City to Take Count on Budget and Tax Levy
Finance Commissioner said the city will take the count this year in making up its annual budget and its tax levy assessment, signaling a careful review of expenditures and revenues before final approval.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1919
Page
2
City budget session adjourned to finalize August budget filing
I C Stevenson reports the regular Monday night session adjourned to next Monday at 8 30 PM to complete the budget action by noon August 25 as required by law. The budget faces high costs with salary raises across departments, notably a proposed $20 monthly hike for firemen, and library funding rising from about 4000 to 5000. The city needs funds for paving, sidewalks, an aerial fire truck, and related tax levy adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. Stevenson
Fire Department
Library
Four Baseball Teams Sought for County Fair Tournament
The Courlas County Fair Association athletic committee seeks at least four baseball teams to start a three day tournament during the county fair on September 3 4 and 5. Purses of 25 each are posted for three games to be divided among winners and losers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diahmond
Courlas County
Lawrence Leads Local League Prize Plan for Fair Tournament
The committee intends to award daily prizes of 20 and 26 dollars to first and second place winners with $10 to each in the opening game. H. W. Boltz and J. L. Hanks & Company discuss making the event an annual fair, aiming for a better 1920 arrangement if teams from Lawrence and county locals participate. Firestone tires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
H. W. Boltz
State to sell binder twine to farmers at twelve cents a pound
Kansas will furnish binder twine to farmers next year at 12 cents per pound, down from 19.25 cents. The prison plant at Lansing expects to produce about 3 million pounds for next season, aided by a drop in Mexican sisal prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
State Board of Administration
A. L. Barrier
Mexico
Lansing
Opal Fire Refined as Water and Silicates
A fragment notes the iridescent fire in opal hints at water content within the gem. It describes the stone as a mingle of silica, flint, and water, signaling the gem’s internal composition through a luminous play of color.
Governors Conference opens with western leaders in Salt Lake
Western state executives gather for the annual Governor's Conference in Salt Lake City focusing on after the war problems education labor and agriculture. Other topics include state budgets and consolidating administrative boards with tours to Bingham copper mines Ogden and Weber canyons and a Yellowstone trip planned for August 21 through 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltair
Great Salt Lake
Simon Bamberger
Utah
House of Representatives
National Guard
Bingham
Ogden
Weber Canyons
Yellowstone Park
Salt Lake
Pacific Coast
Dake Gle Sk
Peterson sevenback loses all four in Elks tourney
The Peterson sevenback bowling team opened the summer tournament at the Elks and dropped all four games to Grader, ending any realistic chance at finals in three weeks. John Riling of Hetzel led with 237 pins for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
The
Elks
Gradier
John Riling
Hetzel
Graeber
Real Estate Transfers Across Multiple Deals
Standard Oil Co to W H Pendleton for 41 160 acres in NW 1% of Sec 32 12 20. W F Osborn et al to Waxwell R Sutter and Fats Marshall for Lot 95 N H St Lawrence. J J Williams to Nellie Williams for 2500 Lot 14 block 11 Lanes 2nd Addition Lawrence. Tda B Cole to Clyde F Cole for 5000 W of Sec 36 19 17 E of 6th. John Ise to Nellie A Bryant for 1 00 and Lot 32 Breez edale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Co
W. H. Pendleton
W. F. Osborn Et al
Waxwell R. Sutter
Fats Marshall
N. H
St., Lawrence
J. J. Williams
Nellie Williams
Lawrence
Tda B. Cole
Clyde F. Cole
John Ise
Nellie A. Bryant
Breezedale
101st Birthday for David M Eddy Highlighted in Escondido
David M Eddy of Escondido California turns 101 on August 27 and recently toured San Diego to view the Pacific fleet. He remains active in his community by attending public hearings on pave road matters and other local issues. Eddy is the father of Mrs N Johnson formerly of Lawrence. Firestone tires available at 643 Mass J L Hanks Co. Classifieds connect buyers and sellers in The Journal World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Escondido
Cal
David M. Eddy
Eddy
San Diego
N. Johnson
Lawrence
Pacific Coast
Just a Suggestion by Oscar Wilde Quoted in Peace Delegates
A quoted line from Oscar Wilde cited by the Boston Transcript notes that war’s appeal fades when viewed as vulgar, suggesting lasting value only if war is seen as moral wickedness. The remark is presented as a timely aside for peace delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Wilde
Boston Transcript
Glass bricks used in European wall design
A novel building concept using glass bricks for outer wall sections has been introduced in several European cities, signaling a shift in architectural style and light utilization.
Death of 9 year old Benjamin A. Allen
Benjamin A. Allen the nine year old son of Mr and Mrs H C Allen died at 947 Louisiana street at 5 o clock yesterday afternoon after an illness of one week from septic sore throat. The body was taken to McPherson this afternoon for the funeral. Drink Coca Cola bottled by McNish Bottling Works phone 198.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin A. Allen
H. C. Allen
Louisiana Street
McPherson
Immunity Bath Defined in Trust Case Prosecutions
The term immunity bath arises in criminal trials to indicate exemption from prosecution. It originated after several defendants in a trust case were discharged by a United States court for gaining personal immunity by providing the evidence underlying the indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Court
Plan's Leaning Tower Of Pisa Described In Marble Tone
The leaning tower of Pisa is built of pure white Carara marble in Gothic style. Its slant is attributed to soil softness beneath, causing a departure from perpendicular that has drawn varied interpretations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pisa
Jerusalem Walls and Towers Described
The article notes Jerusalem is enclosed by a wall 387 feet high with 34 towers forming an irregular quadrangle about two and a half miles in circumference. It cites the old wall rebuilt by Nehemiah around 445 B C, reportedly over 150 feet high and towers at least 250 feet high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Alaskan Sells Himself as Suitable Husband
A Valdez Miner ad seeks an eight wife honest man with good cooking and homemaking ability. He claims hundreds in the bank, a comfortable cabin, and a promising claim. No phonograph need apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gust
Valdez
Flea in Amber Reveals Ancient Insect Preservation
A fragmentary fossil shows a flea preserved in Baltic amber, offering insight into ancient life. The specimen, admired for its delicate setal surroundings, is curated by Professor Clebs and noted in historical insect studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clebs
Nineteenth Century Contemplation on Waist Value
A Galveston News quip notes a woman must be about eighty to realize no fancy waist is worth twelve dollars, reflecting social attitudes on aging and fashion. The remark appears in a light editorial line about female attire and discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Unclear composer found for dish rag in local show
An office boy surveyed rootion picture show musicians but could not identify who composed the dish rag. The note records uncertainty about the author amid daily show duties.
Heel for Slippery Weather with Adjustable Points
A new shoe heel designed for slippery weather features multiple adjustable points moved into position via a lever at the heel rear. The mechanism provides enhanced grip by deploying studs when needed.
Olting Machines Use Keeps Them Efficient and Safe
The article explains that women often neglect to oil each end of the trendle monthly. Regular lubrication reduces effort by about one third, improving performance and longevity of the machines.
Woman Speaks Longer By Using Less Force
A report argues that the ability of a woman to talk longer than a man stems from using less force in speech, suggesting conversational endurance varies with speech intensity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womain
Isaan
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Red Cross Ball
Firestone
J. L. Hanks & Company
Scott& Bowne
Sell
Firestone Tires
Maxwell
Greater Car
Detroit
Chas. P. Banker
aMss. St
Lawrence, Kan
Tse
Salt Lake City
Firestone _ tires
Mass
J. L. Hanks & Co
Journal- World
Adv
Journal-World
Otorists
America
McNish Bottling Works
Hudson - Oakland Motor Co
United States
Eveready
Peerless Garage
N. H. St
Baldwin Battery CQ
Baldwin, Kansas
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