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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1919
Page
4
A concise biblical passage foretells rejoicing in the wilderness, healing for the weak, and God’s saving presence. It envisions blind eyes opened, deaf ears unstopped, and streams crossing arid lands, transforming parched ground into fertile water-bearing habitats.
The local federal employment bureau reports few soldiers from Douglas County requested jobs after leaving for the army. Contrary to fears of a labor glut, reports suggest labor demand will exceed supply as war plants transition to peacetime. Immigration has fallen sharply since 1914, widening the labor gap for years, with reconstruction programs driving continued demand.
The passage argues that the average citizen would welcome investment in a surfaced relay and TOR for the community. It suggests a focus on affordability and public benefit, with emphasis on those who were kept from access.
Postmaster Charles Seewir warned Douglas county farmers that blocked roads threaten free mail delivery. The piece argues that postwar peace demands better highways, linking road quality to lower prices, faster industry, and future prosperity, urging immediate action to avoid losing mail services and advantage in recovery efforts.
Dr Alonzo Taylor says German interpretation of Wilsons fourteen points would keep Alsace Lorraine and claim equal status in a league of nations while demanding return of shipping. He argues German public misled by Kaiser's remnants and Prussian intrigue, and warns of fresh upheaval as peace terms publish. Includes ad for Mutual High Test Gasoline by Mutual Oil Co.
Mrs Hi E Kepler spent the day in Ottawa. H kK Price of Brokenarrow Okla has been in Lawrence and returned home this morning. Mrs He Otis left for New Orleans Miss. The Fox family of Hamilton Mo moved to Lawrence to live on the N N Chambers farm. Mrs R J Carer spent the day in Kansas City. Mrs Lily E Tuttle and Mrs Arthur Oatman shopped in Kansas City. Mrs Norothy Medhurst went to Sana City for the day. T ky Penner and sons left for Kansas City for a few days visiting relatives. Miss Margaret below spent the day in Kansas City.
This ad urges readers to take Hood's Sarsaparilla for renewed strength after war strain and winter weariness. It touts Hood's as a purified extract from roots and herbs and claims it supports digestion and blood restoration, with Hood's Pills aiding the liver.
A fragment from editorials and letters discusses President Wilson's role at the Paris peace conference, Senate power over treaties, and reactions to the league of nations. It references Kipling’s If and debates over impeachment, urging support for Wilson and condemning violent rhetoric. Also notes income tax forms for farmers and local notices including Arbor Day and Yale alumni events.
Dates mark George Washington born 1782 and Abraham Lincoln activism 1842. Rembrandt Peale born 1778 in Philadelphia. John Naffitt Jr born 1819, a Confederate privateer. Armistice extended 1871. 1915 Russia loses an army corps. 1916 Italians seize Lugana Valley near Trent. 1917 Allied troops sever Athens from Central Powers. Bishop Tierney consecrated 1894.
Lieut. Gen Sir Robert Badden Powell founder of the Boy Scout movement born 62 years ago today. Poet Frank L Stanton born Charleston S C 62 years ago today. Clyde B Aitchison Interstate Commerce Commission member born Clinton Iowa 44 years ago today. Marguerite Clark Cincinnati actress born 32 years ago today. William J Klein National League umpire born Rochester NY 42 years ago today.
A book by Prof. W. H. Richards features over a thousand advertising headlines and showcard ideas. An Open Letter from Samuel Hicks at Coney Island to his son William in Skeeterville, Ark, describes sights and humor of the trip, with family anecdotes and reflections.
Kansas casualty list for today totals 2,008 with 1,341 listed as missing in action and 205 wounded severely. Died of disease is noted for Robert Willow of Wichita area. other names include Chester Mangels, George McRoberts, Everett Norton, Howard Salander, Henry Graves, and Sergeants Bretches, Safford, Sager, Tullos, plus several others returned to duty or reported killed such as John Riddle and Edward End Walter.
Dr Mary Walker aged 87 died at her home near Oswego after a long illness. A Civil War surgeon, she earned a congressional medal of honor and gained fame as the sole woman permitted to don male attire by an act of Congress.
Fragmented notices list an ad for window glass at Matthews with a phone contact for Miss Geneva Mekerland. Names Genev a Stromemi and Aeneas Gossard travel notices show Kan sas City weekend plans and Welda Kansas preaching trips. Swronay Se. heads to Topeka to join a church event while others pursue Chicago visitations.
A garbled OCR style note discusses taking a Laxcarin tablet when the tongue is coated and mentions routines before bed. It includes stray phrases about liver, eating, and a product line with a price and location but lacks coherent context or complete details. The text is fragmented with nonsensical insertions and misspelled terms.
The Varsity theatre showcases You Never Saw Such a Girl with Vivian Martin as a lonely girl and a menacing intruder. Mildred Harris stars in Borrowed Clothes. J Warren Kerrigan’s Prisoners of the Pines debuts next Friday, with Leis Wilson and Walter Perry. filming details reveal Oregon and California lumber camp scenes. Also shown is Fairbanks's It Cones Up featuring a dramatic hotdog incident. Dorothy Gish headlines Roots at Rowergeek next Friday and Saturday.
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