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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1921
Page
8
The notice outlines subscription rates by carrier and distance, Dominion rate details, and postoffice status. It references President Harding and Chancellor Lindley, noting Lindley’s influence on inaugural simplicity and the move toward a streamlined ceremony.
Public officials criticize a four percent insurance premium tax, saying it unfairly burdens residents while subsidizing city revenue. Several Kansas towns have repealed similar ordinances, arguing money should come from regular levies rather than misdirected charges.
The French government says it is not ready to fix the amount of war indemnity on Germany as losses have not been totaled. They warn it will take longer to collect the indemnity than to calculate it.
The piece argues farmers need a nationwide organization to safeguard their interests against price-setting buyers. It critiques current state and national bureaus as insufficient and links fair pricing to farmland viability, debt repayment, and aging with the Farm Bureau and Farmer's Union as catalysts for better farming practices and nationwide market influence.
The piece laments political divisions and war era policy, criticizing partisan strife, proposed road funding costs, and cement industry profiteering. It cites rising road costs, urges a stronger attorney general, and notes George Sylvester Viereck as a political influencer pushing for a German American in the Harding cabinet while warning against the hyphen in American identity.
Reprinted from the Republican Daily Journal dated January 15 1871 notes a 2 PM temperature drop from 67.5 to 4 by 9 PM and reports two new Lawrence area residences drawings by George Wells a brick 44 by 53 two story with mansard roof costing about 10000 and a 36 by 50 frame home costing 6000 to 7000. The mayor presents a council report detailing receipts from city bonds and interest and expenditures for mason and carpenter work and university preparations noting disbursements exceeding receipts by 2843.53 with plans to sell remaining university bonds this month. G Grovenor mayor.
Reprinted from Lawrence Daily World and Journal January 13 1896 notes a street sprinkler working and the Lawrence board of county commissioners electing I Hughes as chairman. It mentions Brooks friends’ reaction and implies further details follow.
A late night blast in Baldwin attempted to blow open the local bank with nitro glycerine. The alarm woke neighbors who lit lights, scaring off the robbers. They fled to a livery stable, stole Steve Sturdivan’s team, and left town.
The Order of the King's Daughters marks its 35th anniversary. Seventy five years ago today a US-Mexico conflict edge emerged as Gen Zachary Taylor moved toward the Rio Grande. Bogerstown memorial exercises recall the 13th anniversary theatre fire that killed nearly 200. Senate Finance Committee reopens hearings on the Soldier Bonus Bill. National Woman's Party executive committee meets in Washington ahead of its forthcoming convention.
A timeline of historical notes marks birthdays and deaths of figures like Salmon P. Chase, church fires in 1849, Gladstone's retirement in 1875, and early 20th century disasters including a Bogers town theater blaze and a 1918 blizzard impacting the Southern States.
Today marks birthdays of Duke of Ansta, cousin to Emmanuel, born Genoa 52 years ago. Prince Arthur of Connaught, governor general of the Union of South Africa, 38 years ago. Lord Balfour of Burleigh, noted English statesman, 72 years past. William Crocker, San Francisco banker and political leader, born Sacramento Calif, six years ago.
A. C. Townley of the Nonpartisan League spoke in Salina Monday night to a packed auditorium. His crackling performance mocked Wall Street and branded business men as farmers' enemies while insisting he would stay in Kansas until the political landscape changes. He deflected a charge of being a crook by asking if farmers have a right to one crook, then noted other crooks in broadside style.
Townley’s first Salina appearance drew strong Legion scrutiny as organizers pitched “Kitchen meetings” to recruit farmers for the Nonpartisan League. Critics warn of class clash while Townley’s agents canvass, sign up farmers at $18 each, and label critics as capitalists.
One year ago today President Wilson convened the first Council of the League of Nations for January 16 in Paris. Notice states that Holt Bros Laundry has been purchased and will operate as the Model Laundry under that name, listed in the telephone book with number 1643. Richard Rich.
Indebted individuals are requested to settle with Jacob Kilworth at Watkins Nation alk promptly. The notice asks for prompt payment and obliges readers to respond.
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