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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1924
Page
9
The item notes Lawrence post office matters and journal delivery times, then shifts to a Psalm quote and a critique of senatorial courtesy. It recalls Jim Watson and Bob LaFollette exchanging pleasantries despite recent party attacks, describing a jovial, tense political opening with lingering conflict.
The Kansas legislature faces laws to protect highways as heavy truck use damages roads beyond design. Fort road exemplifies wear from traffic. within two years unrestricted trucking could erase much of the highway. Readers are urged to consider funding, road use, and the burden on local tax districts. The piece also notes need for radio class expansion.
The Topeka Capital argues against panic and urges ratification of a federal child labor amendment. It notes Kansas has sufficient laws but acknowledges federal action is debated and historical concerns shape opinions on protecting children from exploitation in industry.
The text debates amendment power over under 18s and government job growth, arguing limits and motives. It notes New York society leaders planning a new five hundred club to replace the four hundred, stressing dignity and breeding as entry qualifications amid potential new social entrants and bargain-seeking newcomers.
Sir Gilbert Parker, a Canadian cyclist and political figure, is rapidly recovering from injuries after a recent automobile accident in Australia. Educated at Trinity University, Toronto, he traveled widely and wrote notable works including The Seats of the Mighty. He later moved to England, served in Parliament as a Conservative, and was made Privy Councillor and knighted in 1902.
Fort Wayne Indiana marks its three day centennial celebration as the city’s founding is commemorated. Washington DC hosts the American Bankers Association midwinter meeting for three days while Indianapolis gathers for the National Society for Vocational Education convention. Boston welcomes a New England motor transport conference under the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce. Springfield College hymnists depart for a 17000 mile international tour across the United States and Mexico.
Letter from Craig Kennedy of Tank Bank expresses enthusiasm for Lawrence hosts of Kaw Valley Poultry Association first show. He notes many youths won prizes for eggs raised and urges Breeders to be informed of results and to report back to egg suppliers. He commends Springer Kaknes Sibley McGleety for their efforts and hopes the event will grow with local support.
A Kennard event advertises a bazaar and food sale at Kennedy Plumbing Shop on Saturday in December. It promises Christmas candy and offers $20 for old sewing machines regardless of age make or condition, aiming to attract buyers and sellers at the event.
New York Dec 11 Associated Press the eighteenth annual convention of the Association of Life Insurance Presidents reports that Americans will buy about 173.5 billion dollars of life insurance this year. John Mancock president Crocker notes new paid for insurance will exceed 1923 by about one billion dollars, eight percent, with ordinary industrial and group classifications rising. The speech emphasizes public relations, economic impact, and the life insurance system as a national reserve powered by 300 companies, 250000 agents, and 55 million insured people across North America.
Topeka experts announce sun therapy will be tested next year for children with bone and gland tuberculosis. Kansas State Tuberculosis Association will spend at least 1,000 on heliotherapy to acclimate children to sunlight exposure, with carefully increased doses and wind protection. The therapy targets penetrating bone and gland TB, historically responsive to sunlight, amid falling pulmonary TB deaths.
Mrs. E Fern Flint could repair watches from age fourteen and now is described as the only woman watch buyer in the country. She lives in Cincinnati and is noted for her lifelong involvement in timepieces.
In the House of the Seven Stars, the Black Witch schemes to murder Corrigan, drawing loyal followers into a deadly conspiracy led by a Tamil woman and a Chinese confederate. Fellowes and Corrigan confront danger as their estate spirals toward violence. The plan culminates with a deadly trap and Corrigan’s ominous fate looming.
James Riley Shirar was born December 18, 1654 in Carroylest y Indiana. He moved with his parents to Douglas county Kansas and farmed near Lawrence then homesteaded near Salina before marrying Donna Danell in 1876 and helping organize St Pauls Lutheran church. He lived in Douglas county from 1892 until his death at Bell Memorial Hospital in Kansas City Kansas on September 4 following care at his daughter’s home. He is survived by four children, seven grandchildren, two sisters in lawrence and Pasadena relatives, and a host of friends.
A tense scene unfolds in the House of Seven Stars as the Black Witch attacks Corrigan with Lip the cook boy watching. Corrigan overpowers the witch and confronts Pellowes and the groveling girl while a magic threat looms over the unfolding intrigue and debts.
Article notes Ajaccio as Corsica s capital per Napoleon s 1811 designation acknowledging its link to Corsican timber used in instruments. It also mentions a $20 payment for old sewing machines at Dixons and a claim of nearly 100000 automobile tires produced daily in Akron.
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