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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1924
Page
5
A damaged clipping discusses republication rules and copyright notes for impitches and special content. It includes a garbled religious citation from Romans and a mock critique of President Coolidge, noting adjusting public sentiment and potential backlash.
The piece notes rising Easter observance and religious intensity across communities, with church workers aiming to arouse greater interest. It discusses varying levels of enthusiasm, the ongoing importance of religion, and cites reflections from observers on nationwide civic and religious life. It also touches on governance debates and farmers’ responses to policy plans, highlighting a mix of social and political commentary.
Lieut Chester L Shaw reports local guard officers met at Clark Bros cafe Friday to schedule monthly instructional gatherings at 730 pm on the third Friday. Capt Brown discussed Cantigny. Capt Walton authorized to buy gasoline for a large guard truck.
A fragmented report notes a lengthy pull behind stories about isolated igs and the public reaction. The readable fragments hint at debate over the igs influence and community impact, with no clear names or dates available in the text.
The piece argues that early Kansas prohibition faced public sentiment and loophole closures by legislators. It notes a persistent wet minority who traveled to neighboring states for liquor. It suggests gradual long term success will come, aided by experiences familiar to elderly Kansans.
A speaker recalls a sister's death and a dreamlike Easter morning where she appears on flowers and promises to return. The vivid dream soothes grief, suggesting eternal life and everlasting youth as the speaker clings to that faith amid sorrow. Gertrude M. Hoad is cited.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Robert and James Adam as architects with best known furniture between 1762 and 1786. Their classic 18th century style blends Adam and Chippendale features, including delicate flute carving, straight square legs, and rosettes with festoons, though some terms are garbled.
Yellow Springs Ohio April 19 Associated Press Arthur E Morgan president of Antioch College attracts national attention with a cooperative education plan that blends five weeks of study with five weeks of work. Morgan, an engineer who led major flood projects, says the system treats all students equally regardless of financial or social status and places work positions through the college.
Miss Beulah Conner spent the weekend in Topeka with relatives and Mrs Dallas Conner was in Lecompton Saturday. Mr and Mrs Earl Story of Topeka called on W D Conner Tuesday evening. Mrs Robert Scott of Bonner Springs visited Lecompton Sunday. Howard Sanford of Lecompton was a caller at the Conner home Tuesday. W N Sanford expected home midweek. E A Alley of the soldiers' home at Dodge City was a guest at the Conner home. Miss Ella Godfrey spent four days with Mr and Mrs George Miller. Miss Ruth Bleskie spent the weekend at Perry with home folks. Business College notes mention a stenographic position with the National Lumber Association at Washington DC. His sister has a civil service job in Washington. A Boyington, former student of LBC, called this week and holds a government position in San Diego, California. School dismissed Thursday for Easter vacation. students visiting home folks. Jeff King, holding a promotion with the Wither Commission Company at Wichita, reports a nice advance. LBC expects to enroll many graduates and teachers for the summer school. summer classes meet requirements for a money making education. Miss tie Gorsuch was a
Marvin Kineannon aged 22 was found guilty of first degree murder in district court for the slayings of Al Birch Marlory hotel man and Robert Journegan a Negro porter. The jury recommended a 25 year sentence after five hours of deliberation. The verdict was received silently.
A lyrical fragment depicts Easter morning with vivid imagery of flowers and crucifixion motifs. The speaker proclaims the risen Christ amid sunrise over Mount Olives, while characters react with astonishment and devotion. Names such as Louisa Cooke and Don Carlos appear among the fragments.
Joe Turner former Lawrence boy now secretary of the Eldorado Chamber of Commerce traveled to Lawrence with City Manager King to attend Kansas Relays. They planned to stay through the high school track meet and related events at the State Laboratory. The trip included a stop to view the Victory Highway marker dedication near Big Springs and a planting contract by Hope Nurseries for the plot.
A fragment notes a lady seated at the right side of the rear seat in a motorcar. The line hints at a driver's caution, describing a customary placement in the vehicle described. Further context is not provided.
A fragment notes a chauffeur directing seating order when the owner is aboard. If the owner is the mar, the right hand seat is yielded to a lady, reflecting etiquette and automatic precedence in seating arrangements.
Mrs Ruth Cunningham Harder of Wellsville visited the Vinland area and attended a rural high school event. Miss Pearl Morten visited home folks. Mr and Mrs Henry Chapman and son stayed with Lem Sturdy relatives. L Hansen and family spent Sunday in Lawrence with Roy Waltron. Sol Winlow of Kingfisher attended a local event south of Vinland. Corwin McPheeter's children show whooping cough. Roscoe McPheeters has recovered and attends school. Coal Creek teachers for the term are Miss Faye Hagerman and Miss Helen King, graduates of Vinland rural high school. Mrs Perry McPheeters and I.
Trinity Episcopal church plans Easter communion at 7 00 am and 11 00 am with Prof C 5 Skilton at the organ. A new altar frontal donated by Mrs Fr Grunt will be used. Lenten attendance is strong as Episcopalians prepare for Easter. Church of Christ hosts a vocal music series closing tonight. A fog of local society notes follows including visits, school meeting results, and community events across Lecompton Vinland and Lawrence with various families and religious groups.
McLouth community and Lawrence visitors are listed among church, school, and social notices. Local families, hunts, birthdays, travels, and greetings mark weekend activities, with names like Arthur Scott, James Harding, and Lloyd Keefer appearing among extended kin and friends. A new air route from Sofia to Angora is announced by Associated Press.
The piece contrasts old and new household items from horsehair sofas to typewriters and telephones. It argues advertisements finance progress by promoting unfamiliar products and urging readers to embrace unfamiliar improvements, suggesting ads open access to modern conveniences and erase the old ways.
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