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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1922
Page
2
A Lawrence group promotes a community service investment aimed at youth development. The message stresses patient support and views manhood and womanhood training as vital for the future, urging readers to back the effort.
The text reviews a controversial push for sex education in public schools. It notes widespread debate and questions whether the experiment reduced delinquency. It suggests some communities rejected it, while others saw unintended outcomes contrary to aims, with emphasis on surrounding attitudes and prudish restraint.
Reported disagreement among judges of the Kansas industrial court on policy to slow handling of industrial disputes. The piece hopes the division is temporary and notes the court may be forced to act during the summer strike, fearing a split vote when action is needed.
A garbled report reflects a former ambassador Gerard predicting a new Russo German rapprochement. He suggests Russia would dominate raw materials and even manpower in a westward aligned bloc. The text hints at late realization of treaty outcomes and mentions a stalled state college campaign.
Reading notes reveal debate on spirit communication and Rapoallo era, with Genoa conference opening to tackle French policy, Britain's prime minister Lloyd George's political future, and choices to shield allies while shaping an alternative program.
Prominent actor Cyril Maude, lauded in both England and the United States, marks his 60th birthday. His career began in America, included farming in Canada, tours with Daniel Bandmann, and success in London featuring The Second Mrs Tanqueray.
Fragmented OCR text mentions European Russia, commerce and June grooms, with unclear phrases about supply and alibi. The readable bits touch on places and dates but lack a coherent event or complete facts to form a full news item.
A reader praises an article on Clothes and Citizenship and urges more discussion of laws and duties of citizens. The letter references Col Sears and Old Fashioned Teacher pieces, calls for wider public input, and notes rural readers’ interest. Advertisements for City Drug Store and Lawrence Cream Co. appear within the readable text.
During the Easter vacation the YMCA placed 50 students in jobs over a three day period, earning $358.45 in wages. Seven students secured permanent positions. The association notes surplus work available but expects vacancies to vanish with returning students. Those seeking part time work should contact the IU association authorities between 8 am and 5 pm daily.
Daily events list national observances and official visits including Be Kind to Animals Week and Raisin Week. Notables travel to Ottawa and New York for receptions and conventions while courts and commissions prepare hearings. Local businesses advertise products and services amid city news.
The church hosts a 3 o'clock reception for the confirmation class and new members joined during the past year, with a short program and social hour. Brotherhood supper is postponed a week and Rev Burkwall of the American Bible Society will speak.
Current Event Club hosted Mrs Owen with an Easter luncheon and egg hunt. A May 3 meeting at Mrs Lyman Wiley's home will elect officers for next year. Mrs Roy Fleming held a pink and white themed birthday party for Marjorie with prizes for Doris Mason and Beatrice Beard. Mothers League met April 19 at Mrs Frankanes Swe Mig Courtney assisting. Kappa House party featured a KappaGamma sorority social weekend for high school rushees.
High school notes describe a Debate Club event Saturday night at 8 in the Manual building domestic art rooms. Sophomores hosted juniors and seniors after winning the membership contest. Activities included games and two novel cake walks. Committee: Thelma Roach chairman, Monterey Creeky, Alice Van Meensel, Ethel Oatrman.
Quotations from Kansas authors were shared in response to oil. Laura Glidden Hazel Allen and Elizabeth Cain noted the lives of Kansas writers. About eighteen short stories were submitted for a contest with no winner announced yet. A note mentions a religious observance and a labor union in China organized by rickshaw coolies.
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