TELEPHONES Subscription Rates and Postal Info
The Lawrence Kansas Journal lists subscription rates for six and two weeks and yearly options with distances within and beyond 160 miles. It notes Chicago and New York representatives, Associated Press rights, and post office mailing details. Calls after 7 p.m. arrange delivery.
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Chicago
A. R. Keator
Ew York
George A Mear
Weat List Street
New York City
The
Associated Press
Miners React to Morning Work Pace in The Afternoon
A terse remark captures miners' attitude toward morning labor with little task left for the afternoon. The colorful line suggests fatigue or contempt for routine shifts and hints at workplace culture. It underscores a divide between early and late work periods among miners.
Coffey Woman Sues For Divorce In Topeka Over Drunkenness
ATopeka divorce filing accuses a Coffey County man of habitual drunkenness, though the allegation may refer to caffeine intoxication. The case hinges on spousal duty and temperance as grounds in local courts.
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Coffey
Topeka
Frank Dimnery Urges Use of Mine Sweepers for Kansas Coal
Frank Dimnery questions why mine sweepers freed from war service are not deployed to secure purer coal in Kansas. He argues this could improve fuel quality and reduce wartime shortages by tapping available labor and equipment for domestic energy needs.
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Frank Dimnery
Kansas
Courty Scot Father Provides for Margaret Carnegie
Nature withholds attractions from Miss Margaret Carnegie, but her father, a courteous Scot, supplies ample charm and support in this period piece.
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Margaret Carnegie
Salina Man Falls Down Stairs Hurting Self
Salina witnesses a man tumble down stairs causing injuries while onlookers note his hiccup issue was stubborn. Authorities have not released further details as investigators review the incident.
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Salina
Down Stairs Cure Ends Prominent Figure’s Ills
A fragment notes that someone was taken downstairs and cured of all earthly ills, signaling a dramatic turning point or healing moment in an unspecified story. The text provides no names or locations.
William R Green County Commissioner and Iowa Congressman
County Commissioner William R Green of Douglas County, serving District One, doubles as a half owner of a local hardware and implement business. He also holds a congressional seat representing Iowa, illustrating a rare mix of local and national roles.
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William R. Green
Douglas County
Iowa
Lawrence Boothie Sniffs Out Booze in Rubber Bag Incident
A stranger was accosted in Lawrence by a bootlegger who displayed a rubber bag strapped to the man’s waist containing liquor and supplied a glass to sample the drink, in a curious local confrontation.
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Topeka
Leavenworth
Laiwrence
Ortho graphy ety mo logy syntax and pro sody
A college graduate recalls a phonetic rhyme on foundational education topics. The man wonders what the terms orthography etymology syntax and prosody mean, prompting reflection on grammar and language basics.
Kansas irrigation commissioner seen as potentially profitable
The piece jokes about appointing an irrigation commissioner in Kansas but argues it could yield substantial gains for farmers. It notes Douglas County farmers could gain thousands yearly by using Kaw and Wakarusa river waters to bridge annual droughts, suggesting oil or gasoline pumps could cheaply lift water with minimal setup costs.
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Kansas
Douglas County
Sympathy Shifts To Italians In War Time Support
The piece notes solidarity with Italy for entering the war and contributing to the Allied effort. It highlights Italy’s battles against Austria, its large front, and a remarkable comeback, while Czech and Slovak forces fought with the Central Powers. It ends with a note on the Eastern Adriatic shoreline dispute.
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Italy
Austria
Adriatic
Italy’s Territorial Plea Shift at Versailles
The note proposes a realignment of postwar aims by handing Dalmatia and Fiume to Czechs, while suggesting a conciliatory move to restore Trentino and Venetia to Austria. The speaker argues negotiation over harsh terms and hints at broader redraws of borders in the aftermath of conflict.
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Italy
Fiume
Dalmatia
Trentino and
Venetia
Austria
What Ten Dollars Can Do For Mission Fields
A ten dollar gift funds varied needs in Protestant mission work including rent for a mission hall in El Salvador for one month four missionary visits, six months of a pupil’s schooling, a share in a hospital building fund, and medical supplies for a girls’ school. It supports a native teacher or evangelist, pony feed for Saddle Mountain, and eight months of supplies for a Mexican station. Tomorrow’s note previews fifty dollar impacts.
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el Salvador
Saddle Mountain
Oklahoma
Mexico
Debt Burden From Europe Revealed In War Debt Figure
The League of Nations Europe owes the United States a war debt of over ten billions of dollars. The author breaks the total to about $100 per person in the United States to illustrate the burden. If Europe fails to pay, Americans may face higher taxes and higher costs of living to cover the debt.
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League of Nations
Europe
United States
Europe and US trade and war debts drive policy debate
The article argues the United States should press Europe to pay billions owed for farm products and imports, noting Europe's postwar debt, need to reduce military spending, and the value of a healthy European market. It cites the League of Nations as a potential aid and compares private finance to public policy. Mentioned are Nathaniel Usher, Benny Leonard, and John J. McGraw with brief birth notes.
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Ewrdpe
Urope
Liege
Tropics
Europe
Russia
United States
League of Nations
Méican Foreign Trade League
Today’s anniversaries span presidents, kings and wars
The item lists notable birthdays and deaths with dates and roles from 1825 to 1917, covering John H. Gear, King Pedro I, Morgan Lewis, Edward VII, Senate battles, coal disputes, naval internments, and wartime events in Cuba and Austria near Monte Christabel.
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John H. Gear
Burlington
Iowa
U. S
Ithaca
N.Y
Washington, D. C
Pedro I
Brazil
Morgan Lewis
New York
New York City
Prince of Wales
Edward VII
Knights Templar
United States Senate
Pennsylvania
Prinz Eitel Friedrich
Ridge
Monte Christabel
Cuba
Birthday milestones for notable figures today
David Baird former United States senator from New Jersey was born in County Derry Ireland eighty years ago. Randall Thomas David son Archbishop of Canterbury is described as born seven years ago today. Ellsworth P Bertholf longtime United States Coast Guard commander is noted as born today.
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David Baird
United States
New Jersey
County
Derry
Ireland
Randall Thomas Davidson
Canterbury
Commodore Ellsworth P. Bertholf
United States Coast
Dr Orelup Eye Ear Nose Throat Offices in Vick Building
Dr Orelup operates an eye ear nose throat clinic located in the Vick Building. The brief item notes the office presence and specialty in ENT services within the city.
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Dr. Orelup
Vick Building
Sunday fishing on the Kaw or Wak arusa considered
A reader asks whether Sunday fishing is appropriate when one attends Sunday school and church in the morning. The editor states the public opinion and invites views for publication, noting the author’s name can be withheld if requested.
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Kaw
Wakarusa
Cure a Cold In One Day With Laxative Brom Quin
A medicinal tablet claimed to stop cough and headache and relieve the cold in a day. Boxes bear the signature of E W Grove and sold at 50 cents.
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E.W. Grove
Underwood Warns Peace Delays Threaten World Peace
Senator Underwood of Alabama warned that delaying the peace treaty could widen the chasm between nations and risk a global debacle. He described Europe as a seething volcano and urged immediate signing to avoid financial disaster and war weariness.
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Birmingham
Ala
Underwood
Alabama
Europe
Kansas Telephone Co Directory Submissions Requested
Subscribers must submit changes or new listings before April 10 to appear in the new telephone directory. Those planning installation should place orders by that date.
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THE
Kansas Telephone CO
Baldwin Debates on League of Nations at Centenary Hall
Friday night at Centenary Hall Baker and College of Emporia debated the League of Nations. The Baker affirmative, led by Janet Gibbon and J. P. Williams, argued unity, war prevention, and arbitration. Emporia’s Ransome, Clark, and Burger defended the negative. The judges ruled unanimously for the affirmative. Baker plans another debate April 11 with Ottawa, while Washburn faces Baker in Topeka. Adrian M. Newens appears on Centenary Hall lecture, Miriam Welty spends weekend at Phi Mu House.
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Centenary Hall
Baker
College of Emporia
League of Nations
Wilson
Janet Gibbon
J. P. Williams
D. Short
Burger
Ransome
Clark
Emporia
Manhattan
The
Agricultural College
Brewster
Mills
Margaret Bostic
Ottawa
Washburn
Topeka
Wori
Murray Wilson
Landes
America
Adrian M. Newens
Miss Miriam
Welty
Phi Mu
Helen Price
Miss Dorothy
Miss Price
Hich Seton
Memorial Service Plans at Centenary Church
Saturday morning activities at the chapel include a League of Nations gathering and a Sunday service. Miss Maurine Clark stays at Delta Delta Delta House while Miss Helen McCune visits Alpha Chi Omega. The Sunday School opening is led by Mrs. H. Ebright and a Quintet concert at Centenary Hall features violin, cello and vocal numbers. Next Sunday a memorial service honors Dr. and Mrs. Sweet with Dr. Don S. Colt delivering the address at the Methodist Church.
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League of Nations
Maurine Clark
Delta Delta Delta House
Helen McCune
Alpha Chi Omega House
Minas Lough
Clinton
Ui Jon
H. %. Ebright
Anna Maragref Bilby
Elizabeth Leach
A. E. Leach
Loren Womacks
Kansas City
Baldwin
Obituary of Naomi May Herr of the community
Naomi May Oma Herr, born October 21 1873, daughter of Henry Eberhart and wife, united with the church November 12 1887, married Le Roy Herr January 4 1893, mother of Marvin and two others, died March 19 1919 at 45 years, after injuries endured a decade. Survived by husband, son, four sisters, two brothers, and many friends. anointing rites completed earlier that year.
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Leroy Herr
Henry Eberhart
Pennsylvania
Naomi May
Oma
Marvin
Heavenly Father
Detroit voters weigh street railway ownership plan
In Detroit today voters decide on a proposal to municipally own and operate the street railways, seeking direct control over transit infrastructure and services. The measure motions to transfer railway assets and management to city oversight, reflecting debates over public ownership and local governance.
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Detroit
Laxcarin Health Ad Promotes Natural Constipation Relief
A vintage advertisement warns against fake remedies and touts Laxcarin as nature's way to treat constipation. It argues waste buildup causes disease and claims Laxcarin works gently, is safer than oils or mineral waters, and can be mailed directly. It offers six boxes for five dollars and urges payment by mail.
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Nature
Pitta
Tanlac Restores Smithfield Woman’s Health After Years of Ills
Lizzie Biggs of Smithfield credits Tanlac with curing fifteen years of stomach trouble bilious spells and headaches. She reports better sleep renewed appetite and twenty pound gain after finishing a bottle and continues taking Tanlac as life improves. Sold at City Drug Store Round Corner Drug Co in Lawrence and H A White in Eudora Adv.
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Tanlac
Lizzie Biggs
Smithfield
Tlineis
Taniac
Taniae
Sind
Lawrence
City Drug Store
Round Corner Drug Co
Eudora
H.A. White
Adv
Greeks Celebrate 98th Anniversary of Independence
The Greeks today commemorate the 98th anniversary of their nation's independence with ceremonies across major cities. Officials urge unity and pride while recalling the struggle for freedom and the birth of the modern Greek state.
Shaving Lotion Promoted at Rankin's Drug Store
A London advertisement notes shaving lotion as a suitable product for tender faces at Rankin's Drug Store. A separate Irish trade update reports Sinn Fein imports last week totaling 11,693 cattle, 2,489 sheep, 6,384 pigs and 301 horses.
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Rankin’s
London
Sinn Fein
Ireland
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Health Ad Claim
An old health advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a purely vegetable remedy claimed to improve skin tone appetite and energy. It says the product acts on the liver to stimulate bile and relieve constipation without harmful effects and notes wide sales at 10c and 25c per box.
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Edward
Edwards
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