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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1919
Page
2
The text urges consulting the County Agent for soil tests and farm problem solutions. It emphasizes unbiased, expert guidance and encourages discussing issues with the agent to get the best advice. The message reinforces the agent’s role in practical farming assistance.
The Postoffice in Lawrence warns Journal ad recipients to call the office if not received by 7 p m. A replacement may be sent between 7 and 7:30. The notice, dated January 18 1919, appears in a Lawrence Kansas publication alongside scripture quotes and a call for Jewish Armenian relief donations amid war fund appeals. It emphasizes community charity against hardship and mentions Bolshevism as a threat tied to famine.
Returning boys from France and cantonments flood Kansas colleges as campuses brace for a student surge. Universities push reconstruction tasks, while postwar funding gains from the income amendment pass three to one, easing support for schools amid crowding and strained resources.
The Lecompton area debates the Fort to Fort road amid high labor and material costs. The Sun urges re circulation of petitions to let property owners voice whether they can afford the higher price, stressing moral duty alongside employment needs.
The Lecompton Sun promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and tonic, Hood's Pills as a mild cathartic, and Peptiron iron pills, claiming combined use aids convalescence, purifies blood, and strengthens nerves. It notes a price claim of 25,000 per mile and asserts fairness to property owners.
The column reviews the Brewers Year Book as fiction reflecting prohibition era optimism and notes the shifting fortunes of brewers and liquor dealers. It mentions dog taxes reducing Douglas county dog numbers and remarks on taxation burdens for the poor. It also alludes to 1865 legislature expectations and ongoing conscientious objectors versus continual objectors.
A U S health service request urges churches nationwide to observe tomorrow as Health Sunday amid a roundup of historical birth and death dates and notable events from 1844 to 1917. The notice notes figures such as Isaac Lea Nicholson and John Tyler, and references parliamentary and imperial milestones.
A Kansas City Star classifica tion-like column argues the next Republican presidential nominee should be a well known business man who has engaged in diverse lines of trade. It promotes J. Ogden Armour as a model candidate and cites his influence in street railways, meat, groceries, and other industries while condemning Bolshevism and urging bipartisan action to counter it.
Today honors King Boris of Bulgaria born in Sophia 24 years ago and actress Olga Nethersole born in Kensington England 49 years ago. Also noted are Henry C. Stuart ex Virginia governor and War Industries Board member born in Wythesville Va 64 years ago Ruben Dario famed Latin American poet born in Segovia Nicaragua 55 years ago and Frank J Goodnow Johns Hopkins president born in Brooklyn 60 years ago. Secretary Redfield to address the Genesee Society banquet in New York City this evening. 24 hour shoe repair service listed with mail order options from A EF Koons Lawrence Kansas.
A miscellany quotes about fortune in love truth and beauty and the idea that adversity cannot diminish such riches. It notes the phrase wearers of commenda tion in the face. Also explains the woolsack in the house of lords and its wool origin. Includes a brief ad for Orange special ice cream and a Journal World want ad.
Rt. Rev. Thomas F. Hickey today completes his tenth year as bishop of the Catholic diocese of Rochester.
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