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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1920

Page

2

Immigration droves and tax talk shadow 1920s debate

The piece notes dwindling immigration and rising emigration in the United States, quoting a New York authority that the nation is short four million workers. It covers Sam Amidon steering the Kansas Democrats away from industrial issues and the ongoing struggle to fund a soldier bonus through new taxes amid opposition to changes in rates.

United States New York Sam Amidon Kansas Democracy Wichita Kansas Congressional Congress

Scripture Fragments and Political Observations

A mixed digest notes a Bible passage from First John about light and darkness, warns Americans in Mexico face heightened danger from multiple rulers, and reports Kansas Democrats delaying a stand on a law until August. It also references arid Western U S geography and anticipated support for a liquor movement at the San Francisco convention.

Kansas

Harvest labor shortages threaten crops this year

The Agriculture Department warns of a broad labor shortage in harvest fields across the nation. The shortage already limits farm work before the harvest as employers struggle to hire help. An appeal invites businesses, unions, students, and college staff to spend vacations on farms to alleviate the gap.

Department of Agriculture Busi Bess Kansas

First Church Activities and Notices Across Several Congregations

A fragmented church notices page lists events for the First Church of the Brethren and other denominations. Includes morning worships, Sunday schools, youth and missionary gatherings, and interchurch services with temporary locations and speakers noted.

Editorial Comment In the Day's News

Dr James Rowland Angell has been elected president of the Carnegie Institution and is long time dean of the University of Chicago He is a Burlington Vermont native and Michigan graduate with Harvard Berlin and Halle postgraduate study He joined Minnesota psychology in 1893 and rose to head of the department before moving to Chicago He is author of several standard psychology texts.

James Rowland Angell Carnegie Institution University of Chicago Burlington University of Michigan James Burrill Angell Michigan Harvard Berlin Halle Bir. Angell Anon Me

Today’s birthdays span military, stage and sport figures

Marshal Petain born at Gauchy la Tour 64 years ago. Cyril Maude born in London 58 years ago. Blanche Ring born in Boston 44 years ago. Harry C. Harper born at Hackensack New Jersey 25 years ago. Howard J. Ehmke born at Silver Creek New Jersey 26 years ago.

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Today’s anniversaries highlight major 19th century hurdles

The list recalls Georgia ceding its western lands to the United States in 1802 and notes the destruction of Blossom Rock at San Francisco harbor in 1870 by blasting. These brief items mark historic milestones and coastal safety events.

Georgia United States San Francisco Harbor

Prince of Wales Initiated as a Freemason One Year Ago

A historical note marks the Prince of Wales being initiated into Freemasonry exactly one year earlier. References to broad events include the First Bolshevik Army surrender in the Pripet region and President Wilson’s public objections to Italy over Fiume.

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