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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1919
Page
3
Public health advocates push milk safety and tuberculosis eradication in dairy cattle. The District of Columbia tests show significant reductions since 1914. The accredited herd plan certifies cattle free from disease, boosting market confidence and cross state purchases.
The United States Department of Agriculture publishes lists of owners with tuberculosis free pure bred dairy cattle herds and those that passed one test. The forthcoming diet includes about 600 owners of pure bred accredited herds and 2,900 with herds that passed one test, up from July 3, 1918. It also notes 1,100 owners of grade cattle meeting freer herd criteria.
An advertisement-like passage touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic to restore vim and vitality amid liver and stomach weakness. It claims detoxification benefits, offers a trial package for 10 cents, and cites a testimonial from Minnie Davis. A separate note describes a cattle disease eradication campaign urging livestock owner cooperation to eliminate tuberculosis in livestock across counties and states.
Monthly figures indicate 6600 in new business for Fraternal Aid in April. The report highlights steady growth and ongoing market activity for the organization.
The Fraternal Aid Union reports more than 2.5 million dollars in new insurance in April led by New York and Kansas, with several states exceeding 100 000 and other states in the 20 000 range. A Chicago meeting praised the plan for flu emergencies and urged other fraternal societies to adopt similar methods.
A Holstein from the Beltsville government farm in Maryland is named Calamity Wayne Pauline 2d after completing a year with over 11 tons of milk. In 865 days she produced 22 547.8 pounds of milk averaging 3.805 percent fat totaling 855.4 pounds. The cow, chosen from a Michigan herd in July 1917, began her test December 7, 1917, at age eight, amid harsh winter and hot summer conditions.
Washington reports the war army nears two million released from service with over one million back from France. Officials expect continued transport pace to reduce U S forces in France and Germany to about 229 924 by August 1 including combat and support units. April troop movement totaled 303 178 and speed-ups aim for 310 000 monthly.
Paris May 10 President Wilson has not indicated his plans for the message to the extra session of Congress. Those close to him say an authoritative legal opinion allows him to cable his intentions if he wishes.
Reports indicate cautious optimism as diplomats discuss a new treaty. Officials from several nations consider proposed terms but no final accord has been reached.
A Home Bettermen Convention, under the auspices of the Association of Decorative Arts and Industries, is to be held in New York City today.
The 1500 ton car steamer will be named Abraham Lincoln as it is launched today in Gloucester New Jersey.
Oak Ridge Auxiliary plans a Wednesday meeting at Mrs Reynold’s. Florence Bulger visits her sister in Fulora. Mrs Van Neste attends town centennial in Lawrence. Local residents hosting and visiting include Mr and Mrs Jank Wilters, Mrs Crowder of Kinwwak, and many neighbors at V. M. King home. The week ends with Clean Up Work observance referenced.
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