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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1923
Page
3
The notice states second class matter at the Lawrence post office and offers a reprint service if the Journal World is not received by 7 77 p m. It also mentions a holiday recess in Congress and reflects on seasonal customs and calls for following the law as taught in Matthew.
The article explains peak loads in daily life with a focus on the telephone business. It notes several daily peaks when many seek to talk, making the telephone an essential business factor. It observes how such surges leave other periods idle and tiring for workers.
A report estimates To- Teka near 58 thousand jubstants, conflicting with officials’ count of 48 thousand. The discrepancy suggests hidden residents and challenges in census accuracy across the capital city.
A fragmented clipping notes a confession by a reader named Kelley about modern life and culture. It touches on the pull of radio, movies, and the automobile as competing diversions and hints at literature yielding to these pressures.
The Port Scott Tribune editor writes on belief stressing that one’s faith chiefly affects the believer rather than others. He argues Christ’s birth is a factual issue, not swayed by opinion, and that what a person believes shapes their own destiny and the lives they influence.
The article notes that prominent men avoid discussing intimate matters but reveals archaeologists have unearthed records of an Egyptian divorce granted in 283 B.C. The finding suggests long history of public interest in marital separations across eras.
The Leviathan ran aground on a mud bank during a foggy trip, causing authorities to launch a tight investigation into the incident. No injuries reported, but officials say the event warrants thorough examination of navigation procedures.
Dr John Al Finley, elected president of the National Child Welfare Association, has had a long career after Knox College class of 1887. He held roles at The State Charities Aid Association, served seven years at Inex College, taught at Princeton, wrote a Cleveland biography, led the College of the City of New York, and was Commissioner of Education for New York before becoming associate editor of a New York newspaper. He is also noted as a sports and walking enthusiast and a polished after-dinner speaker.
A collage of quirky notes and jokes from around the world including Los Angeles banking oddities Paris news and Berlin monkeys. The items mix humor crime and politics with holiday timing and a hint of Eur opean politics.
Letter from S D Alford of Manhattan Kansas protesting omission of Col O E Leonard from guests listed for the First Thanksgiving in Lawrence pageant He notes Lawrence was founded by young people not old and recalls editor Gates and memories of the era.
A broken hearted mother from Youngstown Ohio appeals to Gov. Davis to help locate her 19 year old son Lewis Nolen-Byers who vanished after last June while visiting Kansas. He was employed in Mackins City and Great Bend and last wrote home in October. He is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall with brown hair and brown eyes.
At Trinity Episcopal Church an 11 o clock service features a vest ed choir procession and recessional with lighted candles. Soloists include Elizabeth Cain Gladys Apple Lorane Carder Martin Hall Robert Moody Helen Pendleton and more. Musical numbers span Schubert Gruber Mendelssohn and Gregorian pieces with violin and vocal solos and choral works.
Christmas notes report heavy mail flow to the post office as winter donations pour in. A grocer fined for exposed goods pays the fine and donates to the Christmas fund. Girl Scouts raise about 20 dollars toward the municipal celebration and churches contribute canned goods and toys to meet needs.
A festive note describes Santa arriving with his reindeer pulled sleigh to town today. His large strong helper will haul presents stored up north if the sleigh cannot carry them all. Children are urged to greet him kindly as he appears in town, a jolly and plump figure in crisp morning light.
John A. Hanger transfers Lot 2 Mosford Subdivision Babcock Add to Matilda Hanger with other considerations. Chas W Hyre to E Drennon and heirs. John W Lawson to Dick Williams starts 397 ft north of SW corner 31-12-20 then west to Adams Street. The Home Investment Co to Ida Greenlees 40 ft of Lot 22 Lane’s First Add. W C Ellis to J R Bechtel Nig Park Lot 20. Lawrence real estate transfers listed with nominal sums.
Dr. Frank Strong, former chancellor, warned at a Presbyterian church meeting that a future war could devastate freedom of speech and press and threaten Christianity. He criticized conscientious objectors of World War I and urged religious leaders to prevent a recurrence, linking faith to national allegiance and moral life.
Secretary of State Frank J. Ryan says he will ask the attorney general to define who counts as a state officer under the law. He notes ambiguity includes whether appointees and commission members, down to dairy and barber boards, are included. Distribution of the revised statutes edition is set for December 27.
Poetic Christmas ode extols the season from childhood to elder, linking cheerful hymns and familial warmth. The verse speaks of a golden chord of cheer uniting people from east to west and across generations, celebrating a bright, communal Christmastide.
The fiftieth anniversary of philanthropist Johns Hopkins death will be commemorated by the university and hospital he founded in Baltimore. Mrs Coal age, wife of the President, urges revival of Christmas Eve carols on the White House grounds tonight. New Zealand and Canada reciprocal treaty talks may advance after Premier Massey arrives in Quebec en route to Ottawa.
The board of directors will meet at 12 30 Friday noon at the Chamber of Commerce for a dinner meeting to discuss the organization finances.
Howard W. Hamilton, restaurateur, is named the city's handsomest man after a recent contest judged by civic clubs. The event drew attention from several organizations as they joined in the hunt for the city's most attractive figure.
Dr. Fred M. Bailey to fill pulpit at First Methodist Baldwin next Sunday. A Christmas pageant titled The Coming of Christmas by about fifty Sunday school members follows the morning service. White Christmas offering supports Japanese Relief Work Bethany hospital and Baldwin’s needy.
Kaw Valley Creamery offers Christmas morning ice cream orders with home delivery. Special orders include Santa Claus and Xmas Bell molds and Eskimio pie. Call 320 at 6th and Miss Gandy for holiday boxes buns.
Residents shared a weekend picnic at Mr and Mrs E Reeves home in Midland with many families visiting. Mrs Hagaman visited from Basehor while Mrs Le Grande conducted meetings, and school programs drew large turnouts despite rain. Obituaries, lectures, club events, and Christmas party details at the Pleasant Hour Club reflect neighborhood life and upcoming annual meetings.
Mr and Mrs Jake Washington plan to travel to Kansas City tomorrow to spend Christmas with their son Nanny Jordan and daughter Charles Jordan.
Fuller Brushes advertisement promises easier housework with demonstrations. The terse copy mentions a phone number 225 and a contact for a representative, suggesting doorstep sales or local demonstration events. The fragment indicates a sales pitch rather than a news event.
The sermon centers on infancy and age as promise and fulfillment in the Nativity. Reverend Backus discusses Simeon’s blessing of Jesus, the infant as a prophet, and the seer waiting for the Messiah. He ties birth and anointed birth to Earth’s redemption and hope for light through Christ. The Sunday school Christmas party is set for Friday at 4 p.m. and church night supper on January 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Yesterday at First Christian Church was a day of meditations and a Christmas program by the Church School. White Gifts totaling about 40 dollars were sent to ministerial relief and the orphans home. Six joined the church, with Judge Smart delivering the men’s class address. Midweek service and several meetings are planned for January with an annual supper and officer elections in December.
The First Presbyterian Church Sunday School presented the pageant White Gifts for the King on Sunday evening under Mrs. Russell Knappen with Sunday School officers and teachers. The offering supported Japanese Missions in Japan. The Missionary Society meets Friday afternoon at the church. Boy Scout Troop 9 plans a Thursday hike to complete outdoor tests, meeting at Hanna's at 8:30. Rev. E A Bleck preached on unbelief in Christianity from John 3 16 stressing God loved the world inclusively.
Plymouth Congregational Church schedules Congregational Day with morning address by Mr Busden on The Contribution of Congregationalism to Christianity and an evening talk The Task of Congregationalism. The Woman's Missionary Society meets Friday at 3 pm with Mrs D H Spencer 1014 Mississippi Street. all ladies invited to attend the year’s final adjourned session.
The Women’s Society of First Baptist Church will hold its final meeting of the year at Mrs A S Olin’s home on 1655 Mississippi Street. There is no Wednesday church supper. Mission Study does not meet, but a prayer service at 7 30 and Bible class at 8 proceed. Next Sunday Judge C A Smart speaks to a combined Sunday school group at 9 45 on The Constitution the Bible and the Public Schools. The annual church meeting for reports and officer election is New Year’s Day with a noon basket dinner.
The church schedules The Nativity mystery play at eight with no offering and a midnight service at eleven followed by Holy Communion after twelve. Special music by a choir with soloists Miss Apple Miss Carder Mr Ball and Mr Moody. Elizabeth Cain assists on violin. An 8 o'clock Christmas morning service offers an early communion. Friday Holy Innocents observes Holy Communion all day. The Women's Auxiliary meets with Miss Skilton at 1 318 ba.at, and Litany at 4:30 followed by a Children Festival at 7:30. All Lund school children and friends are asked to attend the parish house at 7:30.
The Sunday school presented The Shepherds Vision at twilight with white decorations and candles. Reuter Pipe Organ Company and Vic Olso provided the setting and lighting. Generous gifts for Tabitha Home followed the annual custom. A Christmas morning service at 6 45 with Silent Night and a brief talk on The First Christmas Gift invites all friends.
Canadian magistrate hold in St Louis reports Major Jackson of the 90th Foot Regiment of Canada was arrested on a charge of embezzling 3415 dollars. Winnipeg dispatches claim he used an alias to disguise his identity and that officials may drop the charge.
The court house offices will be closed for the entire day tomorrow as county officers plan to spend the holiday.
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