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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
5
The Lawrence World Journal notes Wichita reports from the Democratic state convention indicate Governor Allen as the principal issue. It notes an expected rise in summer tourists and urges Lawrence to promote camping facilities to attract visitors.
Readers are told American relief workers in Aintah facing Turkish threats prompted French troops to provide protection. The piece notes that despite U S doubts, foreign forces may be needed amid unrest. It also covers a Chicago labor rally where a flag waving leader condemns fighting the government, drawing jeers from the crowd. Germany seeks 200000 troops to retain order, despite a peace treaty limit and questions whether the military dominates the state.
Nearly two thousand prominent Americans across education science religion and politics signed a declaration opposing recognition of Soviet Russia. The document sent to President Wilson Congress and national committees argues recognition would repudiate a century of national life and democratic ideals.
A lengthy American anti Bolshevik position argues that Bolshevism seeks to destroy morality family order and representative government. It claims Bolshevik propaganda and terrorism undermine labor and civilization and urges the U S government to refuse recognition and alliance with the Soviet regime. The piece warns of revolutionary activity and calls for firm action to prevent any compromise with Bolshevism.
Advertisement for Coca Cola bottled drinks promising sanitary quality. Provides contact phone 198 and mentions Orelup with Ear Nose and Throat in Dick Building.
A chronology of anniversaries notes Chicago under martial law in 1855 over prohibition enforcement riots Ada Behan born 1860 in Limerick died 1916 in New York City The New York City board of aldermen in 1861 approved a 1 million dollar defense fund Charles Stuart Doggs who led Farragut’s ship past the New Orleans batteries, born New Brunswick New Jersey January 28.
Missouri Democrats meet in Joplin to choose 36 delegates to the national convention. Kansas selects 20 delegates to represent the state. Iowa will have its Republican delegation named at the convention in Congo. Lindley Murray born 175th anniversary noted.
Today marks anniversaries for Alexander Kerensky born Simbirsk Ellen Glasgow born Richmond Miles Poindexter born Memphis and Richard W Marquard born Cleveland Each figure is tied to political or sports history and is noted as having birthday anniversaries.
A historical note recalls Polish forces recapturing Vilna from Bolsheviks exactly one year prior. President Wilson maintains opposition to annexing Fiume to Italy. A fragmented morning page mentions water mains and a Baptist apron sale at L J Phillips store in Massachusetts, alongside New Hampshire Fast Day observance.
A garbled collection of nonsensical notes and quotes involving Mrs Smith receiving $1500, criticisms of underpayment, social satire about clothing firms and war talk, with stray references to baseball writers, track stars, and money schemes. An odd collage lacking a coherent single event or date.
Fragmented OCR notes a mix of 1920s style items. It mentions a New York scene where diners wear overall clothes at a Broadway club, plus a potato planting curtailment in Concordia tied to April pricing and seed potatoes. and a new shop opening in Kansas City by H W Bennett offering welding and brake work.
The Pinckney Parent-Trac Association schedules a meeting on April 23 at 3 40 PM. The agenda includes discussions on school traditions, student welfare, and community involvement amid a backdrop of fragmented notes and scattered phrases.
A fragmented OCR hint points to Max the Cleaner in a local venue event with unclear background. The clip mentions a stage or performance featuring the character and venue, suggesting a small theater appearance or community show. Further details are unreadable in the text.
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