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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1919
Page
4
A garbled excerpt references returning soldiers, wartime measures, and prohibitory words. It notes a president's measure and mentions drafts of statements and Beas, with unclear context and many misspellings. The piece reads as a scrambled historical fragment from a news page.
A colored man in Orakon names fourteenth son Apostle Paul fourteenth Epistle Peter and seventeenth Judas Iscariot while claiming the Bible says it would have been better for Judas Iscariot if he had never been born.
The issue at St Louis centers on Lieut Col Bennet Co Clark who claims he will destroy the regular army. The regular force is described as small in top officers and reinforced by emergency men National Guard and other reserves.
A fragment discusses the term regular army divisions as a misnomer, noting no unit was fully regular and most personnel were emergency or drafted. It mentions Colonel Clark and hints at his plans for a major action described as a gain for his side.
The review notes German anger at the treaty as expected while praising some Rhine area changes under French occupation. It cites press incitement, Bolshevik fears, and a lack of remorse among Germans, contrasting harsh wartime brutality with limited admission of fault.
The ad touts Peptiron as a stimulant for fatigue from worry and wartime strain. It claims to combine iron and manganese with wax pepsin and nerve tonics in chocolate-coated pills, marketed as prefisant to take and promptly effective.
An editorial fragment from Harvester's Weekly harshly condemns alleged enemy brutality and mockery of "sportsmanship" in wartime. It contrasts cruel acts with calls for fair pay, condemning the Hun and praising Allied resolve amid global conflict.
W Sears of Chicago writes to correct the record on Jake Brown and John Brown. He notes John Brown died in 1859, four years before the Quantrell raid, and asserts Brown's sons were not with him then. He disputes details of Mack Jack battle and captures, and signs from Chicago in May 1919.
Fragmentary notes mention George I born at Osnabruck and death near there in 1727, references to the Earl of Carlisle and the poet Lord Byron with England ties, and a 1844 note on John Tyler’s political role. Also some garbled mentions of Paris red Republic capture and an insurrection.
Today's notable birthdays include Bishop Collins Denny of the Methodist Episcopal Church South born in Winchester Virginia 65 years ago. Viscount Maidstone who wed Margaretta Drexel of Philadelphia born 24 years ago today. Carroll Lewis Maxey dean of Williams College born Norris Town Pennsylvania 54 years ago. Robert C Hilliard veteran stage actor born New York City 62 years ago. Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas author of the federal prohibition amendment born Morris County Texas 44 years ago.
Raimsdell of Los Angeles is hailed as the oldest member of the 45th Division. A former Ottawa Chamber of Commerce secretary, he served with Kansas National Guard units on the border, earned respect for duty, and continued military service despite his age. He rejoined Company F and later served in the supply unit, recounting his “Over There” deployment and career as a real estate dealer back in California.
Fifty years ago in Washington May 28th’s events include a dress reform convention planned for the capital and Harvard and Oxford rowers preparing for a big pond crossing match. A Virginia clergyman lists a funeral sermon and a widow marriage as a paradoxical sign of women’s rights at the time. Annexation of Santo Domingo sparks serious discussion in Washington while Sir Henry Bulwer signals early Alabama claims review. General Miles reports Indian prisoners at Fort Hays via telegram.
Reports describe an attempted breakout by prisoners leading to the death of two Indians and a wounded sergeant. Rumors mention ex President Johnson aiding a new political party. Letters advertise Conrad Attenberg and Wm Draper. Cashmere goats valued up to 1000 dollars shipped to Lawrence. Eldridge hall hosts a colored festival. Gifts awarded to Rev Henderson and Benevolent society president. Wiedemann's ice cream suggested for soldier boy entertainments. Phone 152.
The War Department amended the Down Radho rule on overseas time for gold chevrons earned in France. The change does not increase counts in Lawrence or Douglas County but counts time aboard ships overseas from port of embarkation to port of debarkation. Soldiers may gain extra chevrons for layover periods and convoy waits, with pay reflecting overseas service.
Fragmentary text notes Miss Hilda Florence Simpson of Liverpool becoming the first woman in Great Britain admitted to the Society of Incorporated Accountants and Audit. Nearby lines refer to Mount Hope Spring water, a Rankin's Drug Store ice cream promotion, and W. H. Griffith visiting Noria with his nephew.
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