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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1919
Page
2
Kansas City Star notes that hot water systems and bellans are not relevant to the good roads movement. It emphasizes caution to avoid spoiling the movement from its outset and mentions a figure of $53,000 per mile as a cost reference.
The clipped notes reference an 1885 earthquake with hundreds of deaths in Granada and parts of Spain, a 1898 dispute involving leaders Shaw and troops retreating before German advances east of a pre attack, and a 1916 event where the French submarine Foucault sank an Austrian scout cruiser in the Adriatic, with Allied attacks northward pushing German forces back.
Duke of Aesta born Genoa fifty years ago today as a key Italian commander in the late war. Prince Arthur of Connaught born thirty six years ago today, related to King George. Lord Balfour of Burleigh born seventy years ago today, noted statesman and scholar. Sir Alfred Yarrow head of a major English shipbuilder born seventy seven years ago today. Major General William P. Duvall U S A retired born in St Marys County Maryland two years ago today.
Fragmented OCR excerpt references Gabriel, Norman Hapgood and a League of Free Nations. It discusses responses to administration supporters, warns against Bolshevik or similar threats, and calls for unity in Douglas county to align with a broader civilizational stance.
The Lecompton Sun highlights Lawrence banks finishing the year in excellent condition with solid earnings. It notes increased operating costs and the potential need for a slight rate rise, while praising local banks for supporting county campaigns and the community, including Lecompton.
Barton county Kansas has let a contract for twenty seven miles of east west highway at fifty three thousand dollars per mile. The plan shows local wealth and enterprise but may hurt Kansas good roads aims. The piece argues high costs will force Kansas to seek other paving materials and questions federal aid prospects.
The Sualina Union disputes the Lawrence Journal-World claim that A. W. Smith was sold out at a state convention. It states he was nominated after a hard fight, lost amid populist trends, and notes Major Morrill was later nominated and elected, with Smith not seeking governor again.
A critical column attacks wartime bureaucracy and the Bureau of Standards over optical glass shortages. It accuses Democratic leaders of hindering American glass production, promotes private expense by officers for gear, and calls out public funds used for self-praise while soldiers suffered from equipment shortfalls.
A compact, dated miscellany notes on phrases, travel, and humor. It cites Prof Watt A Dubb on a biblical origin of a proverb, jokes about fly swatters, monetary coinage, a Kansas soldier in France, and light commentary on February holidays. It also lists Today’s Anniversaries highlighting Samuel Woodworth and others with brief biographical notes.
A fragment recalls an eight year old boy landing in Lawrence Kansas in 1861 as the Civil War began, hinting at personal memories and schooling advantages from that period. The text is incomplete, limiting full context or firm details.
The letter recalls a Kansas upbringing near Hesper and enlistment in the Twelfth Kansas. It urges unity across divisions, supports Red Cross relief, and condemns hoarded wealth while stressing continued government support, fatigue-free patriotism, and the Stars and Stripes. RT. Cook advocates aiding starving Near East populations.
A large picture of Theodore Roosevelt appears in the Sunday Chicago Tribune edition featuring a city drugstore feature by Steve. The image, prominent on the page, accompanies local column notes and historical reminiscences.
A fragment urges giving freely to soldiers and comforts, recalling starved babies of Asia Minor and the broader wartime relief appeal. Strong entities referenced include soldiers, Asia Minor, and aid. The note emphasizes generosity and humanitarian aid amid conflict.
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