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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1919
Page
9
The piece condemns hazing as dangerous and urges restraint by undergraduates. It discusses Filipino students at American universities, questions imposed cultural expectations, and notes possible harsher penalties for hazers if found guilty in county court. It highlights hazing as a breach of judgment and sportsmanship.
The piece critiques President Wilson for clinging to imperiled fourteen points and a fixed belief in self-determination. It argues Roosevelt’s wisdom on learning from mistakes and questions whether a universal, boundary free Europe can work amid diverse nations and shifting loyalties.
An advertisement touts Peptiron as a ready to take chocolate based tonic for quick blood and nerve support, claiming rapid relief of digestive discomfort and appetite issues. It urges two tablets after meals and asserts superior efficacy versus other tonics.
The essay denounces President Wilson for dictating terms at Paris and undermining democracy. It argues Americans sacrificed for liberty, reject forceful annexations, and warn Congress would not back his Dalmatian or Italian claims. It casts Wilson as a dangerous, ridiculed figure alongside Andrew Johnson.
Readers note how reporters repeatedly refer to Battery A as The Crack Topeka Battery, a nickname born from frequent coverage. The cadence and local nickname reflect enduring naming habits in Topeka press circles.
Wartime food economy failed to sustain salt pork and dandelion greens as a spring tonic. Authors note a waning taste for dandelions and freens, recalling past appetite that kept weeds from lawns while other tones exaggerate advertisements and press voices.
Today marks birthdays of Marl Grey former British foreign secretary born 7 years ago Re Rev Hugh Latimer Burleson Episcopal bishop of South Dakota born Northfield Minnesota 54 years ago Yhetus W Sims congressman from Tennessee born Wayne county 67 years ago John F Stevens Panama Canal engineer born West Gardiner Maine 66 years ago Princess Mary identified as a royal daughter with reference to birthday but incomplete wording.
The newly organized League of the Southwest plans a convention today at El Centro, California to promote the purchase or annexation of Lower California by the United States. Seatha Tulless has been called to her Ottawa home due to illness.
A National Degraphic Society bulletin describes San Marino as the world’s smallest republic granting citizenship to President Wilson. It portrays San Marino’s 28 square miles, 31,000 inhabitants, and centuries of independence surrounded by Italy, with founder Marino and Leo’s legacy guiding liberty and peace.
Martin prepares Rotary Edition content for the Jackson Tenn. newspaper edition. The note references local civic coverage and community services highlighting Rotary Club activities in Jackson.
A call to duty urges youths to care for animals and teach young girls to provide food and water for pets and canaries. The piece emphasizes compassion, responsibility, and protecting the helpless, urging mothers to guide their children in mercy toward beasts.
Senator Chamberlain of Oregon denounces Secretary of War Baker for military injustice in the war era. He cites court martial findings, argues officers misinterpret the law, and vows to expose wrongs. He mentions enlistees punished harshly, appeals to Congress, and says thousands of letters will press for action.
A historic note recalls Admiral Sir Augustus Keppel among British naval exploits. Queen Victoria meets Prince Higmarek in Berlin. War updates mention Young Turks resistance, Zeppelins, and Marshal Joffre’s Washington welcome. Boston prepares a large parade for the 26th Yankee Division homecoming.
An old advertisement urges readers to prevent kidney disease after influenza or colds by using Dr. Pierce's Anuric. It claims Anuric expels uric acid, relieves backache and rheumatic pains, and purifies the blood, comparing its potency to Lithia and tea melting sugar. A customer from Rees City, Maine testifies to kidney trouble relief.
The Pom Pon production at Rowersook wowed with a strong chorus, elaborate costumes, and a genuine plot. Edith Thayer led with a polished performance, McCarthy offered staple humor about dry jokes and local quirks, while the music pleased but did not drive extra sales. The crowd mixed age groups and other city attractions kept attendance modest.
Warren Young of Lawrence returned from twenty months of service in France with the engineers. He was commissioned lieutenant in the field and served on the Verdun front in August 1917 with French forces. He helped engineer actions at Hill 804 and later worked on engineering missions from Nancy to the Dunkirk coast, including four months in Belgium.
A fragment from a Rotary creed parody attributed to Abe urges service above self and personal integrity. It mocks civic virtue with humor about honesty, associations, and social limits, ending with a note about a character named Abe authoring the piece.
A Kansas City man praises Tanlae for restoring his wife’s health after years of rheumatism indigestion and weakness. He claims she gained 35 pounds and regained strength, now eating normally and sleeping well. Tanlae is sold in Lawrence and Eudora by local druggists.
Lieut Young recounts a whirlwind WWI journey from Dunkirk to Brussels and back on foot after towing the Hun. He served fourteen months with combat outfits, endured gas exposure, but avoided hospital. A Mound City HS and Washburn graduate, he is son of Rev J W Young, with Ralph in the Rainbow Division and Ray a university freshman.
A man credits Muayr's Wonderful Remedy with avoiding surgery for liver and gallbladder problems. He believes the tonic emptied enthal mucus and reduced inflammation, preventing an operation and restoring health. The ad promises a one dose will help and offers money back. Corner Drug Store advertises nationwide availability.
Kansas City vaudeville program features Miss Rhea McMurray principal artist after studies in Russia under Pavlova. Kansas City orchestra to accompany her dancing and that of others. Mrs. Henry Allen and daughters to be honor guests. Charles Shefstall of Kansas City is ball manager.
An old testimonial ad claims Vinol helps anemia and dull health. A Bradford, Pa., mother says her daughter recovered from poor blood after taking Vinol and improved energy. A worker from Spowpteatty reports rash and fatigue improved by Vinol, though another note doubts its effectiveness.
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