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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1919
Page
10
A essay discusses proposed memorial forms for World War I dead, weighing art versus utility. It cites Borglum and Harvey on memorial meaning and national expression, noting communities seek enduring messages in stone and bronze rather than mere functional structures.
A frightened sailor, wet and exhausted, clings to his dwindling resources as a storm traps the ship. He lights a final match that goes out, camps by the rails, and fires his last cartridge in a futile effort to survive. Despair drives him toward a suicide pact as he seeks a way toward Kavnas City to drown his sorrow.
An article from Lawrence describes merchants cutting monthly gifts to the Salvation Army budget fund, offering only small change instead. The piece questions if donors understand the drive and notes Lawrence's history of prompt responses. It also includes broader postwar peace terms discussed by the Kansas City Journal.
A terse meditation links biblical Lazarus and sanitation myths to wartime suffering. It notes the Kaiser’s high risks and the cost of leadership, suggesting political danger from paper promises and public figures like von Bethmann-Hellweg whose offers to die for Kaiser backfire amid casualties.
The Tribune’s concise restatement shows Germany surrendering 208000 to 172000 square miles of territory and its population dropping from 66 to 64 million. It includes Alsace Lorraine to France, parts of Upper Silesia to Czechoslovakia and Poland, and plebiscites in the Saar region. Also mentions demobilization to 2,000,000 troops by 1920 and naval limits, with fifty nine battleships noted.
A fragmentary column blends witty venting on judges critics and reporters with remarks on liquor laws Grace the press and everyday woes. It notes sighs of relief as sales continue two percent alcohol explores civic chatter and hints at local figures and events.
In Lawrence a county official notes ongoing rainfall delays harvest while Acacia Educational and Building association takes delivery of the Woodward property deed. A Lawrence man praises Santa Fe service over eastern lines and road engineers reveal expensive labor estimates with wage hikes possible on any project.
Fifty years ago Bob Francis's big black dog and another dog fought in Dailey's crockery shop scattering wares. Griffith Duncan & Co. received a load of fence wire. Wm. C. Tenney asked council to dedicate the old church for education. A log house on Vermont street lot 39 was slated for removal within 20 days. The city engineer to draft culvert and bridge plans for Rhode Island street at Quincy and Kentucky street at Adams. John Speer received 249.70 for city printing. Petitions seek 600 to build an observatory for Fraser's astronomical apparatus. Noon prayer meetings moved from library to Lawrence Provident association room daily 11 to 12.
Today marks anniversaries for Hon. Charles Marcil former speaker of the dominion house of commons born in Quebec 59 years ago Dr Albert Bushnell Hart Harvard professor born in Clarksville Pa 65 years ago George W Donaghey former governor of Arkansas born in Oakland La 1 year ago Edward J King congressman born in Springfield Mass 62 years ago William A Ashbrook congressman born in Johnstown Ohio 52 years ago
A compact notice recounts anniversaries from 1915 1917 and 1869 including New Hampshire ratifying the Fifteenth Amendment to the U S Constitution Harriet Beecher Stowe death noted and other dated items such as rail wrecks and railway company actions.
Washington July 1 Republicans of the 66th Congress present smooth cooperation after disagreements. Penrose named Finance Committee chair, Borah and Gronna comment on taxation. Cummins elected president pro tempore. In the House Longworth win, Steering Committee expansion agreed, and the body quickly moves on labor, South and Western agriculture representation. The first Republican House in eight years passes the woman suffrage amendment and starts appropriation bills.
A fragment references Dr Gretup an eye ear nose throat specialist with offices in the Dick Building. The text includes a scene with a mother sending Willie to fetch molasses and a lesson on avoiding dipping fingers while returning home.
An advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a simple preparation that removes intestinal mucus and reduces inflammation. The claim includes relief from stomach liver and intestinal ailments and mentions refunds after a single dose. Round Corner Drug Co. promotes the product with testimonials from doctors and patients.
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