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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1919
Page
8
A Wichita or Topeka style digest discusses missed newspaper delivery in Lawrence, looser liquor laws in Milwaukee, hunger after Hoover's promise, Kansas City crime, and vigilante talk. It flags General Winter’s Bolshevik role and honors veterans with memorials recalling Chateau Thierry, Argonne, and St Mihiel.
The Public Health Nursing association and the Douglas County Red Cross formed an affiliation to improve community health services. The Southwestern Division official noted the Red Cross rarely supports hospitals, but in Lawrence it has proven valuable in home service work.
The article argues the Red Cross should focus on emergency aid and practical service over red tape. It urges waiving policy barriers to maximize aid in Lawrence and states the town will begin a membership campaign next week with confidence that contributions will fund real Red Cross purposes.
A dubious note on naval architecture defines a superdreadnought as a 25000 ton vessel capable of 25 knots with 13.5 inch guns. The page also mentions Mauritius fern diversity, Java and Europe species counts, and a quip about a baby and an uncle. Ads note eye glasses, a Dick Building office, and Wiedemann's hot chocolate and whipped cream offerings.
A young man from Indiana’s small towns graduates high school and, after choosing medicine, arranges a summer reading in a doctor's office. He observes hours and, after a rain soaked day, the doctor questions him. The student replies that he plans to practice only on fair days and not at night.
Three South Porthind fishermen Dr. George W C Sidley Percy L York and Captain Willisar York chased groundfish when they spotted a swordfish. They improvised a spear with a stove poker and boathook handle and landed the big fish. In Portland they sold the swordfish for 60 dollars and the roughly 1,000 pounds of groundfish for another 60 dollars.
In a playful Flatbush exchange, Mrs. Flatbush teases Henry about his birthday attire and suspenders adorned with flowers. Henry deflects with a humorous reply about a nail substitute for a button, highlighting domestic banter and comic tone.
London remains the world’s chief seed emporium with vast trade activity while smaller players operate unseen. The piece likens minor operators to spiders and minute tigers, hinting at stealthy, predatory tactics in the seed industry.
The passage urges cultivating worthy thoughts to shape the soul. It argues thoughts dye character and that a person can live well if they dwell in or imagine a suitable palace, linking mental habits to outward living.
A man skeptical of a well known cough and cold medicine discovers its true healing value. He notes its balsamic antiseptics ease for cold cough grippe bronchitis hoarseness and congestion. An economical bottle available at druggists priced 30c 60c or 1 20.
An old advice column promotes a grape and lemon lithia concoction said to flush kidneys and prevent bladder irritation. It cautions readers to stop eating meat if they have back pain or cloudy urine and to drink four ounces of the remedy daily to keep kidneys active and avoid serious trouble.
The cells reflect a quirky exchange about a fountain pen purchase. Prices have fallen, prompting questions if ink costs have declined as well, casting doubt on overall writing costs.
A playful fragment from the South Charleston Sentinel depicts a man wasting a fall day seeking attention while a girl remains unseen. The tone mocks social attention and public perception in a lighthearted rural setting.
Major D. A. Forbes famed for bravery in the Dardanelles and twice decorated will make an extended visit to America. He is the heir of the Earl of Cranard.
A fragmented note lists anniversaries and moments from 1910 to 1912 including events in the United States and Europe. It mentions a 310000 prize tied to a statue of Liberty circled by an aircraft, a decree granting a constitutional government, memorial services for Keith Cavell in London, and political figures such as Honore Mercier and Count George von Hertling, with scattered references to national assemblies and diplomatic posts.
The article notes an America flavored patriotic mood in a concert program featuring twelve nations. It highlights national airs, composer credits, and the ensemble's interpretation. The piece underscores cultural exchange and the era’s political sentiment through music.
Today marks birthdays of Rev. John A. Richardson Lord Bishop of Fredericton born in Werwick England aged fifty one. Rev. Cortlandt Whitehead Episcopal missionary in Pittsburg born in New age tod. representative in Mississippi Amite County Ge beduy.
An extract from a vintage advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children. It stresses liver and stomach cleansing, appealing to mothers with a fruity taste and full directions for use.
An editor styled page lists staff and reporters including Mildred Gordon and Grace Jones. The fragment references names and a weather note with numerous misspellings and unclear context.
Students spoke four minutes on topics from a ten item list. Names of preliminaries qualifiers listed include Royee Stanley Solig Anderson Henry Jenkins Gillam Higgins Carter Popplewell Lang Shiss Glaser Uepper Cady Rising Montgomery Moussier Gustafson Engle Baty Hetzler Bever stock Gragg Dusigan Yat Rulth Souter Stanley Westherby Deisecker Chambers Frost Iden Huff man Sauer Myers Marsh Young Drown Martha Horton. The verse fragments reflect classroom humor about speech and responsibility.
Calendar items list Monday through Friday activities from general assembly to speeches and contests in English classes. The piece also notes remarks on child discipline and a humorous anecdote about a student returning to school after influenza, plus a joke about sitting behind oneself.
Raymond Williams, a Kanwaka school alumnus, received a personal reply from Secretary of War Baker. Baker commends good English as a fine art and warns that poor grammar brands a speaker as ignorant, noting the impact on how one is perceived.
A farewell note marks the Goo Speech Crier's end of life, thanking editors and readers for support. The piece expresses hope the work begun will continue via readers and urges ongoing efforts for a clean strong American language.
The assembly hall presents a poster exhibition with work from grade schools and high school students. Prizes for the best posters will be awarded tomorrow afternoon at the six o clock assembly.
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