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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1924
Page
4
Lawrence Kansas edition reports on building ordinances affecting costs, labor government in Britain, taxation debates between Senator Couzens and Secretary Mellon, and U S naval movement toward Vera Cruz. It notes Governor Davis stance on The Itch of a Nation film and Mexican stability under Obregon with concern over civil war.
Though in his early forties, Sir Josiah Stamp leads as a Briton on the commission of experts assessing Germany's ability to meet Allied reparations claims. He is a renowned economist and statistician, former assistant secretary to the Board of Inland Revenue, and chief adviser to the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
One hundred years after Stonewall Jackson's birth a nationwide rally against prohibition is set for Washington under the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment. Coolidge convenes business leaders to discuss next year’s fiscal policy. A Syracuse conference shapes New York women in industry legislation. Thousands of contractors meet in Chicago for the AGC of America's fifth convention to push cost reduction.
Lawrence High School announces semester final examinations on Wednesday and Thursday this week. First hour on Wednesday 8 45 to 10 20 a m. Thursday second hour 10 20 to noon. Wednesday fifth hour 1 to 2 35. Thursday third hour 8 45 to 10 20. Thursday fourth hour 10 25 to noon. Thursday sixth hour 1 to 2 35 p m.
Residents in the Lone Star neighborhood will join a coyote roundup tomorrow at 10 welock. Volunteers will converge at a central spot to prevent escapes, and if many coyotes are killed the proceeds may be donated to charity.
Miss Myers of Innes Hackman and Co. has left for New York and eastern markets to study spring styles. She will attend fashion shows to gather design ideas for the companys suit department and familiarize herself with upcoming trends. Underwear is expertly made to individual taste. Order now in 25 Mars Smiths.
New Orleans reports Josephus Daniels visiting Andrew Price in Thibodaux where a telegraph error led to a humorous introduction mix up with Mrs Price. Captured also is Captain David Jackson confronting an armless craps shooter and a vignette about Grand Isle Louisiana’s pirate lineage and local rulers Natalio Chighizela and Guillaume Chig hizola, descendants of Jean Lafitte.
Kenneth V. Hilliard and Mabel E. Smith of Kansas City Missouri were granted a marriage license by Probate Judge Mengei Satur a's during a local ceremony.
The Lawrence Choral Union will meet at 7 30 tonight in the high school auditorium. The annual Chamber of Commerce banquet will occur tomorrow night and several chorus members will attend. Messiah rehearsal is moved to tonight and next Monday due to a basketball game on Tuesday.
Real estate transfers include Herbert H. McClintock to Maurice Hamer for $1 and other terms, Harry Dans to W H McPike for $800, and Sylvester Stull to Chris Kraft for $1 and other terms in Lawrence area. The Voice of the People highlights Baldwin Lawrence route debate over the Red Star and King of Trails with calls to route through Baldwin, citing local taxes, hotels, garages, and the Big Hill as key factors in Douglas County.
The ad touts Pape's Cold Compound for colds claiming rapid relief after the first dose. It advises taking two tablets every three hours for three doses and notes the product is pleasant, safe, and free of quinine or opiates. It cites broad use and a 35 cent price with a pharmacist guarantee.
The Lawrence high school Ag club held its first meeting of the year with 55 boys attending. Dr Bogue presented an outline of cattle diseases, marking a productive start to the season and student engagement.
The preliminary hearing for Earl Seavers charged with disturbance of peace is scheduled for tomorrow at 10 am in justice court at the courthouse. Seavers is out on a $200 bond. Leon B. McCarty has filed an appeal in district court against the Kansas Compensation Board over his residency in Kansas at the time of military service.
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