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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1923
Page
4
A Kansas legislative dispute over the industrial coal law dominates discussions as lawmakers push to enact new measures. Supporters say the statute stabilizes energy policy while opponents warn of hidden costs. The debate reflects broader tensions over regulation and economic impact in the state capital.
The Lawrence community is urged to donate worn warm clothing for thousands of refugees fleeing massacres in the Near East. Relief workers warn the overwhelmed areas cannot absorb 3 500 starving and freezing people, and local citizens are asked to help. Alex Howard faces a supreme court commitment and a possible parole fine amid evolving state law matters.
A Life study notes national Prohibition politics as Washington faces enforcement clashes. Maryland still seizures drew dozens of defenders and marked a shift in public stance. Senator Curtis warned against leniency toward bootleggers in the capitol, while President Harding pushed for tougher enforcement amid political tension.
Amid talks at Lausanne, the Turks press to evacuate Smyrna harbor while Allies weigh resistance. American destroyers helped refugee escapees. In Lawrence, a heated hotel campaign tests town spirit, with political papers and figures like Col Jeltz shaping the local election discourse. a Scotsman known as Sir Evie rises in British-Indian tramway and war service circles.
A garbled Lawrence column item mentions a Illinois minister who reportedly wed 3001 couples, radio chatter about Alaska and Cuba, a New York zoo skin story, France Ruhr quotables, a U S census claim of 63 424 000, and diverse quirky notes from weddings to sailors near Sandy Hook and boxing talks.
Poem recalling Grandma Badsky seated in the cane bottom chair near the kitchen, resting weary limbs as family milled about. Verses mention the old arm chair, apple tree shade, and meals for the boys when they were young.
Today launches a national Boy Scouts anniversary week while the Lee Highway Association holds its Little Rock convention. Dartmouth College hosts its winter sports carnival. New Orleans begins its Mardi Gras festivities. A Missouri coal car in transit lists price at eight dollars per ton from Griffin Coal Co.
Guidance explains when board and lodging provided by employers is not counted as income for the employee such as for fighters loggers and cannery workers. It notes seamen hospital staff housing rules, minister housing exemptions, and items exempt from income tax like life insurance proceeds gifts and certain government bonds and pensions.
Dr and Mrs Charles S Shumway and two children visited Strong City to see newborn Edward Kinzer the fifth child in the Kinzer home. Mrs Beeks and Mrs Welfley plan winter in Topeka. Rev William M Rogan and Mrs Rogan left Baldwin after evangelistic meetings in Medford for Wisconsin. Grace Huey fell ill with a severe sore throat. physician and antitoxin were administered.
Activities in Baldwin area clubs and homes include Mrs S T Hughes visiting Rev Everett Hughes in Fopeka, theater goers from Chanute and Lawrence, Dr Osman Markham on business trip, lectures by Dr Fleming, Epworth League dinner, and a Valentine party at the Domestic Science rooms. Notable guests included Miss Florence Bennett, Mrs Alligayle Quayle, and Prof Willard Garrett amid community charity efforts and a short Aunt Margaret play.
The Bible class taught by Mrs Elizabeth Riley visited Mrs Addie Beil Monday afternoon and held a pleasant farewell party with refreshments. Mrs W M Runyan attended Tri Delta lunch with daughter Esther senior at Baker. Rev W M Runyan and Dr Omer K Ebright joined luncheon at Delta Tau Delta house.
A large delegation representing Lawrence will attend the Older Boys conference in Topeka Friday through Sunday. Sessions will be held at Central Park Christian church and Washburn college. Hi Y club members include Donald Lewis Sidney Emmett Ralph Shearer Manley Hood and Frank Strong. Pro moters club representatives were listed.
An old style advertisement urges mothers to give California Fig Syrup to cleanse the liver and bowels of sick children. It promises quick relief and a return to playfulness, claiming millions keep the product on hand and that druggists offer genuine bottles with age guidelines.
A delayed report notes Lawrence High School will host a notable gathering with Governor Jonathan M. Davis among prominent speakers. The event plans to include Haskell participation and features a high profile slate of delegates.
Jenny Lind lampson versity coal company listed with contact phone 222.
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