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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1919
Page
10
A Kansas note from October 10 1919 jokes about thinking caps for college wear and rising price trends while quipping on Lenin Trotzky and jail plans, blending campus fashion with international politics in a satirical item.
The article outlines the Red Cross as a nonpolitical printer agency aiding Europe and other regions. It notes the annual membership drive from November 2 to 11 and explains that Douglas county funds are split, with half used locally and half for international relief.
Review of the state utilities commission shows it is often not a rate advancing body during the Kansas League of Municipalities gathering. Participants fault delays and lack of clear guidance affecting local power and water rate decisions.
The piece argues that higher utility charges reflect rising costs and that keeping old rates would have yielded poorer service. It notes Lawrence’s switch from private water to city ownership improved service despite higher rates and asserts the commission must resist unjust demands while recognizing rising costs across industries.
The Women’s Missionary Society proposes a home in Lawrence for Indian girls to study at the high school or university. Superintendent Peaks at Haskell supports the plan, noting its potential to advance education beyond the standard schooling for gifted daughters of the Red Man.
A Kansas board of education discussion advocates extending schooling beyond common schools for Indian youth and whites alike. It envisions Indian girls gaining access to expanded opportunities and stresses life outside institutions. The plan also proposes opening Haskell trade courses to Lawrence city students, signaling Haskell Institute’s eventual shift to state use.
Roosevelt Memorial committee outlines plans for a park at Oyster Bay to honor Theodore Roosevelt. Proposed features include playgrounds baseball diamond grandstand tennis courts a swimming beach and an open air forum with fountains and lagoons as a dignified memorial for the public to enjoy and benefit mind and body.
An old advertisement promotes Bayer Aspirin with the distinctive Bayer Cross on the package and tablets as proof of authenticity. It touts relief for colds pain headache toothache earache rheumatism lumbago neuritis and notes pharmacies offer small twelve tablet tins and larger packages.
The piece surveys a dance program with humorous misreadings of titles and costumes, while a second item reports on fire whistles facing higher insurance rates as towns like Lawrence and Concordia abandon or ban the old signals. It notes a Topeka dispatch stating Kansas towns largely halted use of fire whistles.
Enos Halbert of Paoli Indiana reports a severe cold in fall with night coughing that stopped him from sleeping. He credits Foley’s Honey and Tar for relief and says it cured his cough. The ad claims three healing coatings soothe irritated membranes loosen phlegm and clear air passages.
The new Holling post office on the road from Baldwin City serves residents who formerly retrieved mail from Willow Springs. T Dwight Thacher of Lawrence spoke at the orphan asylum opening in Tope Tonganexie, a growing town on the Kansas Pacific Leavenworth branch. The piece notes Tonguexie’s rapid development from vacant ground to a 500‑person village. The report also highlights Kansas tax, land values, a Conger dairy business, and political notices from Douglas County.
E A Hicks of Bakewell Tennessee says Tanlac cured years of suffering from indigestion gas and loss of appetite. He gained weight and now feels well with improved health and appetite. Tanlac is sold in Lawrence Eudora Big Springs and Lecompton.
A testimonial touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach trouble with a user who recovers enough to manage housework and daily farm tasks. The ad claims the preparation clears catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and relieves numerous abdominal ailments. It promotes the product with a money back guarantee from Round Corner Drug Store and retailers nationwide.
A column mixes playful observations from campus life and transport. It notes freshman dances shielded by various protections, a Baldwin student bound for Kansas City, beer signs in the city, conveyances muddying pavements, and self help cures toward tobacco habits. It also mentions a diamond surge and King Al on American rails, with Colgate University centennial ceremonies presided by Dr. E B Bryan.
Mr and Mrs Tom Murphy and daughter Margaret move near Lone Star. Lawrence visits, school closed for a teacher trip, and numerous Lone Star residents host and visit family and friends. Local commerce urges shopping at Lone Star Mercantile Co as the Ford tourer raffle continues.
An old advertisement-like note touts liquid arvon as a guaranteed cure for dandruff. It instructs applying four ounces nightly to the scalp, claiming itching will stop and hair will look healthier after multiple uses. The piece urges readers to buy arvon at drug stores.
A visitor remarks on a Monday evening as Lawrence Today notes a general holiday in Cuba. The observance marks the 1868 78 ten years war anniversary, reflecting historic ties and cultural events tied to Cuba.
A Kansas City health ad extols Plant Juice herbal stomach remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles. A testimonial from George D Bell a paper hanger describes relief from years of rheumatism after using Plant Juice and praises its effectiveness. The ad notes Plant Juice is sold in Lawrence at Ores Corner Drug Co. Store.
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