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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1919
Page
2
A fragmentary reflection describes the so called peacock woman shedding ornamental charm for practical labor. It envisions a shift from fashion excess to time discipline and useful work, while preserving the idea of beauty as professional adornment.
The State Board of Health proposes to perpetuate the memory of Dr Fitzsimons, killed in service, by renaming the Bell Hospital at Rosedale Memorial Hospital. Gov Crambine’s meeting supported enlarging Kansas University medical school facilities to honor him. The plan aims to give new life to medical education and war-time service in the state.
The notice highlights women entering war work in munition factories and related industries. It urges health by using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for female ailments, claiming many have found strength during this period. The flier also mentions night school for Russians and Mexicans joining programs.
Kansas lawmakers debate raising the daily wage to improve living costs for state officials. Current pay lags behind many states, with comparisons to Oregon and Kentucky. Supporters argue the fifty day session plus travel expenses strain the budget, while opponents fear expense growth. The issue mirrors a long history of wage debates for the house and senate members.
Testimony from Lawrence residents describes relief from backache and kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Advertisements claim 60,000 Americans recommend the remedy at home. Readers urged to try Doan's for persistent urinary symptoms and kidney pains.
The Kansas Senate votes to invite Governor Allen to a joint meeting of the House and Senate to discuss tenancy evils and farm ownership. The governor’s message highlighted remedies to expand farm ownership and reduce tenancy, with Sen Schoch urging full gubernatorial input and insight on European developments.
Rares Topeka proposes a bill in Kansas to require counties to pay 1200 to 1500 dollars to help defray the expenses of maintaining a county farm agent and bureau. Roads cited as poor but no waste of effort. notices urge use of want-ads for opportunity. A Worcester woman named as New England’s first woman bank director. TANLAC-City Drag Store.
An advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a miracle hair dye that hides gray, darkens hair naturally, and makes hair look youthful after one or two applications. It claims widespread use and urges readers to buy at drug stores.
Kansas officials project 14 320 732 for state roads from federal and license fee sources as Congress considers a large outlay. The State Highway Department estimates 1 482 078 5 from a proposed fund share with more federal aid expected this year. The commission also plans to lift the federal contribution for county construction from 15 to 22 percent of contract price.
Readings show livestock values increasing, with a noted rise in an annual department estimate. The report highlights a valuation shift to about eight dollars per head and broader increases across the sector.
J A Greer of 417% Lyon Street San Francisco claims Tanlac restored energy and appetite after years of illness. He says he lost forty seven pounds from sickness, then regained weight and now eats normally with improved digestion, sleep, and reduced catarrh. He touts Tanlac as wonderful and urges others to try it.
The United States Department of Agriculture presents a study on road maintenance. It notes the vast length of public roads and the small fraction with hard surfaces. It emphasizes the need for effective devices to maintain smooth surfaces and prolong road life.
A garbled historical OCR passage discusses road use, drainage and planning concerns, noting untested methods and insufficient data. It mentions varying opinions among readers and authorities on the best approach, referencing prior works and the need for clearer, more reliable assessments.
The department warns winter road protection is essential to prevent damage from freezing and thawing. They urge timely grading to fill depressions and drain pooling, and require soil and subgrade stabilization to avoid costly repairs.
A historical note outlines a unique highway modeling approach noting six day five feet and a site in Washington. The description mentions relief features such as rows of trees houses and landscape elements and discusses proper relocation methods and grading to improve road construction.
A 4000 year old term resurfaces in Canadian discourse as “great highway centers.” Westen's Ontario groups push the provincial legislature to enact laws aligning with this revived phrase and its contemporary meaning.
A Burdett resident recounts nervous breakdown and fatigue relieved by Vinol. A farmer’s wife and mother of three says the tonic built her up, improved appetite, and strength after ineffective medical treatment. A Dukedom Tennessee reader endorses Vinol for performance and health.
Douglas county and the Jewish Armenian relief fund show gradual gains as many subscriptions stay under two dollars. University sororities and fraternities boost totals with district committees reporting contributions from townspeople and faculty, listed among numerous individual donors and amounts.
An old advertisement touts Miller's Antiseptic Oil, a thick remedy claimed to relieve aches and pains in minutes. It mentions applications to joints and muscles and offers a $4 bottle with a money-back guarantee from Round Corner Drug Store.
Washington January 22 Frank B Snyder head of the fed administration s meat division said he would not recommend abandoning the price agreement policy despite a hog surplus when the hog committee meets January 28 to set February prices. Fortify the system against disease by ertritying and enriching the Neel in other words take Hood s Sarsaparilla.
A budding humor author sent a playful verse to a daily editor and asked about its status. The editor replied that the joke arrived safely but to the present they have not seen it.
A Beaten man named Tasmanian Jack is described as a broad tradesman. He is a barber, tobacconist, ceiling repairer, electrical engineer, certifying engineer for the Derwent, organist and churchwarden, stencil cutter, woodworker, billiard hall keeper, proprietor of circulating theses, and manager of the town hall.
The Brooklyn Eagle comments on the proverb about tempering the wind for the shorn wolf and warns that traders should seek their own applications, reflecting a stance on individual action and prudence.
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