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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1921
Page
5
Fragmentary scripture excerpt from Isaiah chapter eleven describes a branch arising from the stem of Jesse, the Spirit of the Lord resting upon him, and a future era of peace. It references righteous judgment and harmony among animals, and a vision of the holy mountain. The text is garbled with OCR errors but conveys prophetic themes of justice and healing.
unreliable OCR fragment: discusses North Dakota nonpartisan league government ads by F O Hellstrom, unpaid warrants accumulating faster than local capital can absorb, warrants to be hawked in other states to attract investment at 16, taxpayers to retire warrants and pay interest, references to separate peace with Germany and wartime debate priorities keep unclear.
The text surveys speculative science claims about Einstein and space, mentions German wartime offers and antisemitic worry, notes the Ku Klux Klan funding prosecutions for critical remarks, and praises Everett Bradley for athletic feats as Kansas athlete of note. The piece blends fringe science talk, political tension, and local sports recognition.
A damaged OCR passage argues against the immigrant influx supporting the idea that 2 million immigrants annually are unnecessary for industry. It suggests employers seek cheaper labor but questions impacts on progress, comfort, and consumption during wartime disturbances.
A fragment discusses immigration and national spirit, arguing that heredity dictates change and that naturalization or schooling cannot alter it quickly. It shifts to garden advice, urging 50 square feet of ground for a family, praising physical and spiritual rewards, and noting cultivation as both hobby and tonic.
For over twenty five years, Yost has been a defining figure in American college football as player and coach. He first joined the University of Michigan in twenty years ago this fall after coaching championship teams at Lafayette, West Virginia, Ohio Wesleyan, Nebraska, Kansas, and Stanford. During his tenure at Michigan he developed many renowned players.
Reprinted from the Republican Daily Journal April 30 1871 noting Herrington and Co moving paint shop and paper store to a new location on Henry Street. J C Horton and others bought the old Congregational church site for 3500 dollars. Mr and Mrs Joseph Savage celebrated their thirteenth wedding anniversary with neighbors and family, a reminiscence paper read by Savage, and a long dinner. The Torry bridge and farmer social life are mentioned.
A jumble of snippets reports a travel related incident, a bowie knife accident at a Bowie purer, a wedding in Camden Nebraska, post office exam results, district meeting remarks, and thieves targeting Harvey Backus with two stolen cars in recent months. The items mention Wichita College Hill church changes, mission prep at Southwestern College, and a wrecked stolen touring car near Coffeyville.
The column lists morning worships and sermon topics across multiple churches including First Church of the Brethren, Trinity Church, St James, First Baptist, Weshington notices, First Evangelical, First Christian, First Nazarene, Trinity Lutheran, Second Presbyterian, and Christian Science. It notes service times, Sunday school, Endeavor meetings, vesper hours, and upcoming events such as catechism, choir, and midweek activities.
A chaotic OCR fragment notes Joseph J. Chester birth celebration and Hos fou anniversary in America linked to Bahai founders, with Vice President Cootites and Greater New York involved. It mentions a Boys Week push and a triangular debate among teams from Johns Hopkins, UNC, and Washington and Lee University.
A multi million dollar building program is planned for Trdependence and nearby areas this year, with an expected aggregate exceeding 2 million dollars. Projects include 25 percent of James, a new junior high school, a memorial auditorium, Mason lodge and Odd Fellows temples, a dehydration plant, a theater, a 600000 dollar Commercial National Bank building, a factory employing about 200 workers, and numerous concession buildings in a city park. The plan hinges on favorable conditions and strong demand from contractors and suppliers.
Daily afternoon services except Sundays and holidays invite public attendance at Friends Church corner Tenth and Delaware with Susie Wilcox as pastor. Sunday school at 10, teachers listed. morning prayers and classes on moral topics follow. Unitarian Church notices mention a program with Florence Nightingale discussion and Russian literature, plus youth activities and annual member canvass. Also brief ads promote savings through Douglas County Building and Loan and shop items at McCulloch's Drug Store.
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