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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1919
Page
4
Oregon listed as a breeding state for goats with pure-bred sires often fetching over 100 pounds. The Boston Transcript column remarks on the tension between realism and idealism in writers and society.
The article notes wide dispersion in average annual rainfall from negligible amounts in the Sahara to substantial figures in India. It cites estimates ranging from zero inches in arid zones to several inches in wetter regions.
The iborzol or Russian owolfhorned is claimed to be the swiftest dog, with reports of 75 feet per second translating to about 4.89 feet per minute if maintained. The text notes record runs showcasing extraordinary pace.
The article notes that although France and Mexico appear at peace, no formal state of war exists. After Maximilian’s execution in 1867 French troops withdrew from Mexico, but no treaty was signed ending hostilities.
A speaker quips that a cynic is a philosopher with chronic indigestion. The remark caps a light moment as the crowd reacts with chuckles and nods.
A compact musing cites Herrick urging steadfast effort and persistence. The aphorism frames resolve as the path to achievement and warns that hesitation weakens ambition.
A quoted line debates freedom of speech and equal treatment, noting some tolerate henpecking as long as others avoid mocking. The piece reflects a columnist tone from the Cincinnati Enquirer.
A Sitka widow adopts a striking mourning rite painting the upper face black during periods of mourning. This glimpse of local cultural practice highlights dress and makeup as an expression of grief in the community.
The article warns sailors not to expect a safe return when venturing for riches. It emphasizes exposure to dangers and the need for courage and preparation.
A facetious philosopher muses on human paradoxes noting that people can travel by car and simultaneously fall into debt. The quip highlights modern dependence on mobility and finance and reflects urban dweller angst.
A reflective line notes that each day arrives like a mosaic burst and that one may shape it as a dance, a dirge, or a life march by choice, echoing the author Cariy.
A report notes fifty kinds of bark plus banana skins bean stalks and pea vines are processed into paper. It lists coconut fiber clover straw fresh water weeds sea weeds and 159 kinds of grasses as pulp sources.
Mountain Laurel notes laurel blooms on Memorial Day Friday and Fourth of July. The Nationale Federation of Women's Clubs urges continued use of mountain laurel as a national emblem due to its bloom timing.
A fragment describes a figure named Secka His Kind whose intense presence affects all nearby people like flowers to sun. The prose suggests a transformative influence spreading through the region after a period of contact, with surreal imagery of life responding in bloom.
A brief Indianapolis Star note reflects on monuments and memory with a paradoxical remark about forgetful men. The snippet hints at the tension between public monuments and personal recollection, echoing a contemplative, understated tone.
A line quotes Uncle Eben claiming a man who does no work tends to rise by making trouble for others. The saying reflects a rural vernacular view of social climbing through interference rather than effort.
A fragment reflects on constant intention to live anew while never finding time to preserve memories. The urge to change life clashes with neglect, leaving the subject starved of sustenance and spirit as days blur.
Readable fragments describe a fashionable scene in New York where a model wears a red and blue crepe gown with elaborate embroidery under lights. The piece emphasizes the gown’s smart styling and the striking visual effect of its color and design.
In a fanciful belief, tea is slated to supplant wine on Broadway with a famed tea hound to appear on the Great Wine Way. Margaret Lawrence, famed as New York’s leading tea drinker, is said to toast tea daily and twice at matines as she stars in Rol Cooper Megrue’s Tea for Three. July 1 is cited as the execution of King Booze.
A St. Louis judge rules that J wens’ costume is not unbecoming for a woman, reflecting an artistic eye in a Detroit Free Press report.
A quotation from Woodrow Wilson on enthusiasm, linking it to revelation of true objects of devotion and freeing power. The note emphasizes the energy of sincere commitment.
Annet Tock introduces a nut gripping accessory consisting of a pliable metal goopdate core between two nuts with wings on the sides. The wings can be bent to clamp and secure the nuts in place.
A fragment notes a hot danger from touching an electric fence and a person with a guard and handle attempting two more actions. The text references a protector device and safety concerns about contact with live equipment.
Copenhagen engineers experiment with turpentine production from fir trees using roots twigs and trunks in a Pittsburgh Dispatch report.
A guide recommends covering tildes with paper before oilcloth use to extend life. Rub with mac oil to keep the underside moist, yielding longer lasting oilcloth table coverings.
To fix fractured marble use Portland cement mixed with water to a stiff paste. Clean the edges, apply cement to both sides, press together lightly, and tie until the cement dries.
A man reportedly left his pocketbook containing five dollars on a counter during a midway ovation. The St Louis Republic notes the incident as a linguistic aside on unthoughtedly and unthitEable usage.
Copper ranks just after gold and silver in interest as a metal. It stays fresh and corrosion free, with a bright colorful luster. It is more useful than gold, serving in numerous applications with no satisfactory substitute.
An old London dandy strolling Bond Street on a hot day encounters a friend rushing toward the West End. The exchange hints at a tale of citizenry and social vanity as the crowded street scene unfolds.
A fragment describes a font of Chinese type weighing Imtif a ton, costing $100, and weighs 50 pounds for a normal font. It mentions “Best of Stimulants” with a note that a stimulant never fails yet never intoxicates, attributed to Duty, and a quip about a blue sky over a rain-up in his heart.
The piece surveys widespread salt superstitions in households across cultures. It notes reverence for spilling salt, practices at the family table, and the belief in salt’s protective or ominous connotations within kitchens and dining.
The readable text hints at price controls for a cat or animal commodity under a prior regime. It mentions a period when the isle was ruled by a noted authority and a price of 3t being set. Some scattered figures describe prices such as seven pence and four pence for related items, but the fragmentary state leaves many words unclear.
Fragmentary passage describes upper ranks in the Ea crim enjoying evenings of sociable talk mixed with wine and candles, contrasting with long work hours. It notes social rituals and the refined tastes of the class, indicating a period of leisure amid demanding labor.
Survivor of a flu siege suffers lasting strain with sore body and unsettled nerves. The piece urges renewed caution and promotes S. S. S. as a tonic to purify blood, restore appetite, and rebuild strength, advising readers to obtain it and seek free medical advice from Atlanta Georgia.
The article notes the early monetary shift after a battle at Rucker HEM where 2 million in Amore currency was set, later reaching S207,000 in value across states and issues. By 1792, Mee rains in Philadelphia established standard currency and the adoption of American money gradually replaced foreign tender.
Fragmentary text mentions a military wedding with admiration and death after. Lacking clear names dates places or events, the piece seems to describe reactions at a wedding and remarks on soldiers, but details are unreadable.
A British captain and aviation authority says altering wing curvature could enable air speeds around 250 mph. The key obstacle is a required landing speed near 150 mph. Increased air speed is desirable but landing safety concerns limit practicality.
A short exhortation from the New Era at Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary urges men to strive for their very best in every task for the sake of self and humanity. The quote emphasizes daily effort as a duty and moral debt.
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