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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1919
Page
7
A national association for the protection of American rights in Mexico has been organized. It aims to alert the American government to developments below the border and to monitor events there, though its current effectiveness remains limited.
Farmers, living along good roads, say they would not return to the old mud road system for any consideration. The remark highlights a shift toward better rural infrastructure and its impact on farming communities.
David W. Entriken, inventor of the sickle-bar grass and grain mower, died in Pennsylvania last week at age 94. His early clumsy machine required three horses, but it advanced hay and grain harvesting. He failed to patent the contrivance or secure royalties yet regretted only that his invention cost farmers more than his hoped price.
The text notes Londoners chaffing General Pershing with pride in entertaining him as a subtle nod to American influence in the war. It suggests Pershing enjoys himself and need not hurry home, though a favorable recommendation could promote him to full general, given the army’s limited active forces.
Farmers from Sa line county declare at a recent meeting that the hard surface road project harms their interests. They adopt resolutions condemning motor car dealers politicians and businessmen for pushing permanent roads, arguing their aims differ from those of others.
The article notes a prolonged dockyard strike in New York resisting closed shop demands by steamship and dock owners. Kansas soldiers returning from overseas observed dockside enforcement, hearing they might not be landed during strikes, while workers endured long hours and low wages to support wage disputes.
A transport’s baggage unloading stalled when dockyard workers refused to operate a shipboard steam winch, forcing soldiers to carry loads ashore. A jackie’s demonstration showed the lever setup, but civilian labor rules required two workers per lever, slowing the process and revealing the union as a chokepoint for overseas cargo.
Joseph H. Shea United States ambassador to Chile born in Lexington Indiana 56 years ago today Lord Dunsany famed playwright born in England 41 years ago today William A. Johnston Kansas chief justice born in Oxford Ontario 71 years ago today Henry Pontoppidan Danish author Nobel laureate born in Fredericia Denmark 62 William Gillette actor and playwright born in Hartford Connecticut 64 years ago today
Today’s anniversaries recall events from 1862 to 1917 including Martin Van Buren’s death in Kinderhook New York born December 5 1782. It notes Lord Cranworth 1868 and David B Hill defending Cleveland in 1894. Details drift to treaties and war credits.
The piece blends humorous vignettes on agriculture diet and public life. It mischiefs about the federal department of agriculture urging wool growth while critics worry meat prices. It parodies near beer labels and quips about jazz London and Kaiser era comforts.
Lawrence Optical advertises eye glasses exclusively at 1025.M featuring frames and lenses for general eyewear needs. The short promo highlights selection and focus on optical products in a local retail setting.
A concerned note states that due to law prohibiting night work for women, an arduous task keeps someone up late, with a reminder against sitting up for the writer. The message implies domestic or social restrictions affecting nightly routines.
Congress twice censured a president Andrew Jackson in June 1884 for causing the removal of government deposits of about ten million dollars from the United States bank. John Tyler in 1843 was elected as a Whig but acted as a Democrat opposing his party.
The passage warns against confusing cynicism with wisdom born of disillusionment. It argues resentment and bitterness masquerade as insight, while true understanding comes from a broader study of humanity. An acquaintance with mankind should reveal hopeful knowledge, not hardened skepticism.
Describes a starfish drm ending in a small red eye that does not form an image but is highly sensitive to light. The eye helps the starfish detect distant illumination differences from the surrounding area, aiding orientation and awareness.
A brief reflection suggests that religious life is a path and not merely a hymn. The note cites Madime as the source thought, highlighting contemplation over ritual form.
The Sun Fairies request a story, urging Mr Sun to brighten them. He recalls a luncheon with the King of the Clouds and a long old tale about a figure who would cry rather than shine, sent by Nurse Fog to balance sunny days with rain, introduced by the Purple Fairies and the Ring of the Clouds.
Little Vivian enters the parlor and notices slip coverings have been removed from the furniture. She exclaims to her mother that the chairs look as though they wore nightgowns, adding a playful, curious moment to the menial domestic scene.
A historical notice notes a customer order for soda water from Mc Nish with a contact phone number 198. The brief line preserves the era’s casual commerce tone.
Senator Page a Republican from Vermont publicly stated he would not approve the peace treaty after a White House visit with President Wilson. He refused to discuss the conference. Senator Sterling of South Dakota also declined to detail the talks, noting no mention of the Shantung settlement and limited discussion of article 10.
Lincoln, a delegate, proposed William Bissell for governor at the first Illinois Republican state convention on May 29, 1856. He then spoke for an hour with such fire that reporters forgot to note it, and the speech was never recorded.
The article asserts origin of the song The Red White and Blue in America with Thomas A Becket as author after moving to the United States. It notes controversy over adaptation by the English and claims no similar English version existed before 1860.
An early 20th century health claim touts tempo phosphate as the sole path to firm flesh, vigor, and nerve power. It argues thin, weak appearances reflect nerve decay and lack of energy, urging readers to use entender barber Eu ro-Phosphate to restore weight, health, and vitality, while warning about potential weight gain.
The piece quotes Victor Hugo on instincts in crises and contrasts crises with inner force. It notes a perplexity that yields insight, bitter opposition that fires the soul, and peril that reveals hidden bravery. L Watkinson remarks on two heroisms arising from catastrophe.
A Life magazine snippet notes Amos Darby is the village’s first reader at Parkinson’s grocery store when the postman delivers the weekly newspaper. The exchange frames Darby as a local distinction, humorously elevating his role in everyday village life.
Nemesis is a goddess personifying divine distribution of fortune and misfortune to each person. She embodies justice and retribution, ensuring that every individual receives their allotted share of good or bad luck.
Japan agreed to all United States proposals for joint action in Russia. Five towns behind the German lines were bombed by French and British airmen. Total German casualties since General Foch's drive began are estimated at 180000.
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