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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1919
Page
2
Harry Hawker, famed aviator, will gain prime attention in global press with future trans Atlantic flight attempt. The rescue does not lessen the world’s admiration for his risk taking and milestone achievements in aviation.
A long famed figure, the junk man is celebrated as a responsible citizen who recovers waste, supplies raw materials, and teaches thrift to a wasteful economy. His work has reshaped business attitudes toward discarded material and spurred conservation.
The piece notes campaigns by the Red Cross and others to collect cast off clothing and newspapers while the nation’s government saves every shell. It argues the public now respects junk collectors as useful citizens.
The health expert called the doctor leads a drive to restore manpower efficiency by treating venereal disease in workers. A West Virginia plant spent 5 000 to 6 000 dollars for a first year clinic, boosting payroll efficiency by one third and yielding a 10 000 dollar return. More plants adopt this approach amid postwar reconversion as America competes in world trade.
A historical note discusses devices and methods proposed to reduce economic losses from venereal disease. It outlines crude preventive machinery and public health ideas aimed at limiting infection among workers and preserving industrial output.
A longtime Kansas City critique argues prohibition is failing to curb crime and degradation. The piece claims Kansas City attracts out-of-state drinkers, becomes a “sink hole,” and must embrace nationwide prohibition or abolition of liquor to reclaim decency and curb crime. The city is urged to act as its brother’s keeper and reject its own greed.
A Providence RI Journal editorial argues Germans suffered like others yet their towns and fields remain intact. It cites a German author praising the homeland as undefeated and urges readers to see Germany’s untouched home, quiet lanes and wine, as a counter to excessive pity for the defeated.
Get Busy America argues U S capacity to build ships at low cost and to supply coal steel and oil cheaply. It cites a submarine corporation offering eight 12 050 ton cargo vessels at 149 dollars per ton and compares domestic coal and steel costs with British prices. It predicts a wheat crop of 1 800 000 000 bushels and a corn crop of 3 000 000 000 bushels.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger excerpt notes a cotton crop of 11 million bales and a wool clip valued at large sums while praising American advantage in raw materials, manufactures, fuels, crops, and transportation. It argues current embarrassments are minor compared with other nations and urges prompt action by American businessmen.
A compendium of notable dates from 1746 to 1917 highlights Johnathan Edwards Jr. birth and death, Napoleon naming Italy's Iron Cross order, the 1855 Pottawatomie executions, Montana's creation, Cripple Creek riot suppression, Mobile’s 200th founding anniversary, the British Triumph at Gallipoli, Austro-Italian front advances, and Italian gains with 9 000 prisoners.
The birthday list marks Queen Mary of Great Britain and Ireland born at Kennington Palace London 62 years ago today General Sir Horace Lockwood Smith Dorrien governor of Gibraltar 61 years ago today Dr Guy Potter Benton former University of Vermont president born Kenton Ohio 54 years ago Mrs Florence Corliss Treston Washington state superintendent of public instruction born Minnesota 46 years ago Charles E Lydecker New York lawyer and National Security League president born New York City 68 years ago Col Washington A Roebling Brooklyn Bridge engineer born Saxonburg Pennsylvania 82 years ago today
Italian forces penetrated the Austro German lines on the lower Piave as the war report records a breakthrough on the front. In the Mediterranean the English transport Leasowe was sunk by a submarine with over 100 lives lost.
Montreal serves as the meeting place for the annual session of the International Order of Daughters of the Empire today. Delegates from member lodges gather to discuss plans and activities for the year ahead.
A sunken advertorial warns pimples signal skin trouble and urge blood purification with S. S. S as a remedy. It claims local treatments fail, promises systemic effects, and invites readers to send a years history for expert advice.
Senator Cummins of Iowa, set to chair the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee, vows to dispose of the railroad question. He notes rising deficits and higher rates, predicts another rate increase, and says a bill shaping basic principles may lift the country from the current slump with swift action.
Include Wiedemann's ice cream for dessert when entertaining the oldier boys. Phone 182.
A visiting Filipino commission urges that the Philippines be set free with an American guarantee. They seek independence plus protection from other powers, not just a League of Nations pledge. Congress debates risk of war and division over immediate independence and a security guaranty.
Stop in at Rankin's Drug Store and take home a bucket of ice cream for dessert today, a simple treat for families and shoppers stopping by the corner store.
The smallest screws in the world are used in watches. A screw appears as a fleck of dust to the naked eye and, under magnification, reveals 260 threads and a diameter of 0.04 inches.
The chief bell of St Pauls Cathedral in London is tolled only for royal family deaths or funerals or for the Bishop, the Dean, or the Lord Mayor.
Women from across the United States travel to Asheville North Carolina for the General Federation of Woman's Clubs biennial council meeting set to begin today.
Queen Mary of Great Britain marks her 52nd birthday with public appearances and royal duties. Officials note celebrations across London and Windsor as the monarch continues her duties.
The piece explains gout derives from gutta a drop and a fluid theory. It also notes a New York League of Nations dinner at the Hotel Commodore tonight with speakers William G. McAdoo James W. Gerard Miss Elizabeth Marbury and other notable figures.
Maxwell Garage at 634 Mass Street advertises Prest-O-Lite batteries with strong power and long life. It claims the right size and kind to fit any car.
A state convention in Charleston is set for today to express popular ratification of the League of Nations covenant. The event gathers supporters to urge Senate approval and demonstrate statewide endorsement of the covenant.
The peak of Teneriffe in the Canary Islands throws a sea shadow spanning fifty miles.
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