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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1920
Page
2
A report from Lawrence Kansas notes a new counterfeiting method tied to prohibition and revenue stamps once used on whisky bottles. Readers are urged to verify stamps and avoid counterfeit liquor by checking for genuine markings.
The column compares Roosevelt and Cox on the League of Nations arguing Roosevelt’s acceptance is smoother and more restrained while Cox’s style could be copied by opponents. It notes Democratic dissenters like Reed of Missouri and suggests league opposition will shape fall politics.
The Denver strikers abandon their push after violent disturbances that cost lives and injuries. Officials warn such tactics erode public support and threaten any chance for union recognition. Meanwhile Douglas County farmers look to Agriculture College trials to improve wheat yields and adapt to Kansas conditions amid high taxes.
A late narrative notes Russians endure harsh conditions while not drawn to Soviet Russia. It contrasts fears in Bussi with the relief of four citizens freed from suspense over their nominations and calls for an earnest campaign. It questions Allied policy giving Poland only technical advice rather than reinforcements.
Editorial from Topeka Capital argues the United States should stay out of the league of nations. It warns that joining would drag America into repeated European wars, costing lives and debt, and contends Kansans are glad the senate kept the U.S. out.
A collage of events spans state politics from Maryland birth of Enoch J. Lowe to a Texas party convention in Fort Worth and Ohio primary battles for senator and governor. Other items note a North Carolina session on suffrage, a Philadelphia draft dodger case, and a Knights of Pythias gathering in Minneapolis plus an American Poultry Association convention in Kansas City announcing an eggs and poultry meat publicity drive.
Fragmentary notes recall Gen. G. Pemberton of Vicksburg born in Philadelphia with ties to Penllyn Pennsylvania and Gen. Nathaniel Lyon as Union commander in Civil War battles. exact dates unclear due to damaged OCR.
The notes recount events from 1876 to 1908 including the British Parliament approving women physician registration, the first Chinese person deported from San Francisco for non registration in 1893, a 1901 strike of 14 000 United States Steel workers, President Roosevelt addressing miners in Wilkes Barre in 1905, and a 1908 meeting between King Edward VII and the German Emperor at Cronberg.
Herbert C Hoover born at West Branch Iowa 46 years ago today and nominated for president by the Republican convention. Edward H Pople born in Richmond Virginia 51 years ago today. William Ernest Hocking born in Cleveland 47 years ago today. Rear Admiral Thomas B Howard USN retired born at Galena NL 67 years ago today.
British cruiser Renown carrying the Prince of Wales meets cruiser Dauntless about 120 miles off St John’s Newfoundland. Bond offer in Abilene Kansas aims to sell $200 and $500 bonds to Kansas teachers, first school fund bonds offered this way, prompted by Kansas Women in School Administration and Governor Allen. A universal thermos bottle is advertised by Rankin’s Drug Store.
Galveston scene as city attorney Frank S. Anderson appears for a deposed city commission in a preliminary hearing on a suit to enjoin martial law. State argues port status as public utility. longshoremen strike fuels tensions with about 1,500 out. May register again in Topeka as polling books open for November vote. Kansas reports 18 fatal and 603 non fatal industrial accidents in July across railroads oil and factories.
Aug 10 Philadelphia reports the Old Ferry House and Favernath Washington Crossing area on the Delaware River bank are being restored as a central park building. The site spans over 1500 feet of river frontage and includes embankment, former Continental troop sites, and the home behind which troops passed. The commission aims to erect monuments and seek a memorial bridge at the Delaware crossing once feasible.
Mrs Clarence E Wilmoth died after ten weeks illness at home of sister Mrs E B Gorsuch 685 Rhode Island Street Funeral at 11 00 Wednesday from the residence Interment in Glenwood Cemetery The funeral will be conducted by Mrs Thomas The line of family relations is given with names and places but details are garbled The notice also lists another death and funeral arrangements for Mrs Pry Ghee 23 East Eleventh Street and Lottie V who died Sunday with services scheduled at Apostolic Church Grove Cemetery and related burial plans Other embedded lines mention various local businesses and people in connection with the service and procession notes
Italy plans a bee culture program to reduce beet sugar scarcity. The National Institute for Agricultural Aid recommends placing bees along railway lines in the Rome province, with a pilot begun immediately and potential expansion if successful.
County Board chairperson Andrews attends a meeting with the county commission. Report indicates Andrews leads discussions on local trades and business matters connected to a nearby store.
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A vintage advertisement urges parents to look for the word California on the bottle of Syrup of Figs to ensure a safe and gentle remedy for children. It highlights the product’s fruity taste, full directions on each bottle, and the claim that California indicates quality and harmless relief for stomach and bowel issues.
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