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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1923
Page
4
The Lawrence Kansas Journal World notes the Associated Press copyright and circulation details, and includes a weather remark about western Kansas reporting temperatures as low as ten above zero amid unusual winter conditions. It references postal and publication procedures and a Bible verse.
The piece discusses a proposed sixty million dollar road bond for Kansas funded by auto license taxes, weighing long term costs versus incremental hard road building. It also reports on Soviet anti religious campaigns, Kansas legislature activity, and international tensions including Britain and China references.
Fredonia Mr and Mrs J W Paulen of Fredonia parents of pate Gov We punts len who ja sitt ing president of the state next at Topeka celebrated their fifty seventh wedding anniversary a few days ago. The Pavlen home was kept open to friends during the afternoon of the occasion. The Pavlens were married in Springfield Illinois and came to Wilson County Kansas via 1869. They moved to Fredonia in 1878 Blue Ribbon Shoe Shop 1011 Mass F P Hormuth.
Neutral observers note a gradual shift toward conciliation in Europe with the Little Entente binding Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia and Romania. Hungary's fascist and nationalist forces threaten the region as Bulgaria Greece seek inclusion, sparking talks of broader central European unity.
Talks in Topeka about a middle way on road policy gain traction as Miller of Manchome pushes a $60,000,000 county supervised bond plan. The proposal aims to avoid a statewide hard road system while offering county control and a potential county surplus after road building.
A special election is held today in California's Fifth congressional district to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Representative J John L Nolan.
The U S Department of Agriculture notes that beef output can grow even with fewer cattle by aging slaughter age earlier and feeding more calves to yearlings. The 1921 Yearbook cites shifts toward more cows on farms and higher feed efficiency, predicting recovery as production and demand normalize.
Washington reports from state mine inspectors indicate 1950 coal industry fatalities in 1922 based on eleven months of actual data and a December estimate. Explosions caused many deaths, but rock and coal falls accounted for nearly half of all fatalities. The year showed no real overall improvement in mine safety despite measures like ventilation and dust control.
The Board of Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church urges two months yearly for aggressive evangelistic work. They stress money as a means to spiritual ends, emphasizing conversion, Christian life, and a New Testament conduct, with focus on reaching nonbelievers and strengthening ethical life.
Manhattan January 23 Farm and Home Week at Kansas State Agricultural College runs February 5 to 10. Programs include lectures demonstrations and discussions for Kansas people to learn about the college and its work. Special features are the annual banquet February 3 and state horse shoe pitching championship during the week.
Toronto January 8 Police Chief Samuel J Dickson calls for the lash to be used on those convicted of peddling narcotics. He argues imprisonment and fines fail to deter the upper echelons of the drug trade. Police records show a rise in Drug Act convictions while highway robbers already face the lash under provincial law.
Sir William Treloar a former Lord Mayor of London and key civic figure, born eighty years ago, built a linoleum and carpet business. He entered public life in 1882, became alderman in 1892 and Lord Mayor in 1907. He donated much of his income to charity, notably aiding Ragged School Union children with annual Christmas hampers.
Brief notices mark the birth centenary of Rear Admiral Stephen P Quackenbush a noted U S Navy figure and reference to the Knickerbocker Theatre disaster anniversary in Washington D C with reported high casualty figures The Ontario Parliament resumes its fifteenth session in Toronto with ceremonial opening activities described as customary and aimed at heralding the new session
The Kansas event lists exhibitors such as Robert Huselett and Jedds Pp with entries from Valley and Dexter. A forty head sale is planned under American Hereford Association supervision with R S Kinner as secretary. The event features a baby beef show for youths from Kansas Oklahoma and Texas and offers about 500 in prize money including a silver cup for the grand champion cattle.
Topeka January report from Secretary J C Mobler notes dry conditions persist in western and northern central Kansas with wheat in good condition overall. Spring planting plans begin as oats sowing may occur within weeks and irrigation interest rises.
Northeastern Arkansas and southeastern Missouri farmers use Ozark caves as cold storage to cut ice needs. The Blowing Cave at Zack Arkansas has a regulated air flow system and a quarter mile long section used for storage. Large fruit quantities were kept during a recent cold shortage.
A fragmented note references a Chamber of Commerce pronouncement urging business leaders to prioritize the city's development. The text hints at a social and civic campaign to position the city at the forefront of American urban progress.
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