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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
4
Rankin admires Kansas Thirty-fifth Regiment for its battle prowess and grit at Argonne, arguing regular army neglects its sacrifice and urging National Guard honor. He contrasts war memory with civilian theater tropes and laments why only allied arms won the war, hinting at postwar military reforms and discipline.
Kansas residents defend the Thirty-fifth Infantry after a regular army officer criticized their appearance and discipline. Col Ed Little pledges to air Kansas resentment in Congress. Soldiers endure exhaustion and long march, defending their unit as proud National Guardsmen.
The piece weighs war impact on boxing as Americans balance war aims with viewing two men pound for a $100000 purse. It notes prohibition officials’ achievement in cleansing crime linked to whiskey, highlighting shifts in public priorities as men drinkers and reformers clash over national policy.
The excerpt argues that while liquor and tobacco harm are real, the drug habit is worse and more insidious. It claims drugs affect the public broadly, leading to weak and deformed children and contributing to crime, urging societies to address greater evils before lesser ones.
Rt. Hon. Henry W. Forster born years ago today, former War Office official in the new government. Rev. William H. Roberts, longtime Northern Presbyterian stated clerk, born Holyhead, Wales, 75 years ago. Nathan Straus, New York merchant and philanthropist, born in Rhenish Bavaria, 71 years ago. Rear Admiral Washington Lee Capps, former Emergency Shipping chief, born Portsmouth, Virginia, 55 years ago. Everett W. Lord, Massachusetts Employment director, born Surry, Maine, 48 years ago. Zane Grey, famed younger American novelist, born Zanesville, Ohio, 44 years ago.
The column lists milestones from 1574 to 1917 including Ben Jonson’s death, Guy Fawkes, Henri de Bertrand, and the Prince Consort’s vindication. It mentions a Memphis meeting of the Southern Alluvial Land Association and a note on ocean depth. Also quotes Henry J. van Dyke and a humorous quip about newlyweds.
An old advertising item promotes using Wizard Oil mixed with water in an atomizer or gargling for throat and nasal use during influenza epidemics. It claims to create an antiseptic defense and stop colds and sore throats, with a 30 cent price and money back guarantee if not satisfied.
A G A R member urges aid to European suffering and wounded, recounting personal donations to Red Cross and Armenian relief. He contrasts Prussian militarism with Roosevelt era ideals, defending military training and Roosevelt’s legacy against critics and professors.
The USDA outlines methods to judge cellar wintering quality for bee hives. Key checks include a hive entrance temperature near 50F, absence of moisture, and a dark cellar. bees should show low movement and minimal distress during late winter. Criteria cover brood health, fecal cleanliness, low loss figures, mold absence, and adequate winter stores to ensure spring buildup.
A New Jersey forester notes shade trees add value at about 20 million dollars, and stresses there are far too few trees statewide. The text highlights low planting costs and the broad benefits to property and environment.
Rev Dr William H Roberts of Philadelphia stated clerk of the general assembly and a leading figure in the Northern Presbyterian church marks his 75th birthday today.
Fragmentary ad style note references Dr Kings Discovery for cold relief and tonics priced around $1.20, mentions a druggist and high demand. Includes lines on constipation remedy and pure pasteurized ice cream from Wiedemann's with phone contact. Public discussion context hinted but unclear.
Persistent back pain lumbago and sciatica are advertised relief with St Jacobs Liniment. The ad claims fast, harmless relief by simple rubbing, cites a sixty year reputation, and urges readers to stop drugging kidneys while promoting a trial bottle from drug stores.
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