Lawrence Journal-World Publisher Office Notice 1920
Shipping and subscription details for the Lawrence Journal-World dated April 27 1920 outline rates by carrier or mail within varying distances and note offices in Lawrence Kansas with representative contacts in Chicago New York and Marbridge Building and a service reminder for late delivery.
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Lawrence
Chicago
R. Keator
Hartford
New York
Franklin P. Alcorn
Marbridge
The Peace Program at Red Cross Debate in Lawrence
A Lawrence speech by a Red Cross representative questions expanding the peace time program beyond emergency relief. Critics warn that venturing into social reform could strain support and rival agencies, risking the Red Cross’s ability to provide disaster aid. The piece notes the Red Cross’ historic role in tornado and disaster relief and cautions against diluting its core mission.
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Lawrence
4. Louis
Red Cross
The
Paper price rise predicted for newsprint year
A prediction that newsprint would sell this year at twenty cents a pound appears near realization. Maurice O Meara Co quotes 14% cents at the mill for paper in rolls, totaling about 15 1 2 cents in the publication office. In 1915 and 1916 the Journal World paid $1.90 per hundred at the mill with freight to Lawrence of 2be per hundred. The latest quotation shows a price increase of about 7 3 ½ times.
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New
Maurice O’meara Co
Paner
Journal-World
Lawrence
Newspaper economics amid rising rates and supply strain
The freight rate has climbed 25 percent plus war tax and drayage costs in Lawrence are at least double. Newspapers face higher prices and tighter supply, prompting the Journal-World to attach thirty day rate adjustment notices to ads. If paper costs keep rising, subscriptions and advertising rates may increase. The paper is cutting waste and turning down exchanges to conserve paper. It’s a perilous time for newspapers and only well managed ones can weather the storm.
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Lawrence
Journal- World
Journal-World
Kansas Songs New and Old in The Wind by Esther Hill
Editorial notes recall Esther M Clark Hill as author of Call of Kansas retold in The Wind with music by Carl A Preyer. Topeka Capital lauds her inspiration driven poetry about spring wind and town landscapes, detailing lines about wind, weather, and a wandering heart on distant hills.
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Kansas
Emporia Gazette
Lawrence
Call of Kansas
Esther M. Clark
Plasground debate on youth play space draws letter writers
Readers from the city urge action to create a playground for children amid a broader clash over youth activities. The Emporia Gazette cites opinions advocating space for games, crafts, and sports, while naming literary verses and education standards as part of Kansas cultural framing.
Birthdays of notable Canadian and American figures today
Today marks birthdays for Sir Henry J. Drayton chief commissioner of the Canadian Railway Board born Kingston Ontario 51 years ago. Also Hollis Godfrey president of Drexel Institute born Lyma Massachusetts 46 years ago. Charles B Ward congressman born Newark New Jersey 41 years ago. John G Cooper congressman born in England 48 years ago. H H Meyers Brooklyn outfielder born Fast Liverpool Ohio 52 years ago.
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Canadian Railway Board
Kingston
Ont
Hollis Godfrey
Drexel Institute
Lyma
Mass
Charles B. Ward
Congress
New York
Newark
N. J
John G. Cooper
Ohio
England
H. H. Meyers
Brooklyn
Fast
Liverpool
Murder Probe at Wolf Farm in Turle Lake North Dakota
McLean county detectives probe a double murder on the Wolf farm near Turle Lake. Authorities say five children and a chore boy were slain. No tangible clues or motives yet. nothing of value disturbed, investigation ongoing after discovery late Saturday.
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Turle Lake
North Dakota
McLean County
Ars
Here
Allies Adopt Franco British Declaration On Germany
At San Remo April 27 the supreme council approved a Franco British declaration on Germany. It includes a clause allowing measures including occupation of additional German territory if needed to ensure the peace terms. Allies plan to meet German representatives at Spa on May 28.
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San Remo
Supreme Council
Germany
Ver- Hies
Vivieh
Bencedor
Spa
Ielenium
General strike called off after violent clashes in Venice
Disorders erupted in Venice prompting the lator council to issue an order calling off the general strike that had continued for days. One person was killed and about fifteen wounded in the melee. Gordon Archee secured his position at Round Corner Drug Store and plans to leave May 1 for El Dorado. Arthur Evans spent Sunday in Lawrence and proceeded to Topeka.
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Paris
Havasi
Seeigns
Venice
Lator Council
Ely
Gordon
Archee
Round Corner Drug Store
el Dorado
Arthur Evans
Lawrence
Topeka
Today’s anniversaries list notable historical dates
Chronology notes birthdays and deaths of prominent figures including General U S Grant born 1822 at Point Pleasant and died 1885 in New York. Also marks Speke and Grant leaving England in 1860, Emerson death 1882, Rollit bill rejection in 1892, and 1916 Irish martial law declaration.
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U. S. Grant
United States
Point Pleasant
McGregory
N. Y
Speke
Grant
England
Nile
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Fimons
Concord
Mas
Boston
Albert Rollit
House of Commons
Ireland
Century ago events mark Mesves cemetery dedication and League draft
One year ago today a American cemetery dedication occurred at Mesves France. Washington released the revised draft of the Covenant of the League of Nations.
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Mesves
France
Washington
League of Nations
Offer Mandate to U S on Armenia Boundaries
Washington April 27 The supreme council at San Remo proposes a mandate for Armenia and that President Wilson fix its boundaries but would require congressional action for acceptance. The President would not need Congress to accept the invitation to set Armenia's boundaries.
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Washington
Supreme Council
San Remo
Daylight Saving Vote and Primaries Across Several States
Today marks several political and ceremonial events. General Grant and Herbert Spencer births are observed while Ohio New Jersey and Massachusetts hold presidential preference primaries and a Daylight Saving decision by popular vote in Cincinnati. Idaho and Washington hold state conventions and national delegate selections. Taft speaks at the Tuskegee exercises as the American Bankers Association convenes and the United States Chamber of Commerce meets in Athletic City with a focus on increased production.
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General Grant
Herbert Spencer
Cincinnati
Ohio
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Idaho
Coeur d'Alene
Washington
Dellteed
Pinehurst
American Bankers’ Association
William H. Taft
Tuskegee Institute
United States Chamber of Commerce
Athletic City
Kalatene Spring Tonic Promoted at Rankin Drug Store
A note promotes Kalatene Spring Tonic at Rankin Drug Store as a remedy offering refreshed vigor amid dreary weather. The brief advertisement highlights the product and location without additional details.
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Rankin Drug Store
Arraigned for Assault In Pittsburg Case
Benjamin F C Workman a 16 year old boy linked to the Mulberry lynching case was secretly brought to Pittsburg and arraigned for assault with intent to ravish and kill. He waived preliminary hearings and was bound over for district court with a $50,000 bond. He was moved to a jail in another county.
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Pittsburg
Kans
Benjamin F.C. Workman
Albert Evans
Mulberry
Sylvia Brown
Found Seven Rats Dead in Bin Neat Morning
Robert Woodruff reports his premises were infested with rats. He used RAT-SNAP and the next morning found seven dead rats in the bin, two by the feed box and three in a stall. He notes many more dead rats since, with no odor as RAT-SNAP dries them. Product offered in three sizes 25¢ 0c and $1.00, sold and guaranteed by Green Bros Round Corner Drug Store MM. W. Callahan.
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Robert Woodruff
Green Bros
Round Corner Drug Store
MM. W. Callahan
Occupied Tirana Report Sends Albanian Government Overthrown
Supporters of Essad Pasha, a Turkish nationalist leader and former provisional president of Albania, have occupied Tirana and ousted the Albanian government. The dispersed government members have fled, according to a telegraphic message from Florina via the Exchange Telegraph correspondent in Athens.
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London
Essad Pasha
Albania
Tirana
Imersagre
Florina
Athens
Davenport Smith to Speak at University YMCA Luncheon
T Davenport Smith, former Jayhawker football star, will speak at a University YMCA luncheon in Meyer's Hall, Lawrence, Thursday at noon. He is noted as an enthusiastic former athlete and will address attendees.
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T. Davenport Smith
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Busineas Department
Massachusetts Street
Associated Press
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Audit Bureau of Circulations
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the Peace Program
Plasground
T.children's
South Park
AL TL. W
Ives Gadder
Omagumien
Neals
Aalis
Barty
Thera
Ward
Wallis
Ellen Atherton
Sol Miller
Esther Clark-Hill
Walt Mason
God
Evolution
W. H. Carruth
Allah
Cresent
Everett True
U.S
Carter
Chinaware
Aluminum
J. L. Hanks & CO
Perkins
Phonie
Chevrolet
Hamilton Motor & Supply CO
Warlton
C. W. Smith
Cuthura
Miss Evelyn Shepard
Minnehaha St
St. Paul, Minn
Cathurs Laboratories
Dept. H. Malden
Mage
Issad Pasha
Hildren
Vicks Vaporub
Rustic
Cigar Store
Paul Luckan
Bowersock Blidg
Brinkman
Lawrence Iron Works
Ramey & Garrison
Walnut St
Ottawa, Kansas
Kohler & Campbell
Kuehler & Campbell
Mpany Bell Music Corp J. H. R
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