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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1920
Page
4
Editorial analyzes Kansas industrial court law, arguing it does not impose industrial slavery. It explains workers may seek justice in court without costly strikes, detailing how awards favor wage earners and support peaceful resolution of labor disputes. The piece defends the law against critics.
A Detroit era article argues European powers understand Republican foreign policy criticisms of the Wilson League of Nations. It notes U S hedging and reservations toward Versailles, praises Elihu Root as a key figure, and cites Poles and Kansas election reforms while warning of Mexican border tensions and incomplete New York fire department modernization.
Seventy five years ago Texas adopted its first State Constitution. Five years ago the wife and three daughters of General Pershing died in a Presidio fire. Democrats of Minnesota meet in Minneapolis to nominate candidates and craft a platform for the state election. James M Cox, Democratic presidential nominee, to address New Haven gathering. Crown Prince Carol of Romania to sail from New York to Europe aboard the Aquitania. Provincetown marks tercentenary as the Pilgrims first set foot there three centuries ago. Nation remembers Colonel Drake and the first well drilled in America near Titusville, Pa.
A historical roundup lists Sophia Smith born 1796 founder of Smith College in Hatfield Massachusetts died 1870. Other entries include Hannibal Hamlin born Paris Hill Maine 1809 and died Bangor July 4 1891. Also Texas adopted a state constitution in 1815 and other events and notable figures across years.
A note marks Peter Norbeck born in Vermillion, South Dakota, fifty years ago marking his later role as governor and his birthday.
Fragmented OCR summary mentions Owen Johnson and various scattered notes. It references a New York Supreme Court matter tied to a North Carolina birth and a 63 year old individual, plus a retrospective "One year ago today" note about California rail strikes and aviation round trips between Toronto and Mineola, with unrelated names and places scattered through the text.
New York reports that fifty one Baptist schools and colleges within the Northern Baptist Convention will share part of a 100 million dollar five year extension fund. Dr. Padelford, executive secretary, says first disbursements total 154.10 and will be followed by further payments up to about 30 million for educational outreach and immediate employment programs.
A local milling firm hit a record by turning standing grain into baked biscuits in under five minutes. A harvester threshers cuts and threshes in one pass, delivering two bushels of wheat to the mill, ground immediately, baked at home, and formed into biscuits in a brisk sequence spanning roughly four minutes.
Plans outline a new power plant at Urseren valley to supply Switz railways. A 90 horsepower unit is proposed at Gethin onaurtain with estimated cost around £20 to £30. About 200 residents near Urseren would be displaced as the project progresses.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at names and local entities such as Miss Hwa and Sovith Mend Inc. It references a magazine and an Order of Eagles with scattered terms like Rankin Drug Store and Mile ta vin Toe. The readable content is too fragmented to determine a clear event or outcome.
Edward Beck of Montreal, secretary of the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association, urged a pragmatic, not political, stance on removing pulpwood export restrictions from crown lands to the United States during a forestry conference in New London. He argued the issue centers on whether Canadian timber should aid American publishers or remain processed in Canada, noting current exports and looming supply concerns amid global paper demand.
An old ad touts a product as the best teacher and easiest to try with minimal effort. It highlights public confidence, personal funding, and pocket affordability. Edwin Lang advertises at 14 Fast Ninth Street, Paris Drug Store offers personalized stationery and service.
At Lawrence Opticat Co Kryptok Eye Glasses are advertised with details on suppliers and outlets. Florence Barrows noted overseeing fitting at the Barber's Drug Store with related electrical work at the gE Auto Electric shop after World War I era business listings.
A damaged report urges shortening the pre-inaugural period and eliminating the old term. It cites constitutional concerns and potential dangers to the republic. The piece notes political maneuvering between election and inauguration and mentions a Panama Spanish-speaking native population, plus local ads for Rin drug and auto electric work at 14 East Eighth Street.
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