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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1922
Page
4
The eighth week of the shopmen strike ends with the question of seniority blocking progress. Strikers vow to press the fight, hoping to outlast the railroads, while the government leans to the side of decisive action. Secretary Hughes travels to Brazil for the centennial celebration, signaling mature relations with South American nations.
Europe faces a fresh crisis as the German mark tumbles amid French demands on reparations. The crisis threatens the German cabinet and risks destabilizing Germany’s economy as a cheap-money policy backfires. In Kansas, farmers consider quitting farming due to investment failures, though many prefer to wait for better times.
The piece denounces secret organizations as undermining courts and officials. It argues reforms belong to established agencies, warning that suspending due process invites greater evils. It emphasizes civic effort over clandestine power and distrusts extralegal enforcement.
A garbled collage of phrases cites winter gear, political quips, and historical curiosities. It riffs on September as school month, recalls ancient weapons, and jokes about old days and bicycles while hinting at social topics and sports banter without coherent narrative.
The first woman likely to become a ship's engineer is Victoria Drummond, noted for completing a full engineering apprenticeship at a Glasgow firm and working in the engineering department of a major Liverpool line. Her trailblazing status, royal lineage, and athletic Scots background mark her as a strong candidate to break sea service barriers despite ongoing obstacles.
Topeka Kansas August 24 The state printing plant is busy distributing school books at about 20 tons daily for the September start. About 1 000 000 volumes are expected to be sent out, with savings to pupils projected around 200 000 dollars. New algebra music and civil government books are being introduced for the first time this year.
The day marks the birth anniversary of James W. King, the naval engineer behind the sea water distillation condenser. In Ireland, Dail Eireann reconvenes while Toronto hosts the Canadian National Exhibition with dignitaries. Veterans from the 32nd Red Arrow gather in Madison for their annual reunion. The Hicksite Friends conference opens in Richmond. Oklahoma’s tubercular veterans hospital in Sulphur opens with Governor Robertson speaking. Texas gubernatorial runoffs decide between Earle B Mayfield and James E Ferguson. Lincoln Douglas anniversary events occur in Freeport with remarks by Senators Harrison and Beyeridge.
The DeLuxe Barber Shop changes owners and takes a new name. Charlis Sample and Bob Stewart, both noted barbers, will operate as Sample-Stewart Barber Shop at 838 Mass. St, Colarkda. Coal on track.
In a breakfast scene a conspiratorial plan unfolds as Cayley and allies expose Robert posing as Mark. Clues include clothes, secret passages, and a hidden beardless face. Gillingham identifies the switch, and Antony realizes Mark was Robert, ending with The End.
Desert scene tale features Betty and a talking rabbit with enormous hind legs. Two Enormous Ears and a Huge Hind Legs introduce a new desert adapted bunny as they discuss home, survival, and arts like coloring and folding paper. Published 1922.
Topeka Aug 26 Kansas shows rising interest in Smith Hughes vocational agricultural training says state supervisor Lester B Pollom. Enrollments expected to rise 20 to 50 percent next year as students choose among agriculture trades and industries home economics and rotational agriculture. Last year 1492 studied agriculture vs 863 trades and 826 home economics with 72 schools across 54 counties now in program. State allocation for 1921-22 was 872352 with about 39000 for vocational agriculture. 1922-23 appropriation is 91397 with state matching required to secure federal funds. legislature to consider.
Trinity Lutheran Church invites all to Sunday School at 9 45 a m with all departments active. Morning worship and sermon follow at eleven o'clock preached by Rev. E A Bleck. Members urged to attend and visitors welcome for inspiration from the sermons.
The Great Southwest Fair Association sues Ford County commissioners to obtain a $600 appropriation for the October fair. Commissioners contend the event is not a county institution since exhibitors from outside Ford County are paid premiums, delaying the appropriation. Mrs McClelland’s mother dead. Mrs Sarah J Crook, 78, of Saffordville, leaves eight children. Newhouse dining room opens Sept 1 at 688 1 2 Wt St. Douglas Radio Co relocated to 1622 N H St.
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