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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1923
Page
3
A Washington dispatch notes farmers seek a friend in President Coolidge as Ireland ends its state of war and calls for prisoner releases. Kansas legislators debate a short session in Topeka while Lloyd George criticizes the Turkey treaty. Editorials discuss presidential strain, Prohibition enforcement, and a university access misconception by visitors.
Sir William Hart Dyke celebrates his eighty sixth birthday and stands as the last surviving member of a Disraelian ministry. A long public life in England marks him as a Conservative figure, with roles from 1865 entry to Parliament, whip duties 1868 to 1880, Patronage Secretary of the Treasury 1874 to 1880, and Chief Secretary of Ireland for a year in 1885. He is praised for business acumen and a record free of grave errors in public service.
Birth of Rufus C. Burleson commemorated as a Texas Baptist educator. Virginia primaries choose state lawmakers. Brule monument unveiled at Sault Ste. Marie. Knights of Columbus convene in Montreal. Mississippi Democratic primary names state and county officers. William Blizzard retrial in Logan County murder begins at Lewisburg. Kansas City men fined for speeding near Lawrence.
A visiting editorial party tours New York learning its stores harbor views and naval ships. Meetings with Admiral in charge at the South Dakota and Commander Hanson of Ohio yield frank talk on armament and peace. Luncheon at Marine Roof Garden and a Shubert theatre party conclude a day of contrasts.
The narrator describes thieves who drive with perfect control, take chances to alarm passengers, and evade capture without a scratch. They are courteous and charge low fares. The speaker receives the Journal-World daily by first class mail to stay in touch with "God's country."
A collage of riffs and witticisms touching on weather, bears, sleep, marriage, mosquitoes, oysters, vacations, and politics. A lighthearted page of jokes and observations, mentioning candidates, campus life, trains, and summer heat, with playful notices about life and leisure.
Report from Lawrence describes a mobile home on two touring car chassis with a box-like structure. The travelers carried their cars and equipment inside a compact home on wheels and appeared capable of decent speed despite its heavy look.
County agent FH G Clogazier begins two weeks of poultry culling demonstrations starting tomorrow. He will visit D K Rice’s farm near Lawrence in the morning and G B Victor’s farm in the afternoon. The public is invited to attend.
Workmen will soon finish redecoration of the Bowersock theatre interior. Walls have been painted in a blue cream and gray scheme with varied color designs. The accessible walls show a fresh look as the painters completed their work and the interior appears new.
A drug store window features pipes described as broken in crafted by Lawrence Harris a local toy maker. Don Temple oversees the display and Harris claims a special bowl coating eliminates the usual pipe breaking-in process.
Mr J W Miller and family thank friends for thoughtful remembrances and beautiful floral offerings after the death of Mrs J W Miller.
A special session opens as nation mourns President Harding and Governor Davis nears death. Lawmakers consider clarifying a veteran bonus plan and debate funding through the postwar period. Senator A L Brooke opposes more veteran payments while Major Carl White aims to justify expenditures and speed up bonus payments.
Amid a broiling Topeka heat wave, legislators and officials moved through a hurried special session. Custodian Krause rushed to organize, water scarce, as the State Board of Administration delayed announcements. Teams of staffers remained in the hall while the session loomed.
Rotary members will honor late President Warren J Harding at tomorrow's meeting in Wiedemann's. President Marine Was a member of the organization. Dean Raymond Boat will deliver a eulogy. the program will be brief. Rotarians meet tomorrow evening at the Rei Club camp in Lawrence at 6 10 o'clock. Spectra Arkansas Anthracite enal on track. Kaw Valley Fuel Co Will Pendleton mgr Phone 219
A Sully Street incident reports a man visiting with a ten year old boy as a neighbor recalls hearing nursery tunes shouted by a child. The scene escalated after a phonograph played loudly and a weapon was used against a passerby amid a party like revelry until around 1 a.m. Nearby residents describe a clash of sounds resembling an overture and patriotic march.
A letter describes plans for a three weeks vacation by automobile to visit relatives in Indianapolis Indiana with Mrs W W Hutton and family. The writer notes traveling tonight and spending a large portion with kin.
Elks announce regular Wednesday meeting at Solack on August 8. Frank V. Mil Y attends. Wes Craig Kennedy, Exalted Ruler, will preside. Items include discussion on time and labor savings. Olson Bros, Tora fokies noted.
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