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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1919
Page
6
Suffering from postwar distrust, the piece argues Belgium’s dry stance may have aimed to deter German aggression, while criticising government press agents for overpromises. It notes scarce American planes on fronts, railroads returning to private owners, and rail wage worries amid suspected pro-government railroad lobbying.
The piece argues the public bears a stake in railroads yet opposes government ownership. It cites Senator Cupper recalling 1798 to 1919 costs and warns of wartime spending, urging Congress to shrink the payroll and show tangible results. J L Brady criticizes the Mitchner firing as mishandled and warns Kansas faces absentee governance.
The article notes Congress is under pressure to reduce living costs and awaits a presidential program. Lawmakers struggle to devise a feasible approach, while the administration’s anticipated initial move is hindered by disbandment of the national food administration, complicating what could start an adjustment.
An editorial criticizes postwar food administration shortsightedness and argues economic causes drive high prices. It suggests Congress should encourage production and support readjustment, noting the long-term costs of delaying action and the potential value in sacrificing a summer vacation for policy gains.
Wichita judge D M Bale credits sultry heat for more divorces and crimes, urging tolerance. The column cites summer irritability, calls for resort respite, and links heat to fights and illness. It contrasts old and new farming life, and notes rising prices as Congress probes.
Fragmentary notes reveal reports of a harsh July with drought and booze shortages. Investigators scrutinize counterfeiters connected to whiskey and silver dollars while officials debate money value and professional duties amid unrest.
The editor notes the town’s growth to 50 000 once, while the North Lawrence school board sets teachers wages at 41 dollars monthly for women and 70 dollars for men. County commissioners approve August bridge projects across multiple creeks and rivers with funding conditions requiring 10 000 dollars in bonds at 90 cents, to connect Lawrence, Baldwin City, and surrounding areas.
The fragmentary text lists various historical dates and events such as a temperance convention in London, Prussia defeating France at Weissenburg, 1804 Proposals by the American Railway Union, Charles M. Selleck becoming president of United States Steel, Senator William H. Allison dying, a 1823 birth, and British actions in war against Germany along with Ottoman and Turkish clashes near Suez and Romani.
A list of birthdays marks several figures: Princess Marie dose, daughter of Queen of the Biteians, turns a certain age today. Sir Harry Lander, famed comedian, born at Parte hello. Seothind ages forty nine. Charles James McCarthy MW of Tay Qaston turns a listed age. IL Nelson Gaveo, American scholar resident in Home, born in Newton, Mass. W. Keno, inventor from Port Leavenworth Kansas, aged fifty eight.
A fragmented report notes plans for issuing new air feet in the summer by the State Gealese cording to Pa ReC. Dr. Moore leads four part ties in township mapping of air fells, aiming to finish and free out the maps soon. Other items mark centenary of Prest S. Brooks and Britain’s WWI entry anniversaries. The Western Canada Irrigation Association opens today at Medicine Hat and meets through Thursday.
Fragmentary vintage notes recount daily life and local trivia with mentions of people, places, and crops. The text hints at apples peaches grapes and a shift in residency, including a move to a new home and references to local geography and social scenes from the period.
A jumble of wartime and local items notes a year since the war began with Allied forces retreating in Ajene district and U S and French troops engaging at four points. It mentions political nominations, a doctor resuming practice, and preparations for a state and county primary. The piece also previews a hotel convention on prohibition and the ban on dancing from the National Association of Dancing Instructors in New York. It closes with local ads for Wiedemann’s ice cream and a Cleveland Serbian church dedication plan.
Admiral Shoewaker commands Division 2 of the Baltic Fleet on a mission toward western waters. Captain Ey is noted as commander of the unit, with further details truncated in the report.
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