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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1921
Page
3
Encouraged by its success this year, Lawrence’s Chautauqua movement will return next year. Organizers credit accessibility and smart promotion as key factors, noting strong town interest and favorable response to attractions.
A long hoped for but unlikely arrangement reduces fire insurance rates for Lawrence. however the city repealed an occupation tax on insurance companies. Citizens feel the deal favors the insurers as the net tax burden remains higher than the old occupation tax.
Fragmentary text indicates a local auction scheduled for February 16 for property linked to a Bov ement lad. Despite garbled phrasing, mentions of prices, money and a pin likely reference sale details and bidding expectations. Details are incomplete but point to a community auction event.
An article reflects on the carvings and statues in St Thom s Episcopal Church on Fifth Avenue dating to 1911. It notes quaint Latine inscriptions and sculptured figures at the main entrance, illustrating architectural humor and the era’s history through stone and wood carvings within the religious edifice.
The release of Sinn Fein members imprisoned amid the Irish truce discussions boosts hopes for a lasting peace. Officials express cautious optimism that the accord can proceed without renewed violence, signaling possible progress toward broader political settlement.
Henry Ford, long the nation’s top seat provider, faces challenges in securing a seat in the United States Senate. A fragment here mentions a title chosen long before ships loitering near the Atlantic three mile limit and references the term "Office Pirate" as part of an unclear narrative.
City advertises for paving bids but receives none causing concern over public works. Readership notes four main streets show need for paving and questions contractor interest. Local officials say market conditions may deter bids despite evident demand.
Fragmentary text notes attempts by Charles of Hungary and Ferdinand I of Bulgaria to regain thrones, with similar outcomes. War disrupts business, kingship affected, but details are sparse and uncertain.
A large crowd forecasts jazz to gain favor though it remains deeply rooted in public taste. The band at the Chautauqua performance drew strong applause, rivaling the evening’s other fine selections.
Reprinted from the Republican Daily Journal August 10 1871 reports Wood sold yesterday for 4 50 per card and a call for a railroad meeting next Monday at the courthouse. Men from Atchison consult on the building of the Atchison Okalosa and Lawrence railroad while North Missouri railroads haul cattle from Kansas City to St Louis at 1 per car.
Reprinted from the Lawrence Daily Journal and the Lawrence Daily World, an August 10, 1896 item notes Arthur House sustained a tall not dislocated elbow joint during a bicycle incident near Haskell Institute. It also mentions the Rob inson and Spalding clothing firm opening next Thursday.
W H Culp of Wichita was elected president of the Kansas Florists Association at the annual convening in Topeka August 10. James Hayes of Topeka and Harry Smith of Hutchinson were named vice presidents with Lloyd C Bunch of Frederonia as secretary treasurer and Harry S Mivelar of Wichita as state vice president of the national association. W G Coupland of Independence was named to the state board of directors.
The Kansas State Teachers Association at Topeka will push resolutions at the 58th annual meeting. They seek a reorganized state education department with a state commissioner, larger administrative units, higher teacher standards, consolidation of schools, enforcement of anti-cigarette and compulsory attendance laws, stronger school pension efforts, and a professional code of ethics for Kansas teachers. The group also backs public school representation on the state school commission, a national education department proposal, and a statewide campaign to inform teachers about retirement funding.
The board of directors of the state association plans a committee of department heads from state institutions and other educators to draft a professional ethics code. They advocate courses in professional ethics to prepare teachers and endorse federal support for public education and the Sterling-Towner bill.
Grand Army members recall the 60 year old Missouri clash known as the Battle of Wilson’s Creek and the Battle of Springfield. General Lyon died and Kansas feared Confederate invasion as the First Kansas Infantry suffered heavy losses under Confederate fire. Also noted is a shipment of John ton’s chocolates and Rankin’s Drug Store.
Kansas City Kansas public school students will take a new examination system this year. Superintendent M E Pearson said pupils answer as many questions as possible in a given time rather than a fixed set. The grading will be based on average results across tests, replacing the old rigid format to better reflect student ability.
Kansas views notes report a Sun heat wreck east of Garden City where rails buckled derailing a freight train, nine cars damaged. Pittsburg sets county levy at 1.165 mills up from last year. farm bureau tax included. Fort Scott notes Bourbon and Linn counties set old settlers celebration for August 20 at the cusp. Grove near Mantey coverage mentions golf champion Alexander Grheam practicing in Denver ahead of Trans Miss golf tourney. Topeka reports Sanction Gas Co seeks 25 cent rate rise per thousand cubic feet. Abilene and Concordia granted similar increases. Parsons cites Kansas Sunday School Association quarter-states convention in four cities next spring, with 2,000 delegates and simultaneous meetings in Atchison, Salina, Dodge City, and Parsons.
A Kansas City market letter notes nervous trade in wheat with a generally lower trend and mixed futures. Carrot markets influence sentiment while export and milling demand lag. Domestic receipts run above seasonal averages as farmers ship heavily, export demand remains uncertain though foreign buying shows some activity. The August crop forecast shows large reductions. wheat yield cut by 52 million bushels brings total crop to about 757 million.
The bulletin urges buyers to rely on experts with a life study of pianos rather than hearsay about brands. It warns that many shoppers are sold lesser models by factory rankings and stresses selecting pianos based on informed judgment from those who know piano quality.
The crops remain above average overall, with drought and heat cited as the main losses. Harvesting of spring wheat is well under way and large arrivals are expected soon at Albany Potts and Duluth as rainfall continues to be limited.
A local reader argues that taxpayers in Lawrence should bear more of the cost of educating children outside the city, proposing a per child school tax and noting burdens on nonproperty owners and renters. The letter urges higher education costs be borne by families with children and those who own real estate.
Loreka Kan August 10 The bouncer role on Rock Teland train crews is extinct unofficially as railroads find it cheaper to allow willing riders on freight trains than eject them Courts have held ejectment damages possible but a hobopassen ger falling from a train is not the railroad's fault Trainmen advised to sidetrack and call peace officers for disturbances Robins chigger remedy and Rankins Drug Store Practical Narses Club 2551 Black
Local efforts led by Miss Corbin to convert former shop space at 1114 Fraser into cooperative faculty and student housing. The plan aims to ease housing for professors and families, boost enrollment, and could place a house in use by next year. Enrollment projections note influx as students and faculty transition to campus homes.
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