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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
8
The text discusses subscription rates for weekly service and advance payment terms, distance-based charges within 160 miles and beyond 180 miles, with references to the Associated Press copyright and a note on the Mexican Minister of War’s hurried Washington trip amid treaty talk and munitions needs.
A description states the Omsk government may have chosen the name Steiguling Russia to head propaganda. The text implies the chosen label evokes coercion and power, suggesting a figure with influence over opponents. The piece hints at a draconian, intimidating approach in official messaging.
After G W Newman left fifty thousand dollars for a county hospital and the community pledges three times that amount, Lyon County plans a bond vote to fund the project. The measure aims to create one of the region’s finest hospitals.
A casual remark about a well counts barrels with poetic license, but the publicity man chose not to add any extra barrels. He preferred credit loss over overstating facts.
A fragment notes the sector’s early claim of 4800 barrels as its initial performance, signaling industry promise and attracting men of sterling honesty to the venture. The terse record implies cautious optimism about the venture’s scale and integrity.
The piece notes early temperance laws moved barrels of alcohol out of sight to curb drinking. It argues Protestant churches aim to spread the Gospel and promote world peace. A real Christian should oppose oppression in any form, and missions spending is favored over war as a wiser use of resources.
Theodore Price of the U S Railway administration argues freight and passenger rates must rise to cover higher operation costs driven by labor and other expenses. He contends published rate gains are false and cites freight up twenty five percent and passenger up fifty percent with war tax and removed commodity rates. He notes the public accepts higher rates only if justified and questions fairness in wage disparities for skilled versus unskilled workers.
The passage lauds Hiram Johnson of California as a strong Republican candidate for president at the 1920 national convention. It recalls his record as governor, his Progressive ties, and suggests had Hughes allied differently, Johnson might have secured California’s electoral votes and the presidency. A closing line mentions Ajax tires traded for old ones at Banker's Garage.
A compact list highlights figures born or died, treaties, captures, and military milestones across years. Notable entries include Adam Smith born in Kirkcaldy died Edinburgh 1790, Drexel death Philadelphia 1862, Sultan of Zanzibar treaty with Britain 1872, Pretoria surrender 1900, Roosevelt return 1901, Arras progress 1915, Hampshire sinking 1916, and 1917 draft registration approaching ten million.
Sir Douglas Hazen chief justice of New Brunswick born fifty years ago today in New Brunswick. Gen Marcus J Wright Confederate general officer born in Purdy Tennessee eighty eight years ago. Tadislas Lazaro congressman born near Ville Platte Louisiana forty seven years ago. Richard C MacLawin MIT president born in Scotland forty nine years ago. Battling Nelson former champion pugilist born in Copenhagen Denmark thirty seven years ago.
Mrs. O C Wolfe of Kansas City and M Ann d Junkins and Mrs. Sherman Hate of Garden City Missouri have been visiting in Lawrence and went to Baldwin this morning.
One year into the war reports show German forces continuing advances on the south bank of the Aisne. American troops reportedly drove the enemy from Neuilly Wood in a bayonet charge. The Norwegian steamer Vinland was torpedoed by a German submarine off the Virginia Capes.
AP dispatch from Tokio describes Japanese soldiers attacking Christians in Cheami-ni, killing about 35 by swords and bayonets, burning churches and homes. Investigations by British and American consuls corroborate the atrocity and note other villages burned while Christians fled volatile fires.
Kansas expects an 218,500,000 bushel wheat harvest from 11,000,000 acres in 1920s conditions. State and federal agencies mobilize 220,000 harvest workers with wages 30 to 40 percent higher than last year. Average per capita yield valued at 315.34 dollars, with Reno county farmer noted for a 1,500,000 cash crop from 40,000 acres.
The article warns of two plant enemies entering the country from Europe the European corn borer and the European potato wart disease both in limited areas Massachusetts New York and Pennsylvania respectively Precautions urged to prevent spread reports symptoms broken tassels holes in stalks sawdust like material and wart growths on underground parts Readers urged to contact the U S Department of Agriculture in Washington DC for information and watch for new outbreaks.
Pittsburg Kansas June 4 The Arma State bank directors expected this afternoon to offer rewards for the arrest of robbers who took nearly 50000 in Liberty bonds during a raid on the bank vault Monday night. Brussels June 5 American visitors arrive daily to study opportunities here with American bankers showing interest in reconstruction and a New York trust company opening an office.
Four thousand quarts of whiskey confiscated since 1917 were sold at a government auction in Kentucky, bringing about $7,000 tax free for personal use. Brands sold for $1.50 to $2.00 a quart as crowds bid eagerly. The liquor, packed in trunks and boxes, was intended for shipment into dry regions in violation of the Reed law. Miss Olive Constant returned home from Washington D C after a year with the war risk department.
A New Yorker offers a book claim that tobacco habit can be ended in three days with benefits like calmness clear eyes and strong memory. The advertisement promises free book upon request from Edward J Woods TH 064 Station IF New York City and notes nicotine poison removal improves health and appetite.
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