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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1923
Page
4
A mixed United States and world column outlines political debates, Senate filibusters, German reparations, and Italian municipal elections. The piece references Governor Davis and Topeka politics, French negotiations, American investors in German marks, and a novel flying machine test height with regional notices and advertisement blurbs interspersed.
Editorial notes how state bank guaranty plans promise depositor protection but face strong opposition in Nebraska and Kansas. It cites failures, shifts liability to solvent banks, and hints at a move toward bank nationalization if conditions worsen, with references to Fort Scott and Omaha discussions.
The piece mixes quotes and whimsy about returned Rhine soldiers and their children, spring dresses, dances, and war weariness. It mocks consumer bravado, jokes about navy strength, and domestic anecdotes, ending with a riddle about time and propriety.
Colonel Walter A Bethel is selected to succeed Major General Enoch H Crowder as judge advocate general of the United States Army His long career includes West Point from Ohio graduation in time for the Spanish American War Service as judge advocate in Alaska Luzon California and at the U S Military Academy He was judge advocate general of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I earning the Distinguished Service Medal and France’s Legion of Honor.
The article notes the 1st anniversary of George Washington's birth with references to February 22 as the calendar reform date, recalls Sacramento’s centennial railroad ground-breaking ceremony, and mentions Sir Fred Kenyon addressing the American Academy of Arts and Letters in New York. It also reports reburial of unknown Washington soldiers in Trickahoe, New York, and a gathering of Masonic dignitaries in Alexandria, Virginia for the George Washington National Masonic Memorial Association meeting.
The text outlines which deductions are allowed for gross income during the tax year. It notes deductibility of interest on personal loans and taxes on a dwelling, plus business debt interest and business property taxes, while disallowing federal income tax, local benefit assessments, and certain pre 1917 obligations. It also explains that personal indebtedness like real estate loans may be deducted, including mortgage interest when the taxpayer owns the real estate, even if not directly liable on the note.
In Kansas City on Lincoln's birthday a ten year memorial plan opens to raise $50,000 for a Washington statue to be erected in 1923. The Patriots and Pioneers Foundation sponsors the yearly monument effort with letters sent to local firms and window placards urging public support.
Mrs R H Nelson of Joplin visited Baldwin week for daughter Opal Nelson illness. Kenneth Wilson returned from Montana. Miss Lilley attended a YWCA conference in Emporia. Local girls attended a basketball game in Wellsville. Rep Charles E Beeks attended Baldwin high school board meeting from Topeka. Leisure Hour Club hosted at Mrs Thomas L Harris home with Mercy hospital needlework and Battle Creek luncheon. Guests included Mrs Newton W Roberts and Mrs Allie Gayle Quayle. Baker University summer school to be led by Dr William Balch. sessions start June 7. Baker quartette performed for Sweeney Autseschoal. Baker basketball team to play three games at Newton, Lindsborg, and Salina. Student Volunteer Band secretaries spoke at chapel. Alpha Chi Omega alumnae dinner honored Mrs Newton W Roberts. Baker relay team set Kansas conference record. Birth announced for son to Mr and Mrs Mae Akey in Pittsburgh. Professors Williams and Cragoe judged at Lawrence Kansas City high school debate. Audrey Ballou and Mary Ballou visited Tri Delta house. Baker University alumni banquet concluded with remarks.
In Kansas City, M. R. Linds trott was elected president for the year. President Walhice B. Blem ling attended and received hearty ovation as the organization pledged support for Dr. Fleming in the coming campaign. Deetor Elmer Monahan, former biology department assistant, gave a memorial tribute to Dr. G. S. Parmenter.
John Riling is in Washington on a ten day business trip. Leo Smith has returned from a visit in Miami Florida leaving Mrs Smith and the children with his parents. Welt. Stafford a student at the I University left today for his home in Bronson due to illness in his family. Mrs P J Nelson of Denver Colorado is visiting her mother Mrs Cy Riling. E Seidel visited Kansas City today. Mr and Mrs W R Stiner went to Topeka today to attend the Democratic reception and banquet. Mr and Mrs J S Staver drove to Topeka to attend the reception and banquet. Mr and Mrs Elis T Johnston motored to Topeka this morning to be guests with Grace Pearson, Ernest Ince and Miss Lindell. Miss Marie Leghorn of Seattle national registrar of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority is in quest of the local chapter for several days. Mrs WT Quinlin and Mrs F W Gaunt attended the Jeffersonian club reception at the governor’s mansion in Topeka.
A noted and wealthy man credits his wife for all his success saying she has been his inspiration and best partner. The ad extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a health aid for women, claiming it helps relieve fatigue backache headaches nervousness and the blues. Shimmons Bros Plumbers and electricians offer contact info.
A short advisory notes a cold dissolves in hours with Pape's Cold Compound. It promises headache relief, no feverishness, and no discomfort, sold by local druggists for a few cents to relieve cold symptoms promptly.
Tokyo reports 1922 foreign trade shows improvement with exports reaching 1,478,200,000 yen and imports 1,745,730,000 yen up from the prior year. The surplus in the second half stems from strong silk demand, while overall trade hints at global depression. Government to dispatch commercial commissioners abroad and form committees to study industrial prospects.
Mrs Lula Sutton of 714 North Sixth street died early this morning funeral announcements will be made later. Also a brief local ad column notes hardware and farm equipment listings and a Pocahontas track update with a hotline number.
A 35 cent bottle of Danderine promises to transform dull hair. By applying to damp strands, hair becomes soft, glossy, and full of life, removing dust and excess oil. The tonic claims to refresh the scalp, curb dandruff and hair loss, and promote longer, thicker, stronger, and more beautiful hair.
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