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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1924
Page
4
A dense wrap of early 1920s editorial chatter covers tax reduction debates in Congress and the impact on local levies, with notes on Harding's themes and municipal duties. It notes Venizelos' return to Athens and Greek tensions, plus Ladd’s Coolidge endorsement, Bok award debates, and public quarrels over peace plans.
Editorial notes Tommy McGraw, a Union soldier, who held the colors at Gettysburg and spurred a turnaround, as buried in a little La Crosse area cemetery, Kansas. Grant commended him. Congress awarded a Medal of Honor. He later homesteaded in Rush County, Kansas.
Washington January 9 Chairman Little of the Revision of Laws committee moved a landmark bill to establish a comprehensive code. The measure, intended as a successor to the 1874 revised statutes, was pushed through committee, placed first on the house calendar, and approved by a unanimous roll call for passage.
The excerpt surveys 1923 conditions from railroads, oil, lumber, cigars, and furniture. It notes a short prune crop, rising locomotive demand, rising cigarette use, high crude oil and movie production, numerous bank failures, a robust fruit year, and strong furniture sales. It also mentions a Mary Carroll, friend of Susan B. Anthony, who died recently.
Berlin bankers face constant customer demands as banks print and distribute Reichsbank currency. Massive underground storage, sealed bags, and daily consignments reveal a chaotic money supply race against falling exchange rates. President Coolidge also referenced in a brief note.
President Calvin Coolidge acknowledges receipt of a telegram from the New England Society of Lawrence Kansas at its December annual meeting. Mrs Anna Dyke Learnard received a letter from the President expressing thanks for their message and for the bond of New England ancestry. The letter stresses warm regards from the Coolidges.
Territorial Senator M D Snodgrass urges Congress to authorize a 500000 annual intake of food stuffs hay grain and mill feed for Alaska rail belt farmers. He cites Harding era aims for local industry and notes scarce livestock hindering beef pork and poultry production while Interior Secretary Work backs long term herd loans and Agriculture Secretary Wallace is expected to back a comprehensive Alaska agricultural plan.
A roster of prominent Kansas educators will speak at the Franklin County Teachers Association annual meeting in Ottawa on Saturday January 12. Highlights include Dean F W Blackmar Prof P O Brien from the University of Kansas Prof J A G Shirk from Pittsburg State Teachers College Prof E R Bennett and Miss Achsah May Harris from Emporia State Teachers College and Supt A F Senter of the U schools.
A witty contrast essay compares New York with Lafayette and other Midwestern towns, noting quirks in locals, fashion, and perceptions of visitors. It mixes city stereotypes with reflections on urban life, fame, and social manners, while segueing into Kansas Farmers' Union reports and upcoming events. The piece also highlights livestock trade figures, union leadership, and marketing efforts, ending with notices of local meetings and a funeral attendance request.
The Kansas Farmers' Union plans a state meeting in Emporia January 15 to 18 focusing on two major initiatives. Officials will discuss the Farmers' Union State Bank in Kansas City and a 44,000,000 bushel wheat pool.
Golden Eagle club held its annual supper and Christmas tree at Daniel Baker’s Elm Street home on Saturday December 29. Also notes of social events in early January include Mrs Arthur hosting a class gathering with games and songs, and a large death notice for Myrtle DeShaser of Los Angeles survived by husband and two daughters. A church meeting, local travel, and a civic program unfold with multiple community members named and several local places and institutions cited.
Leo G. Moore formerly of Lawrence becomes secretary treasurer and manager of the National Iron Works in San Diego California. The past year proved a record breaker for the company largely due to his management. He is the son of Mr and Mrs O D Moore of Lawrence.
A fragmented note shows Rice County and Lyons area officials discussing gravel road policies. The county board met to review road binder plans amid estimates for repairs and potential impacts on traffic, with several cars noted in context.
In Pleasant Valley the Farmers' Union held a Thursday meeting with a small turnout due to cold weather though a quorum was present. Maloney elected as delegate to the state convention in Emporia January 15. A special January 10 meeting was called to organize a county membership drive under Blue Mound rules. County President C. Gerstenberger of Evora and county lecturer James Anderson of Lone Star expected to attend.
The fourth month saw Johnnie Mitchell Charles Mitchell Dorothy Griffin Ethel Griffin Leonard Walker Alfred Seele Lara Howard Cecile Mitchell Chester Mitchell named for punctuality, with spellings perfect by Guy Howard Helen Dreher Mabel Irrisbey Cecile Mitchell Charles Prisbey and Luva Howard. Community notes cover lunches, visits, moves, and upcoming W F M S at C A Wheon’s home.
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