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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1919
Page
4
Douglas County honored its servicemen on the Fourth of July with reflections on a past spent in France. Veterans recalled green fields in Alsace, the Vosges mountains, and windows bright with American flags. Homesickness tempered the day as discussions turned to old Fourth celebrations and the lure of fellow townspeople.
The community expresses joy at the boys returning home from service and links the Fourth of July observance to their safe return. Residents hope for many more Fourths spent at home among friends, celebrating their bravery, dangers faced, and honorable work.
Readers complain about the poor condition of Douglas County roads and urge the new chairman Al Andrews to prioritize maintenance. The letter notes potholes, drainage issues, and bad grading on roads like Twenty-First Street, calling for better oiling and upgraded country roads to aid farmers and residents.
A 1919 verse salutes independence and liberty, mixing references to Jefferson, Franklin, Adams, Hancock and the Declaration with a boxing ring image. It celebrates national ideals and patriotism, noting July sun and forty eight fists in the flag while praising champions Willard and others.
A quirky opinion notes a push for a lazy pill that would make near beer feel closer to real beer. The writer vents humor about marketing a beverage that tastes more like true beer with minimal effort.
The latest print note recalls the receiver contending state officials hastened trouble by stirring things up hindering settlement. It remains unclear if state officials have adopted the receiver’s stance or shifted position.
A narrator describes overland travel to Colorado as a bold adventure amid constant rain along the route, pondering the question of what such a journey reveals about resilience and exploration.
The passage weighs arrival certainty over timing as navigational methods by air face challenges. It hints at experimental attempts and the need to understand ascent features while crossing, noting each crossing adds to resolving the overall problem.
The American Army of Occupation is no mote. The Third Army has been dismantled by the withdrawal of a part of its strength. The remaining troops will be known simply as Forces on the Rhine. How long these forces stay depends on future developments. The greater part of the American Expeditionary Force is already at home or will be there shortly.
Historical notes suggest fewer personal injury accidents as motor vehicles replace horse drawn transport. Runaway incidents were common in old times with serious or fatal injuries, but recent decades show far fewer injuries despite rising traffic.
Officials pleaded for weeks before the railroad administration agreed to cooperate in harvest efforts. The extra harvest hands may arrive too late to save all the wheat, revealing that officials’ visions are too often limited by their office walls.
The piece notes the harvest nearly finished and credits Kansas officials for countering potential I W W interference. It asserts the state warned agitators would trigger a strong response from both official and private resources to protect the harvest, preventing widespread disruption.
The article notes difficulty in finding a Mexican leader to restore order as Carranza provokes U.S. offense and Angeles, favored by Washington, becomes Villa’s potential rival. It predicts a turning point where the United States must choose to aid a Mexican leader or intervene directly to stabilize the country.
The former Kaiser William pays taxes for the first time, following Dutch example. The Hollanders insist on duties of the common man, hoping to shape a good citizen from the guest at Amerongen.
W T Beck writes from Holton Recorder praising American women in France for boosting army morale. He notes women nurses and nurses in camps, canteens, and hospitals provided essential service and a feminine touch that steadied soldiers. He acknowledges some women were unfit or pursued adventure, but lauds overall impact on morale and wartime effort.
Raymond E. Latham of Manito Illinois tells how Tanlac restored his health after nine years of indigestion sour stomach bloating and weakness. He gained weight regained his appetite and now feels well and strong. Tanlac sold in Lawrence by R R Hickson and in Baldwin by T A Kitehcock.
Mrs Kansas Chigier and friends arrange a park gathering to welcome returned overseas soldiers. The event aims to prevent feelings of abandonment, though a note predicts one item may be missed. The Vin Sisters Blanch and Rows stage celebrated art across France.
Ten-pin and seven-back artists declare that inability to bowl up has been one treason for keeping their bowling down. And last but not least, jest you have forgotten it, though the boom of the cannon, the explosion of the cracker and the snap of the cap pistol have by their absence failed to bring it to your attention. This is the fourth day of July and our National Independence Day, the 148th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
A fragment notes a catalog style list of rouge shades and brands once found at McCulloch's shop. Mentioned items include Mary Garden Melba Dorin Pernpian Biocm and Jonteel. No dates or locations provided beyond the store name.
A digest of 50 years past items mentions Simpson's private bank ads in three languages English German Swedish. Two marriage licenses issued by Judge Hendry to Cohn and Goldstandt and to Redington and McKanan. Stock stolen by Indians on Solomon River. J P Crane bought a $600 team in St Louis. Waubaunsee Herald praises Lawrence city scenery and railroads. Sycamore lumber valued at $50 60 per thousand. Davelas County Agricultural Society officers listed. Notable incomes cited: A T Stewart $3 019 218. Benner $183 841. Dex ter horses affecting income. Jim Fisk income nil.
The column questions a boxing match between Dempsey and an opponent, arguing the outcome could reveal a hit or a crooked fight. It notes prize fighting as a business and mocks promoters for not staging a major, million-dollar event to aid the Red Cross during wartime.
The text notes auto races on Labor Day base ball on Memorial Day and prize fights on Independence Day. It mentions instructions to girls regarding decorations and hopes that the Siethos in charge rate soldiers to present medals in French fashion, though the medalee prefers improvement. It comments that the French method was mixed with cigarette and sometimes garlic flavor.
A compact timeline lists milestones such as the start of a weekly mail stage between Philadelphia and Pittsburg in 1804, dedication of the Washington statue in New York in 1804, and many other 19th and early 20th century items including monuments, political meetings, and battles. It references the Falls of St Anthony centennial in 1800s, Denmark Norway Sweden meeting in Copenhagen, and American troops in Paris for Independence Day.
British and French moved on the Asiago plateau while American and Australian forces captured Hamel south of the Somme. President Wilson at Mount Vernon restated U S war aims and unity.
The passage extols a woman’s beauty as a sign of good health not cosmetics. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a temperance tonic for women, available in liquid or tablet form from drug stores or by sending 10c to Buffalo NY. It also advocates intestinal cleansing with castor oil or Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, a sugar coated pill made from May-apple aloe jalap root.
Today marks anniversaries for Lord Sydenham of Combs former War Ministry member Stephen T Matther director of national parks United States government born in San Francisco 52 years ago Lieutenant Colonel Ulysses S Grant III grandson of Grant born in Illinois 38 years ago Calvin Coolidge Massachusetts governor born Plymouth Vermont 47 years ago Joseph Pennell Philadelphia born artist illustrator author 59 years ago George M Cohan Providence Rhode Island born 42 years ago
Dr Orelup of the eye ear nose throat practice in the Dick building urges readers to sign their own Declaration of Independence and place their name on a War Savings Certificate on that day.
Reader notes sending a letter to Summer resorts Jense Mention about seeing an advertisement in the Lawrence Daily Journal World.
The notice promotes a Missouri resort for a week or two with fishing boating and swimming. It advertises a hotel at $2.54 per day, shade trees cool nights and a mineral spring near Warrensburg. Contact Gray & Baker for rates and railroad details.
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