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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1923
Page
4
A fragment from a 1910s regional column blends biblical verse with political conjecture. It mentions Senator Owen of Oklahoma on Kaiser Wilhelm II, Mexico’s fighting context, a 2,500-name alleged bootlegger list in Washington, and J. E. House’s jail over a speech, reflecting West Kansas perspectives and era hesitations.
The Topeka Capital highlights fire dangers ahead of Christmas and notes optimism for 1924 driven by holiday trade. It cites Fred Voiland warning that national budget foes tax payers, urging restraint on appropriations while observers recall past log-rolling.
The column discusses wrecked cars and road dangers, Herrin Illinois liquor and land disorder, Japan's stance on California land laws, earthquake relief funds from the U S, a lieutenant’s stock profits, an upcoming army scandal, Professor Ise’s critique of General Dawes and Europe, and a reflection on economists' war predictions prior to 1914.
The Rev. S Baring-Gould is critically ill at his rural England home. A noted writer, he has produced more than one hundred books over seventy years and authored the hymn Onward Christian Soldiers. If he survives another month, he will reach his ninetieth birthday.
A quirky column blends humor about kingship shifts and Russia US trade ideas with social witticisms on Mexicans politics and holiday cheer. It notes a January 14 hearing for Clyde R. Farris of Topeka on speeding charges and Savannah Georgia’s claim as a major Atlantic coast fish and oyster distribution point.
In Tulsa on December 27 visitors inspecting local oil fields encounter a convenient setup near the Tulsa Country Club. The site offers two flowing wells, five pumping, and a couple of gas wells, with hosts arranging a pleasant inspection environment for guests.
An ambitious Tulsa project outlined a gravity water line from hills to a city low spot, lifting ten million gallons daily via one booster and delivering twenty five million gallons citywide. A $7 million park of 2,000 acres near the reservoir site, with creeks and lakes, will host picnics and boats as bonds fund the plan.
Delta Kappa Epsilon opens its annual general convention in Montreal the first time in Canada. The American Association for the Advancement of Science begins its 75th annual meeting in Cincinnati. Pre convention headquarters for the Coolidge campaign are opened in Chicago with William M Butler of Massachusetts in charge.
Vienna reports a promising financial regeneration for Austria under League of Nations supervision. An international loan secured by customs receipts and the tobacco monopoly boosted October income to 276 billion paper crowns, above the monthly average of 87 billion crowns, suggesting triply covered loan issuance if sustained.
Prof Frank W Blackmar head of Kansas University sociology outlines the Kansas Court of Industrial Relations before the American Sociological Society. He frames the court as a social phenomenon and discusses how state action can regulate disputes among individuals and organized groups. He notes impulsive legislation and imperfect law yet praises justice principles guiding the court’s aims.
Frederik Moller, who modernized Danish egg quality and tracing, died after months of illness. Beginning as a teacher, he launched a 1890 campaign organizing egg circles with producer numbers to trace eggs from farm to consumer, enforcing penalties for faults and promoting cooperative exports.
The Bat at Bowersock Theatre delivered suspense and humor as Lizzie the maid Alma Chester and John Milton the Bat carried a tight performance. Critics note strong cast, eerie mystery, and audience tension though attendance was light post holiday.
Transfers show J. W. Miller to Irwin Hulce for Lot 90 Elk 24 West Lawrence Kansas 1400 dollars. Central Motor Corp to Orville Powell 450 dollars Lot 39 Add 10 North Lawrence Kansas. George M Snyder to Elya L Gillham one dollar and other considerations Lot 70 Ohio St Lawrence Kansas. Mathila M Pendelton to Laura L Pendelton one dollar and other considerations Lot 122 124 Tenn St Lawrence Kansas. A new fishing bank 200 by 90 miles off Labrador coast. Florida fishing industry revenue 28 563 000 over two years.
A letter discusses an American Institute of Economics report on German reparations, arguing its findings about Versailles payments and inflation challenge the idea that French policy alone caused Germany's suffering. It critiques Dawes reports and notes French influence on commissions while praising unbiased economists.
Detroit in December reports a housewife lured by a storefront doll salesman to invite him inside. The blue eyed decoys were used to trap bootleggers, culminating in the woman's arrest for moonshine disposal and the salesman identified as Patrolman Arthur Koch. The dolls formed part of a long series of stings led by Michigan Attorney General Andrew B. Dougherty.
San Francisco December 26 The Alaskan Siberian Navigation Company announces 180 tourists will sail January 15 aboard the steamship Buford for a 60 day cruise to the South Sea Islands. Guests will live in luxury and some may explore Polynesian rivers and remote tropical nooks, with the voyage described as an experimental, potentially annual, venture.
Transit to Kansas City includes Mrs. R W Phillips Mrs Mattie Kahn and Ed Coker as Eleanor Bell Memorial Hospital moves toward management shift by Kansas City Kan. The Linwood De Soto HS basketball double header ends with girls 21 to 20 in favor of De Soto and John Wulf refereeing the boys game. Transfers and visits noted include Dr Curran belleve, Mrs Laura Dean, Elmer Hunter and Roy Taylor with scouts hoping for good weather for a postponed hike.
The Greensburg area reports holiday visits with Mrs Etta Haltmeyer and local residents. Students and teachers enjoyed Christmas programs and letters, Hi Y discussions at Lawrence, and a community Christmas program at the high school auditorium. Several residents traveled to Kansas City and Lawrence for shopping and hospital updates.
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