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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1923
Page
9
The Lawrence hotel project remains active, not dead, with Chamber of Commerce committee reports. Over several months, preparations and bids were advanced, with dirt expected to fly next spring as plans progress toward construction.
The piece praises Kansas ice industry and welcomes ice makers to the city, noting their essential role in summer comfort. It stresses the importance of their services and expresses a hopeful, hospitable reception as Lawrence hands over the city keys in a celebratory mood.
Secretary Weeks resists dispensing with General Pershing and pushes for special legislation to keep Americas most notable graduate of the AEF on active duty. Pershing’s unique knowledge and leadership are cited as irreplaceable by Weeks and supporters.
The Douglas County dairy business last year amounted to just under a quarter of a million dollars. Development will be required to bring it toward a half a million, with natural growth expected to push cows toward a future one million dollar industry. The market growth is anticipated to aid this development.
Senator Capper says the South Dakota endorsement for the president is merely complimentary though party leaders seeking the best ticket for next year may view it as more than a simple compliment.
The passage hints at insurgents delaying a vote on legislation and mentions a vote of thanks. It reflects fragmented OCR style with unclear names and events and does not provide a complete event or date.
A fragmented quote laden with phrases about hustle and civilization. It mentions northern lies people hustling, the south seas nature, and references to Coane Andrews in a disjointed exchange. The text is incomplete and lacks a coherent narrative.
A mutilated report cites anonymous letter writers who threaten flogging if a client is freed. It describes attempts to equate Kansas court procedure with Corsican backcountry law and notes President Jardiar’s unfamiliarity with the origin of rough play in a Kansas U game. It critiques media coverage and calls for broader world knowledge.
The Rt Hon Stanley Baldwin seeks re election as prime minister with long career in Parliament since 1908. He held roles including financial secretary to the treasury and president of the board of trade. A Harrow and Cambridge alumnus, he loves walking and country life and is Rudyard Kipling’s cousin with two sons and four daughters.
Tom Sims notes Marquette University conferred a Doctor of Music degree on Sousa and urges immediate professional activity. The column muses on the ambiguous MD title, cites social quips, political humor, local anecdotes, and a teaser about a forthcoming Christmas ad in the Journal-World.
In New Orleans on December 6 a humorous tale claims Wilhelm II sought Delphi’s oracle to prove victory in war. The oracle allegedly foretold all his subjects would become billionaires. Also featured is Louisiana lawyer Fred J Heintz known for stud poker, who learns his father once sold 600 acres of timber land for 250 dollars, ending his poker days.
Cuba plans a February 9 to 24 1924 International Sample Fair in Havana. Frank Steinhart heads the organizing group with American roots since the war with Spain. Sessions will feature global producers, a wide range of industries, and ties with US and Latin American chambers of commerce. If successful, the fair may become annual.
Donald W. Ross former deputy state finance commissioner was found guilty of embezzling 28250 from the defunct Night and Day Bank. He was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary after trial in circuit court here.
Thomas Madden a United States Marine attached to the U S S Wyoming died in a hospital today from injuries suffered last night in a bout with Thomas Reed a national guardsman. Madden collapsed at the end of the sixth round which had been declared a draw.
County treasurer reports most tax money is received by mail. Huddleston urges taxpayers to mail checks with their tax statements to ensure proper processing and accounting.
Abisko Sweden November 28 Associated Press Laplanders gain wealth as tourist traffic rises with new roads and excursion ships. Camps on lakes glacier overlooks attract climbers while locals sell reindeer slippers and clothing to visitors. Prewar steamship activity returns and Gothenburg expo drew Americans and Britons northward. Get Kotex at Rankin's Drug Store.
President Coolidge presented a wide ranging program to Congress covering taxation and budget reform, world court considerations, transportation and soldier bonus stance, rail consolidation, farm support, export wheat disposal, and strong national defense. He endorsed Mellon's tax plan, opposed bonus enactment, urged railroad reform, and supported immigration limits and civil service extensions. He also called for anti lynching measures, vocational training, Great Lakes waterway projects, and a commission to improve race relations while rejecting recognition of Russia.
In San Francisco the Health Center of the University of California medical school promotes annual bone and tissue inventories and expert audits of organic accounts for healthy adults who cannot afford family physicians. Examinations are by appointment, with results guiding prevention, advice, and possible treatment. those healthy may receive health-insurance style guidance and future checkups.
A study aims to analyze disease processes with focus on French ribbons and Charmeen creation. The text discusses terminology and aims to outline methodological approaches for medical pathology investigation.
Berlin reports that ordinary Germans face hunger, unemployment, and currency collapse as the mark plummets. Middle-class hardship grows, food riots occur in cities, while rural areas fare better. The piece notes bitterness at defeat, blame on France, and rising burdens to meet Germany’s obligations, with social and economic distress mapped across urban and rural areas. Local notices for charity events and sales follow, including the Washington Creek Ladies' Aid play and holiday bazaars.
The Irish Free State turns one year old and Finland celebrates six years of independence. A White House winter social opens with a cabinet dinner. Massachusetts troops memorial unveiled in Santiago de Cuba by Governor Channing Cox. Daniel J. Gerke to be installed as Catholic bishop of Tucson. A conference of leading importers to discuss foreign goods in New York City.
Washington Creek updates cover church events and social items. Reports include visits by Mr. and Mrs. Mesenheimer and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson to Lawrence, health notes on Mrs. Dillon and Will Kingery, and a forthcoming quarterly church meeting with remodeling cost estimates. Also noted are a W. C. S. S. class social, preacher Rev. W. B. Devilbiss from Ottawa, and a variety of local visits, offerings, and announcements including the Globe school lunch program and a bazaar fundraiser for Dec. 7. Mount Etna noted as Europe’s largest volcano.
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