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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1923
Page
4
The notice states Associated Press rights and local news republication rules. It reserves rights to special in patches and access to audit bureau information. It instructs readers to call the Lawrence Kansas post office if the Journal-World is not received by 7 pm and to request a replacement copy. The message references delivery times and office contact details.
The proposed national budget would reduce next year’s government outlay by about 300 million dollars versus the current year, roughly three dollars per person. Lawrence residents would see small tax relief as poll tax payments drop. Debt retirement is projected at over 824 million, with interest payments cut by 30 million, signaling improving national finances amid inflationary comparisons abroad.
H. G. Wells suffers a second parliamentary defeat as Briton voters appear to be shaping the Out-Tine of History with their choices.
Baldwin delegation appeared before county commissioners on Saturday to urge eliminating the steep grades on the big hill north of town. They noted easier communication with Ottawa and explained that a moderate grade road around the hill would boost travel to Lawrence and Baldwin, benefiting the county seat and the area.
About 22,000 people attended the Kansas Missouri football game on Thanksgiving day. Radio rally figures were not self-registered, but estimates suggested a larger crowd than the earlier turnout, according to WKU radio coverage.
Government bureaus slow to adopt innovations but the postoffice department is seeking bids to carry mail by motor between Lawrence and Leavenworth. This indicates a willingness to use hard surfaced roads and extend 365-day-year road benefits to the people through the new scheme.
Despite a setback in securing a western slot, observers believe the region will ultimately win representation on the Interstate Commerce Commission. Analysts note persistent efforts by western interests to gain a seat as policy directions unfold.
Fragmentary OCR notes show reference to a Baldwin minister and a statement that resignation is not imminent. Indicates political upheaval with British voters penalizing the Conservative party in an unsettled electoral moment. Further readable context remains unclear.
New York dispatches note a holiday booze rush despite complaints about quality. The report suggests a merry Christmas for children born into families of eastern undertakers, reflecting grim social tones beneath seasonal bustle.
France offers a medal to families proving continuous farming on the same land for generations. About 750 claims have been approved, with the La Fargue family cited for farming the same ground since year 772. Americans may await similar stability, but France’s time schedule suggests a longer wait.
The Rt Rev Henry St George Tucker named to succeed Bishop Rhinelander of Pennsylvania after his resignation. Tucker brings twelve years as Episcopal missionary bishop of Kyoto Japan, son of Rt Rev Beverly D Tucker. He graduated UVA, served in northern Japan, led St Pauls College Tokyo, and was consecrated bishop of Kyoto in 1912.
A collage of remarks from Tom Sims on silk stockings and gendered fashion, followed by notes on fame and marriage. The piece wields humor about shopping, Christmas, and domestic roles, ending with a quip about a husband and wash day.
Edwardsville, NL December 11 A blaze gutted a restaurant owned by Charles Neathery and his wife Edna in the business district. The pair perished as the fire spread to a nearby department store. Investigators weigh origin. neighbors say Neathery, linked to the Ku Klux Klan, had received a threatening letter and planned to sell the business before moving to Vandalia Illinois.
Burgner Bowman Matthews Lumber Co offers Ford windshield glass at two dollars per piece installed. Local customers urged to contact Burgner Bowman Matthews for order and service arrangements.
The letter urges the Quincy community and the Quincy Parent-Teachers' Association to advocate for school lighting, claiming lit facilities will aid children and save money. A Quincey patron adds support, arguing lights over aesthetic floral displays and appealing to the school board to reconsider spending.
Pleasant Valley Farmers Union discusses production curtailment as a remedy to secure cost of production and living expenses for members and the community. The local group invites all interested to attend the next meeting on the second Thursday evening, with refreshments after. President A L Holcom notes postponement to avoid conflicts with a school program and expects better attendance.
The 108th Field Artillery of Philadelphia marks its 83rd anniversary as the first regiment to bear the National Guards name. William J. Fields vows inauguration as Kentucky governor, succeeding Edwin P. Morrow. The Missouri State Poultry Show opens in Kansas City, and the Republican National Committee begins finalizing the 1924 convention date and venue in Washington.
Convention Hall echoed with five thousand fowls in the thirty first Missouri State Poultry Show held with the Heart of America Poultry Show. The entry list, the largest in show history, included one thousand pigeons from the National Pigeon Club. The event closes Friday night.
John R Rathom, editor of the Providence Journal and Evening Bulletin, died at his home in Providence, Rhode Island, on December 11. The longtime journalist led a prominent career shaping local news coverage.
Fragments show an advertisement or notice for J R Holmes connected with France and a contact line reading Seventh Phone 19. Readable entities include person initials, a place fragment, and a terse contact instruction. The item appears as a classified-like notice or ad snippet without full context.
Washington reports Director Hines urges freeing veterans bureau officials from excessive interference to spur necessary action. He attributes bureau ills to organization defects and inadequate planning, praising constructive criticism and progress while calling for a more comprehensive planning and control scheme. Last fiscal year expenditures totaled 447,648,689 for relief of former service men and 23,029,253 for other purposes.
Men who lost their eyesight during the war, 94 in number, now work profitably at the Siemens Schuckert Electrical Works in Berlin. They operate boring and stamping machines alongside sighted workers, aided by special devices attached to the machines to protect them from accidents.
Alva Butler was fined $32.50 by Justice R G Manley this morning for speeding on the west Fort to Fort highway yesterday afternoon. Pa Alcohol Tax service free at Carter's.
Wichita announces the Kansas Federation of the National Farm Loan associations, uniting seventy member groups to work with the Federal Loan Board and Federal Land Bank. Officers named include W. H. Mott as president and C. E. Smith as secretary treasurer, with an advisory committee from each congressional district.
The drama club presents the comedy drama Come Out of the Kitchen at the high school auditorium Thursday night. It marks the first school performance of the year and is based on a Virginia-set plot where the Dangerfield children impersonate servants to hide their father’s illness and raise funds, delivering amusing situations from a Yankee hunting caper.
The street decoration committee of the Chamber of Commerce met today and urged all merchants who have not subscribed to the decoration fund to contribute. Funds are needed so souvenirs can be distributed by Santa Claus and decorations can be supplied for the street display.
County agent H C Colglazier will be away from the Chamber of Commerce office after Saturday and depart next week for a vacation in Larned Kansas at his farm. He plans to return to work on January 1. Get Fountain Pen at Rankin's Drug Store 1101 Mass.
Robert Ringling baritone, son of circus pioneer Charles E. Ringling, headlines a joint recital with Queen of coloratura Josephine Lucchese at Robinson Gymnasium Friday night. Accompanist Margaret Carlisle, with Lucchese and a Don Giovanni encore, perform operatic arias and duets including Caro Nome. The trio has earned praise for warmth of musical feeling and stage presence.
W C Lansdown Kansas Farmers Union Salina heads for Topeka to organize the state wheat pooling Committee of 54. Aaron Sapiro famed cooperative marketing advocate to speak as principal speaker. Lansdown to serve as temporary chairman. delegates from all co operative marketing groups including farmers union and Kansas wheat growers expected.
At a coroner investigation E E Clark garage owner was absolved of blame in the death of Marie Eaton 34 who was struck by Clark s car when attempting to dash across the street. Eaton husband O S Eaton testified Clark was blameless. Death occurred two hours after injury.
A candidate for meanest of men enters Green Dell school house near Ottawa and steals a phonograph and records worth about 150 dollars. The items were bought with proceeds from school entertainments.
Mrs. C R Kientz of Lawrence visited Baldwin with sister Mrs Birk Hughes. Prof and Mrs H R Hamm welcomed a baby daughter. Rev and Mrs C E Holcome attended a Masonic initiation in Kansas City. Ministers wives luncheon held at Mrs Ida Adriance's home. Dr H K Ebright preached in Garnett. Pearl Matay, KU medical student, visited with Muenzenmayers at the Delta Zeta house. Mrs Thomas Coole injured in a post office fall and travels to McAllister for Christmas. King’s Heralds December meeting hosted by Mary Katherine Harris and Merle Fischer. Women’s Foreign Missionary Society December meeting at First Methodist. Christmas offering taken. Dr O F E Allison lectured on Pilgrim’s Progress for Sunday school children. Queen Esther girls to bazaar at First Methodist with program. Will Bennett returns to his Melvern farm after visit with his mother. Ella Allderdice to host Tuesday Reading Club. Douglas County Bankers elect John B. Ross president. Baker University YWCA to present one act plays for Gingling College pledge. Russell Baldwin planning men’s store after holidays. Evangeli... services at First Methodist end with sermon on Character by Dr C E Allison. Dr Percy Roberts preached in Burlington. Williamses shop in Lawrence.
Harry Mintier was fined $100 and jailed sixty days in police court for transporting liquor. Authorities arrested him after a chase in North Lawrence. a jug of whisky was found in his automobile. He also received a $50 fine for speeding and appealed to district court.
Announcement confirms Iola Kansas will host a Helvetia Milk Company condensary with initial daily production of 75 000 pounds of milk.
Liberty bonds in New York on December 11 closed with 3 1/2s at 99.29, first 4s at 98.7, first 4 1/4s at 98.11, second 4 1/4s at 98.10, third 4 1/4s at 99.0, fourth 4 1/4s at 98.12, and United States government 4 1/4s at 99.16.
Kansas City hosts seven general Rock Island officials led by president J E B Gorman in Chicago rail line private car. They are guests at a dinner and will lunch with the Chamber of Commerce tomorrow where Gorman will speak. The party includes L C Fritch, Carl Nyquist, M L Bell, S H Johnson, I M Allen, Hal S Ray and Walter S Dickey hosted in city touring boulevards and luncheon remarks.
The First Baptist Church outlines this week’s schedule with a 6 30 supper, followed by a 30 minute devotional and 7 45 study classes. Brotherhood meets Thursday at eight, with program business and refreshments. Friday hosts the Fellowship Banquet for youth and students, featuring music and toasts led by Dr W A Elliott. Christmas program December 23 raises Sunset Home funds. The Commonwealth of God pageant repeats next Sunday. January 1 church election and annual meeting with nominating committee named.
Topeka dispatch notes J H Mercer Kansas live stock commissioner urged a government guarantee of 1 50 per bushel for wheat to help farmers amid economic crisis. Publisher Charles F Scott countered that other crops matter, while Mercer cited Allen County wheat production in 1921 1922 and 1928 and argued wheat farmers’ prosperity would boost demand for local alfalfa kafir corn eggs milk and pigs.
Seth C. Rhodes, general Passenger agent, announced that every through train on the Union Pacific system will carry a Christmas tree candy toys and all the fixings for a real Christmas Eve celebration as it runs into Kansas City on December 10.
A. B. Butler of Kansas City, driver for Suburban buses, faces a speeding charge on the west fort to fort highway at forty seven miles per hour. Butler will appear in court to contest the charge.
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