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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1923
Page
4
A column discusses British Parliament lacking a safe majority and the American Congress needing minority consent for action. It notes calls for easing legislation, the routine work of appropriations, and critique of parole board practices. Mention also coverage of Germany and equal rights debates.
The piece contrasts early college aims with modern trends. It argues 40 years ago students pursued knowledge while today many attend for social status and money, resulting in a class of uncurious, unserious students and a campus culture of snobbery and materialism.
Today marks the 75th anniversary of California gold deposited at the United States Mint by Davis Carter. The South observes the 75th birthday of Joel Chandler Harris, author of Uncle Remus. Major General George Barnett retires from the Marines due to age. A national farm bureau conference in Chicago leads to the American Farm Bureau Federation convention.
The program lists a choir under Dean Swarthout with Miss Elizabeth Cain directing helpers. It includes Laud and Praise pieces and instrumental selections with solos by Elizabeth Cain and violin performances.
A collage of clipped lines from a bygone issue features Tom Sims letter opening Dear Sarita about political issues and party talk, stray quips on sugar prices, a Christmas vignette about skating dreams, and a stream of social notes and jokes. It glances at a Texas aviator arrested for flying while intoxicated while fashion trends shift to soft collars. News from London notes women seeking Parliament seats, sailors stranded off Alaska recount a month at sea, and holiday humor hints at gifts and mischief.
De Soto residents hosted Mrs Whitaker and her parents at Thanksgiving dinner. Robert Mosby earns a spot on the all valley eleven with Bassitt of Nebraska. Area officials attended Hi meeting in Lawrence with Haskell Institute and the Chamber of Commerce. J W Scott suffered a stroke en route to Kansas City after learning of a sister’s death. he is reported improving. Basketball coach Franzen lists twenty four players on the squad for the season. Mrs Hambleton and Harold Noteman visit. Miss Mason spends Thanksgiving with Lucile McNeele Houstonia Missouri.
Noted residents gather for Thanksgiving in De Soto with visitors from Kansas City and Lawrence. The report lists a long chain of relatives and friends at various homes, hospital updates, and football receipts. Notable attendees include Mildred at McConnell hospital and Kenneth Johnson of Quincy visiting Chaaries Krueger’s family.
The Excelsior district reports numerous Thanksgiving activities with visitors from Lawrence and Wichita. Residents attended a Thanksgiving program, a pie and box supper, and multiple family gatherings at homes of Gilliland, Gibson, Haas, Jessee, and related families.
A long Thanksgiving record lists dinners and visits across Barker and nearby towns. Families including Gilliland, Flory, Gilliland, Hiatt, and Harshberger hosted and joined relatives in Ottawa Lawrence and Centropolis with gatherings, hunts, and church events noted alongside local rounds of dining and social events.
Mr and Mrs W M Spitzli and children spent Thanksgiving with Mrs Spitzli's parents Mr and Mrs Frank Bryant in Fall Leaf. Mrs Emma Wilson and daughter Mayme visited son Melvin and family in Eu dora. Clarence Hadl spent the weekend with Louie Hadl. Emma Wilson visits daughter Mrs Laverne Haverty in Hesper. Louie Hadl assisted the Ader family during a bereavement. Ornel and Glen Wilson joined dinner at Louie Hadl's with Mr and Mrs Walter Wilson and children Ornel Glen Arleta.
The report notes the third month with school closure and a 24 percent attendance. Names of students who were not absent or tardy include Durene Brecheisen Cecil Brecheisen Goldie Barnhart Myrtle Hoffman and several Garretts and Schotts. The item lists high school attendees visiting relatives in Ottawa Overbrook Lawrence and Centropolis during Thanksgiving.
Next Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock the Douglas county fair board will elect new members in the Chamber of Commerce building. The annual meeting will include readings of reports from the fair and current members are urged to attend the conference.
Lutheran Mission led by Pastor M. L. Heerboth announces regular service at Odd Fellows Hall, eleven oclock Sunday morning, with an Advent season sermon. Worshippers invited to 105 West Eighth Street opposite City Hall.
County superintendent J Lane spent yesterday visiting schools in the county. He inspected the Lecompton school on Thursday and planned additional inspections across the district.
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