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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1919
Page
4
The piece argues the war taught discipline beyond the uniform as civilians also served the national good. It notes citizens worked extra, cut pleasures, saved money, and endured hardships for the country, while criticizing prior lax discipline and jokes about laws.
The text reflects broad discontent with government at local state and federal levels, portraying a nation of individuals pursuing personal ends. It anticipates a new era in which all Americans cooperate for the common good.
The article argues that the United States safeguards liberty of thought action and property while contrasting with Soviet Russia. It warns that mass rule in Russia risks serfdom and criticizes nationalization of women and fundamental rights as threats to civilization and human rights.
Fifty years ago progressives were not new to fame with Seward once the idol of the movement. Street paving agitation sparked debate, only later completed widely. Lawrence church connections and names like Cordey Thacher Charlton appear. California to Chicago by rail took five days eighteen hours, seven days with forced stops, covering 2377 miles. Chickens sold in Fort Scott.
War effects ripple through homes causing worry and health issues. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is promoted as a spring blood purifier to expel humors, restore appetite, and relieve rheumatism. Hood’s Pills advertised as cathartic at 40 cents each or four dollars a dozen. Kanwaka hosts grand May party with River Barker's house as picnic site. strawberries soon ripe. Judge Bassett praised for district duties. court session near ten days remaining. Dr. Newman lectured at Kansas Medical College. elected treasurer. Perryville rapid growth with ongoing building. population about five hundred. multiple religious denominations hold services.
Today’s anniversaries list notable events from 1741 to 1917 including the Mecklenburg Convention formation in North Carolina, Morse telegraph completion, Florida Educational Association founding, a large meteor sighting, Jesse D. Bright’s death, a Dublin protest meeting, a Russian victory near Irzemysl, England’s daylight saving shift, and 15 mile front fighting at Arras.
Today marks birthdays and jubilees across North America and beyond. Rev Antoinette Mackwell, first US woman ordained, is 94. Rev Ernest Stires, St Thomas Church rector, is 53. Oswald West, former Ontario governor, is 16 since birth. Dr Carlton Mees of the Polytechnic Institute is 66. Ben Johnson, Kentucky congressman, is 61. Rt Rev Paul Nussbaum, bishop, celebrates silver ordination jubilee.
Fragmentary, archaic sounding lines honor brave riders and general liberty. Mentions Lafayette Rochambeau and battles in France with references to Vruuns and Accomirmibe era imagery. Lacks clear events or dates but preserves tone of historic commemorative poetry.
A returned serviceman recalls wartime life in France and the American troops in town. He notes the uniformed doughboys, friendly exchanges with French girls, and shared meals amid war’s edge. The piece reflects on atmosphere, language aid, and the lingering bond before the bombardment resumed.
A year ago British troops entered Ville-sur-Ancre on the south bank of the Ancre. The Swedish steamship New Sweden was sunk by shell fire in the Mediterranean. A German air raid on London killed forty four and injured 179 people.
Hale Hamilton, Metro star famed on stage and screen, appears in After His Own Heart at the Bowersock Theatre on Monday. His London engagement of Get Rich Quick Wallingford earned royal notice from King George VI who sent a set of pearl studs and links after a Windsor Castle performance. Also featured Marguerite Clark in Come Out of the Kitchen at Paramount venues on Wednesday and Varsity on Thursday, Emmy Wehlen stars in The Amateur Adventuress at the Varsity on Friday, noted for her wardrobe and wartime taste. Vivian Martin leads The Home Town Girl at the Bowersock Friday and Saturday, with Cook Paints and Matthews Lor. Co. promotion.
Washington reports methodical organization of Republican women, dividing the nation into seven regional districts with district chairmen. Notable leaders include Mrs Medill McCormick and Mrs Raymond Robins as at-large chairs, with state and regional appointments underway ahead of a Washington conference May 23. Denver voters also elect a mayor and consider city charter amendments.
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