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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1922
Page
8
The page carries World Company notices with advertising terms and postal details for Lawrence Kansas from 1922, plus a pledge to elevate local Massachusets Street decorations for holidays. It includes a Bible verse, community sentiment on Christmas lighting, and notes on publication practices and distribution.
A wall of quotes shows civic groups growing wary of endorsing half understood proposals. Lawmaking confidence rises as clubs study issues before voting, and Lausanne discussions hint at progress with Turkish allies cooperating. Delegates working through straits disputes iron out points, aiding ongoing negotiations.
The report describes grave hazards on Great Lakes navigation as grain movement continues despite dislocations in the industry. Wrecks and loss of life have occurred, with survivors facing severe hardship. A severe December period kept traffic moving for two weeks amid harsh winter conditions.
Journal notes discuss the ship subsidy bill with references to naval policy and related maritime funding. The item captures ongoing congressional dialogue on subsidies affecting marine commerce and national shipping interests.
A 1917 ship subsidy debate questions the value of proposed measures to build a merchant marine for both commerce and national defense. Senator Capper is quoted defending his remarks that farmers face high taxes and transportation costs, not bankruptcy, and notes President Harding’s similar concerns about farmers’ hardships while urging congressional sympathy.
A collage of whimsically phrased observations notes Christmas costs, Turkey price debates, and leanings on postwar infrastructure. It touches on Manchuria, seaside seasickness, and the quirky idea of a coal wave while riffing on gifts, trains, tickets, and a deaf and dumb barber college. The collection stalls in playful fragmentary humor rather than coherent reporting.
A brief wartime profile notes the officer held the temporary rank of major general commanding the Eighty-first division during training in the Saint Die sector Vosges and the Meuse Argonne offensive. A year ago he received permanent promotion to major general and earned the Distinguished Service Medal for his service.
Highlights mark milestones such as the first electric street lighting in New York City in 1880 and the completion of the first telegraph line between the Mississippi River and the East seventy five years earlier. Washington hosts a dinner for delegates to the Central American republics conference while Providence welcomes attendees to the National Society of Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims convention.
Obituary notes Emaline Bearson Pearson Ameling Allen born near Fort Wayne Indiana November 12 1848 died December 15 1922 at her daughter’s Lawrence Kansas home aged 79 years 1 month 3 days Survivor list includes three sons and two daughters with three deceased infants and widower since 1917 Church work spans Iowa Kansas and Belleview M E Church where she was steward Sunday school superintendent and teacher Also mentions the Vinland school program and local community events and visits by relatives.
Major General Charles J. Bailey retires from active service after forty six years as a U S army officer. Born in Philadelphia in 1859 he graduated from West Point in 1880 and later from the Artillery school. He earned a Master of Arts from the University of Vermont and held posts including secretary of the War College and commander of the coast artillery in Puget Sound.
Masons are invited to a state communication on Thursday December 21. Supper is at 6 30 p m at the temple followed by the election of officers. LE Harbeson Paul A Lange WM Secretary
The Leavenworth Messiah chorus, combining city and Fort Leavenworth singers, rehearses for a holiday concert series. Directed by Captain Francis Leigh, a former Company B, 358th Infantry officer.
In Topeka the Salvation Army hopes to raise 1500 dollars through the familiar Christmas kettles to fund about 400 Christmas basket dinners. At each kettle a small enclosed booth houses a Salvation Army helper ringing a bell and displaying a placard urging shoppers to Keep the Pot Boiling.
In Emporia the Christmas market lists bear meat and venison as delicacies with prices from fifty cents to a dollar per pound. Local vendors showcase game options amid seasonal shopping.
The Baldwin column reports Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Willis of Lawrence visiting friends. Mrs. Claudia Jennings leaves for Franklin Indiana for Christmas with relatives. Esther Bunyan to Wichita for holidays with Rev and Mrs Bunyan. The American Legion Auxiliary elected officers and distributed cookbooks. Bishop Quayle ill after strokes. doctors expect slow rally but no return to active work. Various local residents travel, attend parties, and collect gifts as Baker University notes and lectures proceed.
Major M M Lacey of Fountain City died November 11. A Civil War veteran, former Richmond police chief, lawyer and public figure, he helped operate the underground railway as a child conductor guiding enslaved people from the Ohio River to Canada. His brother aided Eliza Harris, inspiring Uncle Tom's Cabin. Coffin's Fountain City home served as a station.
The text recalls Major Lacey who headed the 69th Indiana Regiment and later served as Richmond police chief from 1869 to 1878. Afterward he practiced law in Kingston and spent time at Fountain City. It notes his long public service and ties to central figures in the era.
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