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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1921
Page
4
A fragmented manuscript notes censorship concerns and presidential day events in the Kansas region. Sparse readable facts mention lakes and a push related to central governance, with no clear dates or named figures.
Veteran editor Alfred Graves and Lucy Gand spoke at the ninth annual convention in Kansas, discussing journalism, reform rhetoric, and the role of editors. The gathering featured remarks on propaganda, the optimist view of civilization’s progress, and calls for reform in business, industry, and politics.
New bottling operation aims to open mid April with machinery installed and ready. Mr Pine expects swift setup next to a restaurant site to continue operations as before. Real estate transfers list multiple lots with numbered parcels and consideration noted.
New term begins Tuesday February 1 at the Business College, marking the start of a new academic session. The announcement invites eligible students to enroll and outlines upcoming registration steps.
A fragmented report notes Kansans gathering in Chicago for an event with local entertainers and a listed host, mentioning speakers and performances. The piece references individuals from Kansas and nearby cities, with limited readable details on program order or exact affiliations.
A Civil War veteran, resident of the Soldiers' Home at Norerton, seeks a divorce amid long years of hardship. In response, Mrs. James alleges heavy drinking and asserts he acted rashly, including a scene at a saloon while he was trying to secure his supplies. The case highlights enduring strain in later life.
Crowder and extended local families gather at home folks in Line Woe and Lawrence area events. Residents such as Mrs Mirtha Athon and families of Winter and Eudora share Sunday meals, church visits, and kinship outings with Crowder relatives across Lawrence, Crandon, and surrounding towns.
More than one hundred disabled Kansas soldiers in hospitals across the country receive boxes of home made candy from the local Military Sisterhood. Mrs. G F Rees notes the gesture is for Kansas Day. New business term opens in Kansas City. Buick plans to boost automobile production. Rider bicycle promotes economy.
Notable New Yorkers formerly of Kansans gather for the Kansas Society of New York’s 16th annual dinner dance at the Hotel Albert, marking the Sunflower State’s birthday. Speakers include Jerome Myer and Margaret Hill McCarter. officers and trustees are named for the coming year. An orchestral act closes the evening, with plans echoing era restrictions and proprieties.
London reports a proposed scheme to connect Sweden and England with a daily train ferry service. The plan estimates a cost of £10,000,000 and envisions at least six 18,000-ton ships capable of 18 knots and carrying eight railroad cars each. The rail gauges are stated as identical to ensure rapid onward transit.
In Chicago on January 20, Dr. Berthold Laufer of the Field Museum said the planting term for the first potato in America will be next December. He stated that the potato entered the country and spoke before the American Association.
The article traces the potato’s journey from Chile to Europe and then to the United States, noting its introduction in Bermuda and Kalai. It mentions a prank of fortune that the potato, a Chilean native, became naturalized and widespread in America around the late 16th century, with references to Minghand and dates around 1586.
CL Be Gvevete and H W White of J Irs plow works drove from Kansas City to Lawrence in Zeton trucks with an Oldsmobile tour car and a Wallis cab tractor. They planned onward to Manhattan and then Bloomington, reporting rough roads but completing the trip with no incidents.
Ladies of the G AL RL Lawrence Civele Nu. Tac will convene in special session Monday at 2 PM to act on Mest request and to set aside our regular meeting day for the Lincoln celebration Abbie met the Preside The new farm at the Business College Tuesday Feb 1. Photographs: Thompson Photo Studio 615 Mass order bread Brinkman's Ride a bicycle for economy.
Local families share meals and visits over the weekend in Columbia. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Brohammer hosted with neighbors and relatives, while Elmar Flory and Lloyd Beeghley hosted at Wesley Flory and other homes. The Wingerts entertained guests including Postma and Wray families. Others traveled to Lawrence, Moorpark California visitors were noted, and a child ill at home was mentioned along with several motor trips and small-town social updates.
Albert Isbert EF Martin Dele Dinmery, known simply as Albert, proclaims a busy shift as he sweeps and serves at the wrapping desk. He notes the crowd as the biggest yet, surpassing Christmas, urging shoppers to come Monday for real bargains and savings on high grade merchandise.
Tuesday reports Mr Jones returning from a visit with daughters Mina Zella and Opal at Mr and Mrs Clyte Ward. Mrs Wesley Flory ill with flu. Frank Campbell helped mail carrier Burgtorf on Tuesday. Jon Donovan traveled route 8 despite impassable roads. Church attendance at Lone Star noted. Lucile Campbell ill with grippe. Various neighbors and families visited, worked, or traveled between Lawrence and nearby farms.
Pleasant Valley School moves to its new building though finishes are incomplete due to illness of Mr Olson. A L Holcom reports a successful Farmers Union state meeting in Topeka and predicts greater benefits ahead. An open Farmers Union meeting is set for Tuesday Feb 1 to discuss community use of the school and future entertainment for youth and adults. One account of the storm Tuesday.
The gathering originally planned for day evening was postponed and rescheduled for Tuesday evening February 1. The notice directs attendees to adjust plans accordingly and confirms the change in timing.
Authorities claim rheumatism is a blood disease with acid in the blood settling in muscles and joints causing sharp pains. Hood's Sarsaparilia is described as a superior formula of remedies doctors prescribe plus blood purifiers and tonics. It allegedly provides positive relief and is supported by thousands. A laxative Hood's Pills is recommended.
An elderly reader, Nelson Smith of Cache, DL, reports four years of itching eczema improved by Cuticura products. After using two cakes of Cuticura Soap and one box of Cuticura Ointment he states he was healed and promotes the soap and ointment for skin health and comfort. He notes the regimen helped when other remedies failed.
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