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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1919
Page
4
The Journal-World announces its address at 722 Massachusetts Street and credits the Associated Press for news dispatches. It reserves rights of republication for local and special reports and outlines exclusive use of AP material.
At a Lawrence Clearing House meeting this week bankers unanimously favored buying Woodland Park as a memorial park and will recommend to their stockholders a two thousand dollar contribution. They still need about five thousand dollars to complete the funding for the park and its buildings.
Leavenworth repeats violations of the prohibitory law and faces worsening conditions. The city’s toleration of illegal beer operations harms the nearby community and risks public health as the city remains intoxicated and blind to consequences.
Lawrence club members struggle to keep a minister as an active worker in the Rotary. The first minister member became a successful stock salesman and aided George O. Foster in opposing the Mary Ann mining proposition.
Next member Rev Frank Jennings is abroad in war educational work with the Y M C A while Dr E E Stauffer now acts as president of Midland College at Atchison under social service classification. The last two retain membership in the Lawrence club which must continue without a clergyman at meetings.
The city’s Catholic and Episcopal churches mark Good Friday as a sacred day of atonement, while Protestant churches offer no formal observance. Some university groups plan Good Friday dances, upsetting those who honor the day, with biblical reminders about sacrificing personal pleasures to avoid offense.
The Lawrence churches seek names of individuals willing to donate five hundred dollars for missionary work. The appeal contrasts cash gifts with personal sacrifice, noting that $500 funds an adobe chapel in rural Latin America, completes a parsonage, helps a missionary abroad, covers travel, and funds four scholarships in a foreign institution, while highlighting the sacrifices of those in mission service.
A fundraising appeal urges large gifts from a few to fund missionary work in Nicaragua Central America Cuba and Mexico. It outlines furniture for Managua home one year support for two students two year scholarships three ministers training scholarships two missionary automobiles and six months salary. It argues big giving is joyful and compares five hundred to six hundred dollar donations as better investments for Kingdom work.
A censored World War I letter from Somewhere in France reveals the writer boasting he saved money to buy two mules on return home. He jokes he will name one mule Corporal and the other Sergeant and then “lick hell” out of both.
President Wilson spoke at the unveiling of the Barry Monument in Washington on May 16, 134. He urged Americans to examine their conscience and embrace independence, noting Washington’s Farewell Address about avoiding entangling alliances and pursuing a strong, true national purpose. He warned that alliances are unnecessary for the strong and true.
A historical note laments government takeover of telephone services, comparing to railroads. It claims initial efficiency gave way to higher tolls and poorer service, with five months of operation showing a nearly four million dollar deficit while earnings diminished for stockholders.
A New York Sun editorial argues that a company used to fat surpluses faces a 12 percent rate increase to cover deficits. It contends government operation cannot create a surplus and warns that public price hikes render government business as deadly to service as any failure.
A London Post writer argues Germany can pay the Allies costs, contending most wartime expenditure stayed within Germany and that its assets including coal fields potash railways and docks are vast. He warns failure to exact the cost would burden future generations and taxes. The piece notes looted rail material machinery coal ore live stock and grain offset some costs, and a Michigan item about spraying materials appears at the end.
A list of notable dates and figures: Hortense de Beauharnais born in Paris in 1783. General William Booth born in Nottingham. various 19th and 20th century events including the 1864 treaty between France and England, Maximilian crowned in Mexico in 1864, Moro fort capture in 1905, Choate joining Middle Temple, 1915 Serbian relief, 1916 British trench gains, and 1917 Allied advances near Arras with thousands of prisoners and guns captured.
The notice marks anniversaries for George Arliss born in London S1 years ago, Purley A. Baker born in Jackson county Ohio 61 years ago, Henry P. Fletcher born in Green Castle Pennsylvania 45 years ago, and Eugen D Albert born in Glasgow Scotland 35 years ago, listing their roles and birthplaces.
Dr Orelup operates an eye ear nose and throat practice in the Dick Building. The concise notice places his medical services within a notable city landmark, guiding patients to the specialized offices.
Washington reports rising concern among House and Senate members over Japan’s Pacific activities and a proposed league of nations. Mexico's disclosure that Japan has colonized in Southern California under land development plans prompts fear of a wider strategic encroachment. State Department asks the ambassador to file a full report on the situation.
Congress notes possible non friendly power incursions under Versailles covenant and cites Japan's secret treaties with China, immigration stance, and wartime wealth. Observers warn of a need to prepare for aggressions in Asia while criticizing Wilson era Pacific influence. In New Zealand a liquor referendum is not held today.
A promotional note urges readers to try Armand's Face Powder at City Drug Store, highlighting product recommendation and availability.
Pure pasteurized ice cream advertised as wholesome and delicious by Wiede Manns. Phone 182 listed for orders or inquiries.
The consecration of Rt. Rev. William A. Hickey as Catholic bishop of Providence is scheduled for today at St. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Providence.
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