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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1920
Page
2
A synagogue ruler seeks Jesus to heal his dying daughter. While Jesus travels a messenger says she is dead. Jesus tells him not to fear and that she will be made well. He enters the house, consoles mourners, and restores the girl to life. The scene contrasts faith and fear within a crowded setting.
A newly opened Lawrence city hospital stands ready to serve citizens after extensive prep and fundraising. The American Red Cross aided the project, enabling a well located, well equipped facility to provide high quality care. Debates about government loans to farmers persist, with calls for timely aid to agriculture amid grain price pressures and foreign competition.
Figures from the university registrar show rising scholar ships among students, despite critics claiming the present generation wastes time. The article weighs past and present student diligence, instructor judgment, and a shift in living standards as postwar adjustments press the university toward its envisioned future.
The Iola Register laments mismanagement at the National Military Home in Leavenworth noting many ex soldiers from Allen county sought shelter there and faced ill treatment. The piece questions upkeep while reporting Reno County shows eight ex servicemen ran for office in the current election with one candidate missing a leg and party lines split.
Fragmentary notes recall Reno County recognition for eight local servicemen. The text references a 1918 era Wilson Peace Conference context and a Congo Railway opening, but details are unclear. The passage mentions a polly-Ft. Scott event and a line about seating Gentlemen in a service tribute.
A fragmented clipping notes a person described as England's greatest Dickens authority and a claim of being a leading hyend baron creator, with references to a residence and past work across a reader’s path. The garbled text hints at literary critique and personal identity.
Reprinted from the Regguli ean Daily Journal of December 4, 1870. Notes on Hancock Street connecting to Haskel's farm and potential railroad crossing completion. Berkshire property sold for 100, new brick homes rising on level streets and hills, brick construction becoming common, and city growth noted.
In Lawrence twenty five years ago Clerk-elect Moore appoints Ike Johnson as turnkey. C Osborn convicted of murder in the third degree after a four hour jury deliberation. The report notes a long tedious case and upcoming franchise talk with Pennsylvania Gas and Company seeking city approval.
Today in history notes include John Cotéon, born in 1583 in Terby England, died 1652 in Boston. Washington’s farewell to officers in Fraunce’s Tavern New York in 1783. Thomas Carlyle born, died 1881. Paris insurrection aftermath, 1871 German siege, Justin McCarthy elected Irish leader 1890.
A fragmented report notes a Jubilee celebration at Geareetown University attended by notable figures from the arts and philosophy circles. The text mentions President and civic leaders, with references to New York and Washington events shaping the day.
A compilation of notable birthday anniversaries for public figures and professionals. Lilian Russell, famed actress, born Clinton. Anias Walker Pare, U S Tariff Commission chair, born Colham Virginia. Kerr, president of the Association of Military Surgeons, born Ohio. Burkett, longtime baseball figure, born Wheeling West Virginia. John F Collins, major league outfielder, born Charleston Massachusetts.
One year ago today an Irish delegation reached New York for a senate committee session to review President Wilson and ship condition.
Topeka Kansas December news notes the state election canvassers will confirm final returns from the secretary of state. The story highlights shifts in totals including governor and U S Senate races, with Curtis and Davis figures and the secretary of state tally. The piece cites property distribution and notable Kansas heirs, and ends with a nod to a consumer health ad and a pun on gift purchases.
Professor Shilton of the University’s fine arts school will lecture on The Place of Music in Indian Life at the Unitarian church Sunday at 7:00. The talk includes selections and original piano compositions, drawing on studies of Native American melodies from Haskell and other tribes.
The fragmentary OCR text appears garbled with many nonstandard words and missing context making it difficult to identify people places or events. No coherent event or names emerge to summarize into a factual card.
A scanned page lists sermons and worship schedules for multiple churches including First Baptist, Church of the Nazarene, Vermont churches, and others. It notes speakers such as Miro W. Gatewood and Armin Woestemayer, Epworth League events, morning and evening services, and youth activities with scattered dates and locations across several communities.
A partial OCR item notes a Missouri Farm Relief meeting and forthcoming district council event. Mentions Washington December 4 and possible actions by congress and senators. Contains many garbled phrases and unclear details about participants and dates.
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