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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1919
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text renders Psalm 23 with multiple spelling errors. The readable lines describe a shepherd guiding to green pastures and still waters, the valley of death, comfort, blessing, and dwelling in the Lord's house forever. The passage includes garbled words and misplacements.
Fragmentary note mentions General Pershing and a Belgian kinship reference with vague context about a New York reaction. No clear event, date, or entity detail to confirm a complete news item.
After October 10 a tentative plan for American garrisons in France faces a mobile dispute over peace terms. The ongoing battles at Brésta and Paris underline the unsettled security situation as U.S. forces weigh withdrawal versus continued presence.
Alvhaush officers reported six men accused of conducting a bank robbery operated from Kansas City. They failed to prevent yesterday's robbery of a Kansas City bank. Authorities aim to capture all suspects but admit a complete dragnet was unlikely.
The prospect that the treaty of penen may be ratified and wartime prohibition suspended briefly before year end divides wets and drys. The wets seek revival of old times for a few weeks while drys hope the current drought continues beyond principle and practicality.
A fragment cites riots and killings as worse if saloons stayed open, arguing the public good favors keeping liquor restrictions and opposing lifting the liquor lid.
A fragment notes a proposal to obtain approval from the United States without the safeguarding reservations. The text hints at objections and the need for protections but provides limited details on the scope or parties involved.
Stock fairs held in the Ozarks this fall indicate the razorback hog will soon be only a memory in the region. With hog production casting a shadow in any direction, the Ozarks lose a chief claim of distinction but gain considerable consolation in ready cash from the industry shift.
Leaders of the non-Partisan League promised prosperity but their theories failed in practice as the Fargo bank failed after loaning money on securities offered by the League and its subsidiaries.
The article notes that attendance at normal schools in Kansas is a noticeable fact and suggests the teacher shortage will be felt next year and the year after. It argues Kansas must provide enough teachers as the state values its schools and must act soon to address the shortage.
The illness of the President hampers his supporters in the Senate who consult with him during the decisive days of the peace treaty debate. He has opposed all amendments and reservations, with events this week suggesting enough votes may exist without reservations, risking treaty failure without them. The President may accept the best possible terms, as he did at Paris, leaving the treaty uncertain without concessions.
A trainload of interned Germans on route to an eastern port to sail home placarded signs praising their return to the fatherland. They travel toward disillusionment as late reports note a decline in quality of German beer compared with prewar times.
As the second week closes, many steel strikers resume work. Public sentiment, viewing the walkout as unlawful and harmful to masses, undermines the strike. Leaders’ Bolshevik associations and promised economic plans fail to win support. Workers return only when grievances are real and solvable.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls early Massachusetts cornfields with golden pumpkins and orderly shocks. The piece contrasts Old World gardens with New World fields, praising harvest abundance and the farm boy’s task, conveyed in a dusty, ad-lib style.
The piece notes a ten hour harvest as the showiest of the year, but now corn cutting moves from field to patch. Horses and harvesters mow the crop and pumpkins hamper wheels. On many farms no fodder shocks or cribs remain, as entire growth is canned for winter in the big barn.
The Maryland legislature in Annapolis honored the French ally Lafayette by declaring him a "natural born citizen" of Maryland and extending citizenship to his heirs. The action predates the national constitution, and supporters claim Lafayette died a citizen of the United States by state-to-federal transition. Columbia Dispatch.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as indispensable for health, claiming it cleanses blood, prevents numerous ailments, boosts vitality, and improves organ function. It urges immediate purchase and recommends Hood's Pills as a gentle taxative.
The piece mocks long delays by “That guy” Gabe Wisegood and targets figures like Reed and Col House, while remarking on Ardmore tribute and a plan to buy army blankets via the post office. It hints at presidential speculation and notes a neurologist’s role in nut house cases, reflecting wartime-era satire.
Today’s brief notes honor historical figures born in France Italy and Ohio, including Francois Guizot Francesco Crispi Rutherford B. Hayes and a list of wartime events from 1912 to 1917 such as British submarine actions German defeats on the eastern front and Arctic battles.
Dear Editor I found the kitchen swarming with flies and fought them with a towel while my wife returned and debated whether to praise my effort or scold the towel use. I invite others to share similar anecdotes through this column. H Peck
A fragmentary note points to a picture titled The Predation Wife shown at the Bower sock event. The writer asks how to avoid gossip in this social tunn, hinting at concern over rumor spread and decorum at gatherings.
Sir Alfred Smithers of Grand Trunk Railway born in Surrey England 69 years ago today. Major General William G Haan US Army born in Crown Point Indiana 46 years ago today. Dr Albert Ross Hill University of Missouri president born in Nova Scotia 40 years ago today. Henry Z Osborne California congressman born New Lebanon New York 71 years ago today. Charles F Conklin former national amateur billiard champion born East Troy Wisconsin 53 years ago today.
In a brief community letter W S Wood criticizes troop camp practices at a nearby army camp. He alleges careless handling of clothing and weed control, calls for accountability, and questions the proposed College Hall project. The writer asks if efforts to improve are being discouraged and urges action.
A Kennedy Plumbing Co advertisement touts blue nitrogen lamps that produce a brilliant white light suitable for daylight color display. The ad promotes purchasing these lamps from Kennedy Plumbing Co.
Antonio Almeida, newly elected President of Portugal, will be inaugurated in a ceremony Sunday marking the anniversary of the republic's founding.
One year ago today British forces advanced to six miles from Lille as German troops retreated on the Lens front. Austrian premier Baron von Hussarck resigned while United States aviators claimed victory in an air battle northwest of Verdun.
Cardinal Mercier will visit Boston on the second day of his stay and participate in a Mass at the Cathedral before attending a reception hosted by the League of Catholic Women. The events underscore the visit’s ceremonial schedule and Catholic community connections.
Delegations from Pittsburgh Detroit and other cities are expected in Cleveland today for the dedication of the magnificent new Shriners Temple hosted by Mystic Shriners from Old Ben Illinois Creal and Ogan-Moore Lumber Co. support continues as ceremony begins with attendees from multiple cities.
Tommy Wiedemann continues making famous Wiedemann chocolates offered in half pound one pound two pound three pound and four to five pound boxes and available for special orders and bulk sales including any quantity.
The text notes that the solo is the most common musical form, appearing across church music, opera, oratorio, madrigals, and part songs. It emphasizes the solo's prominence from simple folk tunes to sophisticated artistry through history.
With help from American Canadian speakers, British prohibition leaders arrange an extended campaign to win prohibition by public vote. The effort aims to persuade voters to support a nationwide prohibition measure, signaling intensified advocacy in Britain.
A brief note from Ohio State comments that enjoying life on a budget is challenging yet feasible. The speaker argues that restraint and frugality are key to having fun without overspending.
The note says dreaming of a church service with a large crowd signals riches approaching in later years though the text ends abruptly with an unclear fragment. The piece reflects traditional dream lore about spiritual gatherings predicting financial gain.
The article explains red snow from seaweed-like flora and green snow from minute plants, with patches reddened by rotifers or mites in the Alps and Andes. It notes beetle larvae on glaciers, springtails as common insects, and worms on Mount Rainier that breed on glacier ice, entering deep during hot days.
An excerpt outlines Chinese varnish made from the Rhus vernicifera tree found in LHupeh Kweichow and Szechwan. It describes tapping intervals, yield per tree and color, notes its indestructibility, moisture dependent hardening, and poisoning risk to humans. Also mentions Ningpo varnish misnaming and limited trade.
Percy Grainger renowned pianist and composer will play the third number of the University Concert Course on January 13. He paused a major touring plan to join a US army band, earning $30 a month, and dedicated time to entertain soldiers. Over $1,200 in tickets have sold. to break even about $4,390 in sales is needed. Mail orders to H. L. Butler, Lawrence, Kansas. Season tickets cost $4 and $5.
A marriage took place yesterday at the courthouse with Probate Judge C K Lindley officiating. The ceremony united a Topeka resident and a partner from Oakland. The grain market noted shorts at three dollars per hundredweight.
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