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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1923
Page
4
Lawr ence Kansas post office note instructs readers to call for undelivered Journal World copies by 7 to 7 30 p m and promises immediate dispatch. The piece also quotes scripture and comments on British shipbuilding during a period of low morale and uncertainty about maritime policy.
Architects propose a city fully covered by glass to control climate but critics fear heavy snow could damage the roof. Proponents argue it would extend human control over natural phenomena, while opponents warn of losing open spaces. Also noted: 600,000 tons of British shipping chartered to move Russian grain, with Kansas wheat prices set by the world market influencing American farming toward diversification.
Congressman E C Little argues reduced surtaxes would not drain securities. He says freeing owners of non taxable bonds would shift capital into business, creating up to 100000 middle class investors. He contends the nation should tax large fortunes harder to reduce debt.
The speaker argues that if wealthy men gain more money it should be used to pay the country's debts after the war. He asserts billionaires avoid taxes through non taxable bonds and warns such schemes leave the burden on other taxpayers, calling for decisive donations to erase debt.
A 1928 Doubleday book review describes Chinese Recipes as readable letters from a woman observer. It blends family life humor with notes on Chinese geography, funerals, Mah Jongg, and cuisine, noting dairy absence in native dishes and frequent use of chicken or pork.
The First Baptist Church organist and choir present a sacred concert tomorrow at 7 45 pm. The program includes organ pieces such as A Song of Thanksgiving and Thanksgiv ing Demdrest, a quartet The Day is gently sinking to a close, and solos Consider and Hear Me and How Many Hired Servants. Public invited to attend.
John J. Kindred of Astoria New York announces a Congress bid. Local residents misinterpret his profession, thinking him a “bug doctor” or neurologist, highlighting surprise at a candidate with a medical background entering politics.
John Philip Sousa the march king returns to Lawrence Monday for a 2 PM matinee at Robinson Gymnasium. Two hours of Sousa’s music with encore favorites promised. soloists Nora Fauchard Rachel Senior John Dolan and George Carey perform. Tickets available at Round Corner drug store University offices and Fine Arts. classes may be excused with written notes. The band also performs in Topeka Monday night.
County Clerk Bussing estimates about a thousand hunting licenses issued in the fall and winter season. Most licenses were sold earlier, but steady demand continues since the snow. Local businesses Green Brothers Evans Auto Supply Jaedickes and the county clerk's office have licenses for sale.
A fragmented church page lists services across Immanuel Lutherdn First Evangelical Trinity Lutheran and Church of Christ locations. It notes Advent Sunday observances morning worships sermons and musical elements along with Sunday school times and prayer/Christian Endeavor activities.
Linwood notes a postgame football feed at coach H L Collins home in Wellsville for players friends and faculty decorated in purple and white A three course luncheon followed by toasts with Supt Schroedermeier as toastmaster Guests included Mrs John Hughey Harry Harbaugh and A L Smith Forty attendees and gifts shaped as footballs listed various local visitors and celebrations along with other community notices from the period.
Local officials DF Lewis L B Meinke and Paul Peterson met with the state road commissioner in Topeka early the week to discuss a potential hard surfaced road through Linwood. Community news notes visits, absences, and social events fill the rest of the column.
Harley Houk, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Frank Houk, died Friday of pneumonia after scarlet fever. Burial was at Stull cemetery. Two siblings Ruby and Ellen sick but improving. Kanwaka and Barber schools closed for scarlet fever. reopen may be December 3 if no new cases. Ellsworth Colman gravely ill with bronchial pneumonia. Families relocate and visit Lawrence. El Dorado teaching post. Osage City trip for Rose Watson. community dinner postponed.
The column lists social gatherings and errands around Valley Grove and nearby areas. Sukce counts include Euchre nights, meals with Mr. and Mrs. Ulrich, and family visits. It notes travel for a sister’s death, church activities, a box social, a lecture at Valley Grove schoolhouse, and local farming tasks plus new cement bridge work.
McLouth high school students toured the local Museum with their teacher. In Vinland Mrs. Telithad Hoskinson, 37, died yesterday afternoon at her home. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at the Vinland Methodist Church conducted by Rev. B. H. Gregg. Burial will follow in Vinland.
Harley Frank Houk born October 16 1922 near Leimpton Kansas died November 28 after a brief scarlet fever illness He was 11 years 1 month and 6 days old Survived by his parents two brothers three sisters and many relatives Funeral services were held at Stull cemetery conducted by Rev F E Woendland assisted by Rev F J Schadt of Vassar Kansas
Fairview church ladies announce a Christmas bazaar and chicken pie supper Friday evening December 7 with supper served 6 20 to 9 00 and a price of 35 cents. The notice also mentions local merchants promoting holiday items and a charity auction.
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