrence Kansas message highlights Congressman support for flood control along the Missouri River and the Maria des Cygnes. It notes amendments to river appropriations benefiting Kansas City areas and urges youth involvement in party leadership to energize postwar politics.
Fragmentary report describes M. McWharf Ds promoting a vigorous campaign in the 18th district county area. It hints at transforming Teal ore and other war arene organizations into political meetings as part of the effort.
A nineteen year old A. T. G. member contemplates life insurance for the first time. He wonders how to repay his father and mother for the sacrifices they have made as he battles for freedom abroad. He feels duty to his home and fears for their pride.
A fragmented note describes a father offering three thousand dollars as an estate bequest and a life insurance policy benefiting his mother. The piece emphasizes relief from suffering and a call for action by an A.T.C. member to show appreciation through a policy sent home.
Col. Little, a congressman from this district, argued for delaying a full war declaration until prepared with trained troops and munitions. He aimed to protect American youths from premature conscription, despite a likely loss in vote. The piece also recounts a rural anecdote about hauling alfalfa, a broken hay wagon, and local community notices.
A column recounts varied notes on romance and manners with sharp quips about gentlemen turning to crook ed work and a jab at Kaiser era teeth and famed public works. The piece muses on coal conservation and world owes you a living, framed in light satiric tone.
First year men on campus observe strict military drill by visiting officers fresh from front lines. They note old age wounds and foreign uniforms, suspect it signals a hard discipline and require salutes when meeting officials, as they brace for military life and town passes.
Mr and Mrs John Wilson and their daughter visited Topeka on Sunday and spent the day with friends. Several town residents attended the state fair in Topeka, with Emil Saile visiting opening day. Other brief notes mention visits to Grantville Lawrence Pratt and Pardee families and a public sale for Will Robertson on September 17.
Fragments show F ras School opening at Morda with enrollment 13 and a clean schoolhouse. A sale bill is posted for September 19 on George Henries stock and farm implements. Pardee’s and La Vern Pratt listed visits from Sunday.
Mr and Mrs C W Maloney arrive from Watertown NY with him ordered to report at Jefferson Barracks. Corporal Fred Benedict of the 110th Engineers returns from France and may visit Lawns Sunday. W C T U met at the YMCA. prayers and plans for Wichita convention Sept 23 27 discussed. prison work notes read. United Brethren host student reception Friday at eight. District court clerk A J Campbell attends State Firemen's Convention. Residents mencion visits to Kansas City and Lawrence.
Town residents report visitors and returns including Victor Phillips from Kansas and Mrs Bald win wintering locally. Ward Keller critically ill at Great Lakes Training School. Dr and Mrs Marey left for a short visit. Trinity Chapel to host a Friday evening cafeteria supper at 6. Mrs Morrow visiting Kansas City for the day. Also notes weather prep and local medical advert for Foleys Honey and Tar with testimonial.
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