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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1923
Page
4
Kansas City area readers receive a sprawling clippings page noting legislative moves, political analysis, international tension over Lithuania, potato crop notes, and local opinions. Mentions Range from a proposed calendar revision to alleged graft and immigrant issues, with references to leaders and press figures.
A jumble of anecdotes and remarks covers topics from political moves to court opinions to daily curiosities. It cites Ultraf facilitator on coal issues, a asylum health plea by Harry Phaw, a bandit catch in MM, ancient Egypt rings, cotton dresses returning, clerk critiques, Maine Supreme Court on jaywalking, a doctor on chains, and odd street incidents including a hat sighting in New York and a long steak joke. Shadows and comparisons between London and America close the column.
The article explains that the 1921 revenue act allows a reasonable allowance for exhaustion wear and tear of property used in business and for obsolescence. It clarifies what qualifies for depreciation including capital assets, but excludes personal residences furnishings and vehicles used for pleasure. It notes depreciation does not apply to inventories land or personal items.
Chicago reports Rotary International begins a world wide citizenship message campaign for the eighteenth anniversary of the first Rotary Club. Presidents Harding and other leaders urge responsible voting and law obedience, with Rotary clubs in 26 countries promoting service and ethical practice. The first Rotary Club started in Chicago on February 23, 1906, now about 1,826 clubs with 900,000 members.
In Topeka, prominent Kansas figures press Denton for comptroller of the currency as part of a push at Washington. Harding is urged to briefly visit Kansas during a possible vacation trip, with Topeka or Hutchinson or Salina as stop options. Legislature also passes a jury bill defining non compel jurors and notes memorial hall dedication debate in Salina.
Lawmakers debate age and language qualifications for jurors and potential conventions to nominate court members. A $60 million state road bond bill by Representative Miller faces committee timing, with plan to repay via automobile license fees and a sinking fund. The Fisher bill to reconsolidate public utilities and industrial court stalls after partisan gridlock, with hearings and possible further action ahead of week end.
Dr. Ernest DeWitt Burton of Burton Ohio will assume the presidency of the University of Chicago succeeding Dr. Harry Pratt Judson. He has led the department of New Testament literature and interpretation for over thirty years and is recognized internationally. Burton studied at Denison Rochester Theological Seminary and German universities before teaching in public schools and later at Rochester and Newton seminaries.
The Jane Star group presents a comedy drama Farmer Haskins at Morlot School House Friday evening February 23. The notice lists coal related ads and local business references alongside contact details.
Insurance firms tighten underwriting fearing moral hazard amid bootlegger boom. Officials report wealthy bootleggers seek policies from 50000 to 100000 or more, yet many are rejected after scrutiny of source of funds and status. Physicians and investigators cite risk with no visible means and demand high moral standards before approving coverage.
The county agent led farm demonstrations on flock culling fertilization and pruning with attendee counts of 60, 28, and four. plans for dairy testing, land demonstrations, and a Livestock Improvement program were urged. The upcoming hog sale at the fair grounds features double cholera vaccines, Prof G Elling of Manhattan attending, and notes on worm studies. The Sibley Farmers Union meets Friday with lime-use discussion.
Re Be Prateh teams with Hager Clark & Company to offer Macharny line of suitings to merchant tailors. The Australian wool fabrics are enhanced with European dyes, promising superior appearance and workmanship.
Lawrence fire department responded to thirty four fire alarms in the first eighteen days of the month, signaling a spike in early month incidents and stressing city crews.
The department warns shingles have become extremely dry after a long moisture deficit. Fire danger has risen due to the extended dry period and lack of moisture.
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