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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1920
Page
4
A fragment from a 1920 Lawrence Kansas paper recalls AP dispatch rights, local notice, and assorted items. It mentions Harting, income tax, New York police, Kansas City police, Greece homecoming, benzoate in cider, and ancient Assyrian laws, reflecting era concerns and curiosities.
A mixed clippings fragment notes Ecclesiastical reflections on sorrow and wisdom, plus political anecdotes. It mentions county farm bureau memberships in Douglas County, Florida politics, a governor threatening to arm against a critic editor, and a New York theft estimate. Also references reapportionment debates after the 1920 census and Bryan’s political advisory role.
A reprint from the Lawrence Daily World and Lawrence Daily Journal recalls 1895 notes. Rain falls and Rio Janeiro papers mention New York mayor election, with Postmaster Innes praising President Cleveland. Lane University's C. M. Brooke visits Lawrence, plus book chatter on CHATTERBOX and The Merrymakers in Chicago by Herschel Williams.
Sixty three years ago Republican notes the completion of Widridge Brothers new Free hotel in Lawrence. It predicts swift repayment of the enterprise and outlines preparations for a grand legislative ball January 7 at Babcock and Lykins hall. Advertisements announce the first annual ball of Free-State Fire Engine Company No 1 on Christmas Eve at Rabedak and Lykins hall with ample accommodations and expectations of a large gathering in Kansas.
Fragment and notices recount a skating rink meeting last night with attendance and plans for future details. Snow slush delayed town sport as sleighbells rang and roofs melted by night. Local merchants Whitcomb and Mead shipped corn and grain via Kansas Pacific, totaling about 100000 bushels of corn and 70000 oats with other grains. English Lutheran church on New Hampshire and Quincy will be dedicated at 1 PM with Rev L Sternberg. evening union meeting at Congregational church features Dr Cordley and Dr Eddy in short addresses and a drive to raise funds.
Peter Kyne’s Kindred of the Dust depicts the Old Laird in a tale set at a northwest coast mill town stressing his son Donald’s choice between Nan the ostracized girl and his father. The review praises memory-worthy characters and a wholesome, entertaining story.
A compact reflection lists notable dates such as 1882 treaty between Russia and the United States at St. Petersburg, 1845 Faraday publicizing diamagnetism, 1863 Archduke Ferdinand, 1914 attack date, 1870 German victory at Metz, 1879 Duchess of Marlborough Ireland relief appeal, 1883 James Poole Dublin murder, 1886 Plan of Campaign proclamation, 1888 central prohibition convention in Omaha involving several states.
The list marks anniversaries for notable figures including Dr Lyman Abbott born in Rowoury Massachusetts to Rev James A Beebe, Parkes Cadman born in England, Francia Burton Harrison born in New York, and R Cobb born in Royston Georgia. Each entry notes ages ranging from 34 to 86 as of today.
A 1900s era item notes two shipments of German machine guns and accessories found in transit across Rolland bound for Mexico. An item from St Louis reports substantial clothing price reductions via four newly opened Master Tailors shops, with suits down 10 to 15 dollars from 45 to 75. Other fragments mention coal at Derby Grain Company and glimpses of an Orelup Eye Ear Nose and throat reference.
Chicago: Dr. Morris W. Ehnes, treasurer of the Council of Benevolence of the Methodist Episcopal church, announced year ending Nov 1 total of 15,489,762 or about 12 percent of pledges. Sept receipts 2,889,334. five year subscribed total 108,080,905. after uncollectable estate notes 1,311,170, balance 106,769,685 payable in five years. Campaign urged: education via press, institutes, pageants, lantern slides, charts, maps, with personal missionary messages. must raise standard of giving to meet domestic and foreign obligations.
Dr. Forrest CG Allen plans nearly all vacation lecturing at county clubs. Chancellor Lindley to speak in Topeka while KU hosts basketball, parties, and other events to recruit students. Sixty of 105 counties are active with vacation plans, as presidents meet to swap ideas. Students return to Lawrence for classes January 3, with strict tardiness penalties.
Topeka December 18 Charges of libel have been filed against W A McKeever of Kansas University by Capitol Post No 1. Resolutions say McKeever at a December 12 Topeka meeting claimed Legion supporters of repealing the anti cigarette law are in the pay of the tobacco trust and that politicians coddled veterans. The post seeks his removal from the state payroll and sent copies of the resolutions to McKeever and Governor Henry J Allen.
DOUGLAS HAS MEMBER Emporia, Kan. Dec. 18. Seven students from the senior class at Kansas State Normal School have been elected to the Kappa Delta Pi national honorary scholarship fraternity. The Tata chapter, established here last spring, honors Carl Bowman Fredonia Albert Hartman Richland Grant Pistorious South Haven Irl Duhlebon Lakin Mabel Cross Emporia Gladys Beauchat Madison and John Nanninga Emporia. Membership is based on scholarship and professional ability.
A compendium of church announcements and Christmas programs across multiple congregations. Listings include First Baptist, Trinity Lutheran, First Methodist Episcopal, Plymouth Congregational, Evangelical Association, Church of the Nazarene, Free Methodist, First Christian, and First Presbyterian groups. Events feature morning and evening services, Sunday schools, Christmas cantatas, special programs, and youth activities, with details on times, locations, and participants.
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