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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1924
Page
5
A Kansas Relays recap notes few men’s records, mentions Senator Brook and Nebraskas corn crop woes. It cites Gov McKelvie and Wisconsin politics, with remarks on women suffrage and party voter behavior. The oil investigation in the Senate may wrap up this week, per Senator Walsh.
A fragmentary transcript notes limited findings from a government inquiry into former Secretary Fall and his financial ties to men who received government disbursements. Senators deem other testimony not material, focusing on these financial relations as the notable items.
Dr Charles A Richmond, honored by St Andrews with a doctor of laws, is a prominent clergyman educator and Union College president since 1911. A native of New York City, he trained at Orange New Jersey College of New York and Princeton. He has served as pastor in East Aurora and Albany before his Union tenure.
A quirky column mocks seasonal changes and social habits. It notes long-haired cats, a one-horse town only one dance weekly, and jokes about men in heavy underwear. It lampshades auto tax dodging and money lending, reflecting local concerns with humor.
Today Texas observes the San Jacinto anniversary by proclamation as a national observance week begins. The San Jacinto fiesta opens in San Antonio with a balloon race kickoff. A granite monument will be dedicated at Texas A and M to 52 fallen students, while a House Judiciary hearing reviews Volstead modifications. Helium aviation, rubber industry, agriculture and chemistry progress are highlighted at the American Chemical Society spring meeting in Washington.
Three United States scientists from the Biological Survey will study birds insects and plants in the Yukon Delta Reserve and other Alaska locales next summer. They note the reserve is among the world’s greatest bird breeding grounds as a rat sightings were reported en route to Seward and Fairbanks where a dog team met it.
A fragment notes that when a meeting on a train occurs by chance a lady should pay for her journey. It references Sam G Clark of 2033 Mass showing Spring Samples for suits and asks, Who is your tailor, with prices described as reasonable.
Fredonia Kansas April 21 Kepler a Wilson county farmer and early adopter of the cow sow hen trio reports strong profits from his 80 acre farm. He notes daily egg production of 170 to 240 from White Langshan hens and ample self feeding with alfalfa pasture potential. Kepler markets breeding stock at 2 per hundred and runs a dairy adjunct using skim milk as feed. He shifted from wheat after wheat profits fell from 2.65 to lower prices and now foresees steady income from poultry and dairy.
Lawrence council notes record school attendance with 3432 total in white and colored groups. Methodists and Christians lead, with 523 and 508 respectively, Ninth Street Baptist 417, and many schools over 100. Emphasizes Sunday school as vital to church life and calls for stronger budgets and wider adult participation. Kansas Council convention in Emporia announced with attendees planned from Lawrence and fare details.
Topeka April 18 improved weather is cited as the main cause for rising farm labor demand. Kansas industrial court labor division weekly report shows 988 men applied, 810 found work, with 276 common and 12 skilled hires. women’s division reports 79 employed. Topeka free employment office records 299 male applicants, only 12 skilled. Building construction is increasing.
The weekly report notes many plants operate with reduced staff while showing improvement in oil fields and refineries though still not at normal levels. A large number of short term unskilled labor jobs are available and quickly filled.
George Heppelwhite, who died in 1786, left a legacy through his wife who continued the business, signaling a shift from rococo to stricter Sheraton lines. His shield-backed chair remains his best known piece as the designer compromises be
Real estate transfers show multiple entries from Enos Reed to Amos Wester and J L Parks to L Artzer with small sums. Rebecca Lohr transfers to Ray Parsons for 700. Roy Parsons to Lottie Rogers for 1000. Frank C Bell to Wm Fempie for 625. Q Cox to Leo Archibald for 200. Locations include Lots 68-69 in Add 2 N Lawrence and Lane's addition in Haskell Place Leberence Kansas.
In a cross examination, Mr Mann emphasizes fresh air as the cheapest health builder. He urges outdoors time, explains air circulation in offices, and suggests opening windows at top and bottom to prevent drafts while maintaining ventilation.
Baldwin items report Helen Breithaupt's wedding to Ralph Kalb at the bride's parents home, plans for a Baker alumni banquet in Paola, and various Easter visits. Several students and faculty travel to Kansas City, Topeka, and Lawrence for services and events. Local residents prepare for Clean Up week as community ties and church activities continue.
The groom, a Baker sophomore and Kappa Sigma member, and the bride, a Baldwin high school graduate, announce their plans for a future home following her May 16 high school class graduation.
The Plymouth Congregational Church outlines a busy schedule with the Woman's Missionary Society meeting April 25 led by Mrs. Tanner and devotions by Mrs. Fuller, plus Music Week events and Bible readings. First Presbyterian hosts Rev. David R. Breed with Easter messages, new organ plans, and junior choir appointments as Boy Scout and Ladies Missionary activities continue. The Unitarian and First Christian Churches report Easter sermons, large Sunday School attendance, and civic-organizational efforts, including a planned Anniversary Organ and a church employment bureau.
Tokio April 21 A national Christian council of Japan representing forty missionary groups and Japanese churches adopted a message to Secretary Hughes urging restraint in U S immigration policy. They request a solution that preserves Japanese American friendship and addresses justice and courtesy.
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