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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1921
Page
2
The passage presents a fractured meditation blending biblical phrasing with mentions of prayer and guidance. It contrasts seeking divine direction and judgment with comments about industry and aviation, ending with a stray line about an airplane factory and Lawrence industry. The mixed fragments suggest a broad, unsettled focus rather than a single cohesive story.
Fragmented OCR describes postwar changes as demobilized officers gain the Sam Browne belt again. It notes a shift to new, younger National Guard officers and a future market for belt advertisements. A Douglas county tax levy update follows, reporting totals near the 3 percent line and school and state levies pushing beyond 30 mills.
A fragment from a periodical ponders blimps and aerial prowess while noting a Portland court remark about a wife earning to support the family. The piece touches on aviation bravado and social judgment in a single, unsettled slice of history.
The judge criticizes profiteers and calls for the average man to stop chasing rapid gains. He argues the wartime spirit of sacrifice showed Americans can regain fair play, honesty, and mutual give and take. He notes Britain’s King George VI accepted an invitation to the American Legion convention and anticipates a joint display with Kansas City mentors.
The report notes Alfred Woeling from Manhattan, a Kansas Senate member and farmer, as a new gubernatorial contender with uncertain support. It also covers raids by seven police and deputies on thirty shops, the state censorship board’s controversial California trip, and Attorney General Griffith’s raids against bootleg operations and price-fixing under anti-trust provisions amid western Kansas activity.
A messy, OCR like report details shifting Indian School curricula awaiting approval, a hospital case at University Hospital, and residents debating nuisance issues. It mentions a Lawrence club, Shriners visiting, a storm affecting fire crews, a student car accident, and stalled Christmas package delivery, noting civic worries and local notices.
Fragmentary copy discusses upheaval in a republic with mentions of ruble currency and government controls. It notes disruptions affecting markets, prices, and public life, plus reference to a school vacation and a local official’s retirement. Names and places are embedded in the garbled text.
A skein of Sunday services gathers across multiple churches. The First Church of the Brethren lists sermons by Dr. James Hardin on “Pasting the Ripples” and notes withdrawal of evening services. Trinity Lutheran promotes morning worship with a guest sermon by Pastor N. Gohring. Other churches like Ninth Silver Baptist and Christ Church outline Sunday school, prayer, and music, with lectures by visiting scholars and lay speakers.
A rustic church page lists gatherings at Grace Methodist Episcopal Centenary Church and First Evangelical Church with Sunday schools at 10 and 11, sermons at 8, and a poster note urging attendance. A revised note mentions postponed services at the Unitarian church due to rain and invites newcomers to the home church.
Fragmentary OCR text recounts a Monday completion and mentions individuals Clyde Baope and avd Mc Phase with Welshes aunt Robert Whites, but lacks coherent event details or context.
Fragmentary note indicates Musical Bulletin shows higher quality items with proposed print silicene plans for STS. Details are unclear and names appear garbled.
The Harris family spent Sunday in McLouth with Huff and the state bee inspector visiting the Welsh home. Mr and Mrs Plins hosted Friday tea. Neighbors Mrs Fletcher and family and Mr and Mrs A E B plus Janette Swain spent time with Robert White and Charles Leni. Friends and relatives from Town plan visits next week to see costie and her son Harry Welsh. Various calls occurred as families, including the White and Geavey households, moved and visited Geneva and other locals.
A man identified as Smith appeared in police court on charges tied to a fight with his wife. The record notes a $160 appearance bond posted for the upcoming trial and mentions related local names and venues as part of the case context.
A reader describes chronic stomach pains, constipation, headaches, dizziness, and fatigue worsening over time. They report poor sleep and weak appetite, noting limited relief from various remedies and injections. They mention trying treatments from doctors and a haphazard mix of medicines without lasting benefit.
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