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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1920
Page
4
A Lawrence column notes a housing survey to prepare for fall student housing demand as Topeka engineers study state water supply. It also mentions a legal impeachment focus, public roads near Douglas county, and international views on chlorine use postwar.
Governor Lowden cited Illinois reforms cutting state expenses by three million dollars during wartime to curb federal waste. The article notes a future overhaul to curb costs and ensure every tax dollar counts. It also reports a St Louis meeting where chlorine gas in small quantities is proposed as a potential influenza remedy, a topic discussed since 1915.
An editorial lampoons an ordinance to ban horses from Denver streets and argues for a fixed price on 35 percent ofaline delivery. It notes shifting use of horses by firms and predicts tractors may not fully replace horses, urging economic considerations to decide the outcome. The piece touches on Kansas University history with Chancellor Strong and the Garden of Eden quip.
The juniors choose The Fascinating Fanny Brown to be staged April 23 under Miss Harper. Cast includes Percival Gale, Dee Mifflin, Gilly Pearson, Sam Weatherby, and others. The April 12 concert raised over two hundred dollars. American Day plans and the football cup presentation are noted. honor students named. senior boys petition for two male speakers. current program features top girls.
Clarence D. Clark former senator from Wyoming and International Joint Commission member born in Oswego 69 years ago. Rt Rev Arthur Conover Thompson Episcopal bishop of Southern Virginia born in Fredericksburg 49 years ago. Dr Henry S. Pritchett Carnegie Foundation president born Fayette Missouri 60 years ago. Dr John Lee Coulter statistician born Mallory Minnesota 39 years ago. Charlie Chaplin famed actor born in France to English parents 31 years ago.
One year ago today New Zealand voters rejected a prohibition proposal while the Big Four at the Peace Conference disclosed the peace terms to the smaller allied nations.
A compact list of notable dates includes 1801 Mary Miner Sheridan mother of General Philip H. Sheridan who died in 1885. 1850 Marie Tussaud founder of the wax exhibition born 1760. 1867 Abyssinia ultimatum. 1884 University of Edinburgh centenary. 1889 Wellend Canal opens. 1894 Portugal seeks British mediation with Brazil. 1895 China Japan war ends at Shimonoseki. 1905 King Edward and Queen Alexander visit Algiers. Also an ad for Lightning Messenger Service and McNish water orders.
Emma Noe soprano leads four soloists with the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra in the closing numbers of the University Concert Course next Wednesday afternoon and evening, April 21. The well known orchestra, formed fourteen years ago, usually gives two spring Lawrence concerts. Tickets are on sale at Round Corner Drug Store and the Business Office for 2.00 for both concerts or 1.50 for single admission.
Topeka April 13 L J Pettijein secretary of state mailed primary election notices to 105 county clerks. Each party must nominate 1 US senator 3 supreme court justices a governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor treasurer attorney general superintendent of public instruction superintendent of insurance state printer eight congressmen twenty one district judges forty state senators and 125 state representatives plus many county offices.
Twenty five years after a peace treaty ended the war between China and Japan, Governor Sproul designates Arbor Day in Pennsylvania as events unfold. The Bankhead Highway association holds its annual convention in Hot Springs Arkansas. Des Moines hosts two day session for the Iowa Music Teachers. Canadian National Railways president D R Hanna attends a Quebec Board of Trade dinner. Democratic leaders in Town meet Des Moines to discuss state ticket for fall elections.
Ben Beam of Pratt Kansas reports cure from epithelioma on his lower lip after treatment by Dr O A Johnson Kansas City Missouri a non surgical method with external cancer destroying applications and internal blood purifying medicine Dr Johnson promotes his book Cancer Truths and offers to send it to cancer sufferers157
Edward Ball a farmer from Route 2 Duluth recounts his four year battle with stomach trouble and rheumatism. After trying many remedies he credits Tanlac with restoring his appetite and eliminating pain. He says he has stayed healthy since and keeps Tanlac on hand. The medicine is sold in Lawrence by Round Corner Drug Company and City Drug Store and by leading druggists in every town.
Mrs L V Ro of Cuero Texas touts Dr LeGear Lice Killer as a quick fix for lice in poultry. The ad cites 27 years of expert poultry guidance and promises satisfaction with money back if not. It notes availability at City Drug Store Lawrence and dealer return for refund.
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