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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1919
Page
5
Abstracted fragments reflect a 1919 Kansas discussion of public affairs. Mentions Hutchinson contest in Kansas City, Boies Penrose finance chair, and daylight saving debates. Calls for cautious policy stance, noting shifting opinions among townspeople and church leaders.
The article notes farmers finishing harvest receive help from town men who work four to five hours in the fields to cover labor shortages. It also discusses German protests against American Negro troops in Germany and a rebate bill shifting tax payments into December and June, with Douglas county estimated to save about $10,000 yearly if enacted.
The Journal-World endorses a Tam Harley bill for two precinct committeemen per election cycle one man and one woman. It argues voter from bottom up strengthens party work and calls for frequent meetings where elected committeemen learn duties and responsibilities.
A Sabetha Herald note contrasts Miss Lilian Hughes leaving Kansas for Washburn College over educator shortages and California competition. The Leavenworth Times cites broad support for liberal higher education funding, the constitutional income amendment, and warns Kansas risks backwardness without reform and stable university appropriations.
The Salina Journal reports broad opposition to Burleson telephone rate hikes with state utilities commissions challenging the policy. Postmaster General Burleson and AT&T leader Theodore Vail defend the plan, while users complain of higher long distance costs and court rulings question agency authority.
An old health advisory urges waking routines of hot water with lime stone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and intestines. It claims this inside bath can relieve headaches bilious attacks constipation and general bodily impurities for sustained daily use.
The National War Garden Commission advises readers to start early and offers a free garden book. Instructions describe hotbeds, two types, and steps to prepare frames and glass sashes for early cabbage, lettuce, and other vegetables.
Key dates mark Renan’s birth and other milestones. Notable items include the 1852 Derby premiership, the Boer capitulation in 1900, Hay’s 1902 lecture, and wartime moves in 1915 1916 and 1917. Events span France Britain South Africa Russia Germany and the United States.
On this date in history several notable birthdays are observed. Rilen Terry, famed English actress born in Coventry. Stephen McKenna, rising English novelist born in London. Simon Ramberger, governor of Utah, born in Darmstadt. Rt. Rev. William F. Paber, Montana bishop, born in Buffalo. John R. Connelly, retiring Kansas congressman from the Sixth district, born in Brown County Illinois. Alvan T. Fuller, congressman from Massachusetts Ninth, born in Boston.
University of Kansas games in Robinson gymnasium saw Kappa Phi beat Brush league 19 to 6 with G M Brown scoring 13. Achoth edged Alpha Chi Omega 7 to 6 while Theta trounced W S G A 13 to 3. Gamma Phi Beta and Alpha Xi among probable finalists as second round ends Friday with semis Monday and final Tuesday night.
A nostril opening claim promotes Ely's Cream Baim as a fast acting remedy for catarrh and nasal congestion. The advertisement promises relief within a minute, easing headaches and nighttime breathing issues with a fragrant antiseptic application.
Kansas City Athletic Club plans to shift the indoor invitation meet from the early March dates to the latter part of the month. The event, held at Convention Hall, is part of the big meet organized by the club. Jayhawker team travel remains possible despite March 28 29 state basketball tournament. W C Hamilton confirms first year men will join the trip.
The fragment lists many individuals including Mrs. Uy, Mr. Merrist, Mrs. Gry Mower, and Emery Brown in a crowded community note. It mentions work, a fire, a burial, and hinted court or civic matters amid names and places such as Leavenworth and Davitt Stites. The text reads like a shuffled social column with scattered events.
A damaged OCR item mentions butter from Kaw Valley Creamery to be sold plain and in packages for a short time. It also notes a New York State Banks association call for a special meeting to reconsider an interest site matter related to the west Liberty loan issue.
Vocational training for returned soldiers is a question of great importance. Many veterans in the United States and Canada lack work due to disabilities, yet experts say they are turning the wreck of war into an asset through government supervised training. The Canadian Pacific Railway Angus Shops employ thousands and have aided reintegration, with foremen instructed to treat these veterans with care to help them become useful workers.
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