Journal World wartime editorial roundup 1920
A Lawrence Kansas 1920 editorial column critiques presidential primaries and political questions. It notes the English House of Commons considering Philippine independence, Boy Scouts campaigns, a Chicago brewer betting on future dry laws, a paroled Illinois convict seeking prison life, and sugar prices rising above thirty cents a pound. It previews debate between Governor Allen and Samuel Gompers on the industrial court law, framed as essential for stable industry and national life.
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Allen
Samuel Gompers
Lloyd the wicker inventor becomes millionaire after patent sale
The narrative traces Lloyd a Canadian born inventor from Meadford who rose from fish peddler to millionaire by selling a wire weaving method for bed springs mats and later machinery for steel tubing His success followed early rejection as an insane inventor and later sales to American firms enabling British Empire rights The piece ends with questions about robbery equity and luck.
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Lloyd
Jochebed
Moses
Pharosh
Nile
Milwaukee
New York
Lusty and Sons
Michigan
Meadford
Canada
St. Paul
Minn
Steel Corporation
Lala Register
Today’s Birthdays Highlight Prominent Figures
A garbled notice names several birthdays including Brice Hirosuto, imperial heir in Japan, a renowned English composer conductor and impresario aged 41, stage star Manneris now retired in London, Dr Albert A Mumphree UF president born Walnut Grove Alabama, and Alien Sathron St Louis pitcher born Dayton Ohio 27 years ago today.
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Baer Es Eee
Brice
Hirosuto
Japan
Hyme
Ape
Thoma
Ene
Og . Yi
Manneris
London
Toy
Albert A.“Mumphree
University of Florida
Walnut Grove
Ala
Alien Sathron
St.Louis
Dayton
Notable 175th Birth Anniversary and Royal Wedding Day
Oliver Ellsworth birthday noted as a major Connecticut figure and U S Supreme Court chief justice. A Japanese royal wedding unites Princess Masako and Peter Ter, heir to Korea’s throne. Carnegie Institute hosts a major art exhibition opening. St Thomas’s Church New York wedding of Miss Rachael Littleton to Cornelius Vanderbilt Je.
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Oliver Elsworth
Connecticut
Supreme Court of the
United States
Japan
Nashimoto Masako
Pree Ter
Carnegie Institute
Pittsburgh
St. Thomas's Church
New York City
Rachael Littleton
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Peace elevation arrives at Versailles as bombs found
One year ago today the main German peace elevation arrived at Versailles. Seventeen bombs were found in the mails addressed to prominent capitalist and public officials of the United States.
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Versailles
United States
Reader Letters on South Park Playground Noise
Lawrence Kans readers defend a playground at South Park near Quincy School arguing the plan should move noise away from residences not eliminate the facility. They cite health concerns from elderly neighbors and urge balanced use with discipline while questioning modern permissiveness.
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Lawrence
Kans
South Park
Mass
Quincy School
Dhe Pilgrin
United States
Japanese Trade Rise Noted in Buenos Aires Exports
The Bulletin of the United States Chamber of Commerce reports a boost in Tokyo Argentina trade with exports rising toward one million dollars. The bulletin also notes the establishment of two direct Japanese steamship lines.
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Tuenos Aire
Argenting Rose Frei
TIS
Bulletin of the United States Chamain of Commerce
Opening of branches signals trade shifts to Yokohama banks
The article notes expansion involving Yokohama Specie Bank and Japanese financiers amid joint ventures. It mentions competition with European and American firms and lists goods such as silk cloth, cotton yarns, pens, tin, copper, oil, buttons, belt ties, and fountain pens. Names and precise dates are unclear due to OCR.
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Jane
Ajay
Ai Eh
Yokohama
Bey
Ygords
After War Problems Discussed at National Forum
Bankers and educators confront postwar issues driven by high living costs and inflation at the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association to be held in New York. Professor Susan McCune Lindsay of Columbia University speaks on economic reform amid rising prices and the forum aims to unite diverse groups.
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New York
Tomorrey
Lindsay
Columbia
Annette
Verzily
Beck Eto
Ty Min Am Offers Then Nine Hazards Of Reconstruction Talks
In a series of lectures that drew strong attendance, Mrs H W Anand presented on reconstruction topics. The program covered multiple hazards and the eta of reconstruction and drew praise from attendees for clear explanations.
Call vine Dr. Orvino at Dek Building ENT clinic
A note directs calling Dr. Orvino of the Ear Nose and Throat unit in the Dek Building. it mentions a nearby drug store but details are unclear. The fragment suggests scheduling or contact information for medical consultation.
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Dr. Orvino
Jonas Lie in New York Art Circles on 40th Birthday
Norwegian born artist Jonas Lie reaches his fortieth birthday while American audiences recognize his work as essentially American. His landscapes reflect New York and environs such as the waterfront, Brooklyn Bridge, Palisades, and skyscrapers. He moved to the United States with his mother after losing his father in youth and first gained notice when his canvas The Gray Day was accepted by a jury in New York.
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Jonas Lie
New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Palisades
Norway
United States
Millionaire Question From A Michigan Town
Editorial considers the idea of a genuine millionaire and discusses the notion that a man could achieve such wealth. The piece reflects on a local town story about a man becoming a millionaire and the implications of vast fortune.
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Michi
Anniversaries Highlight 19th Century Events and Figures
List of notable anniversaries includes Calabria earthquake losses in 1835, Grant Demidoff’s Paris death, Brownlow’s Knoxville death, Jefferson Davis monument work, Henry M Stanley’s meeting Emin Pasha, US warships to Nicaragua in 1895, Irish rebels surrendering in 1916, Filward Short’s Ireland appointment, and a parade invite for Americanization Day.
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Calabria
Grant Demidoff
Jerome Bonaparte
Paris
Florence
William G. Brownlow
Tennessee
Knoxville
Tenn
Wythe Country
Jefferson Davis
Capitol
Montgomery
Henry M. Stanley
Emin Pasha
Lake Nyanza
United States
Nicaragua
Filward Short
M. P
Ireland
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