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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1917
Page
4
A wartime report notes English factories increasing outputs while women workers are stretched. Observers describe plants expanding capacity, with some facilities overproducing for ten workers’ output, amid debates on American aid and the overall war effort.
An advertisement-style passage touts Gets-Tt corn drops as painless and quick. It claims two drops end corn pain, allow peeling the corn with a finger, and pledge toe comfort, smooth skin, and corn removal without irritation. It urges readers to buy from drug stores or by mail from Lawrence & Co. Chicago.
The article notes a shift to female labor in munitions plants with half the workforce consisting of women. Many had prior factory experience but not in large-scale operations. Workers endure long hours and stress with limited breaks, while plants report on-site hospitals and resilience amidst wartime demands.
An observer notes women workers in munitions factories, dressed in colorless aprons and gloves, performing delicate stamping operations. Supervisors credit the feminine touch with steadier output and longer plant life, while thousands of units are repurposed for postwar reconstruction amid a tense wartime economy.
A damaged OCR excerpt describes long standing back pain and abdominal swelling. The patient mentions terib and says doctors suggested multiple medicines without relief. The text references eight years of suffering, multiple bottles, and persistent discomfort with unclear medical actions.
Government seeks mechanics for boiler Rivet heater coppersmiths shipbuilders and other skilled roles. Positions available immediately at first or second class post offices. Applicants must be unemployed and able to support living expenses. wartime exemptions discussed.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a crowded page item. no clear events or names beyond scattered phrases. Unable to determine a definite person, place, or outcome from the readable text provided.
A wartime dispatch describes American expeditionary forces in France facing German fire, detailing training, leadership efforts, and discipline under dangerous frontline conditions. The report highlights vigilance, efficiency, and the resolve of officers to keep allies safe while advancing operations near the front lines.
Fragmented text mentions prices and a local event or public notice. Readable bits reference a quotation about national pride and possible discussion of prices. No clear date, place, or names are recoverable from the legible lines.
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