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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1919
Page
5
The Star aims to correct a history error claiming William Allen White said Friends Romans countrymen. It notes Lord Birkenead as Lord Chancellor and Keeper of the Great Seal, describing the wax seal die’s value and prestige as a coveted royal artifact worth about £2000 to £2500.
The governor Allen appears capable of probing core issues and swiftly assessing tactics as a cotton producers’ invitation to a meeting aimed at restricting production surfaces in a local context. The readable fragment suggests tension between leadership and growers over regulatory limits.
An energetic criticism denounces the South as insincere and selfish, accusing it of shifting from Democracy to supporting Republican protectionist policies. It attacks cotton production for profit while comparing cotton and wheat prices and warns against Wilson's League of Nations. It calls for blunt honesty from statesmen like Allen for the nation’s good.
Today marks anniversaries of Maj. Gen Adolphus W Greely retired Arctic explorer born Newburyport Massachusetts and Maj. Gen William S Graves commander of the Siberian expedition born Texas. Also mentioned is Mrs Medill McCormick wife of the Illinois senator and member of the ...
The item lists diverse notes including Hood's spring medicine advertising a blood purifying formula and various anniversaries and historical events. It mentions figures born in Cleveland Tarboro Edinburgh and Bundee, plus commemorations from 1802 to 1917 such as Ceylon cession, Fannin Texans, German empire re consolidation, Harper death, McEnery death, New Jersey race-track repeal, Hartsmanns-Weilerkopf, Salonika sinking, and Gaza battle.
In Topeka March 24 primary two WWI veterans sought the same parks commissioner seat. Robert McGiffert, a former marine who lost a leg at Chateau Thierry, led four candidates. W T P MacLean, artillery captain then with Thirty fifth division, was eliminated as the race continued. W G Tansy and Rev Herbert J Corwin advanced as majority nominees. MacLean remains in France though he filed candidacy unaware of the rival veteran. Noah Ark water ad follows.
Kansas City senator James Py Getty led the recent legislature with sixty four bill introductions. He secured forty six local measures enacted into law, a figure unmatched by officials tracking past sessions.
A luncheon program by the Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce promoted collaboration between the two groups. Speakers included Harry Sparks, T. Sweeney for the Chamber, and H. B. Ober for Rotary. The event urged joint civic work to support a high school building project and public affairs. A future meeting is planned under General Wilder Metcalf. Nearby charts at Evans Drug Store compare Lawrence High School with similar towns, showing Lawrence trailing in needed improvements.
Irving T Bush argues that America faces deep fundamentals beneath surface worries as wartime needs end. He recalls New York Harbor warehouses and Bush Terminals as a model for peacetime industry rebuilt after war, stressing tax costs and national resilience.
Kenneth H. Constant a senior at Lawrence High School writes to the Journal-World editor rebutting G. Alford’s article. He argues for continued investment in schools despite cost and urges voters to seek school standings from district displays.
In Topeka Kansas twelve federal prisoners on trial for conspiring to sabotage Kansas oil fields ended a five day hunger strike. Jailer Hixon says the jail menu remains unchanged and the inmates resume eating the same food. The men, held on sabotage charges, sought better meals and treatment while the case proceeds. A local chiropractor ad appears in the same column.
Delegates from the Ontario Trade Bodies gather for the annual conference to discuss key tie rate dealing and reconstruction measures. Leaders emphasize rebuilding efforts, trade policy, and economic stability as the meeting commences.
Chicago regional headquarters of the Republican National Committee opens under Captain Victor Thentz of Cincinnati as regional assistant. Ab. Chilson of Ann Arbor assists. Hays plans a Chicago listening post. Thentz, a former Ohio congressman, and Chilson, a Lansing Republican, bring seasoned party work amid wartime service links.
Merchants plan to display Welcome Lawrence pennants to greet the school basketball team. Special cards will be attached to pennants for a friendly welcome, with Sparks at the Chamber of Commerce and other offices providing extras. Local businesses are urged to show Lawrence colors as banners arrive in the city.
Public health notice extols kidney care and urges prompt action for signs of renal slowdown. It promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a global remedy, claiming rapid relief or money back, and advises buyers to insist on the original imported product.
Amid mingled joy and sorrow a wedding engagement is announced in a sweeping embassy ball setting. The groom Baron Moresetaldt resigns his title and offers service to the United States as war looms, while the couple plans a life together despite looming conflict.
Sun Power Bcats Coal faces a dispute over a claim involving a dancer and unclear parties. Legal actions and testimonies are mentioned, with references to a Baye area and Saluira desert. The text is garbled but indicates contested responsibilities and possible court procedures.
A rem faits product known as Itching Torture offers relief for skin rashes and itching. It markets antiseptic liquid that stops itching, claims to be stain free, non greasy, and safe for tender skin. Available in extra large 2500 unit bottle at $1. This ad positions the product as a simple, portable solution.
A garbled note describes cleaning bottles with a wiper and water. It mentions a teacher Sodie Unie Garter and LE well shifew. instructions suggest removing content and using fennel or tea leaves in water for the same purpose.
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