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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1920

Page

4

World Journal notes Olympic pride and global fuel tensions

The World Journal editorial reflects on Everett Bradley’s commendable pentathlon showing for Kansas at Antwerp and highlights Gmesoli Pstasoni of Haskell Institute. It warns oil supply control by Great Britain could shape future world power while praising The Guide as a well edited fraternal publication. It recounts Senator Tiardingz’s frugal college days and notes bubonic plague deaths near Texas with Governor Allen urging rat control.

Everett’ Bradley Sity Pat Ko U University For Kansas Pradley Antwerp Gmesoli Pstasoni Haskell Great Britain Texas Kansas Allen Leas

Public Library to Reopen Amid Community Support

The Magny Public Library, a vital community hub, will reopen to the public on Wednesday after steady inquiries and strong patron use. Patrons of all ages explore the library’s rich collections as officials report satisfaction with management and access. A rumor about Governor Yeox’s speeding is noted as tourist speculation, not political.

Telea Elt Yeox 2

German Russian union and Berlin talks on mutual accord

A dated dispatch discusses German and Russian moves toward mutual understanding with Berlin, noting past armament worries, Allied aid refusals to Poland, and speculation that Germany may pursue a tempered settlement rather than surrender, while Lenin's Soviet strategy looms as a factor in future power dynamics.

Rsaw Berlin Armucls Teutons Alipy Ellie Durperes J Hiey Germany

Germans’ Bernsteindorf and the American moment in war

The piece argues Count von Bernstorff misread American politics and moral views, claiming his defeat came not from German ministers but from the American people’s character. It warns against underestimating US resolve and urges cautious, clear preparation as the nation debates entry into war.

Germany Dernbere Pernstorff America Bernstorf Marne Bernstorff Canalde Arvanall House Count von Bernstorff Washington Eomaelion Ceria Pelten Arash Wranh Papen Roy-Frissid Curen Americus Minneapollis Journal

The Magician Receives U.S. Minister to China Post

The Magician was appointed United States Minister to China in Pekin in 1913 after a career as writer and political science professor at the University of Wisconsin. Born in Milwaukee in 1849, he studied at Madison, Berlin, Rome, and Paris and taught Roosevelt Professor of the sities of Terlin and Tein nip. He traveled widely and published on colonial government, with some works translated into Chinese and Japanese.

China Pekin University of Wisconsin Locke Reinseh Milwaukee State Univers Madison Tertin Rome Paris Roosevelt Terlin Teinnip Boe Me Aires

Anniversary of Harvard President Sirkland Observed

A 150th anniversary observance marks former Harvard College president Jean F. Sirkland. The event notes his long tenure and influence in higher education while contemporaries remember his leadership.

Anniversaries From History Highlight Notable Figures

Read a list of historical figures tied to notable anniversaries. Names include T Kirkland Harvard president born 1840, Commodore Stockton proclaimed governor in 1850, Jose de San Martin dies in France born 1778, Blondin famed rope walker, Gail Hamilton born 1883, King Edward VII visit 1901, Myrtle Peed born 1874, and a 1918 note on IWW members convicted in Chicago.

Jose de San Martin Washington South America France Blondin Leteran Niassa Mary Abigail Dorlie Gail Hamilton Hamilton Edward VII Veeriyus Botha, de Wet Delarey Cowes Myrtle’ Peed Chivayre Chicago

Reinsch Accepts Wisconsin Senate Nomination

Dr. Paul S. Reinsch has accepted the Democratic nomination for United States senator from Wisconsin. He previously held a notable position and now enters the race with party backing.

Paul S. Reinsch United States Wisconsin

Birthdays of notable figures marked on this date

A list notes several figures born on this date including former Austria Hillmny related names, Marlowe wife of Sothern described as a popular actress, and Biedmont P. Hosa related figures. It mentions Huging, Surgeon General of the U S Public Health Service, born in Hampton Virginia.

Doorn estate near Utrecht bought by Emperor William

One year ago today the former emperor William bought the Doorn estate near Utrecht. Bolsheviks were driven from Odessa and evacuated the Ukrainian wire. Ride a bicycle for health.

William Doorn Utrecht Odessa Ukraine

War stock sale to Ukrainian coop causes French upheaval

A 6,006,800 dollar sale of American war stocks to a Ukrainian cooperative society last spring created major trouble for the French War Department. Parts of the stocks are warehoused in Langres and Ini as ownership tests proceed, while others were looted by thieves seeking bisiter. The sale was intended as payment for a commission guaranteed by the Ukrainian government, but agents reportedly moved the stock against French orders.

Paris French War Department Mainder Langres France Prenen Cioarts Ineli Ukranian Society Warebo Set Demux Thisves Ivas Cooperative Society

Fragmentary Note on Ancient Wines and Inscriptions

A garbled passage discusses Greek and Roman wines flavored with violet leaves, preserved fruits associated with ruins like Herculaneum, and mentions Oriental alphabets being reduced to few letters. Distinct named entities are unclear due to the damaged text.

Reports to Sun Goddess Report from Tokio Aug 17 on imperial reports

A messenger reports to the Sun Goddess from Tokio on August 17 detailing royal communications about Amaterasu the Sun Goddess and the ancestral line of the emperor. The text notes visits to the Ike Shines and the mausoleum of Jinmu Tennō the first emperor and mentions Admiral Togo’s postwar gratitude at the shrine.

Tokio

Davis hosts summer picnic amid campaign push

A community picnic is held about Davis, who travels north of Drodecen to a rural area. The event features speeches and supporters praising Davis as he campaigns for the August 3 primary, inviting attendees to join a broader program of friendly activities.

Art Scatt Jonndl Fats Davis Drodcen Rhon Enymy Snes

Unclear OCR Fragment Resists Content Recovery

The readable text is highly garbled with numerous misspellings and broken phrases, preventing extraction of a coherent event, person, or place. No verifiable entities or facts remain to summarize into a news item.

Unclear OCR fragment hints at witness in city damage case

Fragmentary text mentions witnesses in a city case related to damage and a large store. Details are unreadable, with garbled names and numbers, but implies a dispute over extensive harm and testimony.

Fragmented OCR Surfaces Nonsensical Canton Street Note

A garbled text fragment mentions Canton streets and druggists with obscure references. It also oddly discusses South American hornets used as baskets and odd claims about sake potatoes and fried Janes. The passage contains many illegible phrases and inconsistencies.

Kanred Wheat Yields Seen High in Kansas Fields

Reports to the Kansas State Agricultural Department indicate Kanred wheat may average three to five bushels more per acre than Turkey and Kharkof varieties. Early harvests show unusually high yields across several counties with individual plots yielding 42 to 43 bushels per acre. Walter B. Brown’s field in Jefferson county reports a 12 bushel per acre yield, while the first Sedgwick county harvest notes a strong story of high production.

Mandattan Kansas State Agricul Turkey Kharkof Ireland Ducknell Hardy Nebraska Jewell Kansas Armaer Ipetsinger Emporia O. PH Smith Derby Sedewick Sedgwick County Jefferson County Walter B. Brown

Kansas and the Drama Ride Dudley Plans Broadway Show

Ride Dudley appears poised to stage a Kansas centered drama in New York with a Broadway production titled The Jayhawker. The project involves notable Kansas figures including Elbert Slim Severgnee Fred Stone Ralph Barton Earl Grant Brock Tennorten and ties to Wellington Lawrence Emporia and Kan. collaborators expect a full cast and costumes from Kansas.

Dudley Vrones Kan Kansas Kea Ray Jisrome Peatty Lawrence Ralph Barton Earl Grant Kansas Cats Brock Ten Norten Emporia Irkan Srance

Best Family Contest Aimed at Kansas Free Fair

Tepeke Aug 1 report on introducing a best family contest at the Kansas Free Fair to promote the better babies movement. Mary T. Watts of Auburn and Dr. Florence T Sherbon lead the effort, listing family size and each member as part of the scoring. The plan excludes no family, promises broader participation, and follows a successful Kansas City example.

Tepeke Mes Mary T. Watts Auburn Taos Watts Woking Florace Sherbon State Hygiene Bureau Kay H. J. Allen

Rat Snap and Retribution Featured in Curious Ad and Rant

A fragmented notice blends a deranged critique of a Christian empire with a sales pitch for Rat-Snap rat poison. The piece names Green Bros Round Corner Brug Store and M. W. Callahan as sellers and hawks cake form bait claiming strong kill, no smell, and cats or dogs avoiding it.

Green Bros Round Corner Brug M. W. Callahan

Thinker Exhibit Opens Tomorrow at Library

The Thinker exhibit by Jibenry arrives in America opening tomorrow with hours from 10 AM to 12:36 PM and 6 to 9 PM through September 1. The library reschedules after a period of closure and highlights interior improvements.

Jibenry Reslee

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