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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1920
Page
4
The piece notes subscription rates and delivery details for the Lawrence Journal-World, with notices about Associated Press rights and newspaper mail service. It includes grain price commentary and political editorials about Germany’s peace treaty enforcement and A Mitchell Palmer’s presidential candidacy remarks, reflecting postwar concerns.
A crowd of three hundred men assaulted a police barracks in Ireland defended by five officers. After two hours of continual rifle fire the attackers broke every window. No one was injured though the piece cites dangers of indiscriminate shooting if such practice continues.
A commentary on farmer hardship amid rising costs and price controls. It argues farmers face declining buying power as government price limits reward other producers, with advocates urging limits on the prices farmers pay for inputs to balance earnings and costs.
The notice argues that shrinking the high cost of living has been followed by rising prices across most goods, with farm products excluded. It says agriculture is central to all sectors and warns that policies penalizing farmers lead to agricultural decay and broader industrial decline.
The Country Press comment argues small city dailies remain vital and closer to readers, unlike vast metropolitan papers. It praises country printers for fostering local growth, says small papers build communities, and notes many are meeting the newsprint challenge with resolve, earning readers’ respect.
Births include President James Monroe born in Westmoreland County Virginia and the Earl of Shaftesbury promoter of English factory acts with dates of death. The 1915 International Women's Peace Congress began at The Hague. In 1917 two hundred U S Representatives signaled to Premier Lloyd George interest in immediate settlement of the Irish question.
The 132 seniors received invitations for a faculty sponsored party May 7 at the Methodist Church, with Miss Hoar chairing the invitation committee. A broad slate of senior events includes the annual senior play by High School students, the Junior Farce, and a pageant coordinated by Lee Sorey and Dorothy Trackmar. The Oita Society will meet to study Kansas poets, and Supt. Kent will deliver the May 28 commencement address.
Diamond Dyes promises a guaranteed way to revive a faded dress wool silk linen cotton or mixed fabrics. The Direction Book in each package explains how to diamond dye over any cover with precision so you cannot go wrong. Have your druggist show your Diamond Dye Color Card to match your material.
Lieut. Co Franklin O Olier, national American Legion president, born in New Jersey 43 years ago. Stephen J Chadwick, former Washington governor, linked to U S Senate in Roseburg Oregon 57 years ago. Harold Bauer, famed pianist born in Jienden 47 years ago. Alfred De Oro, renowned guitarist born Blancanilis Cuba 57 years ago.
A Chicago coal company seeks a local manager to develop a staple commodity trade with freight and sales duties. Initial part time commitment possible. full dedication preferred. First year pay around F250. Requires initiative, business acumen, and willingness to invest time.
One year ago today a massive Yokohama fire destroyed two thousand buildings. The Peace Conference adopted the Revised Leaguer of Nations Covenant with no dissenting vote.
Guar anteed to satisfy you or money refunder offered for Ekko Carbon remover sold at Hess Drug Store. Local shoppers warned of the guaranteed refund policy and product availability.
The subject will furnish material for the contest open to all high school students. First prize four dollars and second prize two dollars. Entries due May 11 to Sarah Williams or Miss Birseak. O'ita members eligible for honor but not prizes. If an O'ita wins top two, prize goes to the western ranking, with studies chosen from ten outside the school. Annual contest planned with a supervising committee including Sarah Williams and others.
The program for the community meeting at Meter School Thursday evening includes a display on birds by Mrs Douthitt Ree of Ke Hersubi Be, with Gamma Phi Beta girls providing entertainment. Separate sessions will be addressed by Miss Martha Trinder on kitchen health, and Mayor Guv. L. Kreeck will discuss community problems. Miss Helen Bender will cover Dramatic Club work for youth.
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