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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1919
Page
4
A fragmentary biblical text speaks of the Lord restoring rains and fertility, yielding abundant crops including wheat and grapes. It promises restoration of years eaten by locusts and worm, allowing people to eat plentifully and glorify God, with a warning against shame for his people. The language recalls prophetic praise and renewal for Zion.
The editor compares the drive to lower living expenses to the K. d. athletic situation, noting little progress. The remark implies unchanged conditions and scepticism about quick results in both debates.
If Kansas enters the retail grocery business the public may only notice higher prices. Recent experiments in state ownership suggest that outcome.
Herbert Hoove, chairman of the inter allied relief commission, travels to Vienna to straighten out the food problem there. He hints at a potential future role handling a similar task at home once Europe is stabilized.
A delay in starting proceedings over the wrecked Salina bank causes embarrassment as cashier Leffer dink, once traced after closure, remains missing. The receiver sues for unlawfully taking 18 000 dollars of bank funds while Leffer dink is described as bad and unfindable.
Tom Thompson, assistant state treasurer from Smith County, announces candidacy for state treasurer in the next campaign. He stresses experience urging that a proven manager with long service across departments is best for the role and that he is well acquainted with the office’s operations.
The Paris Temps critiques Glenn F Plumb plan to run American railroads via a joint public official and worker committee. It argues taxpayers would bear the value of the railways while only half the profits go to them, the rest to railway workers as extra revenue without added capital.
The article notes four major railway unions support the Plumb proposition while the public withholds endorsement, seeing no gain from the scheme. The contrast highlights union backing versus public skepticism surrounding the proposal.
Supporters of the administration turn wary as evidence grows that government cost plus contracts fostered graft and waste. Reports from Camp Funston and Camp Doniphan show inflated payrolls and slow work to maximize duration, while shipbuilding and ball-ticket purchases yielded 10 percent profits. The plan, begun to speed mobilization, is blamed for ongoing economic troubles and public cynicism.
The men return to work as government refrains from surrendering to their demands. Public sentiment favors a show down on whether workers can press pay requests at the expense of the nation. Strikes prompted concern over idle periods and rising costs. The article argues management should hear claims while labor is active.
The United States acreage tops past records but yields may fall short of 1915, with rust, grasshoppers, drought, and heat hurting crops. Drought-driven losses hit corn prospects. widespread firing and car fusing hint at moisture scarcity. World wheat price appears set to meet or exceed U.S. government projections, while Canada, Australia, and Argentina may underperform or overproduce differently. The Globe-Democrat notes debates over government selling wheat at a loss to influence world prices and predicts global price trends driven by European shortfalls and export controls.
The piece argues labor no longer a commodity and race consciousness rising, urging wisdom and justice. It criticizes profiteering and political profiteers while noting Democrats push Versailles ratification and Republicans fear failure. It cites Cummings touring western states, predicts broad support for the League and Treaty, and mentions George H. Hodges as a Kansas candidate for Senate or Congress.
In these days of political booms Kansas appears on the map. Marie Henry is proposed for President, Vice President and U S Senator. Senator Curtis is suggested as a Penobucan nominee for the presidency. The piece argues for clear business principles, public service efficiency, and patriotism, praising Geere Hodges as a desirable Kansas candidate for the Sixty Seventh Congress.
Phin Gibbs reports that supporters view Wilson as the world’s savior and champion of democracy, backing his League of Nations policy. Senator Hitchcock analyzes Republican stance, noting shifts in favor of severing the League covenant from the treaty and subsequent changes in position.
The record notes stages of opposition to the treaty including direct amendments, reservations, and a push for mild reservations. It states the eventual belief that the League opponents will still fight and that ratification may occur as submitted to the Senate.
The editorial argues that proposed reservations weaken the league and let the United States claim sovereignty under the Monroe Doctrine. It condemns unilateral action and asserts America risks becoming a hypocritical nation by delaying a stronger, truly international system. Strong nations seem ready for a tougher league, while the US stalls.
The article argues that reservations to the covenant would emasculate the League of Nations, despite hopes for vitality toward its lofty object. It warns Western governments face danger if they abandon cooperation to socialism and allow a foreign relations committee biased against the league to control policy.
In this column the Law rence Willard Boosters who scattered dollar bills in the east are said to appear in motion pictures and will see their money again. The Lawrence Post Office clerk who snagged a monster catfish by ramming his fist down its throat is noted as a unique feat.
The War Department auctioned $20,815,800 worth of army planes for $2,720,000 reporting obsolescence as the reason. The sale price represents about thirteen percent of the machines' value. The question arises what obsolescence entails in this context.
The Kansas City Chamber of Commerce distributes buttons as part of its Million Population campaign. The remark notes skepticism that buttons alone cannot create population growth.
In this town a portable saver claims to conserve funds yet uses money for gas as well. The note highlights a cautious stance on spending while leaving a lingering impression of thrift and travel.
Witnesses recount the break in in which $225 of items were stolen. Among the loss, $200 worth of inner tubes and $25 worth of other items, including an editor's “As-Is” night storage.
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