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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
3
The committee considered and amended Wilson Plank before adopting the measure, moving it forward in the legislative process. The changes clarified provisions and aligned language with existing statutes, signaling progress toward final action.
San Francisco June 30 delegates at the Democratic National Convention lag while a fierce fight over the league of nations planks delays balloting for a presidential candidate. The platform committee, led by Carter Glass with Bryan and Walsh shaping debate, adopted a treaty supportive plank with reservations to clarify U S obligations. Ten candidates were debated yesterday with Cornwell of Virginia backing John W. Davis. Champ Clark is also mentioned as a possible dark horse.
In Rio de Janeiro the anti high cost of living movement adopts the English word overalls. Translators had proposed roupas de operário but the simple term overalls is now used by newspapers and the public. Students in a mass meeting pledge to imitate North Americans in the effort.
Notice outlines order cutoffs for North Lawrence and surrounding zones to enable next day delivery. Orders north of 10th street and west of Mass must arrive by 7:30 am, orders south by 9:00 am, and orders between 6th and 12th on Mass east to the river by noon. Special call deliveries incur charges. WeNish Sanitary Bottling Works.
Janan reportedly makes 49 million dollars annually from silk worm silk production.
John Reed and son from Pine visit L A Lawson home while Lawrence visitors include Mr and Mrs W F Tatwesen. Harvest begins in the area with wheat likely to be eaten next week. Attendees join an ice cream social at Vingtand Friday evening. Town folks, farm chores, and visits across Baldwin and nearby areas are reported in a churn of social notes.
Yarnold-Stull Children’s Day program featured choir songs, scripture readings, and recitations by Velma Stull, Katherine Brass, Alberta Stull, Ruby Buehrinser, Naomi Hildenbrand, Grace Walter, Evelyn Stull, and others. The event included the Boys’ and Girls’ groups, a Talk by Rev. Herman, and a collection of $36. Numerous local residents and families attended and visited in Lawrence and Kansas City afterward.
Mr and Mrs Paul Koehler and daughters visited Mrs A Knop and daughters near Bismark Sunday afternoon as grain moves into storage this week in Vestizl.
A social afternoon hosted by Mary Miller drew a number of neighbors and friends to a Bluehira gathering on Thursday afternoon. Attendees included Ruth Miller Ruth Celsan Howard Jopo Dennl pps Eiowerth Colmer M Willer Hans Gregory Mania Ars WoL RE kin Mrs. W Ne Aten Mae Wolk Albert Davi and several neighborhood children.
A portion of the afternoon entertainment centered on a Bluebird hunt followed by refreshments. Numerous local families visited, hosted dinners and attended church and family gatherings across a weekend in June. Named residents and guests from Vineland, St. Joseph, Rogers, and Lawrence were noted among many social visits and meals.
Fairview notes list visitors and locals traveling between Pittsburgh Lincoln Nebraska and Welcome Nebraska plus school exams and social calls. Families including Mitchell Brownlee Leary and Shirar are mentioned along with a rain interrupting wheat cutting and a funeral attendance in Overbrook.
A farmer near Bavaria reports prairie dogs expanding a 60 acre pasture to the point of unusable grazing after a colony arrived late last fall and began building extensive underground warrens. The article also notes local social visits and new car purchases by residents.
A Knoxville Tennessee letter testimonial praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash for chronic female troubles. The writer credits recovery to the products and urges others to try the remedies, stating thanks and urging illness sufferers to seek relief.
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