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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1924
Page
8
The piece surveys Lenin and Bolshevism, noting bloodshed and disorder under bolshevism, while pondering his historical role. It contrasts the aim of his system with its outcomes and the uncertain future of his legacy. Also touched are Western Kansas irrigation work, passenger rail history, and radio broadcasting costs and future viability.
The piece discusses the tax free securities issue and constitutional amendments to tax them. It notes mixed regional views, cites the New York Times skepticism about passage, and mentions the impact on building public goods. It also references a visiting theorist from Nancy France who promotes auto suggestion with limited applicability.
The Rev Dr William S Demarest, head of the well known institution at Rateters College, has led the school for eighteen years. Born in Indian NY, he earned ALM degrees and was ordained in the Reformed Church in America in 1880. He held pastorates in New York state before becoming president in 1901 and later took the presidency of Tigers. He is noted as a remarkable example of hereditary traits, being the fifth of Bienau family to serve as trustees of Rateters College.
Stockholm January 23 Associated Press Dr. David Lund of the Prisons Board warns that the average movie drama harms young children under ten. He says they confuse fact and fantasy, distort reality, and may warp reasoning. He supports educational films and some fairy tale pictures as valuable for youths.
Seventy five years since the first American patent for envelopes. Seventy years since the Kansas Nebraska bill reopened the slavery question as Pierce earlier claimed resolved. Temple University dedicates Conwell Hall with exercises. Jefferson Highway Association opens in New Orleans celebrating the Louisiana segment completion of the Winnipeg to New Orleans route.
Lewiston Idaho January 22 Associated Press recounts Governor Wallace's 1864 address predicting rail and telegraph links reaching distant centers, Asia trade shifts, Pacific states' rise, and Lewiston becoming a leading city as Idaho grows. The piece contrasts past travel hurdles with his forecast of a telegraphic, railroad future and a populous mountainous region. Also notes a coyote hunt and a diamond stock statistic.
Dwight F. Davis assistant secretary of war inspected Fort Riley Kansas on January 23. A riding exhibition and reception were held in his honor by instructors of the cavalry school. He departed at 1 o clock for Kansas City. Also an advertisement discusses railroad shipping and trucking services by Dravage Company. A separate note mentions a large unexplored triangular area between the Colorado and San Juan rivers in southeastern Utah remains largely unknown to white men.
The butcher celebrates his wife's recovery after a long illness blamed on gall stones. Doctors warned of surgery, but a neighbor's tip led to Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. After four bottles over two years, she has been entirely well, with relief from catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract. One dose will convince or money back.
De Soto residents report Mr. Welch visiting his ill father in Paola while word reaches of his deteriorating condition. Miss Gladys Henderson suffered a recent ton silitis attack. The De Soto WCTU hosts a birthday party for prohibition on January 16 later moved to January 24. Numerous social events, church notices, and local visits fill the week with weddings, hospital runs, and upcoming meetings in Topeka and Bonner Springs.
Fairview residents report on church repairs and farm events. Delegates Chas Shiraz and Chas Whedon attend Kansas Farmers Union meetings in Emporia and Blue Mound respectively. Local visits include E Leary and Eugene Leary at Horton and Lawrence basketball, while Henry Seeje visits family. Multiple neighbors host gatherings and minor injuries occur as Mrs Koehler falls, treated by Griffin and Dr McConnell.
A report to police describes two burglaries last night. Floyd Rankin at 81 Louisiana street lost an oriental rug, pins, two handbags, and clothing after a window was broken and the catch opened. P. H. Peirce at 800 Ohio street reported clothing items stolen as the thief broke a window and opened the catch.
The regular weekly baby clinic will be held at the city hall Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 oclock. Mothers are urged to bring their babies to the clinic early.
Dr. Caroline Hedger of Elizabeth McCormick Memorial in Chicago will discuss child health at Farm and Home Week February 4 to 9. Topics include What a Community Owes the Child Rural School Child and Nutrition of the Adolescent Child. Hedger, raised on a Kansas farm, credits cracked wheat and whole milk for her health and is an authority on child care. She is connected with the Elizabeth McCormick Memorial Institution which aids underweight and unhealthy children.
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