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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1919
Page
2
A distorted rendering of Psalm 1 1 6 with several misspellings and archaic wording. It contrasts the righteous who delight in the law with the ungodly whose ways perish, noting the Lord knows the path of the righteous while the ungodly perish.
Second Lieutenant Donald M Call of Company B Tank Corps earned a decoration for conspicuous bravery near Varennes, France on September 26, 1918. Under heavy fire he risked his life to rescue a fellow officer after a direct artillery hit damaged the tank and gas exposure forced him to seek cover.
A fragment notes concern that girls focus more on cosmetics than on appearance, suggesting a preference for sensory taste over visual impression. The terse line implies social commentary on beauty standards and gendered expectations.
The report notes uncertainty about Secretary Bakhat's exact size, suggesting it may be not far from a six and one half, leaving readers with speculation rather than precise measurement.
A fragmented OCR note states the mueslage remains despite reduced effort, lingering much longer than anticipated and showing it can still affect progress and lanes. It notes uncertainty about its eventual cancellation and the need to adjust plans accordingly.
A report notes a $200,000 sale of sheep on the White House lawn last year, contrasted with broader concerns about public trust and financial dealings impacting the general public.
Honorable Thompson of Alabama has challenged Governor Allen to three debates on the cotton question, signaling a spirited exchange over key agricultural policy. The challenge underscores tensions in the state’s political landscape as candidates critique each other’s positions on cotton.
In a persuasive ad style, Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted as a spring tonic, nerve builder, and blood purifier. The copy touts improved appetite, digestion, and vitality while urging readers to accept the remedy as a standard, reliable medicine amid concerns about fatigue and illness.
A Lawrence man sorts his credit customers into two groups labeled taxes and weather. Early petition signers for the Fort-to-Fort highway in Douglas county felt hurt by road cost rises, but sentiment has shifted to satisfaction as the district moves forward with building plans. Government aid up to 15000 per mile is anticipated, with potential state assistance for permanent roads.
The piece argues against appeasing French demands at the peace table, praising France’s wartime sacrifice yet urging it to yield to allow America’s peace framework. It reflects anxiety over Bolshevik influence and fears for Germany and Austria, urging France to step back for a broader accord.
A Baptist circular urges five dollar gifts to support missionary work in Mexico and Central America. One hundred words describe funding for rent, feed for itinerant workers, Bible women salaries, schools, training centers, and medical staff. The note highlights reach into frontier churches and services from teachers to nurses. It claims such gifts can indirectly serve hundreds of people on foreign fields and stresses it is not a sales pitch but a factual appeal.
The obituary sketch highlights Inles Cambor, once a British ambassador, as a prominent figure from the Fre years ago alongside writer Smith, author of Turn to the Right and other plays. Born at Hartford, the note cites 48 fairs as part of scattered biographical details.
The piece laments U S sen tors pledging war support and warns Republicans face a harsh defeat in the 1920 elections. It criticizes prohibition era prices on cotton and praises Ford’s anti Tribune efforts while urging unity for a postwar League of Nations and international order at Paris.
A long satirical monologue rails at wartime policy and pledges of honor, attacking Germany and Fourteen Points while lampooning Kansas City journalism. It pivots to a dream tale about Chicago politics with Big Bill and Slick Bob, ending with a moral about honesty and civic duty for children.
Dates span 1836 to 1917 noting milestones such as the M E Church in New York City, actor John T. Raymond born in Buffalo, Beakman the last Revolutionary War veteran, Mormons protests in Salt Lake City, Coxey’s Army in Homestead, US-Germany reparations claim after the William P Frye sinking, British defeats near Kut el Amara, and the US House declaring a state of war with Germany.
A fragmented community note from Lawrence Kansas shows R Ts Cook praising Kansas climate and Missouri’s wetness while urging support for G R Hughes for president. It also includes a phone number, a request for April 10 directory notices, and subscription reminders from The Kansas Telephone Co.
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