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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1923
Page
4
Obedience to his memory brings simple funeral rites in Marion as Mrs. Harding declines grand arrangements. National reports show farm tension easing while labor unrest grows. The white collar salaried class, often ignored, feels the pinch and seeks attention through unrest.
Legislators, after exhausting all options, conclude the only solution is a seven million bond increase to finish the project and honor already approved claims. Not all of the original twenty five million may be needed, but no more bonds will be issued than necessary. Beginning regulation of bus and truck lines on hard surfaced highways follows, with the Public Utilities commission to oversee as common carriers and curb vehicle size and weight per engineering findings.
The Topeka Capital editor misspoke calling Manhattan the Athens of Kansas and was gently reminded that Lawrence has worn the nickname since early days. He retreated with good humor after conducting a poll.
A Marion Star discussion notes President Harding’s stance on Sunday editions and six day publishing. Arthur Wilson cites Harding’s view that a six day paper suffices for all, aligning with moral concerns and Sabbath observance. Also touched are rumors of American draft dodgers in Mexico and Bergdoll’s failed move toward Germany.
Francisco de la Barra, named to the Carnegies Foundation Europe executive council, is noted as a longtime public life figure and a leading exponent of international law. He served Mexico as provisional president after Madera’s fall in 1918 and was ambassador to the United States from 1908 to 1911, with prior postings in South America and Europe.
A commemorative page notes Gen Charles T Campbell born centenary, Chicago’s incorporation ninety years ago, Herbert Hoover’s 50th birthday, and Justice Joseph McKenna turning eighty. It also mentions a mineral conference of eastern railroad chairmen in Cleveland, a wage increase debate, and US factory output in chewing gum, buttons, mirrors, scientific instruments, fountain pens, and pipes. The Empire of the Pacific Northwest is cited for farm and lumber values.
A mosaic of quirky items and social notes notes from varied locales and people. German marks wheat prices and political quips mingle with odd sightings from Nebraska to California.
Washington August 10 Presidents death dates and births in summer and autumn. Coolidge born July 4 first of presidents born on July 4. Notes on other presidents dying or born in various months and days. Also mentions cork manufacturing cement sugar cane early telephony in Mexico and population on farms and Canadian Federation of Labour.
Ministers return from vacations for Sunday evening union services at Old Fellows Hall and various churches. Rev. Browning and Miss Minnie Beers exchange preaching dates. Attendance remains strong and prompts continued spiritual uplift and united effort. Five churches listed with service times and texts, plus Conference notice and fundraising appeal.
Mrs Edna A Bassett a California clubwoman and welfare worker who joined the American Near East Relief overseas now holds an executive post with relief forces in Constantinople She is related to Judge O A Bassett of Lawrence Kansas and to several California residents and is wife of the late mining engineer Thomas Bradford Bassett Her duties include hostess at the Near East Relief personnel house and directorship of the case committee and orphanages following recent organizational changes
The public is invited to attend services every afternoon from 2 to 5 except Sundays and holidays. Visitors may also use the reading room during those hours as part of the community program.
Friends Church at Tenth and Delaware lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. minister John Howard notes perfect Sabbath attendance this year. United Brethren at 17th and Vermont hosts Friendly Church reception and park union service. Congregational-Presbyterian to share union services for three Sundays with Rev H J Nelson slated next Sunday to speak on Why should we pray. Ninth Street Baptist at 9th and Ohio offers prayer, preaching, Sunday school, B Y P U, song services, and a youth-aimed paper project. St James A.M.E. Church on Maple announces spiritual leadership sermon and quarterly meeting dates, with conference schedule noting August 10 and Sept 5. Members urged to attend last quarter events.
A church asks members to pay a dollar immediately and bring quarterly envelopes to leaders each Sunday. The note urges pledging to help raise conference claims and keep the congregation in good standing with other churches.
Arthur Longfellow and Hazel Grammer from Washington Creek wed in Lawrence last Wednesday and begin a brief wedding tour visiting relatives. Professors Craik and Deiter from McPherson College visited nearby. Deiter left next day while Craik and family stayed with Mrs. Craik’s relatives. Charles Mowder and Nan Shaw visited Lawrence. Garber family moved into S F Grammer property for a few weeks. Willing Workers class met at Chas Mowder’s home Friday.
Illness prevented Miss Clara Neustifter from entertaining. Mrs Adelia Zimmerman hosted a pleasant Thursday afternoon with all members present and one guest Miss Edna Sommers. Needlework and discussions filled the visit. refreshments followed and the group ended with a enjoyable time. Also notes Mrs Paul Glenn helped with threshers cooking. Dave McCall and G L Glenn drove to Topeka. G L Glenn and daughter Rose Mary to Lecompton. Will Brown and sons Ernest and Francis to Lecompton.
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