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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1921
Page
4
Reports from December era describe U S casualties return to the homeland with thousands to be sent back, plus releases of Soviet prisoners under new terms. Kansas weather and drought conditions affect central and western regions while Atchison council uses dry-law fees to boost city revenue. International chatter touches princes, rail rates, and disarmament talks ahead of Armistice Day. Navy chiefs insist battleships remain central despite costs.
Eight simian pets shipped to Salina offered at 25 dollars each by a local businessman. The Presbyterian congregation in Junction City used a new church for the first time with a pipe organ now installed. Pluvius delays risk crop in parts of the state. Kansas hay harvest at Fort Riley reservation is underway with heavy yields reported. An itinerant printer from Muskogee visited Emporia print shops, citing a year of work on the Marion Record. A gas company rate dispute in Newton heads to federal court as Arch F Williams sues over shutoff.
Reports say managers of pipeline companies were advised to notify consumers that supply would be cut off until bills are paid. The Dorado case is cited as a test example. William Thompson, long absent since the Cuban campaign and later in Africa for the Boer War, has returned as an African rancher. He built a large ranch from land he acquired after hostilities ceased in Africa. relatives here had not heard from him for eighteen years.
Kans City hosts the 89th Division reunion plus the American Legion convention in August. Major William Paul Pinkerton chairs the convention committee with General Frank Ly Winn presiding at a memorial meeting. The event spans two days at Central High School auditorium with 28 000 total division strength.
Dean T P F Walker of the University of Kansas notes that trained engineers from technical schools have helped eliminate much waste in metal trades and other industries. He cites a committee on waste reduction and claims efficient methods prevent billions in delays and save millions yearly. Two briquets coming soon Griffin Coal Co.
County official outlines estimated costs for needed county and township bridges totaling 74 800 dollars with potential levy increases from one and a half to five and a half mills. Several bridges are deemed unnecessary or serviceable for the coming year, while a list of bridges requiring funds is identified across multiple townships.
The report honors Pas hall A Parker as a distinguished American naval officer and author, with President Harding entering his sixth month as president. The piece notes the West coast Christian Association conference at Esigs Park California and mentions upcoming primaries, coal promotions, and local business ads.
Chancellor Lindley announces a fall campaign to raise one million dollars for the KU Memorial Foundation. So far 615,000 has been raised in Lawrence, Kansas City, Topeka and Hutchinson to complete the stadium and build a central Kansas Union honoring James Woolf Green and veterans of the great war. The effort links athletics, patriotism, and university life as a lasting tribute in Mount Oread.
The Soviet government plans to fill warehouses with Russian iron and other goods to swap for German manufacture, aiming to bypass middlemen. Exports reached about 40 000 tons for a period, with timber awaiting shipment and substantial iron and timber flows reported.
We offer several good instruments now at low prices with high quality overhaul. Each piano is thoroughly serviced in our shop, with parts replaced as needed and proper regulation tuning and voicing to ensure reliable performance. Next month demand for pianos to rent may leave fewer desirable options.
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