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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1919
Page
8
The notice reflects on a martial proclamation in Hun y and widespread doubts about law and order, while rail executives resist the Plumb plan. It notes President Wilson’s tariff hope, fears peace may be costlier than war, and unrest across Poland and the Balkans with bandit activity near Renteria and American workers abroad.
The piece notes Kansas City as a starting point for Renteria and observes limited success of women taking men’s wartime jobs. It mentions a U.S. trend of some women moving into roles once held by men while men pursue other positions, with New York experiencing a shortage of female labor in certain fields.
City officials promise the Lawrence schools will open with all teaching positions filled. The education system aims to keep high standards as it faces difficulties, stressing that students are the city’s most valuable asset and that spending on education is the best investment.
Cicadas shrill as summer ends with September heat expected but brief. August brings a comfortable spell in Kansas with business steady and some relief from the drought, while those who stayed near work avoided summer discomfort since July.
The proposed alien registration plan aims to catalog all foreigners and deport those who fail to begin naturalization within a set period. Supporters call it a necessary safeguard against abuse of hospitality, while critics fear a drift toward European police systems.
The article urges stronger US action against Mexican banditry to protect American lives and property and discusses the Mexican government’s demand for withdrawal of punitive expeditions as a chance to resolve the border issue. It notes public demand for decisive action and cautions against near beer risks from former brewers chafing under Kansas law.
A Kansas dentist, inspired by soldier tales of French girls with poor teeth, plans to travel to France to modernize the country’s dental equipment. He faces cultural habits where bad teeth are seen as inevitable, yet American proof that one mouthful of teeth can mature in adults offers partial hope for progress.
A press comment cites Col Bill White of Emporia denouncing the Chautauqua as a pest while noting Emporia’s other amusements and bond drive. It critiques hotel rate hikes blamed on prohibition and praises ex Lieutenant Governor W Y Morgan for quiet postwar Y M C A service abroad and at home.
The article discusses reviving wartime spirit for postwar peace, urging action with work and saving. It cites the Federal Reserve paper as the basis for notes and asserts deflation should be carried out as painlessly as possible to restore commercial paper and support the monetary system.
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Maj. Gen. Robert Lee Howze of the U S Army celebrates 55 years since birth in Texas. Edward H R Green heir of Hetty Green born in London marks 51 years. Rt Rev Alexander J McGaviel Chicago bishop born Paxilke Illinois turns 56. Henry Suzzallo president of the University of Washington born in San Jose California ages 44. William L Douglas Massachusetts shoe maker and former governor born in Plymouth 74 years ago. Daniel R Anthony Kansas congressman born in Leavenworth 49 years ago.
A fragmentary column recalls a wide range of topics from Prohibition era sales of confiscated liquor to naval base preparations in Honolulu. It mentions Henry Ford's verdict and a joke about the buffalo nickel, contact with officials like Secretary Daniels and Roosevelt, and a tribute to Woman Writer Juliet V. Strauss. Niell Donnelly visits Kansas City.
A German U boat torpedoed the Bel Gia Relief commission ship a year ago today causing the vessel to list and forcing the crew into lifeboats. The United States government urged citizens to forego nonessentials to help ease the wartime labor shortage.
St. Louis August 22 landlords accused of extorting high rents will be taxed at a 100 percent property valuation up from the usual 70 percent Assessor Wellbrinck labeled them rent profiteers and said deputies are canvassing homes to audit recently raised rents 60 to 60 percent stays of exemptions and assessments will reflect the higher valuation
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