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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1919
Page
3
Lawrence community mobilizes to support National Guard members called to active service with $800 monthly pay gaps noted. Local Red Cross on duty. state authorities urged to devise policy to protect families, while unions face criticism amid strikes and broader labor tensions.
Congress returns to work with lingering agenda items and unresolved disputes from prior sessions. Lawmakers face immediate votes on key bills and potential compromises to advance stalled initiatives.
A compact list of historic dates marks James Whitcomb and James Fisk birthdays, political and military moves from 1864 to 1917, including Federal withdrawal, French presidential signing, Parnell actions, a presidential inauguration, and multi national troop movements along a major front.
Queen Anaphria of England born in Copenhagen 75 years ago. Dr William Hornaday chairman of the American Defense Society Bolshevism committee born in Plainfield Indiana 65 years ago. Elmer Burkett ex Senator from Nebraska born Mills County Iowa 52 years ago. Samuel Ralston former Indiana Governor born Tuscarawas County Ohio 62 years ago. Ambrose Kennedy Congress member from Rhode Island born Blackstone Massachusetts 46 years ago.
An ancient ad promotes Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a safe remedy for rheumatic pains sciatica and stiff joints. It claims quick relief from soreness headaches earache burns and other aches with a money back guarantee after druggists sell it for 30 cents.
An advertisement extols Resinol Ointment as a mild healing remedy for a rash and skin troubles. It claims rapid relief and suitability for burns, scalds, and chafings, noting doctors prescribe it for years and that it is gentle for irritated skin.
Congress faces five billion dollar funding needs to operate the government with ongoing bills on oil land and mineral leasing, corporate formation, and export finance. Several international treaties including Poland Rhine frontier and Austrian peace await action as committees press important fiscal and defense measures.
Lawmakers target Farm for Soldiers plan and repeal wartime measures. Senate probes Mexican affairs coal wheat sugar while House extends War Department investigations. Ford-Newberry contest, leadership battles frame week as Republicans and Democrats prepare for committee changes.
Fiscal report shows tax collections totaling 9,754.31 by December 1 and 8,044 motor licenses issued versus 2,552 last year. Water status noted as unclear with a planned distribution and a recurring ad for Grove’s cough remedy.
Coyotes hunting has become a popular pastime this season in Pawnee County Kansas as locals embrace the activity. The piece notes rising interest and community engagement with outdoor hunting traditions in the region.
Farmers in the region use hounds to hunt coyotes as the state pays a bounty of 1.25 dollars for each coyote scalp. Pelts are valued from eight to twelve dollars each.
Hutchinson Kansas December 1 the contractor on the twenty mile stretch of the Hutchinson Sylvia highway says the project is tied up because of coal shortages. He explains grading cannot start since coal is needed to operate large tractor engines used in grading work.
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