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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1919
Page
8
The Journal-World announces a new People’s Voice column allowing signed letters on general or local topics. The editor seeks input from readers to reflect the community’s thoughts, with publication depending on letter volume and editorial discretion.
A new department will be as in impartially conducted as possible, with writers observing polite conversation and avoiding personalities. The piece, labeled the Party of the Second Part, is described as a weekly Democratic editorial sequel appearing in the publication.
This passage highlights how readers rely on abstruse calculations to claim the world has shrunk. it praises The Associated Press as a vast cooperative network of over eleven hundred members with global reach, delivering dispatches that could emanate from Paris London Peking Bombay New York or Hoopville.
The war’s reach brings worry and health effects to every home. One percent worsens chronic troubles and Spring ailments, making blood purification and stomach-tonic medicine necessary. Hood’s Shursapa villa, an old family friend for generations, purifies blood, restores appetite, and relieves rheumatism. Hood’s Pills provide gentle catharsis.
The article extols The Associated Press use of telegraph wireless and telephone networks to deliver dispatches worldwide. It praises AP reporters as nameless workers risking peril from front lines to storms, with speed and accuracy as its core creed.
The Leavenworth Times laments Dr J J Sippy leaving Kansas for Montana noting Sippy began as a country doctor and earns more elsewhere. It questions Kansas public policy, urges developing and retaining high quality public servants, and asks why the state settles for low bids when better service is possible.
The piece argues that attacks on the League of Nations covenant are waning as the covenant is amended to satisfy critics once labeled radicals and reactionaries. It contends criticism is needed now to shape a sound plan before the league becomes established and reduces the risk of weakening the structure built with great sacrifice.
General March argues that demobilization by units rather than individuals fails to meet industry needs. He comments to Representative Mann on the rapidity of demobilization and praises the War Department while noting overseas forces cannot be replaced due to halted enlistments under the draft law. He cites assignment difficulties among branches and the suspension of definite-period drafts.
The clipping lists diverse items including Governor Ritner of Pennsylvania during the Buckshot War, a Diet at Carlisle in 1869, Vienna pact to uphold Paris Treaty against Napoleon, Robert S. Green’s birth and death, Windham’s Irish land bill, Crown Prince George renouncing succession, Russian Carpathian battle, Verdun artillery actions, and Wilson ordering Navy expansion.
A list of birthday anniversaries commemorates Yvette Chilbert a Wrench comedy star born in Darts aged 50 George Sutherland a former US senator born in England age 57 Cleveland Abbe Jr a noted meteorologist tied to the U S Weather Bureau born in Washington DC age 47 Emanuel L Philipp Wisconsin governor born in Sauk County age 58 Dr Simon Flexner Rockefeller Institute director born in Louisville Kentucky age 40 Charlie White Chico light weight pugilist born in England age 28
A reader letters page discusses the alleged flaws in the education system with a focus on enrollment completion rates and grading practices. It recounts a family incident involving a child’s grade card and a student’s quiet response to perceived strict discipline. The writer notes personal observations about classroom cruelty, anxiety about exams, and how school pressures affect adolescent students at a time when military service is also involved.
A fragmented reminiscence discusses rural education and the value of experienced teachers, praising steadfast mentors who shaped pupils. It contrasts seasoned instruction with trendy experiments, notes pride in public-spirited teachers, and references oats pricing debates among farmers and merchants.
The passage questions a fair oats price after an exchange with Shouklihsen and The Grain Co. It notes a discrepancy between 66 cents a bushel offered and 75 cents a bushel paid elsewhere, asking why a sample returned by DP led to a lower offer. The text labels the speaker as MILPON DIEM.
The article discusses Japan’s cabinet formation under military influence since 1894, noting genro selection of prime ministers and limited party participation. It explains the recurring pattern of non-party ministers and army influence, with the current regime dominated by Prince Yurgeteana and a trend toward retaining military figures in key posts. It also mentions a March timeline and bond exchange news from Watkins National Bank.
Sidney Wimeelf tops a strong cast in a Saturday night theater piece with Mrs. Drew in support. The show features laughs and sober spots, a swift start with the national anthem, and a backstage decision about a lead that shapes the plot.
Prof Carl Al Prever received a letter from FL Carlson in charge of music at Kansas City high school about a new pipe organ for the Masonic Temple. Carlson boasted of an organ at the Star Temple and indicated plans to install a similar instrument in Lawrence. Sophia Redmond journeyed from the Arctic to Seattle to deliver a process sweater.
A fragmented note discusses lessons from past gardening mistakes, noting crowded beds and wasted space. It highlights that limited space favors a few vegetables and mentions Dr. Albright, a chiropractor at 1027 Mass, with contact 1531 Kes 1769.
In Peru, persistent unrest grows as workers demand a one day strike and higher wages. The upheaval follows Bolshevik agitation spreading from Argentina and Uruguay, with Peru among the first South American nations affected.
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