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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1924
Page
7
The page lists subscription rates and advertising notes for the Journal-World with postal and circulation details. It quotes scripture John 13 34 and reports Yale's university bootlegger raid findings highlighting the bootlegging trade.
The piece discusses Darrow’s view that education cures ignorance, warns of dangerous half knowledge, and notes France and Russia acting against red agitation. It then covers Kansas and Missouri athletics debates, KU’s and MU’s post season plans, scheduling, and impact on student time and standings.
The Kaw Valley Poultry Association held its inaugural poultry show attracting interest from the community. Judges announced prizes and exhibitors showcased varieties, highlighting the economic potential of the poultry industry.
The text highlights Field Marshal Viscount Allenby, British High Commissioner in Egypt since 1919, noted as one of Britain's great military leaders. It recalls his early service, South African War citations, and pivotal roles in World War I including cavalry command and the retreat from Mons, culminating in his celebrated Palestine campaign and the capture of Jerusalem.
Reports from Rome and Bakton note the League of Nations session opening and discussions on armament alongside a two day motor sport conference. In New York an inventions tower showcases industrial progress while in Brazil a Japanese emigration group buys land to establish a village for migrants.
Rome reports Great Britain faces Palestine mandate tensions on immigration land policy and the Jewish National Home. Zionist leaders demand faster establishment and Arabs oppose prematching authority, with disputes on education public works and a potential advisory council.
Baltimore Daly news reports Colonel Chanter B. Sweezey, warden of the Maryland Penitentiary, addressing Grant Jurors' Association. He argues capital punishment deters murderers who are most likely to reoffend, and claims the executed are among the most level headed behind bars.
Kansas University alumni recall the 1916 transcontinental telephone reunion as NBIC is dedicated. The event features music from the university band orchestra glee club and speeches by faculty leaders. The 302 watt station will air semi weekly programs starting January at 8 10 p m.
Corrigan pursues native raiders after his secretary Millett is captured during a sacred blue monkey ritual. His dog Paris tracks a hidden temple where the monkey is sacrificed but Corrigan intervenes, rescuing Millett and imposing order with Pennington’s men. The story ends with a demand for blue monkeys as a ceremonial gesture.
Washington reports toy makers shutter for year after cutting 40,000,000 board feet of lumber into shapes for Santa Claus. About 401 U S establishments take orders, with New York state firm using 2,000,000 feet annually. Industry centers in New York Pennsylvania Michigan. Concern over forest depletion prompts calls for reforestation and shift to natural foods for health.
Mary O Brien reports the Lawrence Guardians Association chapter is registered at national headquarters with officers in good standing. The Stani Camp Fire group under Elizabeth Walker resumes activities. Jayahana Camp Fire under Nettie Wismer, and plans include a Christmas doll project and fundraising drive for subscriptions.
At the Chamber of Commerce at 2 30 Mrs meg presided over a meeting with Davis from the University history department speaking on tax reduction order and prohibition and the labor law He argued taxes can be lowered but more money will be needed for good roads better schooling and equipment Plans for a December bazaar were announced Miss Lida Catlin and Miss Marie Catlin sang a duet and the group noted the auto era harms horse industries and a bazaar is planned for Dec 13 Also mention of Alaska railway on a glacier and a London report on scrap horseshoes
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