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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
4
The Non-Partisan League faces setbacks as North Dakota ends compulsory public fund deposits in the Bank of North Dakota. Construction on state industries including elevators mills and housing has halted, undermining the movement's hoped reforms. writers wonder if benefits will ever materialize.
A fire marshal warns during the Christmas season about the dangers of lighted Christmas trees and curtains near candles. He cautions against placing lit candles in windows, noting the common use of curtains and the high fire risk. The piece contrasts childlike Christmas wonder with fire safety scrutiny and humorously labels the fire marshal a “joy-killer.”
A faded paragraph notes Lawrence stores stay open late for last minute Christmas shopping. Maternity shops and dry goods stores close earlier, while millinery shops stay open Friday night to accommodate buyers rushing gifts for women. One relief worker cites low spirits in Poland amid broad regional hardship.
The statement notes that refugee nations face perilous margins, not the laughter of children. It argues that the Near East and Hoover relief campaigns are designed to insure life for children now with the hope they may later share in life’s joys.
The allied investigators favor a lump sum war indemnity to compel Germany to pay. The Brussels reparations council backs fixing a definite amount despite French opposition. The move risks leaving Belgium and France uncompensated for German destruction while aiding Germany’s postwar recovery. The Italian Fiume crisis accelerates end of D Annunzio’s revolt. A Topeka resident urges withdrawing troops from Germany as a humane act, with questions about Rhine deployments.
The December 8 1870 issue notes a thermometer below zero for the first time this year at 7 am. J B McMillan reports two horses stolen from his stable, one belonging to Mrs McMillan valued as a prime family horse and previously offered for 400 dollars. The other horse is valued around 123 dollars.
Twenty five years ago Lawrence notes report upgrades to Frazier Hall on the third floor adjoining the Eldridge house with water closets new floors and modern conveniences. The Athens Fraternal Aid Association will christen the hall at their New Year’s Eve masquerade ball. Also dated items include travel news from Mr and Mrs F W Jaedicke and obituaries for Frank Menet and August Bromelsick with family survivors listed.
Arturo Alessandri is to be inaugurated as Chile's president today. Edwin Meredith begins his 45th year as U S Agriculture Secretary. The U S Congress adjourns today for a Christmas recess. Oscar Straus celebrates his 70th birthday. Taft is invited to confer with Harding at the president-elect's home. The Mormon church observes Theoph Smith's birth anniversary. Bishop Donahue marks his 35th priesthood anniversary. Dr Gustav Ader turns seventy-five.
A compact list notes events and births across centuries. 1652 John Cotton dies, 1732 Richard Arkwright born, 1783 Washington resigns, 1789 L Espee dies, 1816 Bible Societies banned in Hungary, 1845 anti-corn law rally in Manchester, 1876 Turkey adopts new constitution, 1904 Hay note releases hinting at a second Hague conference.
List of notable birthdays. Edwin T Meredith born Avoca Iowa 44 years ago today. Giacomo Puccini born Luca Italy 62 years ago today. John H Worst born Ashland County Ohio 70 years ago today. James B Aswell born Jackson Parish Louisiana 51 years ago today. Connie Mack born East Brookfield Massachusetts 58 years ago today.
One year ago today Admiral Sims wrote to Secretary Daniels refusing a medal and harshly criticized rewards afterward. The ad copy lists gift ideas from Stationery Gardeners to Rankin's Drug Store and Brinkman's fruitcakes, Parker fountain pens, Kaw Valley Creamery hours, and Christmas candy at Von's.
Boston, Dec 23 The homespun suit made for Vice President elect Coolidge is to be matched by a suit for President elect Harding. The fabric is woven on a 165 year old loom by Mrs Laura A Jackson of Boston using wool clipped from native sheep in Bethel Vermont. The wool was processed through all steps to convert it into cloth. The finished fabric will be of a heavier, subdued color.
Frontier saloons in the west are donated and purchased by Methodist ministers to be rebuilt into churches and parsonages. District superintendents reported to the Boards of Home Missions and Church Extension of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Over twenty churches and parsonages have been built from old saloons in Western Wisconsin. Fifteen parsonages were equipped with oak furniture from a Medford hotel.
A Monday gathering at Mrs Hale's featured the latest installment of The Greatest Love Story with discussions on postwar duties and the role of community groups. Talks by Rev Sorey and G A R commander Criss emphasized moral character, education, and civic duty, with plans for united parent teacher and ministerial efforts. Doughnuts coffee and chocolates conclude the Christmas supper at Rankin's and Brinkman's.
Abilene Kans Dec 3 wide range of topics covered in the Kansas Grange forty ninth annual session including enforcement of anti cigarette law, immigration, highway construction, farm market protections, and tax reforms. Delegates urge strict economy in government, oppose public official salary raises and state bonding, and support rail rate tied to service cost. They call for road safety measures, road supervision by county commissioners, and limits on war time contracts.
C S Ritter state representative elect told Current Topic Club in Jola Kansas that county supervision of highway construction within the county will be favored under the state aid roads amendment adopted at the last election. He said the legislature next session will set operative methods and place responsibility with the board of county commissioners rather than the state highway department. Topeka F A U Oyster supper and Christmas treat held by Shawnee Lodge No. 12 at Redman hall for lodge families. Philadelphia railroads returning to prewar service with heating instructions issued by the Pennsylvania. Episcopal Scouts register with Chaplain Edwards tonight or Friday.
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