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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1919
Page
3
A local column fragment covers community items including Frank Smith selling calves, a critique of fundraising appeals for Jewish Armenian drive workers, and a rebuke of cigarette claims. It notes Boy Scouts aiding civic awareness and urges proper flag respect amid a perpetually worn American flag.
The passage argues the six year struggle to restore prewar conditions and avoid mass unemployment has failed. It notes empty freight cars at rail terminals and wages rising during war, but predicts a return to hard times when veterans come home, with government spending and new bonds unlikely to fix it. It critiques medical ethics and party politics.
Special meeting of Lawrence Lodge No. 6 will be held next Saturday at 7 p.m. at the center. W M Herbert Thompson and P Smith will discuss plans for the Queen Victoria centenary celebration with English women in attendance.
Paul C. Rankin criticizes Henry Ford’s newspaper branding and notes the season’s tax and liquor referendum debates. He recalls a police court view of Lawrence citizens and mocks trading stamps schemes. He laments Eastern jury verdicts and a woman who killed her pet band.
Highlights include Henry J. Raymond born in Lima New York 1820 and Constance Fenimore Woolson dying in Venice 1894. Also Edward VII proclaimed 1901 and Panama Canal leadership change in 1907 plus wartime events in 1915 1916 and Belgian deportation offer in 1917. A Denver convention gathers Colorado cattle and horse associations.
A noted authority explains indigestion stems from hyper acidity and fermented undigested food. He recommends four ounces of Jad Salts daily to neutralize acid and stimulate digestive organs, claiming many users see relief after the first dose.
The Sigma Nu chapter lists former members who wore military uniforms, naming many with ranks and service details from 1915 to 1918. Entries include Bowden, Humphrey, Grimes, Ingram, Green, Hoefer, Ellis, Williams, Van Demark, and many more across Army Navy and aviation branches, with several deaths noted and dates ranging through 1918.
The fragment lists many personal names and professional references including Dr. Grelup and various S A initials. It notes the 207th anniversary of Frederick the Great’s birth and offers a medical claim about Loud’s Sarsaparilla. It also references art topics praising Christ life depictions by world famous painters.
A vintage ad touts Pape's Cold Compound to break a cold in hours. It promises quick relief from nasal congestion discharge headaches feverishness throat soreness and sneezing with two hour dosing and three doses total. The item costs a few cents and requires no doctor or preparation.
Viscount Ditton born 75 years ago today. Edith Wharton born in New York City 57 years ago. Beatrice Harraden born Hempstead England 55 years ago. Marcus A. Smith born near Cynthiana Kentucky 67 years ago. Charles H Niehaus born Cincinnati 64 years ago. These birthdays highlight prominent cultural and political figures recognized in today’s note.
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