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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1922
Page
5
Bangkok reports that white elephants once central to Siamese kingship have lost status. Today these animals roam Bangkok stables in ordinary life, fed hay and leaves without guards or ceremonial attendants, contrasting with former splendor of velvet coverings, gold plates, and royal processions.
In Orsk Russia on November 29 hopes rise to revive Western Asia cattle trade once thriving before the war. Pastured herds have shrunk from tens of thousands to around a hundred, hurting the cattle and hide industries. Unemployment grows and grain stores dwindle as winter nears.
Fort Worth Texas November 27 the world’s only helium plant will run intermittently in peace and serve as a navy strength aid in war according to Rear Admiral J K Robinson who inspected the plant with naval officials and gas experts. The plant uses natural gas to extract helium and stores it in drums for distribution. It aims to enhance air navigation safety and reduce inflammability concerns while expanding a nitrogen supply locally.
Desperate fight with an octopus and a thrilling sea storm anchor this review of Ebb Tide. George Melford directs a star packed Paramount cast led by Lila Lee Jacque line Logan James Kirkwood Raymond Hatton George Fawcett Noah Beery. Exterior tropical island settings and portable equipment mark the film as a vivid Stevensonian tale.
The article reviews Max Brand's film adaptation featuring Tony in a tale of friendship, love, and danger. It praises the star's assured screen presence and suggests the production will not fail to thrill audiences with moments of daring and romance.
Hay hauling and visits dominate the week as Carl Neis loads two car loads of hay at Weaver, families attend meals and dinners near Lawrence, Adeline Reynolds is on the sick list, Gideon Neis and Ruby visit Vinland relatives, George Kaegi hauls corn from the Bottom Mort, Kasberger duo haul hay from Carl Neis, and H Guinther returns to Eudora after hospital care in Lawrence.
Columbia residents attended a Pleasant Grove program and pie supper is set for Saturday December 9. Marion Strong hauled logs to a sawmill near Vinland on Saturday. Will Postma and Mrs Wesley Flory visited Lawrence on Monday afternoon. Several families attended singing at Amog Flory's Sunday evening and other local chores were noted including hog and wheat shipments to Lawrence.
Peggy Phelps scours Lawrence stores for festive gift ideas three weeks before Christmas. Remington Portable Typewriter boxes at Lawrence Typewriter Exchange and Victrola records at Bell's Music Store top lists. A radio parts fan prefers Palmer Tire Company supplies. Ober's window showcases camel hat and scarf sets. Waffle irons from Kansas Electric Utilities Company a hot item. radiant fire heaters help warm rooms for holiday mornings.
F R Walker Wichita Terminal Assn superintendent reports outbound freight from Wichita has doubled in a year. Wheat dominates as more cars head out daily, with oil meat and sand also moving. Peak season sees 200 300 cars of milled wheat left daily, though shortages slow the flow to about 100 cars per day. Sand demand rises in summer from Kansas towns then wanes with winter. Two packing houses expand output, while oil fields nearby push 40 50 cars daily through the city.
C J Dodds at the Gas Office offers a demonstration of all the fine points of the Radiant fire apparatus for interested customers. The event showcases operating features and practical applications of the device.
In Mexico City Felipe Carrillo Puerto governor of Yucatan on leave to visit Russia and study Bolshevism, described by Excelsior as seeking radical influence. General Jose Maria Sanchez of Puebla also on unlimited leave after returning from Europe amid radical leanings. Jury in St Louis failed to reach verdict in Night and Day Bank president Hohenschild case. case sent for further action.
Two 200 kilowatt waterpower generators are installed at the city water plant by Kansas Electric Power Co. and two more of the same model will be installed this week. The new generators replace the ones currently in use and are of the same type as the former units.
The Metropolitan board of police and the new Inspector General advocate adding women detectives to the force and are organizing for this work while New Brunswick eyes sheep farming as a future leading industry.
A church rehearsal caps the afternoon at five o'clock in the church and parish house. Vestry meets at 7:45 at Mr. H. S. Baty’s home. Weekday primary school proceeds Wednesday at 30 dollars for children eight and older. Sunday at 11 Bishop Wise preaches. This week features evangelistic talks on salvation and Christ with lessons from the New Testament as the evangelist outlines divine and human will.
Governor H J Allen will depart late today for about two weeks. He will attend the national conference of Governors in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia December 14 to 16. Tonight he will address the national convention of Presbyterian laymen at Kansas City. County Attorney Dismissed Suit The suit against Otis Perkins for embezzlement of 95 dollars was dismissed by Baldwin Mitchell county attorney, the money had been deposited in a local bank for safekeeping. Hearing for Lower Freights The public service commission set December 20 for a hearing on reducing freight charges for road building material in Jefferson City Missouri. Oliver Hunter pleaded guilty to liquor charges and was sentenced to 100 dollars and 30 days in jail for possession and 100 dollars and 30 days in jail for manufacture. To Broadcast Prof. R A Schwegler will give a lecture to be broadcast by the Kansas City Star from 6 to 7 1 o'clock this evening. New York Liberty Bond Market Liberty bonds listed with various series and yields. Moyne Morrison and husband Robert Given visited his parents, the Morrisons, then joined a Chicago theatrical company in Kansas City before moving to Lincoln Nebraska.
Kansas City livestock sales show 31,000 cattle and 18,000 hogs with prices fluctuating. Cattle mostly steady to higher for fat steers and stockers, with veal calves up to 4.25. hogs 15 to 25 lower in late trades. Sheep and lambs rise in limited offerings, butter and eggs steady, grain futures mixed with corn and oats firming slightly.
Several buyers express interest in Lawrence area real estate including a medium rooming house near business district priced at 32 and various cottages, farms, and residences. Owners welcome cash or exchange, with offices at 74 Mass. St and phone numbers for calls.
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