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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1919
Page
8
An Eastern writer claims quail are extinct while cooling bottles and battles over Campbell’s bill and presidents dominate talk in Lawrence Kansas on July 10 1919. The discussion weaves through the United States flag work at desks and debates about peace while hints of leadership and political maneuvering surface amid summer heat.
Employers report a week’s start with man on duty as Kansas remains dry or nearly so. The note suggests misused wages may extend to some workers and their families. The text closes with a reference to Kansas City packers.
Bolshevist officials explain that the former czar of Russia was put to death because he was considered a danger to Bolshevism. The czar was not thought to be a very strong man while alive, but his enemies in their explanations have given him a rather handsome epitaph.
The piece argues Douglas County should advance dairy resources using Kansas alfalfa fed to cows, noting long freight routes still yield a strong dairy state. It contrasts postwar education as thousands of ex servicemen study at British or French universities, enriching their art and architectural understanding through visits to cathedrals and museums.
A critique of the zone postage system arguing it fosters provincialism and biases against national papers. It cites small publishers seeking subscribers and cites the New York Tribune editorial support as reflecting jealousy, calling the system one of the most indefensible pieces of postal legislation.
A letter mailed to Alaska or the Philippines costs the same two cent postage. The zone system, like a subsidy, aims to keep the public well informed as the basis for a progressive, prosperous people and good government. The article notes this was the purpose behind the staged system before the present measure was enacted.
A compilation of opinions from German and Allied sources on the Versailles Treaty, denouncing Germany’s stance as a scrap of paper. It cites Vorwärts Deutsche Zeitung and Tageblatt as refusing to honor the pact and argues that Germany seeks revenge and will not keep the treaty. Also notes domestic calls to trust in God and stay wary of promises.
One year ago today in the war French forces launched a vigorous offensive on the Marne salient marking a pivotal action in the conflict.
The column notes Willard's fame is his fortune while Tex Rickard laments a $100,000 fight profit and Elks elect Pain as Grand Exalted Ruler. It mocks decoration pride, cites Woodrow on Peace, mentions Funston hospital corps furloughs, stricter U.S. entry funds, a bank safe robbery lapse, dog dye fashion, and a aging Deacon era ladder following a fire truck.
The Journal-World advertises a variety of shoe styles fifty years ago by McCurdy Bros including hip boots calf biamerals plain brogans opera slips and full polish kid boots and other labeled footwear. Manhattan reports large catfish catches of 131 89 and 65 pounds. Two men were killed by Indians near Minneapolis Kansas. L H Douglas a Denver colored printer was appointed to a government printing post.
A large argument preceded a plant in Washington admitting workers to the union. Six brickmasons in another state were dismissed from the union for collaborating with a colored mason. A national horse fair occurred at Leavenworth on June 2 with exhibitors from multiple states. The steamship Saratoga reached New York harbor with sixteen yellow fever cases aboard and two deaths en route from Havana. Governor Claflin of Massachusetts signed the prohibitory law. a June date to become effective. Coal shortages left a cold day, prompting an offer to act in 1917.
A concise list notes events from 1800s to 1917, including Holland’s Napoleonic union, Col. John C. Fremont’s California governorship, Brown’s bronze statue, Debs’s arrest during a railroad strike, Henry G. Davis’s vice presidential nomination, German responses to diplomacy, Russian advances in Volhynia, and France’s insistence on Alsace Lorraine without a plebiscite.
Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Mallet British ambassador to Turkey born 55 years ago today. Sir Richard Lake lieutenant governor of Saskatchewan born in Lancashire England 59 years ago today. Maj. Gen. Harry C. Hale U S A born near Galesburg Illinois 58 years ago today. Hugh M. Dorsey governor of Georgia born at Fayetteville Georgia 48 years ago today.
George Fred Williams former U S minister to Greece and Democratic nominee for Massachusetts governor is 67 years old today born in Dedham Massachusetts John A Heydler president of the National League born in Lafargeville New York is 50 years old today Dr Carl Phillips has returned from military service and resumes medical practice at 817 Mass Street over SafetMarks telephone 373
A Boston Transcript note recalls a little girl asking at a library for The Four Horses in the Eucalyptus and notes many similar mix ups. It mentions Mrs Threle’s letter at auction describing a neighbor’s maid seeking a loan for Milk and Asparagus Lost.
A boy named Bert cannot eat porridge without distress and quarrels with his sister over her friend. He explains he cannot help his rudeness because the girl affects him exactly like porridge, highlighting a metaphor for his emotional reaction.
A Washington visit by Commander Evangeline Booth of the Salvation Army is planned to receive the Distinguished Service Medal from Secretary of War Baker. The piece emphasizes decisive self-reliance and notes the ceremony in Washington today.
Itching torture and skin irritation can be stopped with Zemo, sold by druggists. The remedy claims to clear eczema itch pimples and rashes, with minor blemishes disappearing overnight. Priced at 35 cents for regular and one dollar for extra large bottles, it is described as non staining non greasy and safe for sensitive skin. The E. W. Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.
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