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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1919
Page
8
The sudden death of A A Hicks known as Allie shocks Daigins county. A longtime township trustee he guided finances and development, served on the Board of Dars and as its vice president, and was a key Chamber of Commerce member supporting good roads and local progress.
A tribute recalls Hicks as an indefatigable worker whose tireless advocacy and leadership guided the Fort to Fort highway project. He devoted immense time to promoting safety at crossings and earned respect for his restraint and quick wit. His loss leaves the community with a void that others will strive to fill.
American troops in early Argonne fighting push through the valley east of the ridge as Kansas and Missouri units press the German line. Artillery roars while troops cross trenches and face heavy casualties in a five day assault that aims to break the Hindenburg defense and seize Bourville.
New York Mayor salutes soldiers after a brutal North County test of American manhood. Troops faced hidden machine guns and German shellfire while advancing under heavy losses. Fresh units replaced worn ranks as veterans honor fallen comrades and their sacrifice becomes part of the nation’s record.
The Pittsburgh district stands at the center of a broad strike testing loyalties of American born workers versus immigrants. Observers note outside organizers and union radicals push for transforming labor power while local sentiment favors remaining on the job to protect company property and avoid harm to families.
A fragment from the Sandusky Register lampoons international diplomacy and labor reform advocacy. It caricatures Teinar 7 and Jazzbo touring capitals Washington London Paris while pseudo adages urge British style holidays and broad strikes to weaken rivals.
A simple nightly scalp treatment uses four ounces of plain liquid arvon applied to moisten the scalp and massaged in. By morning most dandruff is gone and continued use stops itching while leaving hair fluffy and silky. Available at drug stores and inexpensive.
An article reviews Peptiron tonic claims and pivots to critique War Department battle death statistics. It notes alleged misuses of percentage tables comparing regular and emergency officers, arguing against public release of such casualty ratios and urging focus on totals and living personnel.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount Daniel Boone's death in 1824 in Missouri, Indiana senators born in Butler County, and various 19th to early 20th century items. Entries mention treaties, riots, occupations, and the Rome St Peter's cathedrals project with a rough $75 million cost.
A vintage advice piece urges readers to counter gloom with humor and a bright outlook. It encourages keeping cheer alive to deter woes, suggesting a daily habit of smiling and upbeat action to ease troubles and influence others.
The text discusses various social rites and political themes, mentioning widows and oil, bridal imagery, and jokes about affluence. It notes a shift in history with an open door policy and references a Kansas event affecting a Washington appointment, along with ambulance service improvements and a tribute to Thomas Tianket and woolen innovation.
A fragmentary note recalls a year back in the war era with references to American and Canadian actions and shifts in Bulgaria, indicating wartime moves and political involvement.
An old advertisement promotes Plant Juice as a unique herbal stomach remedy. It claims direct action on digestion and promises relief from indigestion gas bloating and sleeplessness with permanent results after short use. The testimonial mentions Mrs W V Moss of Trenton Maine and a patient in Lawrence.
A garbled news snippet notes the resigning king of Denmark born in Copenhagen, listed with other biographical items. The text blends names and dates including General Evan M. Johnson of Brooklyn and novelist Gates, with scattered local notices about employment moves and ads. The fragmentary piece mentions Mrs. A Ramseyer and a lumber company joining force, plus an army enlistment and a fire insurance firm in Nebraska. It also references a nitrogen lamp producing white light and a historical medicinal recipe.
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