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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1919
Page
4
A sudden Saturday night downpour washes away inches of mud on Massachusetts street in Lawrence, restoring a paved main highway. The column notes oddities about language and local quips from Bil Spivins and the Douglas County bar as residents reflect on minor civic irritations and everyday humor.
The piece laments delayed action by the state legislature to reimburse merchants who funded state guard uniforms. It recalls how Gov Capper promised reimbursement, noting communities and banks financed 200 uniforms as the national guard replaced the state unit. With government equipment now in use, the uniforms are seen as a loss and the author condemns broken promises as a test of patriotism and governance.
The fragment discusses fundamentals of city building and contrasts unplanned growth with the need for planning. It references Salina and a historical race for dominance, noting no single city always leads. The text hints at shifts in urban development philosophy over thirty years.
Capt Chiles of Denver Colorado earned a posthumous decoration for conspicuous bravery on November 3 1918 near Le Champy Ras France. He assumed command as his battalion halted under machine gun fire then led a cross stream advance despite injuries. He died after briefing his successor and reaching hospital. His home was 2815 West Thirty seventh Street Denver.
A long editorial contrasts Salina and nearby towns, crediting Salina’s boosters like Col. Phillips, E. W. Ober, and H. D. Lee for its growth while Abilene and McPherson lag. It urges Lawrence to emulate Salina’s teamwork, timely public works, and unified effort to become a true city rather than a cluster of individuals.
The piece argues for investment in Lawrence with first class hotels and new factories to employ workers, urging liberal cooperation in peace to boost prosperity. It then lists historical anniversaries from 1781 to 1917 including Ebenezer Elliott, Texas independence, Milan revolt, and battles in World War I.
Today marks birthdays of Tady Patrician Ramsay formerly Princess Patricia of Connaught aged 33. Swiss minister Dr Hans Sulzer born in Winterthur 42 years ago. Rabbi Stephen S Wise founder of the Free synagogue in New York born in Budapest 49 years ago. Rt Rev Edward P Ailen bishop of Mobile born in Lowell Mass 66 years ago. Thomas M Bell congressman from the Ninth Georgia district born in Cleveland Ga 50 years ago.
Dear Son, your mother planned for your Christmas homecoming with a turkey baked for you. The family recalls wartime sacrifices and jokes about sons like Sanders and hospital duties. The letter contrasts home warmth with the absence of the son who remained overseas and distant.
A wartime letter from a father writes of a son’s absence, home meals described in detail, pride for returning veterans, and a comical note about a man named Jim Rownder. The father asks about transportation, money sent, and the son’s care for home, contrasting experiences of life in France and Manhattan, with a closing remark about a planned talk on “How They Won the War at Manhattan.”
A gar den club member Helen Hansen recalls using a pony and later a hired helper for garden tasks during spring events. The piece mixes gardening tips with sketches of local life and humorous anecdotes about knee protection and simple gear for garden work.
The readable fragments reference a crime story and a dubious claim about arsenic beauty, with mentions of Walter, Toby, Gamera, and New York migration figures. The exact events, dates, and sources are unclear, but the text suggests sensational, disjointed notes on crime, society and unusual anecdotes.
Fifty school districts in Douglas County sent about 140 delegates to the first annual meeting. L H Petefish was elected president, Charles Trabriel vice president, and Charles Sears secretary and treasurer after an afternoon banquet at the Methodist church rooms. Dean J Kelly urged closer work between boards and teachers to lift country schools and raise tax support. Superintendent R A Kent highlighted the Lawrence High School farming course.
A fragmented note describes hydrant water and stilled water of McNish, with a phone figure. It touts a remarkable display of colored diamonds including yellow, red, blue, smoky and pure black stones. Turnjuises are named for first specimens reaching Europe via Turkey.
H A Mortiser recall manager for White Sewing-Sachine Co Dallas Texas reports chronic stomach pain gas and headaches eased after taking Tanlac He notes rapid improvement within a bottle and eight pound gain with restored appetite sleep and energy City Drag Store Round Corner Drag Co Lawrence and Eudora branches offer Tanlac as advertised.
A 10 percent price increase on all fountain drinks takes effect May 1 raising a six cent milk chocolate drink to six cents and a 15 cent beverage to seventeen cents. Bananas splits will become uneconomical as 28 cent fountain drinks rise. Lawrence druggists fear tax accounting burdens and may hire extra clerks to track per drink taxes. The wartime note mentions the British lifeboat service saving over 5,000 lives.
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