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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1919
Page
4
A Field A essay urges brevity and courage in politics, criticizing those who claim to aid the poor while serving their own careers. It recalls Abraham Lincoln’s rapid-fire career missteps and eventual triumph to encourage perseverance despite repeated defeats.
A Southern paper’s extended feature on seven men aligned with the International Bible Students, jailed under alleged espionage act violations, prompts mixed readings. The piece cites Judge Rutherford’s letter to a soldier urging armed resistance, drawing criticism as near treason. Local reader Samuel Kelsall questions the media’s stance while others defend the group’s sincerity.
The Omaha Chamber of Commerce Bureau of Publicity releases a table listing oversubscription percentages for all Liberty Loan drives. Kansas ranks thirty seventh, with Montana and the District of Columbia among leaders and Vermont and New Hampshire among the lowest. The table notes quotas across four Liberty Loans and shows x marks where exact quotas were not set, using estimates from later loans. Dr. Albright, Chiropractor, 1027 Mass. Office Phone 1531. Res. 1769.
A Journal-World piece argues that mail order salesbooks keep dollars at home and boost business. It notes merchants opposing mail order often overlook the Journal-World’s role in providing competitive pricing and quality through a long-standing salesman.
The Journal-World argues that buying salesbooks and loose leaf printing locally sustains Lawrence jobs and wages. It notes out of town printers siphon business, while keeping production in town preserves more than a hundred dollars daily in local payroll.
North American Review prints facsimile of Theodore Roosevelt’s penciled memo to Col. George Harvey. The note urged unity in the Republican party to solve domestic issues and avoid splits, signaling a defined policy for reconstruction and swift action.
A claimed cure uses four ounces of liquid arvon applied nightly to the scalp to dissolve dandruff. The ad promises rapid relief from itching and lasting removal after a few applications, with benefits described as fluffy glossy hair and low cost. It states arvon is available at drug stores and inexpensive.
The National War Garden Commission of Washington urges readers to lime sour soil to improve crop growth. Test soil acidity with blue litmus, then apply 1 pound of air stacked lime or 2 pounds ground limestone or 2 pounds sunleached bard wood ashes per 3x10 feet, then rake in before planting. Lime loosens soil and aids root uptake rather than acting as a fertilizer.
The text reflects on the removal of a great patriot at a crucial moment, noting that animosities hindering his goals are buried with him. It asserts the Republican party resumes full legislative authority, unified and empowered by confidence that previously brought victory. This marks a renewal of national, American ideals.
Kansas officials report the federal government will pay 40 percent of road costs, up from 25 percent, with a $1,000 per mile cap. State pays half of the remainder with counties, townships, and districts sharing the rest, and a constitutional amendment could expand state contributions.
A fragmented notice describes an event involving the School of Engineering students meeting in Marvin hall and Blake hall. Plans include actions to advance their laws while referencing a Ford car and march-like steps.
Ralph Baerman of Rushford Minnesota writes to the USDA sharing how ripe tomatoes were found under beet leaves one evening near Quetcher and how green tomatoes ripen when frost protection allows. He notes gardening holds surprising moments and continual novelty for plant lovers.
The group stood on the steps of Green Hall and then on the east side of Fraser for another photo with Chancellor Frank Strong. Miss Jeanette Wheeler, visiting Toyoka recently, returned home this morning.
A garbled list recalls events such as Victor Emanuel of Sarins abdication, Metternich’s Vienna insurrection note, a Louisville treasury secretary death, and various 18th century European and colonial mentions. The fragment also references the Black Sea Conference, naval mediator talks, and revolutionaries in Petrograd with scattered dates and locations.
Charles S. Haskell born in Patan county Ohio is 59. Lieut. Preston Gibson, playwright and early American volunteer with the French army, is 40. Ri. Rev. Joseph S. Glass Catholic bishop of Salt Lake City turns 43.
One week only sale at PA Hardware featuring coffee pots roasters double boilers and Herlin preserving kettles priced at $1.60 each. Phone 178 for details.
Jack Fait, a noted American short story figure, is highlighted as a prominent, influential writer. The piece marks his 37th birthday, noting his enduring impact on the field and ongoing contributions to contemporary fiction.
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