Hog Island yard launch christens a fast ship option
A voice at the Hog Island yard was christened for a ship option, likely due to the swift pace of its launch. The Journal-World reports the event amid coverage of local industry and shipping.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1919
Page
5
Arctic explorer hints at fortune amid postoffice row
An Arctic explorer signals possible fortune if a plan for the post office is vindicated. He cites a rightward move to the north as essential and mentions Mr Burleson as central to the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleson
Kept to Serve Beneath Summer Sun in War Effort
A garbled report notes continued labor moving ships and equipment to France and Belgium amid wartime needs. It mentions machinery theft linked to German plans and efforts to employ many men in civilian roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyk
Unclear Chicagoland Chautauqua Ends Season Deficit
Local Chautauqua event in Warsas faced financial trouble with a deficit and failed to sell season tickets. The article hints at involvement with the internal revenue office and mismanaged funds. Names and places are garbled, but the piece notes funding issues and administrative troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsas
Wrth County
Chautauqua A
Dina
Internal Revenue’ Office
War tax rule draws local ire and cultural debate
Local readers protest a season ticket war tax seen as widening deficits and harming Leavenworth residents. William Allen White may welcome Chautauqua abolition in Kansas. Archduke Joseph’s Hungarian political return is noted, and Herbert Heever plans to sail home after aiding European relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Herbert Heever
Europe
Chicago race conflict sparks National Guard clash with policy factions
Officers probe a white to colored dice game in the negro section tied to a Chicago race episode. National Guard criticism of Secretary Baker’s universal service plan suggests military reform fallout and possible tough times ahead for a universal service bill this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bren
National Guard
Baker
Univervsul
United States
Europe
Germany Rouses World Power Debate in Future Congress
The article argues many National Guardsmen will enter Congress with memory of France and warns to keep the Regular National Guard from being a factor in army bills. It predicts Germany will form alliances and manipulate world affairs, inviting Russia Italy Austria and others, while Japan and Italy seek benefits from opposing sides and the U.S. will protest the Shantung peninsula issue as Germany reenters aggressive global politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
National Guard
Germany
Mexico
South America
Jwok
Russia
Italy
Austrian
Japan
United States
Shantuni Peninsula
The World’s Oath for Workers and the Call to Duty
A wartime-era editorial urges universal worker effort to end shortages and rebuild after five years of war. It stresses individual and collective labor across farms, mines, factories, churches, schools, and presses as the path to prosperity, feeding nations, curing poverty, and resisting Bolshevik influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euth
Europe
Voc Sre Yn
Trueted Sli
Illinois coal now on cars at Matthews Lumber Co
Old Ben Lump Coal now available on cars at Matthews Lumber Co in good quality. Miss Glenn Walker of Homewood Pa has been the guest at the property showing. Call for details on delivery and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llinois Old Ben
Matthews Lumber Co
Glenn Walker
Wood, Pa
Sputtering Satires From A Local Page
A jumble of remarks from Wamba discusses social habits law enforcement and civic questions in Okmulgee and Lawrence. It notes old clothes contracts and a city cop debate while mentioning a tobacco amendment and a large gasoline sale at a Lawrence service station amid churchgoing references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okmulgee
Oklahoma
Lawrence
Today’s anniversaries and scattered notices from the era
A jumble of names and events appears, mentioning Ainun, Champlain, Kernait Hey Mitrine Died, Daniel Woodson, Kans governor, Edward VII, Reedfield Proctoy, and Verdun context. The text blends anniversary notes with oblique references to places like Boston and Asheville, and historic figures and dates in a chaotic OCR fragment.
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Boston
Champlain
N.Y
Kernait Hey
Mitrine
Assheville
Daniel Woodson
Kans
Apenine
Edward VII
Montreat
Reedfield
United States
Royal Commission
Fed
Hyde
Stremeield
Birthdays and notices roll for local figures
The item lists several individuals with birthdays and roles including a state senator Irene New, a Galvestes figure Treville, multiple representatives. it notes locations such as New York City and Athena Michigan and references the prescripti ons in a local drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martine
Tipton
Irene New Vherier
New York City
Galvestes
Tesxas
Scott
Michig Athena
Cote
Mie
Epworth League Teache Competing at Baldwin Conference
The ninth annual Epworth League anda Institute event gathers Leaguers from Missouri and Kansas for a week long meeting ending June 24. About 600 enrollments, with fifty pastors attending the summers theology for young ministers of the Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Toronto plans a public holiday for the Prince of Wales visit and opening of the Canadian National Ed tion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Caldwin
Augstworth
Mi Horat
Kansas
Coupe
Epworth Teale
Conference of the Methodistcopal Church
Toronto
Prince of Wales
Allied air raids on Constantinople marked a war year
The report recalls air raids against Constantinople commenced a year ago today as Allied forces gain ground on the western front. It notes the United States and three Canadian fishing vessels were sunk by German forces, reflecting ongoing maritime losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Western Front
United States
Garman
Sabi
Let the Housewife Can Him Meets Housing Shortage
A note explains that finding houses will be difficult at that time and that the chamber of commerce and Ar Schwarte search for any available places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Ar. Schwarte
Bearden Named School Trustee in Lawrence
Mrs. Rachel Flory was named truancy officer of the Lawrence Schools at a Friday board meeting. Prof. E Haworth from the University Geology department outlines Kansas growth tied to gas and oil. K U associate dean L Patterson reports on a South American summer tour with photos from La Paz Bolivia and the Inca fortress Capaco. Ralph Spotts comments on intelligence abroad and local notes on a Reuters incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Flory
Lawrence Sheels
Board of Education
E. Haworth
University
Kansas
Th. L. Patterson
K. U
Lawrence
Schod
Ule
Patterson
la Pax
Bolivia
Cuapeo
Rev. Frederick Fis Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Catholic bishop of Marquette and Saint Ste. Marie, Rev. Frederick Fis, will mark the 20th anniversary of his consecration tomorrow. He has led the diocese with steady guidance and serves his parishes across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Fis
Marquette
Saint Ste. Marie
Centenary of Allen Pinkerton Birth Remembered
Commemorations mark the 100th birthday of Allen Pinkerton, famed secret service innovator and founder linked to the enduring Pinkerton name. The rites honor his security work and historical impact on investigative services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Pinkerton
Secret Service
The
Desert
Wiedemann's ire croom wholesome and delicious
Wholesome and delicious notes describe Wiedemann's dish as a highlight. The piece emphasizes clean flavors and broad appeal with a concise appraisal of its quality.
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Wiedemann
Ire
Bargain Hair Cuts and Shaves Highlight Barber Board Event
Newton Kansas on August 28 the state barber board will host a conference and examination. Between fifty and sixty men will take the exam which includes a practical demonstration of cutting hair and giving a shave. The board faces a shortage of suitable material for study.
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Newton
Kansas
State Barber Board
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