07 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
1
A concise promotional note extols the Progress Electric Washer as the most serviceable practical economical labor saving device for household use promising years of easier washdays and urging readers not to delay purchasing.
The United States faces a world conflict defining democracy’s safe place on earth. Citizens are urged to lend money by buying 3 1/2 percent bonds, tax exempt aside from inheritance tax, supporting war efforts and Allied victories. Subscribing helps fund destroyers and armed vessels, aiding submarines' defeat and overseas commerce.
The article urges the wealthiest to fund the nation as volunteers respond to wartime calls. It notes a large turnout for the draft registration in Trego county with 509 registrants, honors the Wa Keeney band and local organizers, and praises patriotic duty while critiquing slackers and critics of the draft. It also covers a community recital certificate ceremony by Mrs. Steinberger and remarks by Rev. Woodward.
The Star Spangled Banner is the National Air by regulation and must be performed with reverence. It requires listeners to rise and stand uncovered, and misusing it in entertainment does not merit honors to the flag. News note mentions price and year.
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