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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1919
Page
4
The piece comments on Europe’s raw material needs, warns against boosting raw meat supply, notes a weather record attempt, and describes the new German colonial office chief’s busy role. It observes President Wilson’s return after six months abroad and the West trip crowd’s curiosity about his service stripe.
A commentary argues that contentment stalls growth. It warns that dissatisfied shopkeepers may expand their enterprises, and those ready for bigger roles may be called on to perform. The notion of a Gideon in society favors ambition over complacency.
The piece discusses war time versus regular prohibition six month probation, growing lab efforts for treatments, and concerns about buck ending. It notes Italy seeking renewal of alliance with Germany, questioning Italy’s self interest and potential gains from a renewed pairing with Germany amid shifting alliances.
The Atchison Globe laments that the lawn mower has seen no important improvements in twenty years. The note highlights outdated mechanical science and a lack of progress in mower design.
Harry Kemp, known for crude yet spirited stunts, now promotes that all debts are paid. The press agent backed circus antics made him a local figure for years in Lawrence, and he is praised as a real poet for his poems. The Solina Union notes his arrival with gratitude.
Roy Jacques farm of 190 acres near Hiawatha Horton road sold for 58000 at about 305 an acre. Jacques praised hard surfaced road petitions as boosting value and noted his family will relocate to California for Mrs Jacobs health. Local buyers backed the bid in Brown county.
The report notes Roy Jacques bought the California farm about ten years ago for 25000 dollars and plans a sale at 58 dollars, marking a modest profit. The piece references the Hiawatha World as the source.
The Cincinnati Inquirer notes editor finds bizarre death causes in vital reports. Entries include sudden death after feeling well, deaths despite recovery, infant deaths blamed on mother, and deaths with unclear causes.
A brief survey recalls Jervis Cutler’s 1841 death in Evansville after pioneering Ohio settlement work, Langdon Cleves’ 1857 SC leadership birth in Rock Mount, U S annexation debates in 1869 West Florida, France’s Carnot honored by Congress in 1874, royal marriages and Canadian leaders in late 19th century, wartime votes in 1915, and aerial combat losses in 1916 to 1917.
On this day, several figures celebrate birthdays including John Dillon Irish Nationalist leader born in Ireland 6R years ago, William JH Williams president of Wabash Railway born in Ath ens Ohio 45 years ago, Le Baron B Colt US senator born Dedham Massachusetts 78 years ago, Bishop William A Quayle born Parkville Missouri 59 years ago, and Phil Brock the American lightweight boxer born in Russia 80 years ago.
A political tract condemns Germany for sinking the Lusitania and cites vengeance on baby killers. It recalls scenes of the war at sea off Ireland and Scotland, predicting dismantling of Helgoland’s defenses and warning against forgiveness for Germany. The piece ends with hostile cant against the German navy and the submarine menace.
United States Marines cleared Belleau Wood of the enemy. Austrian forces captured the Italians south of the Piave. British transport Orissa was sunk by a German submarine off Ireland.
A reader letter criticizes Greek imputations of powers and accuses a false league of deception, calling out the devilish pact and betrayal. The writer signs as C. C. Collins.
In Lawrence, Ike Johnson notes stolen autos and tracers chasing Abe Wolfson’s Buick, while rural carriers endure long days to deliver mail. Jick Fast faces a complex educational path after military discharge. County plans new roads and a five mile Douglas county link, hampered by bottlenecks. A local agricul tural college specialist tracks Douglas county cron conditions as towns seek idle loafing spots. Douglas county wheat yields steady, but straw sets a record.
A vendor offers to mail orders for envelopes from an out of town concern with many samples. Readers are advised to inspect and mail orders to the Journal-World, promising fulfillment or notification. A recent Lawrence supply shipped 100000 envelopes at a competitive price with better value.
Lawrence men John J. Wilson W S Clawson and J C Lovejoy filed in district court yesterday a suit against the San Benito Land Company for 700 dollars with interest from May 1 alleging they acted as agents in land sales in the lower Rio Grande valley. An attachment was filed on a Douglas county farm deeded to the land company yesterday. A convention and reunion of the veterans of Canada was called to assemble today.
Daddy narrates a playful Fly-High tale where elves request a trip aboard the giant magical bird. Fly-High agrees to take them exploring the skies visiting clouds, the King of the Clouds, and the Army of Beladrope, as elves cheer and the narrator guides a fantastical voyage full of whimsy.
The King of the Clouds lends the grandchildren blue raincoats and raincaps to stay dry as they play. They visit mountain tops and listen to sun and moon stories told to tall pine trees. Fly-High reveals a linch basket, gifted by the King, and the elves share a luncheon of fluffy treats, marking a successful trip.
A teacher asks which day is reserved as a day of rest. A boy replies Monday, explaining that at their house they take the Sunday papers, making Monday the rest day. The exchange captures a simple family humor about weekend routines.
Doctors cite ple as a superior breakfast option arguing it aids digestion to start the day. Many non doctors have long eaten ple for breakfast, challenging claims of its indigestibility and suggesting it fits morning routines better.
United States scientists report experiments suggesting rapid breathing of pore air acts as an anaesthetic and may render a person immune to pain while maintained. After rapid inhalations cease, pain returns. With training a person might induce sleep by deep and rapid breathing for a few minutes.
The item notes New D'sease and Rayrum as favored beverages with a green hair tonic close behind. It mentions Beau Brummels afflicted by dandruff and lists Miss Mary Carruthers of Michigan visiting Miss Jennie Donnely at 4101 Lenmesseg Street.
Reports from the far east describe Korea as a smouldering crucible of revolution with frequent uprisings against Japan. Koreans accuse powers of betrayal and, seeing no relief, prefer dying in protest to submission amid widespread hatred of Japan. Japan itself signals need for a radical change to secure Korea’s future.
A facetious speaker claims you can catch anything with the right bait noting a man using an angle worm to catch a fish and the same man using a 市inky Street car to catch a train in a playful street remark.
A fragmented note discusses Style as an elusive quality enabling fashion, then mentions that Africa’s peoples speak about 43 languages and dialects. The text blends social commentary with a trivia-like linguistic fact, presented in a period newspaper voice.
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