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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1920
Page
2
A pasted biblical fragment from Genesis 1 describes creation days and celestial lights. The second portion references Sinn Feiners strikes, prison hunger, Nevada legal action to annul Mary Pickford’s divorce, fears of civil war in Germany, and Wilson's view of French militarism as a European feature.
Months pass as the Kansas University board seeks a qualified successor to Chancellor Strong. A half dozen candidates remain under review after alumni and faculty urged support for a smooth transition. Debate and political buzz swirl around campus, topeka meetings, and possible reforms as labor and international tensions echo in broader news.
Today marks birthdays for William R Day associate justice born in Ravenna Ohio 71 years ago Willis Van Devanter associate justice born in Marion Indiana 61 years ago and Rear Admiral Mark L Bristol born in Glassboro New Jersey 52 years ago as they continue to be noted in the obit column with brief biographical mentions.
Benjamin Franklin died in Philadelphia in 1790. Susan Fenimore Cooper, daughter of James Fenimore Cooper, born Scarsdale N Y in 1818, died Cooperstown N Y in 1894. In 1895 a U S squadron of warships was chosen to represent the United States at the opening of the Baltic Ship Canal.
French Chamber of Deputies passed an eight hour day. Peace Council reported adoption of the Nansen plan to feed Russia. German troops seized Tblau and overthrew Lettish Provisional Regime.
Today marks the 150th birth anniversary of Mahlon Dickerson, noted governor of New Jersey and former Navy Secretary. Pershing to speak in Providence at the YMCA while veterans gather in Fitchburg and a San Francisco federal hearing sets for Dempsey and Kearns on draft-conspiracy charges. A Quincy Parent Teacher Association meeting reports strong turnout and praise for Supt. Kent, with a request to keep the playground in place. Swiss law requires couples plant six trees after marriage and two more for each birth, while New York hotel kitchens span an acre.
A long weekly Scout report outlines a big mobilization next Friday at 7 15 P M at South Park with all troops urged to wear uniforms. A May 3 Americanization Day parade with the American Legion is planned, promising a large turnout and practiced marching. Troops 1 through 12 update on leadership, activities, and new Tenderfoot recruits, with details on troop rooms, exams, and upcoming hikes. The column also notes the Minneapolis concert program and a hair depilatory ad fragment, ending with Scout prank and misprints.
The text lists multiple church names and locations including United Brethren In Christ Vermont, Ninth Street Baptist, Plymouth Congregational, First Christian Church, and others. It describes sermons, pastors, and services on Sundays and Wednesdays with uncertain OCR readability but preserves church events and addresses.
Advertisement for Dr. Pierce Anodyne Pile Ointment praising its soothing pain relief and ability to reduce soreness. Claims it helps sufferers walk and work again, notes long market presence and affordable price, and directs readers to contact Dr. Pierce’s Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo if not in stock.
A fragmented notice lists multiple churches in Lawrence area inviting the public to services and events. It mentions Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, Christian, Presbyterian, and Unitarian congregations with broad welcomes. Names of churches include Trinity Episcopal, Second Christian, St Luke Morner, and others in nearby towns.
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