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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1919
Page
3
Fragment from a school notice mocks the paper shortage with a garbled letter about gas leaks and a plea to forgive lateness. The misspelled plea requests a plumber to attend to the kitchen issue and mentions sending someone to fix the paper-less breakfast.
St Louis Ma Oct 18 when a marriage license clerk Keach issued a license last week to William Mullarky and Mary K Freeman he had issued 100000 licenses in 12 years nine months in this position. records show more than half of marriages are performed by clergymen. The youngest couple were minors with parental consent. A portable electric machine ad follows.
Fragmentary OCR describes a sale notice involving parcels near Baldwin Kansas with references to acres and names Swanson and others. The legible items mention The S’s of the N and a tract of about 120 acres, with vague directions to surrounding plots and owners.
In the belt of the Middle West hundreds of farmers sell out at unheard of prices seeking cheaper land along the Mississippi River. Officials warn about a westward movement to Canada as mild winters and undeveloped land attract settlers, with Memphis noting these factors as the main pull factors.
Charles E Wr McAdoo and George Y Wickersham will defend the constitutionality of the federal farm loan act in federal court in Kansas City. A hearing is set for October 30 on a suit brought by Jes F. Smith, stockholder and director of Kansas City Title & Trust Co., to test the legality of the tax free features for land bank securities.
Fragmentary report notes Senate discussion on sending American troops to Europe to support a potential peace treaty. Senator Brandegee, Republican, and Senator Nelson defend the plan amid questions about strategic aims and constitutional authority. The record hints at partisan divisions and cautions about public sentiment.
Advert claims St Jacobs Liniment eases rheumatism and neuralgia by applying to the tender spot. It touts rapid relief from pain, stiffness, and swelling in joints, muscles, and bones with a harmless, non-burning formula. Also notes a small trial bottle from any drug store. Other snippets mention local notices, a dentist joke, and various community updates.
Washington reports a cabinet committee on the high cost of living discussed releasing surplus government foods, especially sugar, but no decision was reached. Secretary Cassels, joined by Attorney General Palmer and Secretary Baker, will meet to determine if military food surpluses can be released to the public.
Midland report notes farmers nearing end of wheat sowing and calling for rain to soak the ground. Vera Farrier of Manhattan visited with her parents Mr and Mrs A W Garvin. Miss Muth Garvin, studying at Manhattan, spent Thursday with kin. H Bibest and WM Campbell joined Hoot Corder and Chas Young at a local gathering.
Nera and Bettie Barre transfer interests to Frank EL Int 11 with a trust on the Methodist Episcopal Church property. Description lists the S 100 ft of lot 8B and the S 100 ft of another lot, with unspecified sums noted.
Reports detail the escape of multiple leaders from a jail in Winchester after conspiracy charges linked to the Elaine uprising in Phillips County. One named figure, Peoples, was captured in Winchester while others fled authorities, with unrest tied to the local negro organization and pending federal response.
A Pittsburg man named Mirren Hammond, a Gross miner, used kerosene to quicken a fire while in a dream about his wife and four children in bed. An explosion followed, prompting investigation into the incident.
An eight prizes program offers $1 000 for papers at a three day convention of the Direct Mail Advertising Association affiliated with the National Association of House Organ Editors. The event gathers members to discuss advertising methods and sales through direct mail. Dartmouth College marks its 150th anniversary with celebrations today.
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