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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
4
In London Bermondsey the Hi-Y group and Profiteers 4 London hear a report on a new profiteer hunter, the first in England to employ a woman. She earns £20 weekly guiding purchases, inquiries, and legal actions against dealers charging unreasonable prices.
Senator Fall of New Mexico introduced a resolution to sever diplomatic relations with Mexico. A second measure would authorize the secretary of war to use military force to protect Americans along the border from Mexican outlaws and belligerents. Also noted is a Vanderbilt connection as W C Jenkins, the American consular agent at Muebla, Mexico, laments bail refusal.
Ad firm promotes a four buckle government archies at Whutching s Shope Store 832 Mass Street. Limited stock urging quick purchase before items sell out.
Local brief recalls residents traveling to Lawrence Leavenworth and Kansas City for the weekend. Mentioned are Mrs Karl Todd Mr McRill and others riding to town by motor with limited mail service and a posted reader note about paper delivery and family visits.
The first contingent of University volunteers, part of the Lawrence Guards, left Pittsburg Tuesday morning for Scammon. They will operate a mines two or three miles from town, according to Ferdinand Gottlieb. He said the University is the only Kansas school represented in the coal fields. The miners and citizens lined the railroad into Pittsburg for the departure.
An old remedy claims four ounces of ordinary liquid argon can dissolve dandruff when applied at night. The ad asserts it stops itching and leaves hair looking better after three to four applications, with liquidation available at drug stores.
Observers noted volunteers and soldiers passing as only a handful of bystanders waved. The scene captured a quiet moment amid the march or procession with few signs of public show of support.
Gary Indiana April 25 1919 a testimonial reports relief from chronic rheumatism catarrh stomach trouble and nervous spells after using Mendenhall s Number 40 The user says after two bottles they can eat freely sleep better and feel much improved with a third bottle planned Also claims benefits for gallstones appendicitis eczema and other conditions advertising this remedy for widespread complaints
Christmas cards benefiting French orphans are on sale at the university this week. Each card costs ten cents, enough to support one French child for a day. The Lawrence committee led by Mrs. R. D. O Leary cares for more than 400 French children.
Mexico City reports a secret senate session appointing President Carranza to handle international tensions with the United States without legislative intrusion. The relations with the United States are described as very delicate. Army enlistments include William S. Hollingshead joining the Tank Corps at Camp Mead Georgia, and George Y. Ikenberry who is sent to an Infantry unit along the Rio Grande.
Wiliam Palmer editor of the Jowell City Republican spoke at the University on challenges facing country newspapers and his approach to them. His son Everett studied journalism before enlisting in the military at war's start. Police found 60 rounds of ammunition and gelignite near a Sinn Fein arsenal in Cork, Ireland, with the owner under arrest. Marriage licenses were issued to Howard L. Hudson and Zella Waldy of Topeka, and to Phil G. Gerber and Mary Brigham of Kansas City. All Lawrence trains have been delayed by coal shortages, worsened by a storm. Lt. G. Stewart received word.
American tourists are urged by the government to visit France and spend millions to aid reconstruction. The National Office of Touring coordinates a publicity campaign and service bureaus to ease travel, while the French Touring Company promotes packages and railroad tickets for visitors. Hotels are asked to fix rates for state travelers to avoid overcharging amid expected travel surges.
An old home remedy promises quick relief for severe coughs and croup symptoms. Use 2% ounces Pinex poured into a pint bottle with plain sugar syrup or substitute molasses honey or corn syrup, yielding a cheap pint of cough remedy. Pinex, a Norway pine extract, is claimed to loosen phlegm soothe throat membranes and provide fast relief. The ad warns of counterfeit imitations and guarantees satisfaction or refund from The Pinex Co Wayne Ind.
A colored woman wearing an overcoat and wielding a pipe waits in a courthouse corridor during a district court session. The scene shows a familiar figure nicknamed Auntie drifting through terms as family disputes are aired.
The Alabama division of the Daughters of the American Revolution is meeting in its annual convention today in Huntsville Alabama. The gathering focuses on organizational business and commemorations within the state.
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