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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1922
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows address line and dates from a Lawrence Kansas publication. Mentions "Strictly In Advance One Year" and railroad or mailing reference. Contains scattered postal details and a December 2 1922 date.
Crowds are expected Monday night as the Haskell band performs at Bowersock theatre. The event is praised as a chance to honor the band’s long service to municipal affairs and its role in local town events.
An OCR fragment notes the confusion around a Mexican political moment, warning Americans not to assume they understand Mexican sentiment. It mentions Lausanne talks on Turkey and a tense mob at city hall driven to desperation by a call of water as a metaphor for unrest.
A fragmented column recounts a series of satirical quips and observations by Tom Sims. It touches on public figures, fashion, banter about coal, shells, and running trunks, plus light social commentary on preachers, prohibition, and everyday life.
The article extols Armenian churches as the city’s tallest buildings and centers of life, noting every village has a church and school, and that Armenians are devout Christians with a strong rejection of Catholicism. It highlights Saint Krikor’s role, the deep cultural commitment to faith, and the social/political impact of the church on Armenian life.
Admirers report poet Rudyard Kipling progressing after a critical illness. His career spans over four decades with works from The Jungle Book to Captains Courageous, and sales worldwide. In 1920 two million copies were sold and profits from his latest book were pledged to charity.
Delegates from many states gather in Richmond for a rural community problems conference. The 67th Congress special session ends as the regular and final session opens next Monday. Ten thousand animals enter the twenty-third International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago, the largest of its kind in America. Campaigns close for five federal by elections in Canada, Mansfield Mackenzie King Government seeks its first opinion test since forming government.
Elevanth New Hampshire N D Goehring pastor. Sunday school at 9 45 am. Morning worship at 11 am Sermon by the pastor Social hour at 6 pm Luther League at 6 45 pm Evening worship at 7 45 pm Sermon the Ascertain Man. Men of the church host Rev Goehring at his home 7 30 pm Monday night. Miss Frances Vollrath returned Thanksgiving with her mother Bre F L Vollrath
John Gilbert stars in The Love Gambler at the Varsity Theatre on Monday in a Fox drama praised for its engaging story and strong photography. Co stars include Carmel Myers in a standout performance as the tale unfolds with sacrifice and clever weaving of its themes.
Indian students at Hassell Institute visited a chapel display of prints and French color etchings. Boys preferred Madonnas and landscapes, while a Navajo and an Alaska native showed deep engagement with works, with one buying a print and calling it pretty.
A collection of quick fixes for everyday problems. Hammering over a hole in an aluminum pan seals it. Waxed paper prevents sticking when baking fish. Corn starch removes silk stains. Salt water prevents clothes from freezing to lines. Hot vinegar softens varnish brushes. Kerosene clears grease in drains. Vaseline quiets squeaky doors and hinges.
Crepe weaves continue to hold premier positions in silk fabrics with crepe effects used as base for surface decorations. Ribbon stripes in puckered forms appear in both ground and decorations, ensuring quick acceptance among informed fashion readers. Silk and wool blends remain prominent for general wear and drapery, appealing to dressmakers and customers alike.
A magazine writer promotes a hair care method claiming brushing strands upward with a stiff brush improves hair health and thickness. The routine divides hair into small parts and brushes from the base to the scalp twice daily, returning each strand to place after brushing.
Mrs. Genevieve Howland Chalkley of Lawrence recalls the Missouri memorial dedication on the Argonne battlefield. French officials and Missouri officials attended as the bronze victory statue was unveiled by a St. Louis visitor. Marshal Joffre and Mayors spoke. the inscription honors Missouri sons who died for humanity in the great war.
The first in a series of concerts for public school children will be given by Guy Maier next Tuesday at 8:30 p m in Robinson gymnasium. Miss Mabel Barnhart, music supervisor, notes Maier’s Los Angeles concert with the Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra and says the program will explain each piece so children six to sixty can understand its meaning.
Homemaker guide lists several candy recipes for Christmas including Brown Sugar Creams Chinese Chews and Christma Creams with steps and ingredients. Notes credit Mrs R G Steele Richland Kansas Mrs D A Reed 730 Kentucky and Miss Letitia Risley Route 3 Reserve Monday listing are included with preparation tips and storage hints.
Minneapolis leaders announce the first three women to represent county in Minnesota legislature. Myrtle Cain of the 28th district backs child welfare and working girls, favored by Farmer Labor and Nonpartisan leagues. Lifts include reforms to direct primary, and opposition to Brooks Coleman law. Paige and Hough also pledge welfare and industrial labor support. Cain has long ties to labor unions. Paige heads the Women’s Christian Association.
Miss Lo Reine Walton comments in a letter from San Diego that nearly forty families of Lawrence people live in the city and recalls efforts to form a Lawrence club for socializing. She mentions organized labor plans to establish cooperative banks in New York City with a capital of about 2,000,069 dollars.
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