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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1919
Page
4
The president of the new Irish republic is believed to be in this country, with the vacancy causing talk. The article notes few I W W members in Kansas due to widespread hostility to the IWW and related unrest.
The piece notes the Germins have agreed to sign a peace deal but warns against immediate occupation plans until ink dries. It mentions a faith healer from Australia arriving in New York to treat the sick by laying on of hands and hints at public scrutiny of league of nations debate.
Fragmentary note indicates Senator Capper is pursuing two congressional bills. The text references compelled actions at a park or parking context and involves meat pricing, but specifics are unclear due to damaged wording. Further readable details are not present to identify exact provisions or outcomes.
Col. George P. Weed of the Fort Riley base hospital received a French government medal for work at Neuilly. He, once Kansas guardsman examining officer at Fort Riley in 1916, was noted for strict tests that weeded out hundreds, including a Lawrence officer, before his unit rode to Mexico. He later served in France with the National Guard and Army, never taking a day off in uniform.
The Chamber of Commerce launches a hardship drive starting tomorrow aiming to double membership and model after successful city organizations. Local business leaders invite all men to join, choose trusted lines, and work together to benefit Lawrence and the town.
The piece notes William Allen White writing two Sunday columns from London about French women and fashion, presenting his tourist impressions. It cites his claim that France shows a strong sex fixation, with a tone of jest and irony about wartime allure and cultural differences.
An advertisement touts butro-phosphate as a cure for thinness and weak nerves. It claims to increase weight and improve health by supplying phosphoric elements, with a money back guarantee from O. P. Barber & Son of Lawrence. Caution notes weight gain may occur. references Paris and France contrast American views.
The piece critiques Governor Allen of Kansas for urging New Yorkers to cheer up about prohibition while detailing abrupt impacts. It argues New York’s fear of sudden dry policy contrasts with Kansas’ twenty five year adjustment and suggests the situation serves moral good, despite hardship.
A historical roll lists 1926 governor Robert Monckton born in England and dying in 1782, 1869 Joshua Chamberlain nominated for Maine governor, 1893 Nansen expedition from Normandy, 1897 Queen Victoria Jubilee charity dinners in London, 1903 King Peter entering Belgrade, 1908 Grover Cleveland death, 1915 US demands on Germany, 1916 Russians capture Katy in Galicia, 1917 war missions visit Washington’s tomb at Mount Vernon.
Sergeant Theodore Petersen of the 15th Field Artillery Med Det was awarded for conspicuous gallantry at Paronne France on March 5 1918. Though mortally wounded he directed care for others then tested gas masks and supervised wound treatment until the surgeon arrived. He died en route to the hospital. his mother Mrs N J Petersen lives at 99 Central Avenue Oshkosh Wis.
One year ago today in the war Major Theodore Roosevelt Sr was cited for conspicuous gallantry in action. Rome reported the capture of thousands of Austrian soldiers in the Piave valley.
The item notes various notices from out of town concerns about envelopes and orders, mentions Masonic ceremonies in London for the Prince of Wales, and references celebrity guests and official events. Also listed are local business adverts and school superintendent demographics in Washington.
Col Merch B Stewart ex Eighth Army commander south of Archangel born Virginia 44. Brook Adams Quincy Mass 72. De Lancey Nicoll Bayside L I 65. Oswald Veblen Princetonmath professor 59. George von L Meyer Boston 61. Harry W Watson Bucks Co Pa 63. Also note Nativity of John the Baptist feast observed by Masons and local ad for Wiedemann ice cream.
Douglas county War Savings drives urge boys and girls to earn vacation money and buy War Savings Stamps. They must present a letter to teachers describing how earnings were made to receive a U S hand grenade bank. The plan aims to print some letters this fall. Also noting Lucrezia Borgia’s 400th death anniversary.
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