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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1919
Page
5
A roundup of small items notes Kansas City safety pride amid auto theft concerns, Jess Willard sparring partner loss, job market shifts, and a shift from wait-and-see policy on the border. It mentions Douglas County property value rises and mixed views on hard work, plus U.S. and British wartime ties and American nurses aiding Allied relief efforts.
The passage notes doubts about the German revolution and its leaders pressuring the Allies to soften terms to absolve the ex-Kaiser. It suggests recurring factions seize control after uprisings and questions the framing of peace terms by German actors.
Advice to explorers urges twilight squad leaders in Douglas county to carry compasses and move toward center of fields as shocks grow dense. Farmers cling to edge cutting while Lawrence workers plunge into the wheat jungles, leaving workers scarce and field wandering risky.
The article notes the German fleet surrendered as a unit and then disappeared by self-destruction. It questions how the armistice terms allowed German crews to man and sink their ships without Allied guards and reflects on disarmament views held in the United States.
H P Cornett of 618 East Gandy Denison Texas reports his two weak pale children gained weight and vitality after taking Tanlac. He says they sleep well eat hearty and are playful again and endorses the medicine. Tanlac is sold in Lawrence City Drug Store and Tound Comer Drug Co in Denison and Eudora by A A White Adv.
The text argues Germany will act only when compelled and will try to hinder the Allies whenever possible. It notes American observers underestimate German resolve and asserts the need for firm Allied strategy to counter German aims and the sinking of the German fleet.
A Leavenworth Times remark questions how long Germany should tax itself to cover the cost of restoring fruit trees cut down by the Huns in France, noting it would take nearly twenty years if Americans owned the orchards.
The Christian Science Monitor uncovered a historical guide for railroad staff noting rules for conductors trainmen and station masters. It describes measures for delays compensating running time warnings by the head brake man and conductor duties to watch for dangers on the track.
Newton Jansan cites Mr. Thomas E. Gibbon on Mexico in need of a saving power from outside forces. He argues intervention similar to Egypt under England and the Philippines and Cuba under the Platt amendment could stabilize Mexico.
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales born at White Lodge Richmond 25 years ago today to Prince Jaime second son of the king and queen of Spain. Also the Prince of Wales expected to visit America. Irvin Cobb born in Paducah Kentucky 43 years ago today. Adolph Eberhart former governor of Minnesota born in Sweden 49 years ago today.
United States district judge William Truslaw Newman of the Northern District of Georgia is commemorated as turning 76 today born in Knox ville Tennessee the notice notes his long service. A separate item reports a wanted man, Gooderceam, sought at Wiedemann's.
Sergt Alan Louis Eggers of the 107th Infantry and two companions earned the Distinguished Service Cross near Catelet France on September 29 1918. Under heavy fire they moved to aid a disabled American tank, endured mortar and machine gun fire, rescued wounded officers and soldiers and withdrew under darkness dismounting a French anti tank gun to cover the retreat. Eggers later returned home to Summit Avenue Sumit New York.
The list marks 1788 birth of Thestesia Burr in Albany and other dates including 1820 Duke of Kent’s son Queen Victoria, 1842 governor Arthur Mellette, 1869 Rutherford Hayes nomination, 1894 Welsh mining disaster, 1904 Port Arthur fleet action, 1915 Lloyd George munitions bill, 1916 Verdun vicinity actions, and 1917 U S House passes Food Administration bill under Wilson.
Cecil B. DeMille will present For Better For Worse at two Lawrence theaters next Wednesday and Varsity on Thursday. Elliott Dexter Tom Forman Gloria Swanson Wanda Hawley lead a cast of Paramount Artcraft stars including Theodore Roberts Raymond Hatton Sylvia Ashton and Jack Holt.
Dr Carl Phillips has returned from military service and resumes his medical practice. Office located at 817 Mass Street over Sol Marks with telephone number 373.
Secretary Daniels announced the U S Navy strength rising to 450000 men. Italians continued to drive Austrians across the Piave with losses estimated at 000.
Thirty five Kansas municipalities plan a unified effort led by Mayor Corwine and E W Clausen to form a permanent league of city attorneys. They aim to coordinate challenges to the utilities commission rate setting and seek possible consumer rebates with hearings in federal court.
The House Committee on Labor favorably reports a minimum wage bill setting a $3 per day rate for all government workers. The measure is sponsored by Representative Nolan of California and advances without delay.
Kansas Senator Capper urged a federal blue sky law to halt worthless stock schemes. He noted Kansas has had success against blue sky fraud and said millions could be saved from bad investments. The mention of oil stock complaints prompted the call for national action. Swim caps advertised at McCulloch's Drug Store.
Washington reports Rep. Lufkin of Massachusetts says the new Republican majority is drafting more laws in three weeks than Democrats did in three months. He cites prompt handling and big cuts in appropriations as evidence of business-like government. The piece also notes a gold pen gift to the suffrage leaders and mentions a cigar promotion and the 1850 Worcester rights convention.
Reports say German fleet at Scapa Flow sunk by crews this afternoon with the admiralty to issue a statement tonight. In India literacy remains low with only twelve women per thousand able to read and write. A mammoth New York hotel for business women plans community facilities and rooms around 25 dollars monthly. Silver plate sale offers at Parsons Jeweler. US suffrage jubilee planned for February to honor Susan B Anthony’s birth centenary. Alma Josephson is Idaho’s only county sheriff among recent female officeholders. A London Ontario suburb to host a cooperative bungalow colony for bachelor girls.
A health ad claims a new approach to eczema itching offers lasting relief. It highlights a skin treatment and urges readers to seek more information from listed providers.
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