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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1920
Page
4
The article discusses Lawrence Kansas tourism growth with a focus on the Atlantic-friendly stance toward Poland, road projects like the ort-to-fort road, and downtown signs guiding travelers to amenities. It highlights future hotel and street improvements, with aim to boost hospitality and attract visitors through affordable, practical advertising.
Plarvey's Weekly notes many oppose Harding but finds few in favor of Cox. The piece questions who backs Cox, citing mixed views from readers in Fort Scott and across Kansas. The editor reflects on the difficulty of supporting a candidate of Cox's calibre amid partisan divides.
The text savages Cox for evasive rhetoric and alleged insincerity on prohibition and league of nations. It argues he seeks votes over principle, likening him to Harding, and claims both major candidates avoid clear commitments, while stating the Republican party will drive prohibition work.
The article notes higher railroad charges may cut travel while a fort-to-fort highway nears completion, likely reversing the effect. Villa blames the United States for his surrender and may gain sympathy by contacting the Doorn castle occupant. Leroy, linked to the Detroit trunk murder, is believed to be at sea as authorities remain uncertain about him.
The Republican party in West Virginia is to hold its State convention today at Wheeling. Senator Harding speaks for a delegation of pottery workers from East Liverpool. Governor Calvin Coolidge is guest of honor at a Boston dinner by the Republican Club of Massachusetts. An American delegation of 350 goes to the first world conference of the Society of Friends in London to discuss peace testimony.
1762 King George IV born London. Died Windsor. June 26, 1830. 1806 Spaniards recaptured Buenos Aires took British troops prisoner. 1822 Lord Castlereagh English premier died by own hand. Born June 18, 1769. 1830 Completion of Mohawk and Hudson rail line. 4k38 Lillie Devereux Blake author reformer born Raleigh NC. Died Dec 30 1973. 184 Albert Gallatin Swiss immigrant served US died Astoria. 187 The Bank of France suspended specie payments. 187 Benjamin Disraeli British statesman created Earl of Beaconsfield.
Chelmsford the Viceroy and Governor-General of India marks his 52nd birthday, while U S senator James W Wadsworth of New York turns 52 in Geneseo. Author Mary Roberts Rinehart celebrates 26 years since birth in Bettton and Ray Schalk of Chicago White Sox, 28, born in Harwell Illinois. Ride a bicycle for health.
Letter from University of Michigan civil engineering alumnus TE Rigas predicts Kansas University could reach 110,000 total enrollment by 1940 with summer session included, if state support improves. He notes Western state universities grow faster, criticizes Kansas funding levels, urges strong backing for Chancellor Lindley, and praises Lawrence for hosting a major institution.
Aug 9 Lincoln Neb a new National Co operative company claims to be the largest in the United States formed to market grain for about 40 000 Nebraska Farmers Union members It plans a big elevator terminal in Lincoln or Omaha and operates live stock commissions and wholesale exchange with 5 stores a feed and supply network and a future terminal in the works Given profits and dividends will be shared among participating members with technical bookkeeping provided by the corporation
In Manhattan Kansas the state meeting of executive officers of hundreds of local Parent-Teachers associations will run October 3 to 9. The Kansas City board fixed the dates and outlined plans to extend state wide work in home economics and education. Mrs J K Colding of Leavenworth presided at the August 7 meeting. Aimed at expanding the organizations statewide the program centers on home economics and the newly established department of education. In Alberta Canada a sheep story notes Walter Sporle missing 42 valuable sheep on Stony Plain road and an aviator locating them in a wood within ten minutes of takeoff.
The Topeka board of education expands the high school program with an elements of business course. Open to first year students in the commercial track, the course aims to teach practical business skills such as writing checks. Principal RR Cook cites widespread ignorance of business methods as motive for the new offering. A Common Civics course for younger students will cover city, state, and national government as well as social and economic life.
At the Nan Casement farm three miles north of Manhattan a fire destroyed wheat, corn, oats and likely beet or flax remains. Casement estimates the wheat loss at 4.40 per bushel and suspects sparks from a nearby gasoline engine powering a pump started the blaze.
The Enterprise reports on the local Mothers' Club plan begun mid year to provide hot lunches in schools for country children who travel long distances and must bring lunches from home. The program, tied to a child welfare campaign, is said to have proven most successful and will run during the next school year.
One year ago today a royal visit marked by greetings as the Crown Prince arrived to visit family in Druidia. Card of Thanks thanks neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of Mrs. Clarence E Wilmoth. Mr and Mrs E B Gorsuch. Gustafson's advertises eye glass mounts and 19 cent daily Journal.
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