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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1919
Page
5
The Kansas Mahin or Bone Dry Law ruling upholds the Kansas Supreme Court and limits executive veto power. It shifts leverage to legislatures and Congress, signaling a return to government by the people and diminishing executive authority. The decision, tied to Webb Kenyon and President Taft, affects national as well as state bodies.
The text notes money in bees and Kansas beekeepers, but warns that extracting it leads to stings. It also mentions American soldiers settling back into civil life with various groups, including newspaper men who dubbed them Sammies.
Observers note a forthcoming shift in state leadership as the new legislature prepares to convene in Topeka. Meanwhile Kansas City financiers plan a large laundry investment in the capital city, signaling economic activity.
The piece notes state ratifications nearing the required two thirds and hints at an imminent official proclamation. It suggests the drys will solidify power, with the anticipated announcement soon after and placed between a society item and a death notice in the paper.
The piece argues labor leaders warned by the government of soldiers manning the harbor if unions acted, but they defied. It notes two million soldiers under orders and criticizes rapid demobilization as impractical. It questions profiteering in horse and mule sales and urges practical use of common sense by the American people.
A December Washington statement places U S deaths from Spanish influenza at 200000 to 350000, with a later London report stating world mortality above 6000000. The epidemic, likened to the 14th century outbreak, is described as far deadlier in America than the Great War.
The author recalls a single defining war uniform worn by French women. A plain black dress with fitted sleeves, a severe bonnet, and long black crepe veil stands out as chic and uniquely French. Paris dazzles with war colors, plumes, and masculine glory, yet women refrain from mimicking male military attire.
Advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla Peptiron and Hood's Pills as a trio for restoring health and purifying blood after influenza and blood poisoning. Claims rapid, real convalescence and disease prevention with the combination. Mentions Harper's Magazine quote about colors of France.
Humorous notes compare army and civil life while noting social shifts. The column mentions Dr Burris Jenkins Kansas City Post, concerns over titles, and a cash basis shift for the Douglas Go Farmers’ Cooperative Association effective January 1 1919 with a call to patrons to settle debts.
Admiral Stewart, renowned American naval officer famed for cruise against privateers during the War of 1812, grandfather of Charles Stewart Purnell, died November 6, 1865.
The court rules that a veto requires a two thirds vote of the quorum in Congress or legislative body for approval. This ruling narrows executive authority and clarifies the thresholds for overriding a veto.
Topeka Jan 9 The United States Supreme Court upheld a legislative veto power over a governor's veto by two thirds of the quorum rather than two thirds of all members. The ruling alters how Kansas and other states may override vetoes and affects Webb Kenyon act interpretation. Justice West noted recon sideration after veto need only two thirds of the present quorum.
A brief note from Rankin's Drug Store showcases a line about happiness, praising unselfish effort for others and warning against self-centered desire. The message emphasizes modest, communal joy over selfish pursuits.
The line asserts that only personal qualities endure, conveying a timeless reflection on character.
Advertised Zema solution promises instant relief from itching and healing of eczema blotches ringworm rashes and similar skin diseases. Sold at drug stores for 35 cents or one dollar for extra large bottle. Zemo is described as penetrating non greasy and easy to apply. Cleveland based E W Rose Co. promotes its effectiveness.
Translation of prehistoric tablets from the University of Pennsylvania museum shows women served as public officials in Hittite Cappadocia 5 000 years ago. Prototypes of newspaper men appear in some cases, while a woman mayor sometimes held independent status alongside male municipal heads. Dr A B L Soyce of Oxford completed the decipherments, revealing governance details across ancient provinces, cities, and coordinated powers. The tablets offer insight into life in the ancient kingdoms near Mesopotamia and the broader region from the Mediterranean to the Black Sea.
The idea of raising deer as a domestic meat supply has been advocated, with supporters believing deer farming could help bolster food resources. The discussion centers on potential benefits and feasibility for national food security and agricultural practice.
The piece argues that Virginia deer and Rocky Mountain elk are highly adaptable for domestication and profitable like cattle. Elk have thrived under domestication worldwide, showing vigor and hardiness in diverse environments, including rough terrains such as the Ozarks and Alleghenies, where elk farming could be viable.
Japanese researchers report a coffee substitute that passes as natural coffee in flavor and quality. Chemical analysis by experts suggests the substitute is more wholesome and retains the characteristic taste, though some caution about authenticity remains.
A playful line from the Boston Transcript notes that separating the word notable between letters highlights why more people remain less famous. The remark blends linguistic wit with media critique about fame.
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