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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1918
Page
5
A fragmented 1918 Kansas item mentions a Department address at 722 Massachusetts Street and a deadline for journal delivery. It critiques Republican unity versus Democrat resistance to Wilson era measures and implies Democrats would influence war policy if in power.
Rev Marvin Walden urges renewed public will to fund and expand schools even if filled with the crippled, warning that only deepened thinking can save society. He argues for hiring thinking specialists and keeping colleges open as a remedy to looming storms.
A Washington column critiques metropolitan papers for fabricating a sob story about Jeannette Rankin. It asserts Rankin did not cry and accuses reporters of lazy sensationalism, arguing the public is fed false statements and sensationalism rather than facts.
The Topeka State Journal notes Colonel Little fought hard for using 18 year olds but lost 167 to 120. It praises his argument about the effects on youth and reproductive power, contrasting Greece Rome and France and praising the War Department decision to hold back 18 year olds.
A translated English pamphlet printed in a wartime English publication urges German soldiers to turn against the Kaiser and Junker regime. It claims peace requires overthrowing the military machine and calls for mutiny, dismantling munition supplies, and aiding democratic forces allied with France and Britain to achieve a lasting peace.
In a brief that gathers support from colleagues, friends of the congressman express satisfaction as the department’s swift ruling affirms his judgment. The action underscores confidence in the department and signals a clear resolution to the matter.
A Raleigh News and Observer analysis accuses both parties of camouflaging suffrage politics. It argues Republicans are ready to call the roll to secure a two thirds Senate vote, while Democrats should allow the tally to settle the issue and leave states to decide.
Discussion centers on how government might acquire developed water powers after license expiration. Debate contrasts net investment with fair value, with the House favoring net investment by a strong vote, while concerns arise about ambiguity and potential loss to license holders.
A fragment from a newspaper page notes an ear, nose, and throat practice connected to the Dirk Building. The readable lines suggest a medical service listing and a location reference possibly tied to a storefront or office in a historic urban setting.
An eclectic column mocks wartime bravado and public figures. It quips about Hun speed records to Berlin, exults in princes and lieutenants, and notes oddities like a traveling man’s forged checks and a lone ice chunk on a curb.
A former recruiting officer recounts a Cleveland style consignment of pamphlets and fruit sold from a car by a pushy hawker. A sergeant rejects the gambit as incomplete, calling attention to the rough sales clash on the hill.
An item quotes a dispute over money owed and an omission in a record. The entry mentions Lawrence Optical Co and a fine related to eye glasses. The brief notes a monetary issue connected to eyewear in Massachusetts.
Mrs L E Chase returns to Lawrence and will reside at 1609 Vermont street. Ma Jack Houk comes home from Topeka with eye surgery. Mrs Madeline Crowe returns from Rockford and stays with her mother this winter. husband overseas. Mrs T E Mills returns from Kansas with son Lloyd for throat operation. Mrs Fred Morris visits Kansas City. A J Lane travels to Bonner Springs. Magis Levin to Kansas City. Elizabeth McGuire expected back early October to teach Home Economics. Mathilda Smithmeyer hosts Mrs Louis Blauf Bertha Blauf from Wellington Iowa as guests of Margaret Fitch. Several guests from Kansas City Leavenworth Wichita join. Bulgarian news notes 10,000 prisoners sent to rear September 18 and ongoing pursuit of retreating forces.
A wartime readers' note condemns Neutral Germans as Huns while praising Loyal Americans of German birth. It urges vigilance and deportation for perceived disloyal neutrals, linking neutrality to treachery and urging support for the war effort. Also mentions a rummage sale at 707 Massachusetts Street by Year Round Club for Social Service on Sept 21.
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