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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1922
Page
8
The Journal World by the World Company led by president w c Simons publishes notices on subscription rates and city affairs. A short excerpt notes Proverbs guidance and reflects on Christmas tax time, with a satirical line about Clemenceau and Uncle Sam in Christmas roles and Germany.
The Ku Klux Klan claims credit for electing many governors and congressmen this year. In Kansas the Klan faces a challenge from the Nonpartisan League which announced at its Salina state convention that it elected the Kansas executive.
Announcement notes Kansas City Kansas pupils will focus more on studies than early term, with doubt whether this resolve stems from zeal for knowledge or influence of Santa Claus.
A military leader has been named premier of China. The appointment signals the military party will govern the country. China, once seen as peaceful, is changing in ways not all promise a better future for the nation.
The movie story from Los Angeles renews calls for cleansing conditions in the motion picture colony. Progress has been gradual since the start, with recent publicity raising expectations of improvement soon. Reports also note Smyrna’s American College reopening prospects and Angora government responses after nationalist gains.
Governor Allen reports an imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan told him in New York that the klan is thinking of dropping its mask. He says the group complains outsiders use the mask to blame the klan for lawless acts, and abandoning the disguise could reduce responsibility while not harming the organization.
Berlin markets reacted to word that the United States might assist in resolving European tensions. The rumor boosted the mark, dropping the cost to buy one dollar from 8000 to about 4000 marks within a day, signaling investor optimism tied to potential American action.
The text argues that while the United States can help stabilize European financial conditions, it cannot be expected to pay the debts of European nations. It frames the aid as a stabilizing measure rather than a debt payer.
The fragment references Kirby McRill praising walking, mentions a man capable of fifty nine miles per day, and identifies the new Polish president as Wojciechowski. It suggests unrest in Poland has affected even the alphabet.
A garbled Christmas themed list delivers quips on shopping, New Year resolutions, gifts like high chairs, and social quirks. The text wanders through jokes about cigarettes, hiding presents, winter sports, and a joking take on Turkey and foreigners, ending with the jab about the janitor and Christmas not ending.
Book review of Frank G Carpenter's The Holy Land and Syria from Doubleday Page. The author, a veteran foreign correspondent, presents on the spot insights into Beersheba, Dan, Damascus, Lebanon, Baalbek, Beirut, Smyrna and Ephesus, answering readers questions about pyramids, ostriches, prayers, mines, and local life.
Leavenworth December 20 J P McMullen of Burlington is the new grand master of the Kansas State Grange Association elected at the annual election of officers held in connection with the state gathering here He succeeds B Needham of Lane Other officers elected include overseer Caldwell Davis Bronson lecturer C C Cogswell Kingman steward William Cook Leavenworth county assistant steward KF E Adams chaplain Mrs L B Allen Gridley treasurer B Haskins Olathe secretary A F Wedd Lenexa gatekeeper Ray Nicholson Moline lady assistant steward Mrs John York Shawnee county member executive committee C C Romig Independence and others.
King Albert was presented with costly gifts from Ras Taffari including a gold mounted harness encrusted with gems and shields and sabres. One shield formerly belonged to Emperor Menelik and was used at the Battle of Adowa. Similar gifts were sent previously to Russia's Emperor Nicholas upon Abyssinian independence. The article also notes Chinese household baskets are durable and water-tight, reflecting skilled craftsmanship from willow trees widely grown in China.
A historical note praises Chinese confectioners for their skill in fruit filling. They can empty an orange of pulp and replace it with jelly without leaving any rind marks. The article highlights their celebrated techniques and secrecy surrounding the craft.
An advertisement notes that the Laundry-ette method saves 50 percent of human labor. It cites Olson Bros at 934 Mass and Parker pens from Barber's Drug Store as part of the promotion.
Today marks the last day of Autumn with Forefathers Day commemorations for the Pilgrims. Ohio Senate Republicans hold a Columbus caucus to prepare for the upcoming state legislature session while the American Radio Exposition opens in New York City for a week showcasing wireless wonders to the public.
The Duke of Abercorn, appointed Governor of Northern Ireland by King George, hails from the Hamiltons, a historic line dating back to Walter FitzGilbert around 1294. The Baronscourt residence in County Tyrone stands as a renowned palace, while the piece notes coronation roots and related topics.
Belleview notes Sunday gatherings and visits across Eudora, Lawrence, Olathe, and Vinland towns. Families shared meals, attended church events, and heard a Kansas City radio lecture. Local obituaries recalled Grandma Allen and a Christmas program planned at Union Chapel.
Pupi ls of Bismarck school will host a pie supper and program Friday evening December 22. Ladies are asked to bring pies and the public is welcome.
It is estimated that mankind at large consumes in the neighborhood of twenty million tons of meat a year. This figure underscores growing dietary demand and agricultural production pressures across major regions and markets.
Ellinwood Kansas residents plan a major facelift in 1923 with about fifty blocks paved and many new homes under construction. More paving and large downtown structures are planned, as the city seeks a markedly newer appearance than the old Elminwoods.
London Dec. 20 The world's largest floating dock is now being constructed in Scotland for an English railway company and will serve major maritime needs. The project signals a significant expansion in British dock facilities and reflects growing industrial capacity in the region.
A dock in Southampton harbor is described as being entirely constructed from reinforced concrete and cost about 5 million dollars. The structure is planned for time for use in the spring season.
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