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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1923
Page
2
Lawrentine Kansas 1923 report from the Associated Press mentions Iranklin Marbridge Building and Eastor New Hartford Building Representative, with republication rights and circulation details. Journal delivery deadlines are cited with contact instructions for missing copies.
Charles F. Scott observes that the French are likely to harvest more chaos than coal by advancing into Germany, while the dictionary contrasts phrases about closeness. The sentence highlights differing views on wartime outcomes and language use.
The column recounts a quirky set of remarks about a New England man who allegedly left millions in a concise will. It weaves jokes about names and identities across towns and hints at a spree of humorous misunderstandings and political naysayers.
Marion, IN, verdicts acquitting five citizens of murder leave the miners’ union with the burden of erasing the impression of a massacre last summer. The article notes continued tension in Herrin and calls for lawful procedure amid community unrest. It also touches on rail strikes in Shawnee and cautions against vigilante action by citizens committees.
In France many soldiers cloak their trade, but General Marie Joseph Deguotte stands out as a scholarly military leader who earned fame in Tunis, Madagascar, China, Algeria and Morocco. Maj. Gen. George W. Goethals, now New York Fuel Commissioner, built the Panama Canal Zone and the first interoceanic canal, proving a trained engineer's value in great projects.
A national figure praised as one of the most unreservedly admired men in the United States for effectively achieving maximum outcomes with a minimum of words.
A readable guide by Margaret Emerson Bailey on practical politeness in business, society, and home. It contrasts courteous behavior with its absence, presenting principles over rigid rules in a lively, informal voice. Set as a casual chat with a friend. Located at Lawrence Public Library.
The Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas banquet in Topeka on Monday January 29 features the Women’s Glee Club directed by Miss Agnes Husband. They will perform for house representatives at 3 PM after leaving Fraser Hall at 10:30 AM. Eleven autos are needed. businessmen may call Secretary Scott at the Chamber of Commerce.
Rt Rev Frederick Eis longtime Marquette bishop reaches his eighty fifth birthday. Boston honors Thomas Hart oldest ex mayor as he begins his ninety fifth year. Indiana University holds Foundation Day exercises marking its 1820 founding. Viscount Burnham London press leader addresses the Americans branch of the English Speaking Union at a New York luncheon.
Chinese railway authorities protest to the government over Hunghuse bandits active in Manchuria. They claim many Russians are among the bandits sent by the Reds to spark disorder and justify a Russian takeover of the railway. Enroll now for the next term at Lawrence Business College.
The Quincy school held a line party for players from the fifth and fourth grade basketball teams after their championship wins in the fourth and fifth grade tournaments. Lineups included fifth graders Teland Cox captain Dipnad Johns Gerald Capsey Alfred Zachman Harold Jewell A J Hoover Walter Lyons Gordon Lyons Francis Dunbar Horace Cody and fourth graders Captain Fred Harris Jimmie Mettner Rex Banker Dick Scot John Stuart Robert Edgar. The sixth grade team joining the curtain raiser features Elmer Shnehke captain Herbert Weatherby Harold Hardtaker William Cox Carl Mettner Billy Poe and Arthur Endacott.
Local residents share weekend visits and gatherings at the H. E. Wester home and nearby households. Neis, Lothholz, Spitzli, Addelbreck, Krause, Kindred, Seiwald, Eisele, Bowens, Jordan and others are listed as guests, shoppers, or sick. A school event and a Guernsey milk promotion appear amid notes.
ACU EUE visitors arrive in Lawrence for an ordination service at Trinity Episcopal Church with Bishop Wise officiating and delegates from Ft Scott Kansas City Manhattan and Olathe attending. James Lawton Bennett tenor solo at 11 am and Vera Neely contralto at 7:45 pm with related quartet and organ numbers.
The Grant Township C P A annual dinner in Midland was a happy event with long tables loaded with food. Cakes, pies, fried chicken, salads, preserves, beans, sandwiches, hot coffee, and Eskimo pies were served as all generations attended and shared in the feast.
Dean and Mrs. H. L. Butler and Mrs. James Elliott of Kansas City depart Monday for a tour of five concerts. The Greensburg engagement Friday night marks the 287th program in Kansas for the Butler party.
Eudora social notes report multiple families traveling to Lenexa and Kansas City for visits and errands. Miller, Lathholz, Legler, Betts, Woods, Kraybill, Neiderman, and Miller households are mentioned. Mrs. Hadl remains ill. Miss Fayler resumes work in Adolph Lotz's office. Lillian Fuller buys a new Ford. mutual oil executive O. H. Williams visited town.
The column lists residents visiting Kansas City for hardware and implement men conventions and other trips. It notes birthdays, illnesses, shop visits, a house fire, church society events, and community updates, including Mrs. Fuller and Mrs. Gabriel joining outings, Durr brothers' hospital visit, and a push for a business college enrollment.
Baldwin citizens hear of a cousin funeral in Ottawa and a Beloved Bishop's improving health in St Joseph. Deputy assessors named for York Township. Baldwin High School girls basketball coach named Mrs Harold Ivey. Oil refinery project reorganized as Baldwin Refining Company with initial stock drive aiming at a 25000 dollar plant. Community meetings, Grange attendance, and local social events detailed.
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