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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1919
Page
3
Men entitled to Victory Buttons and those interested in Government Insurance are invited to call at the U S Army Recruiting Office, 710 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence Kansas, for information and issuance details.
Madison Indiana pupils threatened a walkout over a proposed five hour day replacing the standard eight hour schedule. A petition signed by 126 students urged the change, but no one walked out as Superintendent Long explained state law requires a set number of 40 minute periods with limited passing time and the current plan satisfies the rule.
Petition signers defend late hours as necessary for staying in school, insisting their action is not linked to the steel strike or the American Federation of Labor. Officials plan to shorten the schedule next term if feasible.
An advertisement touts Bitro-Phosphate as a convenient tablet form remedy for thinness and phosphorus deficiency. It claims nerve tension eases, energy returns, and the body regains vigor, while cautioning users to avoid fat-producing foods if they do not wish to gain weight.
Washington October 21. The House considers a proposal from Representative Good to centralize all appropriations reporting in a single 35 member committee, taking authority from other committees. The plan, tied to a budget system, aims to improve how appropriations are made, though not required for budget adoption.
A reflection on learning and teaching notes that those with little knowledge presume they can instruct others while those with much knowledge doubt their own novelty, leading to cautious speech and hesitation. The quote by La Bruyere contrasts certainty with humility in knowledge.
Observation notes claim fish display intelligence with selective biting behavior toward intruders. Report mentions Boxter Citinea as a location or source, though wording is unclear and many terms are miswritten. Further verification needed to identify entities and accurate context.
A reader critiques the county board for underfunding and underpaying road work. He notes $8,000 in road funds unspent and wages fixed six years ago, argues wages prevent road improvements, and urges a road meeting with taxpayers and travelers to determine fair wages and spending. A. L. Holcomb signs the letter.
Glenn Charlton told R B Jones Co at Scarritt Building officer about a weekly hour class to study the business of the company. His address will spark a school for employees to learn the importance of forms, blanks, and methods used in the insurance trade. Charlton was invited because of success with his own officer work.
Frank Anderson and wife transfer 20 acres to Ollie Taylor for 4250. Frank E B Strong and Wise transfer to David K Rice for 1.00. Granville Yagler sells Lot WA on Ohio Street in Granville to Charles E Martin for 800. Trustees for the Methodist Church of Eudora transfer property to W A Fuller and others for 1.00, including lots 17 18 block 182 Eudora Kansas and the E1 2 of Sec 19 Tp 13 Re 19. Arnold Hamming Otto Spitzli Hiselee McRaisay and George Brairs act as trustees.
St Louis journalists launch a drive to form the American Association of Journalists to raise the profession, improve pay, and create chapters nationwide with student affiliates possible. A national convention is eyed for early next year as requests for city chapters arrive from across the country. Horses: Whale Smoke. Argentine horses are trained to avoid a poisonous weed by inhaling smoke from burning weed pieces.
St Louis Oct 21 A mining official says two man operations would lose money mining gold today as costs average about 30 per ounce while the government buys at 20.67. He notes most large producers rely on gold as a by product and warns shortages could widen next year. Cripple Creek mines largely idle. The American Mining Congress meets Nov 17 to seek remedies.
H. B. Ober departed for Kansas City this morning to attend to business matters.
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