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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1919
Page
8
A 1919 column reflects on Albert’s sympathy for Belgium’s relief, noting grain exports from the west fed Belgium during wartime and the public gain from wheat. It also covers labor conflict and the Washington industrial conference struggling to define roles and aims for employers, public, and organized labor.
The report suggests Italy prefers the Allies address any attempted assault on Fiume directly to D'Annunzio. General Woot warns Gary district disturbers that pursuit will meet a dead or alive response, signaling a harsh crackdown once orders are issued.
The text describes a tense situation as a group aims to cause trouble but avoids provoking General Woon who intends to enforce his stated policy. It notes others fear stirring him into action and that his resolve is not idle.
County commissioners divert traffic by opening a new road north of the Union Pacific line in Grant township to reduce grade crossing dangers. Travel on the new road starts next spring, with hope that safe passage increases and accidents decline at two risky spots.
Members of the University band request pay in school credits for their performances as their musical notes seem to fall. Sir Thomas Lipton again challenges the New York Yacht Club to defend the American cup. Meanwhile the public focuses on the progress in building cargo ships in America and the growth of the American carrying trade.
The report notes anti Bolshevik successes in Russia are encouraging but not a decisive turning point. It states that capturing a few towns changes little in the vast country and that the Dencking army’s gains offer hope for restored order.
A historical note explains wealth and taxation era gaps as revenue officers confront large fortunes shrinking with time. It argues a millionaire faces basic living costs like food and clothing just as common folk do.
The World Series narrative shifted as the White Sox, mocked by leading writers as beaten and out of heart, suddenly came alive and performed beyond what observers predicted, restoring belief in their resilience.
West Virginia police urge proper reverence for the flag and condemn I W W adherents kissing the flag. They evict the group from town, arguing such acts cheapen the symbol and should be kept away from patriotic display.
Japanese safety matches have increased in price amid public chatter over their non inflammable wood processing. The note hints at cheaper production by skipping the wood treatment. Missouri coal on cars and Derby Grain Co Advy follow in the brief.
Myron T. Herrick born Huntington Ohio 64 years ago today former U S Ambassador to France. Major General Leonard S Wood born Winchester New Hampshire 59 years ago today former Chief of Staff. Wesley L Jones born Bethany Illinois 56 years ago today U S Senator from Washington. Henry J Myers born Cooper County Missouri 57 years ago today U S Senator from Montana. William C Braisted born Toledo Ohio 56 years ago today Surgeon General U S Navy.
Alumni and friends gather at Hamilton N Y for Colgate University centennial celebration. Also ad notices promote Round Corner Drug Co and Matthews Lumber Co coal deliveries.
Allied forces captured Cambrai and 8,000 German troops. United States and French troops cleared Argonne Wood as Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse was elected king of Poland.
A fragment from a 1918 oratorical voice critiques South Carolina law restricting male students attire and behavior, recalling earlier village scandals and praising human folly as a constant, with references to German war reflections and factory hours debated by Tom McNeal and Capper publications.
An editorial laments Congress spending 20000 for General Pershing's gold sword while an injured veteran awaits insurance due for his lost leg. It argues rewards should honor all who served, not just the famous, urging honesty about who benefits in peacetime.
A compilation of historical anniversaries from 1787 to 1917 mentions figures like Lewis, a secretary under Jackson and Buchanan, and Archbishop Bond, plus events such as a British fleet move from Malta, German offensives in 1914 1916 1917 and Belgrade’s fall. An ad promotes Wiedemann’s ice cream with phone contact 182.
The quote reflects on how people across youth, maturity, and age seek an elusive “something else” that feels essential. It notes some individuals channel years toward a single grand ambition, and upon failure, life becomes a mere fraction.
The beech tree, found across Europe America and Asia, yields tar creosote and creosote carbonate used as medicines. These preparations supplement hygienic measures that have reduced deaths from pulmonary tuberculosis.
Billie nears his third birthday and anxiously awaits a promised party. His mother tells him the day will come after waiting, and he rushes to the window hopeful to see It approaching up the road.
The Victoria tower at the Houses of Parliament in Westminster took about twenty years to build and rises with a base to summit containing 140 spacious rooms. Each room is fireproof and filled with state papers spanning centuries of English history.
The notice promotes an auction of Eben Baldwins 840 acres of choice bottom land at Lake View across fifteen tracts. Auction to begin next Wednesday at 1 o clock with details in the sale adv. The fragmentary text also mentions Hutchinson streetcar costs and aviation sport, but the sale dominates this readable item.
The article describes East Indian sugar growers who do not produce white sugar. They boil down the juice without removing molasses, yielding dark brown primitive sugar. The product is sold and consumed unrefined, with limited modern sugar production in some regions.
The Kansas City Star quotes Th. W. Moorhead of Sabetha on reactions to finances. He notes men praise prosperity with "Fine" while facing downturns elicit excuses about women’s discontent or children’s needs.
The article notes horses appear in Scripture with figures such as the pale horse named Death and the warning not to trust their strength. It references horsemen and chariots of Pharaoh and other numerous mentions, affirming that the horse occupies a significant role in sacred texts.
The piece observes that Siamese people despise walking and favor riding whenever possible. It contrasts with a Venetian gondolier who walks and a Hollander who rides. Fritz Mein of Kansas City spent the day in Lawrence.
A compact collage of 1900s ad lines and micro notices includes Lawrence Optical Co with fine eye glasses at 1027 Mass, a spicy breeze diner-waiter complaint about sausage aroma, a childless mouse want ad, Missouri lump coal on cars at Matthews Lumber Co, and an optimistic thought about travel.
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